Buchardt E50 is a 2-way Passive Radiator Bookshelf speaker by Buchardt. It was released in October 2024. It features a 1" waveguide Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" PURIFI Extended Stroke Woofer. E50 also employs two 6-inch passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 36-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. Buchardt E50 has an MSRP of 3950$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Buchardt E50 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Buchardt later replaced E50 with E50-S. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Buchardt E50 vs Buchardt E50-S
Buchardt's Passive Series of Loudspeakers
E50 is a member of Buchardt's Passive series of Passive speakers. Buchardt's Passive range are traditional passive loudspeakers built with premium drivers and cabinets, sold factory-direct at prices that undercut dealer brands. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Buchardt Passive Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Buchardt E50 Speaker
Buchardt E50 has a Frequency response range of 36-30k Hz at -3dB and Power Range of 60-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 36 Hz, E50 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how E50's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Buchardt E50?
Crossover frequency of the Buchardt E50?
The crossover frequency of the E50 is set to 2000Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Buchardt E50's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Buchardt E50 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Buchardt E50 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, Buchardt E50 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Buchardt E50 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Buchardt E50 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
47–200 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
E50 features type connectors.
Buchardt E50 Back View
Buchardt E50's terminals
Buchardt E50 External Dimensions and Weight
Buchardt E50 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15.5 x 7.5 x 11.1 inch (395 x 190 x 284 mm ).
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 E50 is approximately 539.6cm2 / 83.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Buchardt E50, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Buchardt E50 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Buchardt E50 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Buchardt E50 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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Weight The speaker with the built-in amplifier weighs 7.50kg / 16.5lbs whereas the other speaker weighs 8.60kg/ 18.9lbs. Here is a comparison of how E50's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
Buchardt E50 - Top View
Cabinet type and Materials
Buchardt E50 has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet and a 19 & 28mm (front baffle) solid european wood finish.
Available colors
Buchardt E50 is available in Stained Black, Rounded Natural Oak, Smoked Natural Oak, Rounded Charcoal, Smoked Oak and Natural Oak.
Buchardt E50 Colors
Wall Mounting
E50 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Speaker Stands
Buchardt sells a dedicated speaker stand for the E50 with a model name
Buchardt Stands. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at
B&H PHOTO and
Amazon.
Does the Buchardt E50 come with a Grille?
E50 comes with grilles in Black color choices. 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.
Buchardt E50 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Buchardt E50.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
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).
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Buchardt E50 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Buchardt E50
Warranty
10 years of parts warranty and 10 years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.