In this review, we will be comparing Focus 10 and A10, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Dynaudio and 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 Dynaudio Focus 10 and Buchardt A10 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Focus 10 and Buchardt A10 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
Drivers
Both Focus 10 and A10 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Focus 10 |
Buchardt A10 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
0.74-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
Focus 10 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200 Hz. 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
Focus 10 has a frequency range of 43-22k Hz whereas A10 has a frequency range of 28-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the A10 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Focus 10's min frequency of 43Hz.
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.
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.
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 Dynaudio Focus 10's and Buchardt A10's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 10 has external dimensions of 315.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm ( 12-3/8-inch x 7-1/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch) 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 Dynaudio Focus 10 is approximately 469.8cm2 / 72.8inch2 and base area of the Buchardt A10 is approximately 441.0cm2 / 68.4inch2. The Focus 10 requires 7% 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 Dynaudio Focus 10 weighs 7.50kg / 16.5lbs and the Buchardt A10 weighs 6.80kg / 15lbs. This makes the Focus 10 10% heavier than the A10.
Here is a comparison of how Focus 10 and A10's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
 App-Based Control |
Apple iOS, Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Height |
315mm
vs
370mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Ethernet Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
High quality streaming over Ethernet |
 USB Port |
Service only
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 RCA Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via RCA input |
 Digital Input |
1x Toslink, 1x RCA
vs
No
|
Connect digital inputs directly |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
28 Hz
vs
43 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
441cm2
vs
469cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
3950USD
vs
5500USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 XLR Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via XLR input |
| General |
Dynaudio Focus 10 |
Buchardt A10 |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
Buchardt |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
43-22k Hz |
28-40k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
390-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
192kHZ |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5.5" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
paper |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
0.74" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Dome with waveguide |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
2200 Hz |
2800Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
315.0mm (12.4") |
370.0mm (14.6") |
| Width |
180.0mm (7.1") |
180.0mm (7.1") |
| Depth |
261.0mm (10.3") |
245.0mm (9.6") |
| Weight |
7.50kg (16.5lbs) |
6.80kg (15lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Finish |
n/a |
Solid wood |
| Available Colors |
Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood |
Black,White, Walnut, Oak, Ash |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
2x RCA |
XLR |
| USB Port |
Service only |
Service Only |
| Phone Input |
No |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
n/a |
| Digital Input |
1x Toslink, 1x RCA |
No |
| HDMI Input |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
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) |