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Difference between passive and active speakers

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If you’re looking to upgrade your car audio system, you might be wondering if you should go with active or passive speakers. Active speakers are more expensive than passive speakers. However, active speakers are also more powerful and offer better sound quality. Passive speakers require an external amplifier, which can add to the overall cost of the system. Here’s a closer look at the pros and cons of active and passive car speakers to help you decide which type is right for your vehicle.

Active Speakers:

Pros:

  • Active speakers are more powerful than passive speakers.
  • Active speakers offer better sound quality than passive speakers.
  • Active speakers are easier to install than passive speakers.
  • Active speakers are less likely to blow out than passive speakers.

Cons:

  • Active speakers are more expensive than passive speakers.
  • Active speakers require a dedicated power source.
  • Active speakers can be more difficult to troubleshoot than passive speakers.

Passive Speakers:

Pros:

  • Passive speakers are less expensive than active speakers.
  • Passive speaker installation does not require a dedicated power source.

Cons:                                                    

  • Passive speaker s requires an external amplifier, which can add to the overall cost of the system . 
  • Passive speakers are less powerful than active speakers . 
  • Passive speaker s can be more difficult to troubleshoot than active speakers.

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