Yeah, but the active speaker will also require an AC mains power cord. That requirement is why my four ambience/surround speaker are -- and probably will remain -- passive models even though my much less distant L+R speakers and subwoofer are active.For the same amount of output power a power cable for an active speaker can be thinner than a speaker cable for a passive speaker. Higher voltage means lower current.
I do talk about the AC mains power cord. With actives like the KEF wireless it's the only cable you need.Yeah, but the active speaker will also require an AC mains power cord. That requirement is why my four ambience/surround speaker are -- and probably will remain -- passive models even though my much less distant L+R speakers and subwoofer are active.
Do you how much latency the wireless adds?With actives like the KEF wireless it's the only cable you need.
...and even if latency is a non-issue, you'd still have to supply AC power, which means say goodbye to using a power strip to control overall system power unless you run an inconveniently long mains (or 12V trigger) cable.Do you how much latency the wireless adds?
Is that true in practice with most of today's active speakers?For the same amount of output power a power cable for an active speaker can be thinner than a speaker cable for a passive speaker. Higher voltage means lower current.
The last power cord I had visible in my living room my wife hid it with fake ivy.You are kidding, are you not?
One extra power cord, against not having speaker cables, not having poweramps, and possibly a preamp or a DAC!
Thanks, that's a helpful plus, as I am thinking about these for my next year audio budget.I use my LS60s with the TV there is no lip sync issue if that’s what you mean.
Keith
Use wireless control switches/powerboard?...and even if latency is a non-issue, you'd still have to supply AC power, which means say goodbye to using a power strip to control overall system power unless you run an inconveniently long mains (or 12V trigger) cable.
My 6.1 configuration already has enough gizmos. Honestly, the function of my four DSP-EQed ambience/surround speakers is so undemanding that I doubt the effect replacing them with suitable active models would even be audible.Use wireless control switches/powerboard?
Nope,not a tenant, but in the near future I just don't see an opportunity to install one or two more outlets. Which I'm kind of sad about!$100-200 for additional power points. Tail wags dog.
Oh wait, are you a tenant? Even landlords normally agree to this, as a safety and modernisation measure.
You only need stands with a wide enough base and weight at the bottom. Firmly attach the speaker to it. Threaded insert maybe. "Alien Tape", blutack.Nope,not a tenant, but in the near future I just don't see an opportunity to install one or two more outlets. Which I'm kind of sad about!
I also need heavy speakers that my 7kg cats won't topple overstands just don't cut it..
It was more a response to "not being able to switch on devices from one place" rather than improvements from active vs passive . I'm fine with passive too.My 6.1 configuration already has enough gizmos. Honestly, the function of my four DSP-EQed ambience/surround speakers is so undemanding that I doubt the effect replacing them with suitable active models would even be audible.
My LS50 WII are plugged to a strip which is conveniently hidden within the furniture....and even if latency is a non-issue, you'd still have to supply AC power, which means say goodbye to using a power strip to control overall system power unless you run an inconveniently long mains (or 12V trigger) cable.