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Buchardt E50 Review
Buchardt E50

Main Features

  • 1" waveguide Tweeter
  • 6.5" PURIFI Extended Stroke Woofer
  • Two 6-inch Passive Radiators
  • 36-30k HZ Frequency Response
  • 85 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range: 60-200watts
  • Weight:19.00 lbs / 8.60 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 15.5"x7.5"x11.1" / 395 x 190 x 284 mm

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Buchardt E50 is a 2-way Passive Passive Radiator Bookshelf speaker by Buchardt. 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-fieldPoor
Small RoomAverage
Mid-size RoomGood
Large RoomAverage
Very Large RoomPoor

(* 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's Passive Series of Loudspeakers

E50 is a member of Buchardt's Passive series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Buchardt Passive Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Buchardt E50
36-30k Hz 85 dB4Ω 1 x 6.5"
Buchardt S400 MKII
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33-40k Hz 88 dB4Ω 1 x 6"
Buchardt P300
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37-40k Hz 86 dB4Ω 1 x 6"
Buchardt S400
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33-40k Hz 88 dB4Ω 1 x 6"


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Frequency Response of the Buchardt E50 Speaker

Buchardt E50 has a Frequency response range of 36-30k HZ at ±-3.0dB 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.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Buchardt E50, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how E50's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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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.

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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.

Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Buchardt E50:

  • Integrated Amps under 3000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 5000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 10000 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

E50 features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Buchardt E50 Back View
Buchardt E50 Back View

Buchardt E50 Terminals
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 Real Life Body Size Comparison
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 placed next to an amplifier and turntable
Buchardt E50 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

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
Buchardt E50
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
Buchardt E50
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Buchardt E50  - Top View
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
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
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
    • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
    • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
    • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
  • Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators 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.

Buchardt E50 Alternatives in Passive Bookshelf Speakers
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Buchardt S400 MKII
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2-way 88 dB 4 ohms 33-40k HZ
Buchardt S400
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2-way 88 dB 4 ohms 33-40 kHz
Buchardt P300
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2-way 86 dB 4 ohms 37-40k HZ
B&W 606
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2-way 88 dB 8 ohms 52-28k Hz
KEF R3
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3-way 87 dB 8 ohms 52-28k Hz
KEF LS50 Meta
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2-way 85 dB 8 ohms 79-28k Hz
Monitor Audio Bronze 2
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3-way 88 dB 8 ohms 54-22k Hz
Frequently Asked Questions about Buchardt E50
What is the External Dimensions of Buchardt E50
What is the Speaker Sensitivity of Buchardt E50
is the Buchardt E50 an easy to drive speaker?

Buchardt E50 Detailed Specifications

General
BrandBuchardt
Full Model NameBuchardt E50
Speaker Type2-way Bookshelf
Power Range60-200 watts
Sensitivity85 dB
Impedance4 ohms
Frequency Response36-30k HZ
DRIVERS
Woofer Size6.5-inch
Woofer CompositionPURIFI Extended Stroke
Tweeter Size1-inch
Tweeter Typewaveguide
Crossover freq2000Hz

CONNECTIONS
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height395.0mm ( 15.5-inch)
Width190.0mm ( 7.5-inch)
Depth284.0mm ( 11.1-inch)
Height395.0mm ( 15.5-inch)
Weight8.60kg ( 19.00 lbs)
EnclosurePassive Radiator
Finish19 & 28mm (front baffle) solid european wood
Available ColorsStained Black, Rounded Natural Oak, Smoked Natural Oak, Rounded Charcoal, Smoked Oak, Natural Oak
Mounting BracketNo
GrilleYes
Moisture ResistanceNo
OTHER
Handheld RemoteNo
Parts Warranty10 years
Labor Warranty10 years
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