I just ordered a pair of Ascilab C6B speakers and looking at the frequency curve and predicted in-room response, I'm wondering if active speakers provide any significant benefit anymore. I was always led to believe that active speakers were the future. With efficient Class-D amplifiers and digital cross-overs, they would provide significant benefits in a reasonable package.
However, with modern science-based speaker designs, we can see even affordable speakers like the C6B providing very linear frequency performance. I'm wondering how active speakers will differentiate and overcome some of their inherent challenges, namely: 1. Serviceability if the amplifier inside goes bad; 2. Hassle of powering two speakers; 3. Keeping software updated to keep them running.
I'm sure I'm missing some key benefits of active speakers, so I put this out there with the intent of learning. I always assumed my "end game" speaker setup would be active, but now I'm not sure.
However, with modern science-based speaker designs, we can see even affordable speakers like the C6B providing very linear frequency performance. I'm wondering how active speakers will differentiate and overcome some of their inherent challenges, namely: 1. Serviceability if the amplifier inside goes bad; 2. Hassle of powering two speakers; 3. Keeping software updated to keep them running.
I'm sure I'm missing some key benefits of active speakers, so I put this out there with the intent of learning. I always assumed my "end game" speaker setup would be active, but now I'm not sure.