Noob question

[CrazyKenKid 64]

So i have been looking at forum posts lately and i have come a across a word a few times and i don't fully understand it and i was wondering if someone could help me out! the word is "going active" like what does that mean? i have heard that before in movies but when i hear it, it doesn't mean anything good. so i thought i would just ask a noob question and maybe get lol at or be the bright point in someone's day!!

thanks for helping

Kenneth

[Duran 387]

Active requires one channel of amplification per speaker with it's own crossovers vs. passive where you can have "sets" of speakers on one crossover like components and coaxials.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

oo i understand now! thanks a lot Duran!

thanks again!