In this review, we will be comparing A10 and Genelec G Five, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Buchardt and Genelec. 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 A10 and Genelec G Five first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
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 )
Genelec G Five Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 270-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 8" Cone Woofer
- 34-20k Hz Frequency Response
- N/A Max Depth / N/A Max Sample Rate
- Weight:12.70kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 452.0" x 11 1/4" x 10 15/16"( 452 x 286 x 278 mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Buchardt A10 and Genelec G Five 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
Both A10 and Genelec G Five are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Buchardt A10 |
Genelec G Five |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.74-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
A10 features a 0.74" Aluminum Dome with waveguide Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2800Hz. On the other hand, the Genelec G Five features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" Cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3000Hz.
Frequency Response
A10 has a frequency range of 28-40k Hz whereas Genelec G Five has a frequency range of 34-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the A10 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Genelec G Five's min frequency of 34Hz.
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
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
A10 has a front firing port whereas Genelec G Five has a rear firing ports. Buchardt A10's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Genelec G Five with its rear-firing port.
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 A10's and Genelec G Five's external dimensions. Buchardt A10 has external dimensions of 370 x 180.0 x 245.0mm ( 14.6 x 7 x 11inch) whereas Genelec G Five has external dimensions of 452 x 286 x 278 mm ( 17 13/16 x 11 1/4 x 10 15/16) .
Genelec G Five is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 106mm wider, 82mm taller and 33mm deeper than Buchardt A10.
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 A10 is approximately 441.0cm2 / 68.4inch2 and base area of the Genelec G Five is approximately 795.1cm2 / 123.2inch2. The A10 requires 45% less surface area than the Genelec G Five which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.