Why do most audiophile prefer passive speakers?

[kumakuma]

On 5/13/2020 at 5:18 PM, GregWormald said:

 

I've been a hi-fi aficionado for more than 60 years and have been tempted by actives a couple of times but was never able to have an extensive preview and the costs ($$$$$) were beyond my means. A few years ago I was able to have a long audition of a set that were in my price range, and they were better than any other speaker I listened to at that time. So I bought them.

 

4 way speakers (drivers=hi, mid, mid-bass, 4 bass), 4 active crossovers in each box with multiple room/preference adjustments, all analog implementation, 650 watts/channel, separate power supply box, current drive.

 

 

What did you buy?

[kumakuma]

1 minute ago, Revelation said:

I am referring to high end audio. You won't get the sound of a Macintosh or Conrad Johnson with active speaker amps. They tend to be very clean and lack any character 

 

I guess it depends whether your goal is pleasing coloration or accuracy...