Speaker Power?

Question

When I leave my speakers on all day but my computer is off and the speakers are not making sound, are they using power? Also, is that bed for them or is it ok for them? They are really big speakers so I don't want them sucking up power unnecisarrily.

Answer 1

No, the power consumption on speakers that are off is amazingly LOW. By leaving it on while the computer does not effect the short term nor long term performance of the speakers. I would recommend that during storms, or while your away from home for a while (vacations) to turn them off. This will ensure that if a surge occurs it will not create a loud feedback or popping sound that could harm your speaker system.