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SPL
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09/27/2005 3:16 pm
Originally Posted by: SuperhumanWhat's the difference between Active and Passive monitor speakers? What's best for a quality home studio?


Active speakers are powered speakers, as in, you don't need a power amp.
Passive speakers, while cheaper than actives, do require a power amp.

Personally, for a home studio where there's limited room, I'd go for active monitors.