{"id":147409,"date":"2022-08-03T16:23:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T15:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=147409"},"modified":"2022-08-03T16:23:38","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T15:23:38","slug":"top-5-active-speakers-relevant-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/speakers\/top-5-active-speakers-relevant-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 active speakers relevant in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

We recently talked about how to\u00a0recognize active and passive acoustics. , and what kind of chips they have.\u00a0Active speakers have greatly simplified the user’s life, as there is no need for a separate amplifier, a lot of cables and sources.\u00a0Now, in order to get a rich sound, it is enough to have a pair of active speakers and a smartphone with a streaming service.<\/p>\n

Klipsch R-51PM<\/h3>\n

Bookshelf acoustics from the premium Reference line of the American brand Klipsch.\u00a0An amplifier, a DAC and even a phono stage were placed in the R-51PM.\u00a0All this technical abundance is in the \u201cleading\u201d right column, the left channel is passive.\u00a0An amplifier in class D was installed in the model, which produces 120 watts per channel, and the entire current set of analog and digital inputs is available to the user.\u00a0If desired, you can use the R-51PM as an external sound card for a laptop via USB, and the optical input will make it possible to connect speakers to a TV or set-top box.\u00a0For vinyl connoisseurs, there is an MM phono stage on board, to which you can connect a turntable.\u00a0There is Bluetooth for streaming.<\/p>\n

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Klipsch R-51PM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In terms of sound, the speaker has inherited the sound of its legendary predecessors with its refinement and dynamics, especially in the upper frequency range.\u00a0R-51PM, with all the desire, cannot be called neutral, since bright sound was put into it throughout the entire sound spectrum – we are sure that the listener will appreciate it.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Built-in phono stage<\/li>\n
  • USB connectivity<\/li>\n
  • Possibility to connect a subwoofer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Lack of Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity<\/li>\n
    • Bass reflex on the rear panel (can not be placed close to the wall)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Naim Mu-So 2nd Gen<\/h3>\n

      The sequel to the world of sound – the second generation of the legendary Mu-So system, which amazed with its capabilities in streaming sound.\u00a0The new version was placed in an aluminum case similar to its predecessor, but the similarities end there.\u00a0This is an all-in-one active speaker with all the advanced Naim developments.\u00a0Mu-So 2nd Gen handles up to PCM 32bit\/384kHz, and access popular services with just one touch thanks to Spotify Connect, Tidal, AirPlay 2. Even Internet radio has not been forgotten.\u00a0With all the popularity of Wi-Fi, the company did not abandon the cable Ethernet connection.\u00a0A good upgrade compared to the first model was the HDMI ARC input, which makes it possible to assemble a full-fledged cinema with a receiver and a TV around the acoustics.<\/p>\n

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      Naim Mu-So 2nd Gen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      The sound of Mu-So 2nd Gen was forged by the company together with the French speaker manufacturer Focal, and the result is amazing.\u00a0Music is still a priority for these speakers, which put out an impressive 450 watts in total.\u00a0The model will be appreciated by fans of a strict and balanced sound picture, for whom it is important that the entire frequency range is on its \u201cshelves\u201d.<\/p>\n

      Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n