In this review, we will be comparing Sonus faber Duetto and A10, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Sonus Faber 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 Sonus faber Duetto and Buchardt A10 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Sonus faber Duetto Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 700-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Paper-Pulp Woofer
- 37-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 342.0" x 8.3125" x 11.0625"( 342.0 x 212.0 x 281.0mm )
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
- No Bluetooth
- Weight:6.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 370.0" x 7" x 9.65"( 370 x 180.0 x 245.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus faber Duetto and Buchardt A10 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 Sonus faber Duetto and A10 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Sonus faber Duetto |
Buchardt A10 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
0.74-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
Sonus faber Duetto features a 1.1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Paper-Pulp Woofer . 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
Sonus faber Duetto has a frequency range of 37-30k 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 Sonus faber Duetto's min frequency of 37Hz.
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
Sonus faber Duetto has a rear firing port whereas A10 has a front firing ports. Buchardt A10's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Sonus faber Duetto with its rear-firing port.
Sonus faber Duetto 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 Sonus faber Duetto's and Buchardt A10's external dimensions. Sonus faber Duetto has external dimensions of 342.0 x 212.0 x 281.0mm ( 13.4375inch x 8.3125inch x 11.0625inch ) whereas Buchardt A10 has external dimensions of 370 x 180.0 x 245.0mm ( 14.6 x 7 x 11inch) .
Buchardt A10 is 32mm narrower and 36mm less deeper than Sonus faber Duetto but it is also 28mm taller.
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 Sonus faber Duetto is approximately 595.7cm2 / 92.3inch2 and base area of the Buchardt A10 is approximately 441.0cm2 / 68.4inch2. The Sonus faber Duetto requires 35% more surface area than the A10 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Sonus faber Duetto?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonus faber Duetto:
2 Wireless powered speakers2 GrillesTwo 6.5-feet AC power cordsRemote controlQuick Start GuideSafety Instructions
Handheld Remote 
App-Based Control 
Height 
Ethernet Connection 
USB Port 
RCA Connection 
Digital Input 
HDMI Input 
Woofer Size 
High Frequency Response 
Port Position 
Base Surface Area 
Price per pair* 
XLR Connection