Fig. 1: Parts are laid out for the start of the big repair. I had an inquiry from our VP of programming concerning his office speakers. Were they blown? The JBL 4408s were his favorites; was there ...

All-in-one audio products have been popular forever, from my grandfather’s Zenith table radio, to my dad’s Sony boombox, to the Sonos speaker that my brother just bought for his kitchen. You make one ...

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 ...

There is a growing debate surrounding active vs passive speakers. Which one is right for you? A British Audiophile explains the differences. Consumer audio sales of active loudspeakers are increasing, ...

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 ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Since Sony's SRS-ZX1 speakers can't handle deep bass at ...

Every speaker, no matter size or shape or quality or cost, is either passive or active. It either relies on an external amplifier somewhere else in your stereo system, or packs all the hardware it ...