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Buchardt A700 Review
Buchardt A700

Main Features

  • 0.74" aluminum waveguide Tweeter
  • 6" paper Midrange
  • 4 x 6" paper Woofer
  • 17-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 600-watt RMS( 1320-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192kHZ Max Sample Rate
  • No Bluetooth
  • Weight:61.60 lbs / 28.00 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 40.0"x7"x11" / 1000.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm

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Buchardt A700 Review

Buchardt A700 is a 3-way Powered Acoustic Suspension Floor-standing speaker by Buchardt. Buchardt A700's built-in amplifier provides 600-watt RMS( 1320-watt Peak). The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Buchardt A700 to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 0.74" aluminum waveguide Tweeter, 1 x 6" Midrange and 4 x 6" paper Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 17-40k Hz. Buchardt A700 has an MSRP of 6600$ per pair.

What are the speakers in Buchardt's Active Series?

Buchardt A700 is a member of Buchardt's Active series of Powered speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Buchardt Active Series Speakers
Model Frequency Watts RMSMax Depth / Sample Rate Woofer
Buchardt A700
17-40k Hz 600-watt24-bit/192kHZΩ 4 x 6"
Buchardt A500
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25-40k Hz 450-watt24-bit/192kHZΩ 1 x 6"


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What is the Frequency Response of the Buchardt A700 speaker?

Buchardt A700 has a Frequency response range of 17-40k Hz. At a minimum frequency of 17 Hz, Buchardt A700 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who like to experience a full range response will still benefit from the use of a subwooofer though.

Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Buchardt A700's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Buchardt A700
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Buchardt A700
Min
Average
Max

As you can see from the chart, Buchardt A700 with its 17 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the Floor-standing speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.

On the treble side, with its upper limit of 40 kHz, Buchardt A700 has the highest frequency level among the Floor-standing speakers in our database.



What is the Crossover frequency of Buchardt A700?

Buchardt A700 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 100-250Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2800Hz.

Buchardt A700 Remote
Buchardt A700 Handheld Remote

Bluetooth Connectivity

Buchardt A700 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to play music via bluetooth, you need to attach a bluetooth receiver to your Buchardt A700. Buchardt A700 can playback up to 24-bit / 192kHZ with compatible devices.

Inputs and Outputs

  • XLR Input
  • USB Port: Service Only
  • Subwoofer Output

Buchardt A700 Connections
Buchardt A700 Connections

Recommended Break In

100 hours.

Buchardt A700 External Dimensions and Weight

Buchardt A700 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 40.0 x 7 x 11inch (1000.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm ).

Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base area of Buchardt A700 is approximately 504.0cm2 / 78.1inch2.

To get a better perspective on the real life size of Buchardt A700, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Buchardt A700 Real Life Body Size Comparison
Buchardt A700 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Buchardt A700 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.

Buchardt A700 placed next to a Media Stand
Buchardt A700 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand

Weight

The Buchardt A700 weighs 28.00kg / 61.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Buchardt A700's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Buchardt A700
Min
Average
Max
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Buchardt A700
Min
Average
Max

Cabinet type and Materials

Buchardt A700 has a Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.

Buchardt A700  - Side View
Buchardt A700 - Side View

Buchardt A700  Feet
Buchardt A700 Feet

Available colors

Buchardt A700 is available in Black, White and Walnut.

Does the Buchardt A700 come with a Grille?

Buchardt A700 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.

Sales, Return and Warrant Policy

Buchardt sells its speakers only via its official website and doesn't use any dealers. Eliminating the middleman helps the company to keep the costs down. Shipping is free anywhere in the world (including all tax and import costs) for orders over 850 Euros. They have a 45-days return period, you can decide to return the product for any reason but there is a 100/200 Euro return fee (Please check their official website for most up to date information).

User's Manual

For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Buchardt A700, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Buchardt A700

Official Product Page

Official manufacturer's product page for the Buchardt A700 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Buchardt A700

Warranty

10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered) of parts warranty and 10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered) of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

Buchardt A700 Alternatives in Powered Floor-standing Speakers
Model Type Watts RMS Bluetooth Frequency
KEF LS60 Wireless
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3-way 1400w Built-in 4.2 31-24k Hz
Frequently Asked Questions about Buchardt A700
What is the External Dimensions of Buchardt A700



Buchardt A700 Detailed Specifications

General
BrandBuchardt
Full Model NameBuchardt A700
Speaker Type3-way Floor-standing
Suggested Break-in Period100 hours
Frequency Response17-40k Hz
Amplifier Specs
Watts RMS600 watts
Watts Max1320 watts
TypeClass D
Watts by Driver4 x 150-watts
DAC Specs
Max Digital Audio Bit Depth24-bit
Max Digital Audio Sample Rate192kHZ
DRIVERS
Woofer Size6-inch
Woofer Compositionpaper
Tweeter Size0.74-inch
Tweeter Typealuminum waveguide
Midrange Size6-inch
Crossover freq100-250Hz and 2800Hz
DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM
Built-in DSPQuad Core processor
Master TuningsYes
Room Correctionrequires the optional WiSA Hub

CONNECTIONS
Ethernet PortNo
USB PortService Only
Aux InputXLR
Phono InputNo
Digital InputNo
HDMI InputNo
Headphone JackNo
BluetoothNo
Wi-FiWiSA
Wi-Fi BandsWiSA
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height1000.0mm ( 40.0-inch)
Width180.0mm ( 7-inch)
Depth280.0mm ( 11-inch)
Height1000.0mm ( 40.0-inch)
Weight28.00kg ( 61.60 lbs)
EnclosureAcoustic Suspension
Available ColorsBlack, White, Walnut
Mounting BracketNo
GrilleYes
Moisture ResistanceNo
OTHER
Handheld RemoteNo
Parts Warranty10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered)
Labor Warranty10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered)
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