If you want to use your passive bookshelf speakers into computer speakers, you need this 12-year-old amplifier. There’s nothing else like it. One idea I had was to turn them into a set of badass ...

Most computers, whether laptops or desktops, don’t have great built-in speakers. That’s why many people opt to buy computer speakers. These are small powered speakers that can plug directly into your ...

Confused about the difference between active and passive speakers? Let us explain... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In their ...

These days, powered speakers are a dime a dozen. It doesn’t matter if you're shopping for a desktop setup, an upgrade for your TV, or just something simple for casual listening, the market is packed ...

At first glance desktop/computer speakers don't look all that different from small hi-fi speakers, but they serve different needs. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a ...

I suspect a substantial number of people have an old pair of speakers sitting in storage: hand-me-downs from a family member, perhaps, or the remnants of a stereo of their youth. Such speakers can be ...

Passive subwoofers lack built-in amplifiers, requiring an external amp for power. Active subwoofers are more convenient, cost-effective, and plug-and-play than passive options. Situations where ...

There is a growing debate surrounding active vs passive speakers. Which one is right for you? A British Audiophile explains the differences. Consumer audio sales of active loudspeakers are increasing, ...

Imagine paying out $1,300 for a pair of computer speakers. Yes, I know it sounds a ridiculous idea. Well, maybe not that ridiculous. Recently I had the opportunity to audition a pair of Eclipse TD-M1 ...

GEAR EXPO 2024: Passive, active, sub, 2-way , or 3-way? Our guide will point you in the right direction to make the perfect monitor choice for your studio When you purchase through links on our site, ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about TVs and home entertainment. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has been ...