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Best speakers

If you are looking for the best speakers for your home and day to day, you are in the right place. Our sound specialists advise you to find the speakers that best suit what you need.

In a market as wide as this, it seems almost impossible to fine-tune and find the best option, however, understanding the differences between each type of loudspeaker and its features is important in order to resolve doubts and choose a good alternative.

Differences between active and passive speakers

Loudspeakers are divided into two large groups: active or self-powered loudspeakers and passive loudspeakers .

Active or powered speakers

Self-powered speakers are those that have an internal amplifier, and therefore do not need external electronics to work. Its "Plug & Play" philosophy allows you to connect the speakers to any device through analog, digital or wireless connections and start playing your favorite songs.

They are the most recommended option for beginner users due to their ease of use and installation , and because as a general rule, they are cheaper solutions than passive speakers. Within this group we also find the well-knownbluetooth speakers and the new multiroom audio systems, which stand out for being free of cables and based on wireless technologies such as bluetooth or WiFi, remote use through applications developed by manufacturers and compatibility with voice assistants. Both sound bars and subwoofers can be classified into both groups, being more common those of an active nature and with the firm objective of completing the cinematographic experience.

Versatile, aesthetic and for all uses, active speakers are a great choice.

Passive speakers

Passive speakers differ from self-powered ones because they need an external integrated amplifier to work. They are the most traditional form and present in HiFi sets made up of speakers, an amplifier, and accessories such as a CD player , turntable or network audio player . The most acclaimed manufacturers in the audio sector have ranges of solvent passive speakers for all types of users.

Within this group of speakers we can differentiate by their design and construction into large floor or column speakers , which are placed on the floor and are highly indicated to complete home cinema systems or first level stereo sets; and small monitor or bookshelf speakers , with more compact dimensions and designed to be placed on supports or furniture, recommended for small movie theaters and hifi equipment.

In the group of passive loudspeakers we also find more specific solutions such as the central channel , the surround loudspeakers or the outdoor loudspeakers .

What kind of speakers do i need

Whenever we consider the purchase of an audio device, it is useful to answer questions such as what budget can I allocate, in what situations am I going to use them or what type of speakers do I need. Although all the answers are broad and relative for each user and are linked together, it is interesting to inform us, observe and advise us to buy the best speakers. If we propose a brief classification according to their use , we can classify them into: speakers for home, speakers for the street, speakers for professional use.

Home speakers

Although there are more and more speaker alternatives for use on the street, home use continues to be the predominant one.

In this case, the most important thing is to know where we are going to install them and what type of speakers is best for us according to our tastes, budget and technical preferences. Active speakers are suitable for multiple uses and highly recommended to improve the sound of the TV or take advantage of its benefits with devices such as the Hi-Res player, a turntable or the smartphone itself, so using it at home is very interesting. Without the need to invest in external accessories or large spaces, active speakers, whether stereo, individual or as part of a multiroom thread, open up a world of possibilities for all types of users.

For its part, and if ours is cinema or musical nostalgia, a good home cinema set made up of speakers and a subwoofer will achieve excellence as long as it is well combined with a matching AV receiver and display sources that complete the experience. Both floor-standing and bookshelf speakers adapt to different listener profiles thanks to the fact that the most acclaimed manufacturers invest in innovative technologies and components in order to bring the most innovative sound to homes.

Street speakers

Wireless speakers s have become the kings of portable music thanks to their features. To find the best bluetooth speakers, we can take into account aspects such as autonomy, protocols for resistance to water, humidity or dust, size, design, and of course, sound. Portable speakers are designed to accompany us in our day to day and with their evolution, they have become an option that is as versatile as it is necessary for the most restless listeners.

Loudspeakers for professional use

Regardless of the type of speaker, speakers or monitors for professional use are intended to serve as headphones for monitoring and travel into the detail of recording, mixing, or mastering. The advantage of professional speakers is the spaciousness of the scene and the sound profile that is always balanced and ready for the work of the music producer.

Tips for buying speakers

Compiling all the information and taking into account all the elements, the conclusion is that buying speakers is quite an event and that the choice will depend on various factors such as:

• Use
• sound profile
• Budget
• connections
• Advice
• Evidence

At Zococity we offer you a wide catalog of speakers and the best brands. Come, try and advise yourself.