In this review, we will be comparing Focus 30 and A700, two Powered Floor-standing 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 30 and Buchardt A700 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 30 and Buchardt A700 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
Drivers
Both Focus 30 and A700 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Focus 30 |
Buchardt A700 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
0.74-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.5-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
4 x 6-inch
|
Focus 30 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 1 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 390 Hz - 4700 Hz. 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.
Frequency Response
Focus 30 has a frequency range of 30-22k 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 Focus 30's min frequency of 30Hz.
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 Floor-standing class in our database.
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 30's and Buchardt A700's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 30 has external dimensions of 900.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm ( 35-3/8-inch x 7-1/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch) 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 Dynaudio Focus 30 is approximately 469.8cm2 / 72.8inch2 and base area of the Buchardt A700 is approximately 504.0cm2 / 78.1inch2. The Focus 30 requires 7% less surface area than the A700 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 Dynaudio Focus 30 weighs 16.20kg / 35.6lbs and the Buchardt A700 weighs 28.00kg / 61.6lbs. This makes the A700 73% heavier than the Focus 30.
Here is a comparison of how Focus 30 and A700's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
 App-Based Control |
Apple iOS, Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Height |
900mm
vs
1000mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
469cm2
vs
504cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 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 inches
vs
5.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Number of Woofers |
4
vs
1
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
17 Hz
vs
30 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Price per pair* |
6600USD
vs
8250USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 XLR Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via XLR input |
| General |
Dynaudio Focus 30 |
Buchardt A700 |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
Buchardt |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Frequency Response |
30-22k Hz |
17-40k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
670-watt RMS |
600-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1000-watt RMS |
1320-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
192kHZ |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
4 |
| Woofer Size |
5.5" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
paper |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
0.74" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
aluminum waveguide |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5.5" |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
390 Hz - 4700 Hz |
100-250Hz and 2800Hz |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
n/a |
100 hours |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
900.0mm (35.4") |
1000.0mm (39.4") |
| Width |
180.0mm (7.1") |
180.0mm (7.1") |
| Depth |
261.0mm (10.3") |
280.0mm (11") |
| Weight |
16.20kg (35.6lbs) |
28.00kg (61.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood |
Black, White, Walnut |
| 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) |