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KLIMAX Loudspeaker System
Owner’s Manual
Introduction English
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Aktiv operation
The term 'Aktiv' refers to the proprietary Linn active crossovers and loudspeaker
configuration.
Aktiv or passive?
In passive mode, the output from the power amplifier is passed through the passive
crossover in the loudspeaker, which results in some loss of audio signal as some of its
energy is used to power the crossover circuitry and therefore is effectively lost.
In an Aktiv system, on the other hand, the crossover circuitry is mains powered and so
does not rely on the signal. The fact that it is powered also allows advanced circuitry to
be included, which exerts a much greater degree of control over the processing of the
audio signal, providing a more precise audio output to the drive units. This results in
significantly improved sonic performance.