Barefoot Footprint 01 vs Barefoot Footprint 02

Short answer: the Barefoot Footprint 01. It ranks #62 of 99 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $3,199 and is still sold new; the Barefoot Footprint 02 ranks #75 (rated 4.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.

What the Barefoot Footprint 01 does well: Measured bass reaches 35.2Hz at -3dB, giving substantial low-end weight. The tradeoff: The 6.70 ideal-subwoofer score and 2.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz indicate tonal unevenness relative to the strongest monitors.

Why pick the Barefoot Footprint 02: A compact three-way active monitor with two side-firing 6.5” Dual-Force woofers that cancel each other’s vibration, a 4” aluminium midrange and a 1” ring radiator tweeter, with 350W of amplification per speaker. The tradeoff: The only measurements, from audiore.kr, are not valid below 500Hz, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from that data and its measured larger sibling, the Footprint 01.

Buy the Barefoot Footprint 01. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Barefoot Footprint 02 is discontinued, so it is only available used.

About the ratings: the Barefoot Footprint 02’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.6 to 4.4, so this verdict could change once it is measured.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Barefoot Footprint 01: $3,199 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Measured bass reaches 35.2Hz at -3dB, giving substantial low-end weight. Its active multiway format and opposed bass drivers offer a compact professional system, with a 5.48 standalone preference score reflecting useful full-range capability.

Cons: The 6.70 ideal-subwoofer score and 2.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz indicate tonal unevenness relative to the strongest monitors. Driver count and opposed-woofer construction do not guarantee neutral room sound. Careful placement and correction remain worthwhile.

Full Barefoot Footprint 01 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	650W total per speaker (500W LF, 150W HF), bi-amped
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	14.0H x 9.5W x 13.0D in
Drivers	1” ring-radiator tweeter, 4” aluminum-cone midrange, 2x 8” paper-composite woofers (Dual-Force opposed)
Enclosure	3-way active, sealed woofer/midrange chambers, machined aluminum baffle
Frequency Response	36Hz-45kHz (+/-3dB)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	5.48
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.70
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	35.1 lbs (15.9 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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  • Barefoot Sound Footprint01 Official Page
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Barefoot Footprint 02: $2,995 per pair Discontinued Estimated eBay

Pros: A compact three-way active monitor with two side-firing 6.5” Dual-Force woofers that cancel each other’s vibration, a 4” aluminium midrange and a 1” ring radiator tweeter, with 350W of amplification per speaker.

Cons: The only measurements, from audiore.kr, are not valid below 500Hz, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from that data and its measured larger sibling, the Footprint 01. Barefoot replaced it with the Footprint02 Gen2. Discontinued.

Full Barefoot Footprint 02 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	350W per speaker
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	12.1”H x 8.7”W x 13”D (308 x 222 x 330 mm)
Drivers	1” ring radiator tweeter, 4” aluminium midrange, 2x 6.5” Dual-Force woofers
Frequency Response	42Hz-45kHz (manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR
Maximum SPL	110dB continuous (manufacturer specified)
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	28 lbs (12.7 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Audiore.kr Measurements (spinorama.org)