Why do most audiophile prefer passive speakers?

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On 5/13/2020 at 6:25 PM, Kal Rubinson said:

And they don't understand the advantages or the implementations.

Kai,

Very true.

 

As an old audiophile I am that person that you and others describe and I don't understand because in my situation and in the case of many, it's just too much of a pain in the rear end to compare, especially on some of the selected equipment we choose to own. Tough to teach old dogs new tricks.

 

My dad may he RIP would always buy a Buick. I would ask why don't you look an Oldsmobile, etc. "Because I like Buick". 

 

Many of us older "audiophiles" just go with the flow of "components" as we are most comfortable with that.