Quinton595
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Hello everyone,
I recently acquired my first actual set of audio source gear -- A Schiit stack consisting of a Modius and a Jotunheim, being used for my computer and headphones.
I am considering adding a Gjallarhorn to power some near-field bookshelf speakers, sitting on the desk in front of me.
However, before I buy the Gjallarhorn, I want to check whether my preconception about speakers is correct.
I don't know where I got this notion from, or why I have it, but I believe two things:
The first doesn't really matter all that much:
1. There is a greater number of passive speakers on the market than active ones.
But the second preconception matters:
2. The vast majority of "high-end", "Audiophile", "quality" speakers are all passive, and active speakers are more geared towards the general public and consumer audio.
Is this actually true?
I have heard that it ISN'T true for subwoofers, as there are many very high-end ones which are active, but for bookshelf speakers, passive is usually better, right?
I ask because if great active speakers can be had for a reasonable price, then I should just not buy the Gjallarhorn, and put that money towards even better speakers, right?
Thanks!
I recently acquired my first actual set of audio source gear -- A Schiit stack consisting of a Modius and a Jotunheim, being used for my computer and headphones.
I am considering adding a Gjallarhorn to power some near-field bookshelf speakers, sitting on the desk in front of me.
However, before I buy the Gjallarhorn, I want to check whether my preconception about speakers is correct.
I don't know where I got this notion from, or why I have it, but I believe two things:
The first doesn't really matter all that much:
1. There is a greater number of passive speakers on the market than active ones.
But the second preconception matters:
2. The vast majority of "high-end", "Audiophile", "quality" speakers are all passive, and active speakers are more geared towards the general public and consumer audio.
Is this actually true?
I have heard that it ISN'T true for subwoofers, as there are many very high-end ones which are active, but for bookshelf speakers, passive is usually better, right?
I ask because if great active speakers can be had for a reasonable price, then I should just not buy the Gjallarhorn, and put that money towards even better speakers, right?
Thanks!