In this review, we will be comparing A10 and The Nines, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Buchardt and Klipsch. 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 Klipsch The Nines 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 )
Klipsch The Nines Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 240-watt RMS( 480-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
- 8" Fiber-composite Woofer
- 34-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- App Control Feature
- Weight:12.25kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 493.0" x 9.5625" x 15.6875"( 493.0 x 243.0 x 399.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Buchardt A10 and Klipsch The Nines 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 The Nines are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Buchardt A10 |
Klipsch The Nines |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
|
2-way
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|
Tweeter
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0.74-inch
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1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
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1 x 6.5-inch
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1 x 8-inch
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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 The Nines features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 8" Fiber-composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
A10 has a frequency range of 28-40k Hz whereas The Nines has a frequency range of 34-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the A10 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the The Nines'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
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High Frequency
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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 The Nines has a rear firing ports. Buchardt A10's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Klipsch The Nines 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 Klipsch The Nines's external dimensions. Buchardt A10 has external dimensions of 370 x 180.0 x 245.0mm ( 14.6 x 7 x 11inch) whereas Klipsch The Nines has external dimensions of 493.0 x 243.0 x 399.0mm ( 19.375inch x 9.5625inch x 15.6875inch ) .
Klipsch The Nines is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 63mm wider, 123mm taller and 154mm 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 Klipsch The Nines is approximately 969.6cm2 / 150.3inch2. The A10 requires 55% less surface area than the The Nines which gives it a small advantage 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 A10 weighs 6.80kg / 15lbs and the Klipsch The Nines weighs 12.25kg / 27lbs. This makes the The Nines 80% heavier than the A10.
Here is a comparison of how A10 and The Nines's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of Klipsch The Nines?
Here are the items that come with the The Nines:
Powered speaker (Primary) Passive speaker (Secondary) 2 Grilles (pre-installed) 6.5-feet AC power cord 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable 6.5-feet Proprietary extension cable 58-inch HDMI cable 5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable Remote control 2 AAA batteries Instruction Booklet Need Help? Card