what are powered speakers?
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Powered means you don't need an amplifier. Sound systems work by taking a source, say the sound from your computer, then amplifying it, and playing it. Many times, the amplifiers are separate from the speakers, in which case those speakers aren't powered. This speaker is powered, meaning the amplifier is inside the speaker. This allows the the speaker to be much more portable, while sacrificing some power (not much, though) All you have to do to get this speaker to work is plug a source directly into the speaker, plug the speaker into a power source, and hit play.
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Simply put, they are speakers that have built-in amplifiers. All you need is an ac outlet and a music source to get amplified music
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They are not "powered" speakers -- they must be connected via speaker wire to an amp. Put another way, they do not have their own power cord to plug into an electrical socket.
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No they are not powered, I use a crown XL2500 amp and I get that concert sound out of them that I need for my live music.
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None of the speakers are battery powered. There is a receiver box for the rear speakers which is wall powered.
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You will need powered external speakers if you plan not to use a receiver. In other words, speakers which have their own volume control.
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We have the powered speakers. There is a price difference, powered more expensive. The EV website has more info.
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These speakers are powered by an electrical plug and then there is an attachment/port which connects to you PC.
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No, these are not self-powered speakers. They need some sort of amplification.
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what about speakers with 150-watt maximum input power? I'm a novice at this stuff
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You need to buy a speaker system. You will not need an amplifier if you get a powered speaker.
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no they are powered speakers,but you can connect two no powered speakers to them
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Powered speakers will do. Audioengine for instance, are good. Check those out.
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This speaker is a powered speaker, meaning that it has a built-in amp. It does require power either from the wall, or car converter, or battery pack (car battery size)
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There non powered regular speakers that need to be powered by a receiver. I have them and they sound great!
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Carrie, the speakers are powered from 110v house currant. There is an on/off switch and a tone control on the right channel speaker. You have to turn them on and off seperate from your computer unless you have a power outlet for 110v on your computer.
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You will need to purchase an amplifier to drive passive speakers or purchase powered speakers
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Hello John. The speakers have a standard, stereo, micro-plug. Yes they need to be plugged into household current and are equipped with the necessary power converter.