Connectors
Active vs. Passive
Connecting speakers
Power rating
Drivers
Crossovers
, TS jack
XLR
Speakon
, Passive:
Needs an external amp
High power cables (TS jack, Speakon)
Lightweight, but needs matching amp
Only needs 1 cable (amplified line)
Active:
Has built in amp
Line level cables (usually balanced XLR)
Heavier, but more efficient.
Needs signal & power cabling
Active vs. Passive
Connecting speakers
Power rating
Drivers
Crossovers
, TS jack
XLR
Speakon
, Passive:
Needs an external amp
High power cables (TS jack, Speakon)
Lightweight, but needs matching amp
Only needs 1 cable (amplified line)
Active:
Has built in amp
Line level cables (usually balanced XLR)
Heavier, but more efficient.
Needs signal & power cabling