"...all this is really intresting right. but it still doesnt justify why top of the range £10,000k audiophile systems are not of the "active" breed. ..."


I'll start by saying I'm not really an expert or this sort of subjects...

From what u said abouve I imediately think that someone who is willing 2 pay that much 4 speakers will what an amp just about the same quality, and probably would buy what he would C as a straped-on amp! Otherwise the a sort of speakers like these but with proper amping included would b even more "impossible 2 buy"


I tend 2 think that the efeciency and linearity of a active speaker is better than and "average" amp... also we must consider that 2 amps (bas-Mid/highs..) have a better and more consistent response over the all spectrum (xcept maybe on the x-over point... but still there are tailored 4 the monitors especificaly).. please correct me if I'm wrong.

The thing is I don't think u can find a better match between amp/ speakers with out spending a lot more (if u go for the passives+external amp)...

Well that's my view anyhow!

glad 2 hear any coments, ideas and teachings! :)

Z