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Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #11 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Buchardt A10: $4300 per pair Buchardt Audio eBay
Pros: The measured tuning combines 31.5Hz -3dB bass extension with preference scores of 7.28 standalone and 8.00 with an ideal subwoofer. A 1.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz supports broadly even mids, and selectable DSP tunings offer useful flexibility. Measured bass extension of 30Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The rising treble balance can sound brighter on axis; toe-out or a different tuning may suit some rooms. Deep-bass demands cause compression before the largest monitors reach their limits. A subwoofer with appropriate high-pass filtering can improve headroom; alternate presets should not be assumed to share the quoted scores.
Full Buchardt A10 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 200w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 21Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 30Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 14.6”H x 7”W x 9.6”D (370.8 x 177.8 x 243.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” PURIFI Extended Stroke Driver with Ultra Low Distortion, Custom made with triple Voice Coil woofer, 19 mm / 0.74” Resonance Free Aluminum dome with CDC aluminum waveguide tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 28Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 7.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.00 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers
Ranked #6 of 8 in Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers - Buchardt A700: $6,600 per pair Buchardt Audio eBay
Pros: The standard tuning measures a 1.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and scores 7.72 with an ideal subwoofer. Low midrange multitone distortion supports clean reproduction at ordinary listening levels. Selectable Master Tunings include cardioid operation for near-wall placement, while an optional Platin hub adds streaming and useful room and manual EQ. Measured bass extension of 51Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Standard-mode bass crosses -3dB around 51Hz but continues to -6dB around 26Hz; it is not flat to the deepest advertised frequencies. Cardioid tuning changes that balance and bass reach substantially. The roughly +/-50-degree horizontal presentation is more focused than wider-radiating alternatives, and vertical listening height needs care. DSP limiting constrains loud full-range playback; a subwoofer with high-pass filtering can improve headroom.
Full Buchardt A700 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 600W total (4x150W amplifier channels per speaker) |
| App | Yes (with Platin hub) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 22Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes (multiple selectable Master Tuning profiles via USB, plus room/manual EQ via Platin hub app) |
| Dimensions | 40”H x 7”W x 11”D |
| Drivers | 3/4” tweeter with waveguide, 6” midwoofer, 2x 6” front woofers, 2x 6” rear woofers |
| Frequency Response | 19Hz - 29kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, Optical, Platin wireless hub (streaming) |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.72 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 61.7 lbs (28 kg) each |
| XLR Input | No |
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Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #16 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Buchardt Audio E50: $4600 per pair Buchardt Audio eBay
Pros: Exceptional bass extension for a bookshelf (F3 at 40Hz, F10 at 34Hz) with genuinely low-end weight the reviewer kept noticing track after track, not just a single room-boosted note. Mid and lower-midrange are very neutral with no coloration and well-executed baffle-step compensation, so it doesn’t need to sit close to a wall like many bookshelf designs. Low distortion throughout the midrange, controlled ~60-degree horizontal directivity, and a striking driver/waveguide integration that looks genuinely upscale. Measured bass extension of 40Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 83.1dB.
Cons: A roughly 3dB dip in the upper midrange/lower treble softens attack and dialogue clarity: the reviewer’s main complaint, and it’s baked into the crossover rather than a directivity artifact, so it’s audible both on and off axis. Sounds too bright pointed directly at the listener; needs about 10-20 degrees of toe-out to tame the treble and slightly smooth (not eliminate) that dip. Below-average sensitivity (measured 83.1dB vs 85dB spec) calls for a beefier amp, and the speaker’s tonal balance is unusually sensitive to amplifier output impedance: a poor tube amp can shift the midrange by up to 2dB.
Full Buchardt Audio E50 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Country | Denmark |
| Crossover Frequency | 2000Hz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 15.6” x 7.5” x 11.2” (395 x 190 x 284 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” Scanspeak dome tweeter with waveguide, 6.5” Purifi extended-stroke woofer, dual 6.5” passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 30kHz ±3dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal |
| Recommended Power | 60W - 200W |
| Sensitivity | 83.1dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.61 |
| Weight | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Passive radiator loaded |
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Discontinued Buchardt Models
Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.
Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #15 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Buchardt A500: $4,150 per pair Discontinued Buchardt Audio eBay
Pros: Erin measured unusually deep bass for the cabinet size: 24.9Hz at -3dB. A 1.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and 7.02 standalone preference score support balanced, full-range listening. Master Tunings and optional wireless integration provide practical flexibility. Measured bass extension of 24.9Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass extension depends on the selected tuning and comes with output tradeoffs at high levels. The 7.92 ideal-subwoofer score is good but not class-leading. A rear-facing woofer does not by itself establish cardioid radiation, and alternate Master Tunings should not inherit the measured configuration’s score. Discontinued.
Full Buchardt A500 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
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| Amplifier Power | 3 x 150W per speaker |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension | Master-tuning dependent; approximately 25–40Hz |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 23.4Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 24.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.4H x 7W x 11D inches |
| Drivers | 0.74-inch dome; front and rear 6-inch long-throw woofers |
| Frequency Response | 25Hz - 40kHz (+/- 1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, WiSA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 7.02 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.92 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 55.1 lbs (25kg)/pair |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #29 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Buchardt Audio S400: €1,800 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Buchardt S400 MK3. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we can’t confirm that yet.
Pros: Compact passive design with a 6-inch aluminum woofer, rear passive radiator and waveguided 0.74-inch tweeter positioned below the woofer. Erin measured F3/F10 at 53Hz/38Hz, approximately 86dB/2.83V/1m sensitivity and smooth, broad horizontal directivity. The waveguide controls crossover handoff effectively, the passive radiator avoids port chuffing, and Erin heard no objectionable narrow-band distortion despite excellent extension for the enclosure volume. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 86dB.
Cons: The impedance reaches 3.7 ohms (Erin), so a genuinely four-ohm-stable separate amplifier is recommended rather than a basic AVR. Low-frequency distortion naturally rises at high output and the compact woofer cannot supply theater-level deep bass; crossing to a subwoofer protects headroom. Erin measured narrow distortion features above 8-9kHz and vertical lobing outside the intended axis. This is the original S400, distinct from the S400 MKII already ranked. Discontinued.
Full Buchardt Audio S400 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 7.1”W x 9.6”D (375 x 180 x 245 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.74” waveguided tweeter; 6” aluminum woofer |
| Impedance | 3.7 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | Approximately 86dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.23 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.43 |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.30 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed with rear passive radiator |
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Ranked #66 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Buchardt S400 MKII: $2400 per pair Discontinued Buchardt Audio eBay
Newer model: the Buchardt S400 MK3. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we can’t confirm that yet.
Pros: Two-way design with a 3/4” tweeter on a well-implemented aluminum waveguide (compression-driver style, letting the small tweeter cross unusually low at 1800Hz), a 6” SB Acoustics-style mid-woofer, and a tunable 5x8” passive radiator adjustable via rear weights. Exceptionally flat on-axis linearity, within about ±2dB from 80Hz to 16kHz. Wide horizontal radiation for a waveguided design (about ±45-50°), notably broader than a comparable narrow-waveguide rival like the Klipsch Sevens (~±30°). Well-focused, precise imaging, aided by tight pair matching between the two speakers. Takes very well to EQ correction, letting listeners easily dial in the top end or add midrange fullness to taste. Bass extension reaches a genuine 50Hz in-room from a mellow, well-tuned rolloff rather than an artificially boosted one. Measured bass extension of 59Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 84.7dB.
Cons: Sounds a bit bright and slightly boosted above about 7-8kHz on-axis, even with 30° of toe-out: benefits from about 1 inch of sidewall absorption at the first reflection points to tame it. A mild dullness noted especially on male vocals, alongside a small dip around 300-600Hz. Vertical positioning is critical and unusually “temperamental”: sitting even slightly toward the tweeter line causes a suckout, while sitting above it adds too much energy; not well suited to multi-height home theater seating. Distortion is fine at 86dB but runs into real issues by 96dB: not a high-output speaker. Some compression-related enhancement appears around 1.2kHz (crossover-region interaction), and the tweeter shows clear compression at 102dB. The woofer can bottom out at extreme low-frequency content played very loud; crossing to a subwoofer below 60Hz caused output problems at high volume, while 80-100Hz worked well. A subwoofer isn’t strictly required to protect the speaker at moderate listening levels (80-85dB at 3 meters), but is still recommended for genuine low-octave extension. Discontinued.
Full Buchardt S400 MKII review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 14.4”H x 7”W x 11”D (365.8 x 177.8 x 279.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” aluminum cone woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.7dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 87dB manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.38 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.46 |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Buchardt Models Not Yet Ranked
Newer or recently added Buchardt models we track but haven’t ranked yet, because no measurements we can rank them on have been published. See speakers not yet ranked for how that works.
Not yet ranked, replaces Buchardt S400 MKII, Buchardt Audio S400 - Buchardt S400 MK3: $2,300 per pair Buchardt Audio eBay
Older models: the Buchardt Audio S400 (rated 4.4/5) and the Buchardt S400 MKII (rated 3.8/5).
Pros: A ground-up redesign of the S400 with an 18 percent larger cabinet and a 7.5” SB Acoustics Satori Papyrus paper cone woofer, which Buchardt says has 65.5 percent more displacement than the MKII’s 6” driver. A custom 1” aluminum dome tweeter sits in a new waveguide, crossed at 2.2kHz with a first order Jantzen crossover. Buchardt rates in-room bass extension to 33Hz and anechoic sensitivity at 87dB, and includes foam port plugs to trim bass near a wall. Sold direct with free worldwide shipping, duties included, and a 10 year warranty for the first owner.
Cons: No independent measurements have been published yet. The S400 MKII measured very well, but the MK3 shares only its binding posts, so that result can’t be carried over and its linearity, directivity and real bass extension are unknown. The 33Hz figure is an in-room number, not an anechoic one. The MKII’s adjustable passive radiator is gone in favor of a rear port that wants at least 5cm from the wall. A 4 ohm load means it needs an amplifier comfortable driving 4 ohms, and it is sold only direct from Buchardt.
Full Buchardt S400 MK3 review and specifications →
| Crossover Frequency | 2.2kHz (first order) |
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| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 15.4”H x 7.8”W x 11”D (392 x 198 x 280 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” aluminum dome tweeter in waveguide, 7.5” Satori Papyrus paper cone woofer |
| Frequency Response | 33Hz - 20kHz (in-room, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB anechoic, 90dB in-room (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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