How much power do active speakers consume when they are idle?

dirtydog · 23-07-2009, 14:05

Having just bought some active monitors this week I'm just wondering how much they are costing me if I leave them on all the time. The one containing the amp is hot to the touch at the rear, so is apparently using a fair bit of power even when it's silent?

I realise it's gonna use something but this is so hot I'm wondering if this is normal

I can't find any reference to power consumption in the user guide. (They are 2 x 15w speakers but that doesn't mean they use a max of 30w of electricity)

23-07-2009, 14:05	#1
dirtydog Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 221	How much power do active speakers consume when they are idle? Having just bought some active monitors this week I'm just wondering how much they are costing me if I leave them on all the time. The one containing the amp is hot to the touch at the rear, so is apparently using a fair bit of power even when it's silent? I realise it's gonna use something but this is so hot I'm wondering if this is normal I can't find any reference to power consumption in the user guide. (They are 2 x 15w speakers but that doesn't mean they use a max of 30w of electricity)