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So can you connect an Amp to Active Speakers? “Physically it is possible to connect an amp to active speakers but it is ABSOLUTELY NOT recommended as potentially you will ruin your powered speaker and possibly your amp”, the golden rule is Power + Power = Disaster.
- Can I connect active speakers to an amplifier?
- Can active speakers be used as passive speakers?
- Do you need an amplifier for active speakers?
Can I connect active speakers to an amplifier?
Can you use an amplifier with powered speakers? Powered speakers are meant to be used without an amplifier. You should never connect the power output (speaker terminal) on your amplifier to the speaker terminals on powered speakers.
Can active speakers be used as passive speakers?
You can combine and connect passive speakers with powered speakers using the standard connection (Red/Black) or bi-wiring using the appropriate twin cables. Powered speakers consume a lot of power, so people often hook up passive speakers to powered speakers to ensure that they don't overwhelm the power supply.
Do you need an amplifier for active speakers?
Active speakers have an in-built power amplifier and just need a power source (or battery) to operate, where passive speakers require an external power amplifier to operate. In short, you need an amplifier for passive speakers, you don't with active speakers.
