Short answer: the Mesanovic CDM65. It ranks #2 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.9/5, at $5,998. The Buchardt A10 ranks #12, rated 4.7/5, at $4,300, $1,698 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
What the Mesanovic CDM65 does well: High end monitors with extremely accurate sound and deep bass, plus a cardioid mode that helps in difficult rooms. The catch: Cardioid operation and bass tuning affect placement and output, so use the appropriate mode for the room.
The Buchardt A10 is the deeper-bass option. Active stand-mount speakers with accurate sound, deep bass for their size, and selectable DSP tunings to suit your room. Its bass reaches about 30Hz before falling 3dB, against 36.6Hz for the Mesanovic CDM65. Watch for: The rising treble balance can sound brighter on axis; toe-out or a different tuning may suit some rooms.
Buy the Mesanovic CDM65. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $1,698 with the Buchardt A10 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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High end monitors with extremely accurate sound and deep bass, plus a cardioid mode that helps in difficult rooms.
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
| Mesanovic CDM65 | Buchardt A10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,998 per pair | $4300 per pair |
| Ranked | #2 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #12 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | sealed | - |
| Drivers | 1” aluminum dome waveguide tweeter, 5” aluminum cone midrange, 2x 6.5” paper Kevlar side mounted subwoofers | 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 |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 8”W x 14”D (381 x 203 x 356 mm) | 14.6”H x 7”W x 9.6”D (370.8 x 177.8 x 243.8 mm) |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) each | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 600W total (150W tweeter, 150W midrange, 300W subwoofers combined) | 200w Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz-20kHz +/-1.0dB | 28Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 36.6Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 30Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 29.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 21Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 150Hz, 2,300Hz | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Country | United States | - |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 7.07 | 7.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.57 | 8.00 |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced analog), WiSA wireless | XLR |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | sealed |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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