PA systems may be a vital piece of the live music scene, but a lot of musicians would admit these black boxes are their Achilles heel. Now, while some live sound equipment can be tricky to get your ...

If you want a hi-fi system but are daunted by the prospect of multiple speaker and amplifier boxes, you may want to consider active speakers – that is, speakers with amplification built in. To decide ...

Active speakers combine all of the traditional components of a stereo system into a pair of speakers. The amplifier is built inside the speaker and it is optimized to provide the best possible sound ...

Is it time to revisit your speaker setup? Maybe it’s not giving you the dynamic sound stage that you’re looking for, or maybe it’s lacking in low end. Maybe you only have a small Bluetooth speaker ...

In this episode of eCoustically Speaking, find out the differences between passive, powered, and active loudspeakers. There’s a growing debate in the audio world: active vs passive speakers. Which one ...

The new Technics SC-CX700 active speakers are a high-end and premium audio system for people with limited space or an aversion to clutter. The world of audio is changing. Slowly disappearing are the ...

Powered stand-mount speakers for audiophiles looking for true wireless connectivity in a modern design. The market for high-end active loudspeakers is heating up with a new entrant from Q Acoustics.

The new Q Active 200 speakers look and sound completely different and offer a more affordable way to move to an active speaker system. A couple of years ago, active loudspeakers seemed to be the next ...

We’ve said it over and over again: integrated amplifiers are the future of hi-fi. They’re the central hub to the modern hi-fi system, acting as a power amplifier with a multitude of wired and wireless ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The best powered speakers can be connected to a huge ...