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Buchardt P300 vs Buchardt A700 Comparison

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Buchardt P300

Passive Bookshelf | 37-40k Hz

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Buchardt A700

Powered Floor-standing | 17-40k Hz

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Buchardt P300 vs Buchardt A700 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Buchardt. Buchardt P300 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the A700 is a Floor-standing speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Buchardt P300 and Buchardt A700 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsBuchardt P300Buchardt A700
BrandBuchardt
Denmark · founded 2014
Buchardt
Denmark · founded 2014
Design2-way3-way
Built-in amplifier—600-watt RMS (1320-watt peak)
Tweeter0.74" aluminum waveguide0.74" aluminum waveguide
Midrange—6"
Woofer6" paper4 x 6" paper
Frequency response37-40k Hz17-40k Hz
Sensitivity86 dB—
Impedance4 ohms—
Power range50 - 200 watts—
Max depth / sample rate—24-bit / 192kHZ
Bluetooth—No
Weight6.30kg / 13.9lbs28.00kg / 61.6lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)14.4" x 7" x 11"
365.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm
39.4" x 7" x 11"
1000.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that P300 is a 2-way design whereas the A700 is a 3-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.

Tweeter - 0.74 inchWoofer - 6 inch
Buchardt P300
Tweeter - 0.74 inchMidrange - 6 inchWoofer - 6 inchWoofer - 6 inchWoofer - 6 inchWoofer - 6 inch
Buchardt A700

TweeterMidrangeWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Buchardt P300 Buchardt A700
Driver Setup 2-way 3-way
Tweeter 0.74-inch 0.74-inch
Midrange - 1 x 6-inch
Woofer 1 x 6-inch 4 x 6-inch

P300 features a 0.74" Custom fine weave soft fabric textile with CDC aluminum waveguide aluminum waveguide Tweeter and 1 x 6" paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2900Hz. On the other hand, the A700 features a 0.74" fine weave soft fabric textile aluminum waveguide Tweeter, a 6" Midrange and 4 x 6" paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 100-250Hz and 2800Hz.

Buchardt P300 driver frequency bandsBuchardt P300Buchardt A70037-2.9k17-100Woofer100-250Lower mid250-2.8kMidrange2.9k-40k2.8k-40kTweeter20501002005001k2k5k10k20k40kHz, log scale

Frequency Response

P300 has a frequency range of 37-40k Hz whereas A700 has a frequency range of 17-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 17Hz, the A700 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the P300's min frequency of 37Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

P300
A700
Min
Average
Median

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 P300's and Buchardt A700's external dimensions. Buchardt P300 has external dimensions of 365.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm (14.4 x 7 x 11inch) whereas Buchardt A700 has external dimensions of 1000.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm (40.0 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 P300 is approximately 504.0cm2 / 78.1inch2 and base area of the Buchardt A700 is approximately 504.0cm2 / 78.1inch2.


Reasons to choose Buchardt P300 over Buchardt A700

Passive Radiator one 5x8-inch vs None Increases the bass performance
Height 365mm vs 1000mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 1450USD vs 6600USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Buchardt A700 over Buchardt P300

Speaker Type Powered vs Passive Built-in amplifier
Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Number of Woofers 4 vs 1 More woofers
Low Frequency Response 17 Hz vs 37 Hz Generates deeper bass
XLR Connection Yes vs No Connection via XLR input

Buchardt P300 vs Buchardt A700 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Buchardt P300 Buchardt A700
Brand Buchardt Buchardt
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Floor-standing speaker
Sensitivity 86 dB n/a
Impedance 4 ohms n/a
Frequency Response 37-40k Hz 17-40k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) n/a 600-watt RMS
Watts Peak (Max) n/a 1320-watt RMS
Max Bit Depth n/a 24-bit
Max Sample Rate n/a 192kHZ
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 4
Woofer Size 6" 6"
Woofer Composition paper paper
Tweeter Size 0.74" 0.74"
Tweeter Type aluminum waveguide aluminum waveguide
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No 6"
Crossover Frequency 2900Hz 100-250Hz and 2800Hz
Suggested Break-in Period n/a 100 hours
Physical Specs
Height 365.0mm (14.4") 1000.0mm (39.4")
Width 180.0mm (7.1") 180.0mm (7.1")
Depth 280.0mm (11") 280.0mm (11")
Weight 6.30kg (13.9lbs) 28.00kg (61.6lbs)
Enclosure Passive Radiator Acoustic Suspension
Finish 15mm Fiberboard HMR.E2 Moisture-proof with internal bracing n/a
Available Colors Black, White, Peach, Ocean, Olive Black, White, Walnut
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs n/a XLR
USB Port n/a Service Only
Phone Input n/a No
Digital Input n/a No
HDMI Input n/a No
Headphone Jack n/a No
Ethernet Port n/a 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)

Verdict

Different kinds of product: one is active with its amplifier built in, the other passive and needs one. Judge them on how you want to own the system, not just the specs.

AreaBetterWhy
BassBBuchardt A700 digs deeper - 17Hz against 37Hz.
What you buydependsBuchardt A700 is a complete system - just add a source. Buchardt P300 also needs an amplifier: more money and another box, but you choose it.
ConnectionsdependsBuchardt A700 has Wi-Fi built in. With Buchardt P300 that all comes from the amplifier you pair it with.
Upgrade pathdependsBuchardt P300 can be re-amped later and outlive several amplifiers; Buchardt A700 ages as one unit.
SizedependsBuchardt P300 is easier to place; Buchardt A700 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
TypedependsA Passive Bookshelf against a Powered Floor-standing - a different job rather than a better one.
CabinetdependsPassive Radiator vs Sealed. Sealed is tighter and happier near a wall; ported digs lower but wants space behind it.
PriceABuchardt P300 is cheaper - $1,450 against $6,600, about 78% less; arguably a different class. Speakers only - an amplifier narrows that gap.

A Buchardt P300  B Buchardt A700
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

Buchardt A700 suits you if you want one box, ready to play, with nothing else to buy. Buchardt P300 suits you if you already have an amplifier, want to choose the electronics, or expect to upgrade in stages. Neither is the better speaker in the abstract. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 37Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Buchardt P300 much easier to justify. In a large or open-plan room, Buchardt A700 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Buchardt P300 is the easier speaker to get right.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.


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