Can the speakers be used as passive/non-powered speakers?
1699803
No, it works plugged into a DC transformer that works plugged into regular wall power outlet.
1699804
No, you will need to purchase the power supply in addition to the speakers. There is an alternative model that comes with both.
1699805
As built, do not see how that is possible. Tested it and doesn't work. There are external power supplies available.
1058058
These speakers are not powered and therefore will work anywhere. You must have a receiver or power amp in order to drive them...
1745944
Why would you want to? The speakers are supposed to be one of it's best characteristics. It could be done but probably won't supply the power needed and you'll damage the system.
1388212
You can but you will need to run them through a power amp not a straight plug and play.
1258286
You can use powered speakers but MAKE SURE YOU USE THE UNPOWERED MAIN OUTPUTS. If you don't you could blow your speakers. The powered outputs are the speakon cable outputs on the back. On the top right if the board you will see main out left and right. Those outputs are unpowered and able to work with powered speakers. You are safe to run powered speakers out if any output except for the speakon cable outputs on the back. You will need 1/4 inch cable...not xlr.
2084043
These are passive speakers they require an amplifier(which may have bluetooth capability)
1707725
no they are powered speakers,but you can connect two no powered speakers to them
823773
These are passive speakers, not a stereo system. Must be connected to an amplifier or receiver
246869
You can't. They are not powered speakers. You will need a separate amplifier
1514535
They are passive speakers, so they are neither 120 or 220 compatible. You need a separate amp to run them.
455458
Yes, these are passsive (non-powered) speaks, so you will need an amp or receiver.
819073
These are powered speakers. They have their own amp built in. You can use any sound source with them.
1480432
Not directly. They are speakers. Speakers need to connect to amp or receiver first
1578322
You can ,it just wont be as loud as if you have an amplifier connected to them.,what ever the output power is to push this speakers.,will operate them to its max.
2208069
Yes. cannot introduce ac, hiss, hum etc because it is a non- powered passive unit.
1082864
Yes!These speakers are powered by the subwoofer or the amp (depending on your system) not directly by the wall power source.
531473
The speakers are not self powered. I am playing though my receiver and with a separate sub-woofer.