The Buchardt A500 is rated 4.6/5 for sound quality, #18 of 119 Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Buchardt
#18 Buchardt A500: $4,150 per pair Discontinued Buchardt Audio $4,150 eBay
Same family: the Buchardt A200 (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 4.4/5), the Buchardt A10 (smaller bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.7/5) and the Buchardt A700 (floorstanding, rated 4.5/5).
Pros: Now discontinued but worth buying used: active speakers with remarkably deep bass for their size and balanced, full range sound. 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.
Is the Buchardt A500 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want measurably neutral sound (preference score 7.9 with a subwoofer).
- you want deep bass without a subwoofer (-3 dB at 24 Hz).
Skip it if
- you want to stream from a phone without an adapter: it has no Bluetooth.
- you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.
| Released | 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| 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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