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Electronics · Bookshelf Speakers

Do I need an amplifier for bookshelf speakers?

Reviewer consensus

It depends on the type. Powered (active) bookshelf speakers like the Edifier R1280T or M60 have built-in amplification and accept Bluetooth or wired sources directly. Passive speakers such as the Klipsch R-41M, R-51M, and RP-600M require a separate amplifier or AV receiver to drive them.

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