1. Active Speakers and Amplifiers COMPONENTS • Amplifiers • Active Crossover • Control Circuits R. R. Cordell 10/18/03

2. Active Speakers and Amplifiers Most people own an active speaker system • Subwoofer • Computer Speakers R. R. Cordell 10/18/03

3. Active Speakers and Amplifiers ADVANTAGES • Too many to list • Dynamic range, peak power • Efficiency • Small, inexpensive XO components • Greater control of driver dynamics • No speaker cables • Absence of XO interactions R. R. Cordell 10/18/03

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