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PageantDirector is currently offline  PageantDirector
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Which do you prefer, powered or unpowered speakers? Are there certain applications where one is better than the other? I have also been told that it is possible to use powered speakers with a powered mixer. When would that be appropriate?

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Re: Powered or unpowered [message #78702 is a reply to message #78701] Thu, 19 December 2013 12:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Powered speakers are just a convenience. There is no qualitative difference one way or the other. You can get speakers of various qualities and price points, powered and unpowered.

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Re: Powered or unpowered [message #78718 is a reply to message #78701] Fri, 20 December 2013 08:15 Go to previous message
Nymeria is currently offline  Nymeria
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Wayne is right. It's just a matter of whether you want the amplifier built in to the speaker or if you want to buy a separate amp.

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