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Monitor Help??
What is the difference between Active and Passive Studio Monitors??
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Active monitors have their own amps built in. Some actives are bi-amped, meaning each driver has its own amp.

Passives need an external power amp to drive them.

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Active monitors have their own amps built in. Some actives are bi-amped, meaning each driver has its own amp.

Passives need an external power amp to drive them.

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