In this review, we will be comparing A10 and 4305P, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Buchardt and JBL. 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 JBL 4305P 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 )
JBL 4305P Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 300-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter
- 5.25" Pulp Woofer
- 45-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192kHz Max Sample Rate
- App Control Feature
- Weight:6.60kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 336.0" x 8.3125" x 11.3125"( 336mm x 210mm x 223.3mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Buchardt A10 and JBL 4305P 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 4305P are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Buchardt A10 |
JBL 4305P |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.74-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 5.25-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 4305P features a 1" Teonex Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1750 Hz.
Frequency Response
A10 has a frequency range of 28-40k Hz whereas 4305P has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the A10 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the 4305P's min frequency of 45Hz.
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
Both A10 and 4305P have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.
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 JBL 4305P's external dimensions. Buchardt A10 has external dimensions of 370 x 180.0 x 245.0mm ( 14.6 x 7 x 11inch) whereas JBL 4305P has external dimensions of 336mm x 210mm x 223.3mm ( 13.3125inch x 8.3125inch x 11.3125inch ) .
JBL 4305P is 34mm shorter and 22mm less deeper than Buchardt A10 but it is also 30mm wider.
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 JBL 4305P is approximately 468.0cm2 / 72.5inch2. The A10 requires 6% less surface area than the 4305P which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.