Passive subwoofers lack built-in amplifiers, requiring an external amp for power. Active subwoofers are more convenient, cost ...

If you prefer choice, don’t want bookshelf speakers, or eventually want to work up from stereo to surround sound, passive speakers are what you need. 1. Polk Audio LSiM 703. If you’ve decided ...

It's a good day for fans of Q Acoustics, as the British audio device maker today unveiled a new member of its award-winning 5000 series of stereo and home theater speakers, the 5050 passive ...

The Audioengine HDP6 are the company’s the top-of-the-line passive bookshelf speakers and one of our favorites in the sub-$500 category. Each speaker has a one-inch silk dome tweeter and a 5.5-inch ...

The Flexus CORE 200 is Klipsch’s newest soundbar, and it’s quickly become one of the best we’ve ever tested.At 44-inches wide, you’ll need a large media center to accommodate the home ...

Unlike the best stereo speakers, subwoofers are dedicated to reproducing far lower frequencies – these sound waves are lower than 250Hz, with some sub-bass frequencies dipping below the range of ...

Whether your home audio setup is geared towards movies and TV or your focus is music (vinyl or digital, it doesn't matter), having a great set of speakers is key. And while you may feel the draw ...

The Theia Passive and Rhea Passive blend seamlessly into any space, their sleek, sculptural forms exuding an air of refined sophistication. Every detail is carefully crafted, ensuring these speakers ...

The five-star Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2 are powered speakers. (Image credit: Ruark Audio) Whereas all active speakers are considered powered, not all powered speakers should be called active. The difference ...

Here are the best passive bookshelf speakers you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors. Home; News. ... These are probably better suited as part of a home theater system than a stereo system.

Which powered subwoofer is best? If you have a home theater or speaker setup, ... Powered vs. passive subwoofer. ... Polk Audio 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer.