Active or Passive?

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I thought i would treat myself to some new speakers for Christmas. Although I am undecided about whether to go for an active speaker or go for an amp and passive speakers. Will be used to play music, games and movies from my computer. I have a budget of ~£250

As for active speakers I have narrowed it down to the Audioengine A5s

Audioengine A5

Whereas I am less familiar with amps and passive speakers but was thinking getting some Mission MX1s powerd by a Cambridge Topaz AM5 but i am very open to suggestions.

Mission MX1


Topaz AM5


At the end of the day would the amp and speaker combination sound better?

 

[Anonymous]

Just thought that amp might not have the power? Would I have to stretch to something like this?

Azur 340A

 

[audioaffair]

Hi, welcome to the forum. For computer use, the Audioengine A5 are the best bet - we've tried these in store with a variety of computer games (and music!) and they are superb speakers.

A separate amp/speakers will allow you to build a larger hi-fi though as you have the benefit of a few additional inputs on the amp, but if you're only going to use them for PC and iPod, the Audioengine's would be the best bet.

 

[Anonymous]

I've been considering A5s for a while for my PC - but finding them in stock seems to be a challenge

on your website what do you mean by usually ? I see the A2s always seem to be in stock most places, but A5s are hard to get hold of it seems

 

[Anonymous]

Ok cool, thanks for the advice 🙂. Would you still recommend the A5s if i was possibly looking to buy a subwoofer later on?