Short answer: the Buchardt A10 on measured sound quality, the Edifier R2850DB on price. The Buchardt A10 ranks #12 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.7/5, at $4,300. The Edifier R2850DB ranks #103, rated 3.8/5, at $499.99, $3,800.01 cheaper.
What the Edifier R2850DB does well: A big three way powered pair with deep bass, enough output for a large room, and Bluetooth, optical and RCA inputs. Watch for: The big cabinets need real stand or furniture space, and their bass is slightly boomy.
The Buchardt A10 is the better-sounding option. Active stand-mount speakers with accurate sound, deep bass for their size, and selectable DSP tunings to suit your room. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R2850DB lacks. Watch for: The rising treble balance can sound brighter on axis; toe-out or a different tuning may suit some rooms.
Buy the Edifier R2850DB if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Buchardt A10 if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A big three way powered pair with deep bass, enough output for a large room, and Bluetooth, optical and RCA inputs.
Active stand-mount speakers with accurate sound, deep bass for their size, and selectable DSP tunings to suit your room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2850DB | Buchardt A10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $4300 per pair |
| Ranked | #103 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #12 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 10.1”W x 12.4”D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) | 14.6”H x 7”W x 9.6”D (370.8 x 177.8 x 243.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 28Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 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 |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker | 200w Per Speaker |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 21Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 30Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | sealed |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 7.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.00 |
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