Re: [ARSCLIST] Cables- was Can 78s sound better than LPs?

[Lou Judson <loujudson@xxxxxxx>]

I have to challenge this. I have no idea if a similar model of speaker 
has the same components inside of powered vs unpowered versions. It is 
entirely possible they put in a cheap crossover in order to sell more 
powered versions.

While I have never done any tests - I don't use powered speakers as 
they are too heavy, and I do live sound all the time - It would take a 
careful matching of amps and crossovers to eliminate the variables... 
Who knows, maybe having the amps built in the back of a speaker with 
inches instead of feet of wire IS the ideal design. In my experience, 
Mackie HR studio speakers sound great, while Mackie and JBL PA speakers 
sound better to me in externally powered versions. But then, it is hard 
to compare because of the material other people play on their systems, 
as I like my kind of music better and have never been able to set them 
up side by side. So shut my mouth, I dunno...

Lou Judson • Intuitive Audio
415-883-2689

On Aug 28, 2006, at 5:29 AM, Steven Smolian wrote:

> I expect cable length has more to do with it than thickness.  All 
> other things being equal, I've found powered speakers sound better- 
> more open- than the same speakers with external amplification.