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Active Speaker System Kits — Buy at SoundsGood
Active speaker system kits are the simplest path to quality sound: speakers with built-in amplifiers, optimised DSP and minimal cabling. Plug & Play — connect a mixer or phone and you're live. SoundsGood offers matched active kits and individual components for any scenario.
Plug & Play
Built-in amplifier
Built-in amplifier
Free shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Orders over ₴4,000
Instalment payments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Matched to your needs
Expert consultation
Expert consultation
⚡ Active Kits: What & Who For
🎤 Mobile Musicians & DJs
Setup in 5–10 minutes. Minimal cables: XLR signal + mains power. Speakers on stands, sub on the floor — done.
⛪ Churches & Conferences
Active speakers or column systems deliver speech clarity without complex setup. Speech presets. Bluetooth.
🎵 Cafés, Bars, Restaurants
Compact kits with no technical knowledge needed. Built-in 2–3 channel mixer. Column systems for decor-friendly look.
📦 What's in an Active Kit
🔊 Basic: 2 Tops
2 active speakers on stands. XLR from mixer + mains. For speech, background music, small acoustic gigs.
📦 Standard: 2 Tops + Sub
Active sub with built-in crossover and link outputs to tops. Mixer → sub → tops via link. The standard for live and DJ.
🏛️ Column: Stick + Sub-Base
Vertical array on a stand with sub-base. All-in-one: amp, DSP, mixer. Setup in 2–3 minutes.
📱 Portable: Battery-Powered
Active speaker with built-in battery (6–20 hours). Bluetooth, mic inputs, on-board mixer. Fully autonomous.
🔊 Active Top Speakers
📐 Driver Sizes
8" — background, up to 50 people. 10" — presentations, 50–100. 12" — versatile, 100–300. 15" — club, 300+. 200–2,000+ W.
🔧 Construction
2-way (standard) or coaxial. Plywood (pro) or ABS (light, portable). Coverage 90°×60°. Class D amplifier.
💡 DSP
EQ, limiter, crossover, delay, presets (speech, music, monitor, DJ). Some with Bluetooth app control.
💥 Active Subwoofers
🔌 Connectivity
Mixer → sub (XLR in) → tops (link XLR out). Built-in crossover auto-splits frequencies. Cut-off, phase and level controls.
📐 Sizes
10"–12" — compact. 15" — standard. 18" — large venues. Dual 18" — concert. 300–3,000+ W.
🎵 Cardioid
Directional bass towards the audience, not the stage. Less on-stage rumble. For professional installations.
🏛️ Column PA Kits
✅ Advantages
Elegant look. Wide coverage (up to 180°). Minimal ceiling reflections. 2–5 min setup. Built-in 3–8 ch mixer, Bluetooth, effects.
🎤 Who For
Solo artists, speakers, small weddings, restaurants, churches, presentations, training sessions.
📊 Configurations
1 column — solo/speech, 30–100 people. 2 (stereo) — 100–300. + extra sub for dance. 200–2,000 W.
📱 Portable Active PA
🔋 Battery-Powered
6–20 hours. Bluetooth. 1–2 mic inputs. 50–300 W. 6"–12". For busking, outdoor weddings, fitness.
🎤 All-in-One Bundles
2 tops + sub + stands + cables. Pre-matched. One order = full PA. For beginners.
🧳 Compact Combos
Speaker + mixer + mic in one case. For mobile presenters, trainers, tour guides.
🔬 DSP, Presets & Smart Features
🎛️ Presets
Music — balanced. Speech — clarity. Monitor — floor position. DJ — boosted bass. Sub/Sat — with subwoofer.
🛡️ Protection
Limiter prevents overload. Thermal protection. DC protection. Soft start. Manufacturer-optimised for the specific drivers.
📱 Bluetooth & Apps
Music streaming and/or DSP control via brand app. Remote EQ, presets, delay — without touching the speaker.
🔌 Connecting an Active Kit
📋 Basic (2 Tops)
Mixer → XLR → speaker L. Mixer → XLR → speaker R. Each plugged into mains. Or daisy-chain: L → link → R.
📋 With Subwoofer
Mixer → XLR → sub (in) → link → top L. Link → top R. Sub auto-filters bass from tops.
🔌 Connectors
XLR (standard). Jack 6.3 mm. RCA. Bluetooth. Mini-jack 3.5 mm. speakON (link on some models).
⚖️ Active vs Passive
✅ Active Pros
No external amp. Fewer cables. Faster setup. Optimised DSP and protection. Easier for beginners.
⚠️ Active Cons
Heavier than passive. Each speaker needs mains. More expensive (but no amp needed). Less scalability. Amp repair harder.
🎯 When to Go Active
Mobile use. Fast setups. Beginners. DJ, karaoke, solo. Small events. Priority = simplicity.
🎛️ Mixer: Needed or Not?
✅ Without a Mixer
1–2 mics + Bluetooth — built-in mixer is enough. Column systems often have 3–8 channels with effects.
🎛️ Separate Mixer Needed
3+ mics. Band with instruments. DJ with controller. Complex routing. Quality effects.
📊 Typical Active Kit Comparison
| Kit | Contents | Power | Audience | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal | 2 × 8" active | 200–400 W | up to 50 | Presentations, background |
| Basic Live | 2 × 10" active | 400–800 W | 50–100 | Acoustic, speech |
| Standard | 2 × 12" active | 800–2,000 W | 100–300 | Live, DJ, karaoke |
| With Sub | 2 × 12" + 15" sub | 2,000–3,000 W | 200–500 | DJ, live with bass |
| Club | 2 × 15" + 2 × 18" sub | 4,000–6,000 W | 500+ | Clubs, concerts |
| Column | 1–2 column systems | 500–2,000 W | 50–300 | Solo, presentations |
| Portable | 1 × 8"–12" battery | 50–300 W | up to 100 | Busking, outdoor |
🎯 How to Choose an Active Kit
🎤 Presentation
2 × 8"–10" or 1 column. Speech preset. Bluetooth for background. Compact, elegant.
🎵 Café / Bar
2 × 10"–12". + sub 12"–15" for music. Column for decor. Built-in 2–3 ch mixer.
🎧 DJ / Karaoke
2 × 12"–15" + sub 15"–18". DJ preset. Sub essential. Link connection. 2,000+ W.
🎸 Live Band
2 × 12"–15" FOH. Separate 12–16 ch mixer. Active monitors. Sub. 2,000+ W.
⛪ Church
Column systems for speech clarity. Or 2 × 10"–12". Bluetooth. Speech preset.
📱 Street Musician
Battery-powered: 8"–12", 100–300 W, Bluetooth, 6–8+ hours. Under 10–15 kg.
🎤 Solo / Duo
1–2 column systems. Built-in 3–5 ch mixer. Reverb. Compact transport in one car.
🏫 School
2 × 12" or column. Simple, minimal settings. Bluetooth for music playback.
❓ FAQ
What is an active kit?
Speakers with built-in amps. Plug & Play, no external amplifier needed.
Why better than passive?
Fewer devices, faster setup, optimised DSP, easier for beginners.
Do I need a mixer?
1–2 mics — often no. Band/complex setups — yes.
Driver size?
8" — background. 10" — presentations. 12" — versatile. 15" — club. + sub for dance.
Column kit?
Array + sub-base. Coverage, elegance, 2–5 min setup.
As a monitor?
Yes — Monitor preset or special floor angle on many models.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Plug & Play
Ready-made kits
Free Shipping
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Instalment Payments
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