Can I use the amp in the Powered head for unpowered monitors

  • Hi folks


    Newbie question.... I picked up a powered head second hand.


    For home use would I be better buying self-powered monitors or can I get away with using the on board amp into unpowered speakers?

    I like building hifi speakers, and wondered about building some with a fairly flat response but don't want to waste the effort if it's known to sound bad.


    Thanks!

  • I guess if you want stereo, you might want a pair of powered FRFR.

    That being said, there are lots of unpowered FRFR out there, and it will/should sound great either way.

  • Perhaps it goes without saying, but first consideration is to ensure impedance matching between the power amp and the speaker(s).

    PowerHead and PowerRack:
    600 Watts at 8 Ohm
    300 Watts at 16 Ohm

    Ed / Audio Systems Engineer / Kemper Stage + Fender fan