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
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|
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