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01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
An active speaker has its own amplifier inside, so you plug in the signal and power and play. A passive speaker has no amplifier and needs a separate one of the right power and impedance. Active is simpler and common for portable use and small teams. Passive is common in fixed installs where one amplifier powers many speakers and can be upgraded separately.
Key takeaways
- Active: amplifier built in, simple to use.
- Passive: needs a separate amplifier of the right match.
- Active suits portable and small teams.
- Passive suits fixed installs with many speakers.
01What to look for before you buy
| Active | Passive | |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier | Built in | Separate |
| Setup | Plug in and play | Match power and impedance |
| Weight | Heavier | Lighter per speaker |
| Best for | Portable use, small churches, events | Fixed installs, many speakers |
02Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
03Buying for a business? We supply in bulk
One supplier for your whole business
- Bulk and repeat orders: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours
- Printable quotations straight from the online store for your approval process
- Thousands of products: IT, phones, appliances, security, solar and networking from one supplier
- Delivery across Kenya, plus installation and setup by Qyvea technicians where needed
- After-sales support: warranty claims handled with you, and maintenance for installed systems
04Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
Full details: return & refund policy.
05Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper?
Prices vary by brand and power. Compare the cost of an active pair against passive speakers plus an amplifier.
Can I mix active and passive?
Yes with care: active speakers take a signal, passive ones need amplifier power, so they use different outputs.
What does impedance mean?
It is the speaker's electrical load, measured in ohms. The amplifier must be rated for it.
Which should a church buy?
Small churches often prefer active for simplicity; larger fixed installs often choose passive.
