do you need an amplifier for this or is it powered?
1655017
yes you need it..this is not powered speakers powered mixer o a amplifier most use
1022778
You need a receiver. The subwoofer is passive so it does not require an amp. I returned mine however as the sound was poor
1678489
Hello Dealzguy, This does need an external power amp. For the quality of audio it is entirely worth it! Michael @ Kraft Street Audio
1614799
No, no amplifier is included. Only audio outputs. I use a set of powered speakers, think computer speakers, from the 1/8'' audio out.
1167638
No you do not need an amplifier. The unit is a complete sound system. It sounds great!
20433
As the guys answered before, you need an amp to properly power these speakers or you will be disappointed.
306639
Your options would be to buy powered speakers or buy an amplifier to drive passive speakers
347361
No an amp isn't necessary. But without one you won't be as satisfied. I really like these speakers but after i have them the power they craved I feel in love. Plus they look amazing!
1698658
You do not need a Pyle Amp, they are powered as their own unit. Just plug in to power, and your good to go. Thanks
2020690
This is a self powered sub woofer meaning you won't need any additional amplifiers. Simply hook it up and enjoy the thumps
141405
It just outputs signals. There is no power amplification for speakers, so yes, you need an AV receiver or some amplifier of some sort.
393946
You can run a subwoofer off this amp. I'm not sure what you mean by powered subwoofer
791789
Active. You do NOT need an amplifier. The amplifier is built into the speakers and each speaker needs power and each comes with its own power cord I love the clean sound and works well for near field monitoring. I am NOT a professional in music.
1458255
Being powered they are not designed to be connected to a powered receiver. The built in amp is set up for live level inputs.
1677661
It has it's own quality power Amp built in so no need to use a power amp - you just feed it PreAmp input - most amps have a Mono output which would be ideal
1866751
You don't need an amp per say. But you will need speakers/studio monitors or anything you can use as a speaker. I am using an amp as a speaker b/c I already had an amp I wasn't using. There are no external speakers so without a speaker you will only be able to hear the kit through headphones.
1704008
Hi CritiKiL, you needed a "powered" subwoofer. to have an amplification. -Ely