Why do my speakers save me power?
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Mar 15, 2026466 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I've got some M-Audio AV40s at home, plugged into a power strip that includes a mac mini and an LCD monitor. If I plug the power strip into a power meter (like a kill-a-watt, except I live in NZ so I have a different brand that can handle 240V), I might observe the following: Speakers off: 20W Spea…
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I'd say it's unlikely you're truly using less power when they're plugged in than when they're not. You've commented that you're using the same power when they're off, or not plugged in at all, but the number goes down when you turn them on. My initi…
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