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OK, now that we've clarified that this monitor is active, I'll suggest a simple/different name to establish a new direction among Salk speakers to express it's no nonsense design: Salk A2.6 (active, 2-way, 6 inch woofer). Future versions can be designated as Salk A2.6(2), Salk A2.6(3), etc. Smaller versions can be called Salk A2.4, larger ones Salk A2.8. And it makes for a easier way to identify/remember various models. Of course names can still be used for the passive designs.Active designs have huge advantages: much more dynamic; flat frequency response (as shown above) helps simply "make sense" of what is heard; bass is unbelievably deep/full. The low voltage crossover losses less energy, can be more accurate, and more sophisicated (incorporating DSP). Amps sense/react better to a simpler load and can be optimized to the driver/cabinet loading. Speaker designer is in a better position to shop for the best amp/driver pairings than the consumer.16 years ago auditioned Paradigm Studio 20 ($800/pair 2-way stand-mounts) versus Active 20 ($1600/pair, same drivers/cabinet). It was no contest. Passersby were gobsmacked. Bass matched the Paradigm Studio 100 ($2000/pair, 3-way, 4 driver, floor-standers) but imaged better. Unfortunately audiophiles have been turned off by the whole concept.I congratulate Jim on this move and hope it becomes a success.