The Buchardt A700 ranks #2 out of 3 total Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#2 Buchardt A700: $6,600 Buchardt Audio
Pros: Excellent bass extension for a cardioid-capable design, measuring F3 51Hz/F10 22Hz, with very low multitone distortion through the midrange - among the best the reviewer has measured. Selectable Master Tuning DSP profiles let you switch the speaker’s entire voicing via USB, including a cardioid bass mode that made the low end noticeably more neutral in the reviewer’s room versus the standard tuning. All-in-one powered design with 4x150W amplification per speaker (front/rear 6” woofers, 6” midwoofer, 3/4” waveguide-loaded tweeter), so no separate amp is needed. The optional Platin wireless hub adds streaming plus room EQ and manual parametric adjustment from a phone app - the reviewer strongly recommends buying it. Checks off nearly every audiophile box: great out-of-box sound, extensive tuning flexibility, and a 45-day home trial policy.
Cons: Horizontal radiation is narrower than the reviewer’s preferred ~60 degrees - closer to ±50°, giving somewhat less room involvement than he’d like. Vertical dispersion is quite narrow (about ±10°), meaning seated ear height needs to be dialed in carefully; not well suited to multi-row home theater seating. Compression starts to show at 102dB output, though it’s not severe. Genuinely expensive at roughly $6,600/pair (€6,000), and the optional Platin hub - which the reviewer considers close to essential for the best experience - adds another ~€300 on top.
How it compares: Just above it: KEF LS60 - $600 cheaper, 100W more output power. Just below it: B&O Beolab20 - $8400 more, 40W more output power.
| App | Yes (with Platin hub) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 22Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| DSP | Yes (multiple selectable Master Tuning profiles via USB, plus room/manual EQ via Platin hub app) |
| Dimensions | 40"H x 7"W x 11"D |
| Drivers | 3/4" tweeter with waveguide, 6" midwoofer, 2x 6" front woofers, 2x 6" rear woofers |
| Inputs | RCA, Optical, Platin wireless hub (streaming) |
| Output Power | 600W total (4x150W amplifier channels per speaker) |
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