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Buchardt A500 vs Buchardt A10 Comparison

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Buchardt A500

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Buchardt A500 vs Buchardt A10 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing A500 and A10, two Powered Bookshelf speakers by Buchardt Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Buchardt A500 and Buchardt A10 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Buchardt A500 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 450-watt RMS( 1320-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 0.74" aluminum waveguide Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 6" paper Woofer
  • 25-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192kHZ Max Sample Rate
  • Weight:9.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 365.0" x 7" x 11"( 365.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm )

Buchardt A10 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 200-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 0.74" Dome with waveguide Tweeter
  • 6.5" paper Woofer
  • 28-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192kHZ Max Sample Rate
  • Weight:6.80kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 370.0" x 7" x 9.65"( 370 x 180.0 x 245.0mm )

A500 and A10 are members of Buchardt's Active series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Buchardt Active Series History
Model Body Frequency Watts RMSMax Depth / Sample Rate Woofer
Buchardt A700
  
Floor-standing 17-40k Hz 600-watt24-bit/192kHZΩ 4 x 6"
Buchardt A10
Bookshelf 28-40k Hz 200-watt24-bit/192kHZΩ 1 x 6.5"
Buchardt A500
Bookshelf 25-40k Hz 450-watt24-bit/192kHZΩ 1 x 6"

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Buchardt A500 and Buchardt A10 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that A500 is a 3-way design whereas the A10 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver Buchardt A500 Buchardt A10
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 0.74-inch 0.74-inch
Midrange 1 x 6-inch -
Woofer 1 x 6-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

A500 features a 0.74" fine weave soft fabric textile aluminum waveguide Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 1 x 6" paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 150Hz and 1800Hz. On the other hand, the A10 features a 0.74" Aluminum Dome with waveguide Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2800Hz.

Frequency Response

A500 has a frequency range of 25-40k Hz whereas A10 has a frequency range of 28-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the A500 can go slightly deeper then the A10's min frequency of 28Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

A500
A10
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Buchardt A500
Buchardt A10
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Buchardt A500's and Buchardt A10's external dimensions. Buchardt A500 has external dimensions of 365.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm ( 14.4 x 7 x 11inch) whereas Buchardt A10 has external dimensions of 370 x 180.0 x 245.0mm ( 14.6 x 7 x 11inch) .

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Buchardt A500 is approximately 504.0cm2 / 78.1inch2 and base area of the Buchardt A10 is approximately 441.0cm2 / 68.4inch2. The A500 requires 14% more surface area than the A10 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Buchardt A500 weighs 9.00kg / 19.8lbs and the Buchardt A10 weighs 6.80kg / 15lbs. This makes the A500 32% heavier than the A10.

Here is a comparison of how A500 and A10's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Buchardt A500
Buchardt A10
Min
Average
Max

Reasons to choose Buchardt A500 over Buchardt A10
Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Low Frequency Response 25 Hz vs 28 Hz Generates deeper bass
Height 365mm vs 370mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 3850USD vs 3950USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
USB Port Service Only vs No USB port adds flexibility
XLR Connection Yes vs No Connection via XLR input

Reasons to choose Buchardt A10 over Buchardt A500

Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 6 inches Larger woofer
Base Surface Area 441cm2 vs 504cm2 Takes less floor space
USB Port Service Only vs No USB port adds flexibility
XLR Connection Yes vs No Connection via XLR input
Buchardt A500 vs Buchardt A10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Buchardt A500 Buchardt A10
Brand Buchardt Buchardt
Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Frequency Response 25-40k Hz 28-40k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 450-watt RMS 200-watt RMS
Watts Peak (Max) 1320-watt RMS n/a
Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
Max Sample Rate 192kHZ 192kHZ
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 6" 6.5"
Woofer Composition paper paper
Tweeter Size 0.74" 0.74"
Tweeter Type aluminum waveguide Dome with waveguide
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 6" No
Crossover Frequency 150Hz and 1800Hz 2800Hz
Firing Direction n/a front
Suggested Break-in Period 100 hours n/a
Physical Specs
Height 365.0mm (14.4") 370.0mm (14.6")
Width 180.0mm (7.1") 180.0mm (7.1")
Depth 280.0mm (11") 245.0mm (9.6")
Weight 9.00kg (19.8lbs) 6.80kg (15lbs)
Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Acoustic Suspension
Finish n/a Solid wood
Available Colors Black, White, Walnut Black,White, Walnut, Oak, Ash
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs XLR XLR
USB Port Service Only Service Only
Phone Input No No
Digital Input No No
HDMI Input No No
Headphone Jack No No
Ethernet Port No No
Other
Parts Warranty 10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered) 10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered)
Labor Warranty 10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered) 10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered)

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