The Buchardt S400 line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 3 models, from the Buchardt Audio S400 to the Buchardt S400 MK3. Ratings run from 3.8/5 to 4.4/5. Only one of them is still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Audio S400 to S400 MKII
The Buchardt S400 MKII replaced the Buchardt Audio S400. It rates lower, 3.8/5 against 4.4/5.
| Spec | Audio S400 | S400 MKII |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.74” waveguided tweeter; 6” aluminum woofer | 6.5” aluminum cone woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | Approximately 86dB/2.83V/1m | 84.7dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz | 59Hz |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.30 kg) each | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) each |
S400 MKII to S400 MK3
The Buchardt S400 MK3 replaced the Buchardt S400 MKII. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.8/5.
| Spec | S400 MKII | S400 MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6.5” aluminum cone woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 1” aluminum dome tweeter in waveguide, 7.5” Satori Papyrus paper cone woofer |
| Sensitivity | 84.7dB | 87dB anechoic, 90dB in-room |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) each | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) each |
Full S400 MKII vs S400 MK3 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Buchardt S400 are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Buchardt S400, from the Buchardt Audio S400 to the Buchardt S400 MK3.
What replaced the Buchardt Audio S400?
The Buchardt S400 MKII replaced the Buchardt Audio S400. It is rated 3.8/5, against 4.4/5 for the Buchardt Audio S400.
What replaced the Buchardt S400 MKII?
The Buchardt S400 MK3 replaced the Buchardt S400 MKII. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.8/5 for the Buchardt S400 MKII.