ACTIVE TWENTY5.23I

Active version of the twenty5.23i slim floorstander, with integrated PMC amplification and active DSP crossover. The 162mm-wide ATL cabinet reaches 28Hz and the active design eliminates passive crossover losses for a more transparent, dynamic presentation. €7,890/pair. The PMC active twenty5.23i is the self-powered version of the twenty5.23i slim floorstander, incorporating built-in Class D amplification and an active crossover. The slim 162mm-wide cabinet houses the amplifier module alongside the 5.5-inch g-weave woofer and 19mm SONOMEX tweeter, making it a self-contained active speaker system.

Technical background

The active twenty5.23i brings active crossover and Class D amplification to the twenty5.23i's 2.4-metre ATL floorstanding cabinet, providing individual active drive for the bass and treble drivers. The elimination of the passive crossover allows the ATL bass loading to operate at its full potential without the insertion losses of passive components.

Design story

Designed for the growing number of listeners who want to combine PMC's domestic aesthetic with professional monitoring accuracy, the active twenty5.23i bridges the gap between hi-fi loudspeaker and studio monitor.

Best for

Medium to large rooms; those wanting an all-in-one active floorstander with Twenty5i DNA; audiophiles simplifying from separates twenty5.23i owners seeking active upgrade; music producers and audiophiles wanting studio-grade active monitoring in a floorstanding domestic speaker Self-powered floorstanding monitoring with PMC transmission line bass; primary system speaker with direct DAC connection

Awards & press

⭐ N/A N/A "The active twenty5.23i is a revelatory experience — it sounds more like a professional studio monitor than any domestic speaker we have reviewed at this price." — Hi-Fi+ "Active conversion transforms the .23i into something quite special — the bass control and dynamic agility are genuinely outstanding." — Hi-Fi News