Buchardt P300 is a 2-way Passive Passive Radiator Bookshelf speaker by Buchardt. It features a 0.74" aluminum waveguide Tweeter and 1 x 6" paper Woofer. P300 also employs one 5x8-inch passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 37-40k HZ and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Buchardt P300 has an MSRP of 1450$ per pair but can often be found around 1300$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Buchardt P300 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's Passive Series of Loudspeakers
P300 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
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Frequency Response of the Buchardt P300 Speaker
Buchardt P300 has a Frequency response range of 37-40k HZ at ±3dB and Power Range of 50 - 200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 37 Hz, P300 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 P300, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how P300's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Buchardt P300?
The Crossover frequency of the P300 is set to 2900Hz. 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 P300's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Buchardt P300 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 P300 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Buchardt P300 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 P300:
Input Type
P300 features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Buchardt P300 Back View
Buchardt P300 External Dimensions and Weight
Buchardt P300 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14.4 x 7 x 11inch (365.0 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 P300 is approximately 504.0cm2 / 78.1inch2.
WeightThe Buchardt P300 weighs 6.30kg / 13.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how P300's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
How does the Buchardt P300 compare to the Buchardt S400 MKII?
One of the natural alternative to the Buchardt P300 is the S400 MKII which is located one step higher in Buchardt's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Buchardt P300 vs S400 MKII for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Buchardt P300 has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet and a 15mm Fiberboard HMR.E2 Moisture-proof with internal bracing finish.
Available colors
Buchardt P300 is available in Black, White, Peach, Ocean and Olive.
Buchardt P300 Colors
Wall Mounting
P300 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 P300 with a model name
Buchardt Stands. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at
B&H PHOTO and
Amazon.
Buchardt Stands Speaker Stands for Buchardt P300
Does the Buchardt P300 come with a Grille?
P300 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.
Buchardt P300 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Buchardt P300.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- 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 P300 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Buchardt P300
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.