It seems that the trend is going more and more towards active speakers - ie, speakers with built-in amplifiers. For example, you hear about active subwoofers all the time. And now many PA speakers come with built-in amplifiers, too.
Of course, there are some advantages to this system. For example, the drivers and amplifier should be well-matched. But having worked with these active speakers a bit, i've come across a particular problem - all those AC power cords! What do you do with them? How do you keep them away from the signal cables to prevent induced currents?
Of course, there are some advantages to this system. For example, the drivers and amplifier should be well-matched. But having worked with these active speakers a bit, i've come across a particular problem - all those AC power cords! What do you do with them? How do you keep them away from the signal cables to prevent induced currents?