Powered speakers have become the favorite choice of today’s music listeners thanks to their simplicity, wireless Bluetooth streaming and compact dimensions. Let’s take a closer look at powered speakers and how to choose the best pair for your listening space.

What Are Powered Speakers?

Powered speakers, or active speakers, are speakers with a built-in amplifier. This means they can play music without the need for a dedicated stereo amplifier. In contrast, passive speakers need to be connected to a separate amplifier in order to play music. With the integration of Bluetooth and wireless streaming, active speakers have become a desirable choice for many music lovers. The performance and simplicity of powered speakers makes them ideal candidates to pair with smartphones / tablets, computers, gaming consoles and televisions.