Hey guys. please click the like button on the video if you enjoyed our blind test ! It took us a lot of effort and time to make this video so we would appreciate it ! Also we chose the ELAC this time because it was the most requested BUT like I said in the end of this video, we very much will try with something higher up in the price ranges later ! SUBSCRIBE for that ! FULL Blind A/B Test video: th-cam.com/video/-hwJeWcI6Hs/w-d-xo.html Related Videos: Buchardt S400 MKII: th-cam.com/video/PJRBMCA3FzI/w-d-xo.html Elac Unifi Reference: th-cam.com/video/ScFTfEpvKDA/w-d-xo.html denafrips thallo and hades stack: th-cam.com/video/F7m_nRvE17k/w-d-xo.html 0:00 Buchardt S400 MKII RECAP 0:47 Blind Test Setup 6:12 Setting Up the Blind Test 7:10 Buchardt S400 MKII VS ELAC Unifi Reference 16:53 Community Q&A
Yeah, I don't really think it's a fair comparison... The Buchardts are much pricier speakers. At least were I am the Buchardts are nearly three times the price of the Elacs. This would make more sense if in fact the Elacs were at least close to the Buchardts performance or price.
A fair comparison would be the Elac floorstander vs the Buchardt. Also, the Buchardt was designed to work better closer to the wall. The Elac wasn't...so, it appears that you gimped the Elac in terms of placement
@@wa2368 that would be interesting but wouldn’t call it “fair.” Floor stander vs bookshelf - not only is it logically harder to AB, each do their own things differently in soundstage, imaging and scale. If you watched the video. I explain how that placement was a compromise between the two. So no, the placement wasn’t given to the buchardts
@@Jayiyagi Well, Buchardt did say their bookshelf is designed to be a substitute for a floorstander. So, put it up against the elac floorstander (which I still a whole lot cheaper than Buchardt) and let them put their money where their mouth is. Also, the elacs need more space to image (different design).. Test each speaker at the location it sounds bbest. What is your problem with both speakers performing their best in a test? Why deliberately gimp one?
Jay, when matching the loudness of the speakers instead of 1 kHz tone you should use the so-called "white noise". At least that's what they do in Harman's Subjective Evaluation Lab.
Really enjoyed this video and inclusion of the Q&A for the 2nd half. It's kind of like you are having an informal conversation with us by answering a string of viewer comments. Maybe continue doing this 2nd half Q&A section in the comparison videos where it makes sense. It's super cool! Really fun to listen too your thoughts and enthusiasm.
Hi, a very good comparison! but I think that a better comparison will be to the ELAC Vela 403Bs .. I know you liked this Elac very much too .. If you have some time, let me know what you think about it. Another question: do you think the NAD M10 v2 and Elac Vela 403 are a good combination? what at this price you would strongly recommend? Greetings from Poland
Agree on all points...and for low volume listening, I find Audyssey's Dynamic EQ the perfect solution for that. It will bump the highs and lows and get them sounding great when you need to play quiet. And, it's not a set amount, but adjusts based on volume level. I prefer using a neutral speaker like the Buchardt to have an accurate baseline to make these changes from, rather than a speaker that exaggerates things and can't be undone.
Why don’t you compare the KEF R3 to the Buchardt s400 MKII KEF are similar in value - I’d say much better value if you get KEF R3 now. ELAc is also match for for the KEF R3 - similar tech in both speakers.
Thanks for your hard work Jay. Your approach combining a somewhat more scientiific approach mixed with practical listening tests is greatly appreciated. I think you strike a good balance. I really enjoy the guys at Audio Excellence Canada as well. They are so fun to listen to. I probably think there might be some differences in setup and approach and that they usually almost exclusively deal in very high-end (which I am sure you are accustomed to as well) might have something to do with the different outcome. Anyway, we don't have to agree on absolutely everything. Thanks again, looking forward to more fun content!
I gave this video a thumbs down; the stuff about “I’m not being paid by Buchardt/Denafrips, but I should!” is simply tiresome. And it is not the first time Jay you’ve said this in your videos. If you want to get paid by those companies so badly, then just go to their careers section on their respective websites and apply for a job. Plus, if you did get pay by those companies, then what would be the point of these review videos? Would any viewers ever trust what you’d have to say again? I’m not entirely sure.
And mine was clearly a constructive criticism of how you’re doing your videos. You should lighten up too, perhaps, that after telling the same “joke” over and over again, perhaps it’s just not funny anymore. But you do you, Jay. It’s a free world.
Jay, I'd be very curious to know how you think the Tannoy Revolution XT-8F might compare/contrast/compete with the Buchardt. I ask since I know you already reviewed the Tannoy. Thanks!
Would the Dynaudio Evoke 20‘s be a good speaker to compare next to the Buchardts? Similar price range for one thing… Also would the Arcam SA30 pair well with the S400mkII‘s?
I have old Arcam FMJ A19 and Bouchardt S400MK2, it sounds like top end is too recesed. Now I´m using Kinki Studio EX-M1+ and its so much better, everything that I was missing from my old combo B&W 606 and Arcam is back and much better
Cool, yet if they are giant killers, pls compare to a higher priced speaker. It's like saying a Porsche 911 is a giant killer, then racing it against a Ford Mustang. Let's see Buchardt S400 MKII slay a giant (Sonus Faber Amator)!
I have a Unico Primo at 75 this is an outstanding integrated and if 75 watts would handle the 400s, might be an excellent match. One 12az7 in the pre section adds a little tub goodness
To the guy s300 vs 400mk2 I had the s300mk 2 for several years. And I owned the s400 mk2 for about 3 weeks and not realy got the hours yet but. S400 is so much better, in everything..
Hi Jay. I’m glad you also revisited this. How would the Buchard S400mk2 compare with the Sonus Faber Sonetto two. Is it a fair comparison.? I AEs work but their I found it hard to understand their take on the Buchards.
Ha they nailed it again, is it worth two times the price for me, yes besides the way Sean Nova and Jay describe there findings the Buchards look way more appealing to me, thanks again for re-visiting and doing this blind test which I highly appreciated, looking foreward seeing you both in front of the camera
Great video, Jay. Considering the prices, do you think supplementing Elacs with a quality Rel sub would overcome Bucchards sound quality? I am shopping for Elac unify ref and would like your opinion. Cheers!
I would like to add input on amp pairings with the S400. I am using the Gato Amp-150 which I had on pre-order when I was choosing between the S400 SE and the S400 MK2. Daniel at Buchardt really helped me making the decision and what tipped the scale towards the MK2 was the fact that one of the amps used while designing the speakers was in fact the Gato. Therefore, the match in my mind is perfect 👌
So - interesting that how Jay heard the Sonetto II as compared to the S400II is exactly the polar opposite of how we at AE heard it. And there is no sub-bass on either of these speakers.
@@vilipmak3973 You are defining Infrasound. (sound below 20hz) Sub Bass is almost unanimously defined as below 60-70hz. (google it) According to your definition... You are right... you shouldn't hear/feel any sub bass on these or much of any other speakers when playing "music" because as you may know... music does not contain frequencies down that low let alone below 20hz...unless you are listening to pipe organ (which I know you do not).
Hi at first I want to apologise about (maybe) stupid question but I am absolute new in this hobby. Last few months i have spent a lot of money and i have made a lot mistakes. So i have s400 mk2 and I wanted to get terminator + amp, but in forums told me that I will not hear any difference between terminator and Denafrips Pontus II , Venus II, and terminator + with Buchardt s400 mk2 (or very almost none). You have heard speakers and amps, and you have very high opinion about them. What do you think? p.s.1 I will appreciate if you answer. p.s.2 every one is welcome to give their feedback, I will appreciate it.
The closer you get to that unobtainable perfection the price goes up logarithmically. You do not get twice the performance for twice the price. Think of the Richter scale. You might have to spend 10 times more to get only a 5% increase in performance. If I had the money, I would spend $1,000,000 to get life-like, cannot distinguish between the recording and the performance if it were live in my living room. But then again, there are NO recordings that can accomplish this due to the limitations of the recording equipment. I do not want my music to sound like records, I want them to sound as if the string quartet, or Ella Fitzgerald was in my living room. THAT should be the reference! I want it to sound like Gary Moore had his Les Paul plugged into a Fender Bassman in my living room. Too many reviewers compare equipment to equipment, not equipment to real instruments or people's voices.
do you think I could get away with driving the Buchardt S400 MKII with a Cary audio 300SLI. It is a 15watts 300B single ended amp. It does have 4 ohm tap on the speaker outputs. I play an avg. of 80db about 7 feet from my speakers now My speaker now is 2way 5.5 woofer a ribbon tweeter. there 86 db eff.
I liked the idea of the blind test and so on but the impressions were not really consistent through the video. Super disappointing in the end, didnt get anything extra or new from the whole thing Also, this video could have EASILY been half as long if you eliminated all the filler talk and repetition.
Hello. Please recommend a speaker cable for Hegel H190 and Buchardt S400MK2. Thanks in advance. Sorry if I write with errors, I'm from a distant country).
To many Bios reviews...review the Dali Rubicon 2 it's an END GAME! I first auditioned these Buchardt S400 MKll ...sent them back and was charged €100 for return...After auditioning so many speakers I found my END GAME- Dali Rubicon 2 , these have full sound stage and detail with plenty enough bass for now...maybe I'll try a sub in the future...these Dali's blow away even the Sonus Faber... I actually auditioned many speakers in the local privately owned Hi-fi store...
Jay taking a step above Proud of You my dude ! And dam it, they need to pay you for all the hard work you put in All the editing and approach you come up with for the review Great Job Jay Appricate all you do !
Hello Jay and thank you for the videos you make, always being objective. How does the S400 Mk2 compare to the Dynaudio Heritage Special? I speak in terms of musicality and rendering. Thank you for your answer ✌️😁
I heard one reviewer mention the Elac needs a bit of volume to sound good. How is the Buchardt at a bit lower listening volume compared to the Elac? edit: answered in the video, awesome:)
$1,200 vs $2,200. Not the right combo. The $2,400 CSS was the better choice. Do Over. I hope you did not place the speakers along side each other again.
After it's all said and done...It's all about sound...returned these back for refund and had to pay Buchardt $100...they had no detail or character...finally found my end game after testing many speakers on my new Marantz 40n...the Dali Rubicon 2 is end game for me...best non tube stand mount set up for sound...simplicity at its best!!
So many comments regarding the wide differences in opinions between you and Audio Excellence; perhaps it’s driven by variations in the track lists and overall music preferences. The tunes you mentioned in your review are fairly laid back vocally oriented tracks, not fast paced jazz or classic rock. This could be accounting for the differences? But love your approach and effort in the blind comparisons.
Good question from Hector about the Tekton lore reference and Buchardt S400 MK II I like them both which makes it hard to choose, maybe I should take them both
Interesting video. Thanks. I was curious about your comment that bookshelf speakers can do some things better than floorstanders. Have you talked about this in another video, or could you give a few examples?
No you didn't. I've listened to a ton of speakers, it's like my hobby. The only speaker I've seen smoke these are the B&W 802 D4 and they are a little more expensive. I bought a pair of these after watching your review and many others. Nothing is close in my opinion. I love these and I'm only powering them with a NAD C 700 and they sound insane. What they can do with female vocals is incredible. I've seen some other people's opinions on TH-cam downplaying their impressiveness and believe they are lying or losing their hearing.
Calling someone a liar just because they dont like what you like is just being plain ignorant. I didnt like how the S400MKII sounded like compared to other speakers and I can hear till 15.5khz on my right ear and 14.5khz on my left.
Hey Jay, I wonder if you ever listened to the Sony's SS-G3 speakers? They are from what seems to be 1977s according to some stuff I found online (very few things online for these). If you did, what did you think of them? Everyone seems to agree they are very good, but I don't have an amp or anything to power these babies up right now and I don't have anything hi-fi to compare them to.
Jay, it is the room! Your front wall covered by diffusers almost from floor to ceiling, that makes a huge improvement in sound, because my dedicated listening room's front wall covered by diffusers as yours from floor to ceiling(almost), also I have two corner bass traps(floor to ceiling). With them and without them makes a huge difference. Did Adrian's room have the room as yours? you should go to their store to listen.
Don't know the results, but just because another speaker might have caught up or something doesn't mean you over-hyped the Buchs. You gave them a genuine, honest review. You and however many other people... They're just that good. (Shaking the house with a pair of bookshelves? Wow...!)
Hey Jay , thanks for the great video! I was ready to pull the trigger on the MK2, but having Hegel H120 and room limitations (2 - 2.5 meters listening distance) I will skip them. Can you please advise pairing the h120 with Dynaudio? I am looking for evoke 20 (not sure you have heard them) and Special 40 , that you reviewed 2 years back . How they compare to the MK2 ? (Don't take into account diff prices) Which one you'd think is better at low volumes? Thanks a ton.
Hey guys. please click the like button on the video if you enjoyed our blind test ! It took us a lot of effort and time to make this video so we would appreciate it ! Also we chose the ELAC this time because it was the most requested BUT like I said in the end of this video, we very much will try with something higher up in the price ranges later ! SUBSCRIBE for that !
FULL Blind A/B Test video: th-cam.com/video/-hwJeWcI6Hs/w-d-xo.html
Related Videos:
Buchardt S400 MKII: th-cam.com/video/PJRBMCA3FzI/w-d-xo.html
Elac Unifi Reference: th-cam.com/video/ScFTfEpvKDA/w-d-xo.html
denafrips thallo and hades stack: th-cam.com/video/F7m_nRvE17k/w-d-xo.html
0:00 Buchardt S400 MKII RECAP
0:47 Blind Test Setup
6:12 Setting Up the Blind Test
7:10 Buchardt S400 MKII VS ELAC Unifi Reference
16:53 Community Q&A
Yeah, I don't really think it's a fair comparison... The Buchardts are much pricier speakers. At least were I am the Buchardts are nearly three times the price of the Elacs. This would make more sense if in fact the Elacs were at least close to the Buchardts performance or price.
A fair comparison would be the Elac floorstander vs the Buchardt. Also, the Buchardt was designed to work better closer to the wall. The Elac wasn't...so, it appears that you gimped the Elac in terms of placement
@@farbschlachterei does the Iron come with the person who’s going to Iron my shirt for me?
@@wa2368 that would be interesting but wouldn’t call it “fair.” Floor stander vs bookshelf - not only is it logically harder to AB, each do their own things differently in soundstage, imaging and scale.
If you watched the video. I explain how that placement was a compromise between the two. So no, the placement wasn’t given to the buchardts
@@Jayiyagi Well, Buchardt did say their bookshelf is designed to be a substitute for a floorstander. So, put it up against the elac floorstander (which I still a whole lot cheaper than Buchardt) and let them put their money where their mouth is. Also, the elacs need more space to image (different design).. Test each speaker at the location it sounds bbest. What is your problem with both speakers performing their best in a test? Why deliberately gimp one?
Jay, when matching the loudness of the speakers instead of 1 kHz tone you should use the so-called "white noise". At least that's what they do in Harman's Subjective Evaluation Lab.
Really enjoyed this video and inclusion of the Q&A for the 2nd half. It's kind of like you are having an informal conversation with us by answering a string of viewer comments. Maybe continue doing this 2nd half Q&A section in the comparison videos where it makes sense. It's super cool! Really fun to listen too your thoughts and enthusiasm.
Is this video sponsored by Timberland? No! But it should be :p
Hi, a very good comparison! but I think that a better comparison will be to the ELAC Vela 403Bs .. I know you liked this Elac very much too .. If you have some time, let me know what you think about it. Another question: do you think the NAD M10 v2 and Elac Vela 403 are a good combination? what at this price you would strongly recommend?
Greetings from Poland
Agree on all points...and for low volume listening, I find Audyssey's Dynamic EQ the perfect solution for that. It will bump the highs and lows and get them sounding great when you need to play quiet. And, it's not a set amount, but adjusts based on volume level. I prefer using a neutral speaker like the Buchardt to have an accurate baseline to make these changes from, rather than a speaker that exaggerates things and can't be undone.
Why don’t you compare the KEF R3 to the Buchardt s400 MKII
KEF are similar in value - I’d say much better value if you get KEF R3 now.
ELAc is also match for for the KEF R3 - similar tech in both speakers.
He did....in this video when he was answering people's comments.
Can you listen to Buchart’s at Audio Excellence? That is only way to reconcile their views with yours.
Perhaps I will !
Yeah, just take your Bucharts down the store and mystery solved.
@@wenc8796 ye. I will talk to Adrian. I don’t want to be rude and just intrude his store haha.
Thanks for your hard work Jay. Your approach combining a somewhat more scientiific approach mixed with practical listening tests is greatly appreciated. I think you strike a good balance. I really enjoy the guys at Audio Excellence Canada as well. They are so fun to listen to. I probably think there might be some differences in setup and approach and that they usually almost exclusively deal in very high-end (which I am sure you are accustomed to as well) might have something to do with the different outcome. Anyway, we don't have to agree on absolutely everything. Thanks again, looking forward to more fun content!
I gave this video a thumbs down; the stuff about “I’m not being paid by Buchardt/Denafrips, but I should!” is simply tiresome. And it is not the first time Jay you’ve said this in your videos. If you want to get paid by those companies so badly, then just go to their careers section on their respective websites and apply for a job.
Plus, if you did get pay by those companies, then what would be the point of these review videos? Would any viewers ever trust what you’d have to say again? I’m not entirely sure.
Jheez. It’s clearly a joke. Lighten up…🤦♂️
And mine was clearly a constructive criticism of how you’re doing your videos. You should lighten up too, perhaps, that after telling the same “joke” over and over again, perhaps it’s just not funny anymore. But you do you, Jay. It’s a free world.
He's sounding like Ron From New Record Day
Great comparison. Where would Polk R200 rank in comparison to the two?
Jay, I'd be very curious to know how you think the Tannoy Revolution XT-8F might compare/contrast/compete with the Buchardt. I ask since I know you already reviewed the Tannoy. Thanks!
Would the Dynaudio Evoke 20‘s be a good speaker to compare next to the Buchardts? Similar price range for one thing…
Also would the Arcam SA30 pair well with the S400mkII‘s?
I have old Arcam FMJ A19 and Bouchardt S400MK2, it sounds like top end is too recesed. Now I´m using Kinki Studio EX-M1+ and its so much better, everything that I was missing from my old combo B&W 606 and Arcam is back and much better
Cool, yet if they are giant killers, pls compare to a higher priced speaker. It's like saying a Porsche 911 is a giant killer, then racing it against a Ford Mustang. Let's see Buchardt S400 MKII slay a giant (Sonus Faber Amator)!
Absolutely!
A blind test with the Sony SSCS5 would be interesting?
I have a Unico Primo at 75 this is an outstanding integrated and if 75 watts would handle the 400s, might be an excellent match. One 12az7 in the pre section adds a little tub goodness
Any viewers happen to pair these with Bryston amplification? Opinions?
To the guy s300 vs 400mk2
I had the s300mk 2 for several years.
And I owned the s400 mk2 for about 3 weeks and not realy got the hours yet but.
S400 is so much better, in everything..
Hi Jay. I’m glad you also revisited this. How would the Buchard S400mk2 compare with the Sonus Faber Sonetto two. Is it a fair comparison.? I AEs work but their I found it hard to understand their take on the Buchards.
Please review a hsu subwoofer! I'd love to see how they compare to a "music" based subwoofer, I think it would be an amazing hybrid system sub!
Thanks for this. We need more blind testing of speakers by reviewers. I hope this will become a more regular feature on your channel.
Thanks ! We’ve done quite a few on this channel and I love doing them
Did Adrian call you at 4 am? 😂
Why are people having bad experiences? My best guess is setup problems or equipment compatibility, not Buchardt's quality control.
Amp recommended under 3k - Denon PMA-1600/1700 fantastic!!
Check a picture of the insides by the way.
Thanks for this video! I wish you would mention the Vela 403 at least from time to time. It is a 2k speaker too.
"...at nearfield you'll be hearing mostly midbass..". Whaaat?!?!?!? Dude, you really don't know what you're talking about!!!
Actually. I do. Read up on the length of sine waves and why you can’t truly perceive low sub frequency in a speaker nearfield. Cheers
I'm contemplating buying a set of the MKII's to pair with my Willsenton R8. Has anyone tried this combo?
British Audiophile did and said it was great
Ha they nailed it again, is it worth two times the price for me, yes besides the way Sean Nova and Jay describe there findings the Buchards look way more appealing to me, thanks again for re-visiting and doing this blind test which I highly appreciated, looking foreward seeing you both in front of the camera
Small correction, the S400 MK1 signature has higher quality parts than the standard MK2 😊
This is a fun, well produced video . . . thanks guys!
Great video, Jay. Considering the prices, do you think supplementing Elacs with a quality Rel sub would overcome Bucchards sound quality? I am shopping for Elac unify ref and would like your opinion. Cheers!
What happens when placed upside down?
I hope that Audio Excellence considers this a challenge!
Man, you're getting into a more and more relaxed vibe, like you're really expressing yourself so easily and clearly. Smooth!
Huh....he's always been like this. Have you seen the vids during covid lockdown? Chill af...
@@DJ_BROBOT That's my observation. My opinion based on my own subjective experience. I thought that's what this was all about...
Honest question: should you level match with 1kHz signal or some kind of white noise? Thanks!
We started with 1khz as base and fine adjusted using white noise
What's this video sponsored by Puma and Timberland?
Haha
I would like to add input on amp pairings with the S400. I am using the Gato Amp-150 which I had on pre-order when I was choosing between the S400 SE and the S400 MK2. Daniel at Buchardt really helped me making the decision and what tipped the scale towards the MK2 was the fact that one of the amps used while designing the speakers was in fact the Gato. Therefore, the match in my mind is perfect 👌
Do you mean that the MK2 is better than the MK1 SE?
A comparison to the Sonus Faber Sonetta II would be interesting.
So - interesting that how Jay heard the Sonetto II as compared to the S400II is exactly the polar opposite of how we at AE heard it. And there is no sub-bass on either of these speakers.
@@vilipmak3973 hey Vilip. Correction; these do have sub bass (defined as under 60hz) according to measurements and my listening tests.
-3 dB from the Buchardts, in my room, is 30 Hz.
@@Jayiyagi We define sub bass as below 20 Hz.
@@vilipmak3973 You are defining Infrasound. (sound below 20hz) Sub Bass is almost unanimously defined as below 60-70hz. (google it)
According to your definition... You are right... you shouldn't hear/feel any sub bass on these or much of any other speakers when playing "music" because as you may know... music does not contain frequencies down that low let alone below 20hz...unless you are listening to pipe organ (which I know you do not).
Nice Doom tat
Hi at first I want to apologise about (maybe) stupid question but I am absolute new in this hobby. Last few months i have spent a lot of money and i have made a lot mistakes.
So i have s400 mk2 and I wanted to get terminator + amp, but in forums told me that I will not hear any difference between terminator and Denafrips Pontus II , Venus II, and terminator + with Buchardt s400 mk2 (or very almost none). You have heard speakers and amps, and you have very high opinion about them. What do you think?
p.s.1 I will appreciate if you answer.
p.s.2 every one is welcome to give their feedback, I will appreciate it.
The closer you get to that unobtainable perfection the price goes up logarithmically. You do not get twice the performance for twice the price. Think of the Richter scale. You might have to spend 10 times more to get only a 5% increase in performance. If I had the money, I would spend $1,000,000 to get life-like, cannot distinguish between the recording and the performance if it were live in my living room. But then again, there are NO recordings that can accomplish this due to the limitations of the recording equipment. I do not want my music to sound like records, I want them to sound as if the string quartet, or Ella Fitzgerald was in my living room. THAT should be the reference! I want it to sound like Gary Moore had his Les Paul plugged into a Fender Bassman in my living room. Too many reviewers compare equipment to equipment, not equipment to real instruments or people's voices.
do you think I could get away with driving the Buchardt S400 MKII with a Cary audio 300SLI. It is a 15watts 300B single ended amp. It does have 4 ohm tap on the speaker outputs. I play an avg. of 80db about 7 feet from my speakers now My speaker now is 2way 5.5 woofer a ribbon tweeter. there 86 db eff.
You said “no” to the s400 with tube amps due to the lack of power, what about the R8 (45 watts linear)?
I liked the idea of the blind test and so on but the impressions were not really consistent through the video. Super disappointing in the end, didnt get anything extra or new from the whole thing
Also, this video could have EASILY been half as long if you eliminated all the filler talk and repetition.
Hello. Please recommend a speaker cable for Hegel H190 and Buchardt S400MK2. Thanks in advance. Sorry if I write with errors, I'm from a distant country).
To many Bios reviews...review the Dali Rubicon 2 it's an END GAME! I first auditioned these Buchardt S400 MKll ...sent them back and was charged €100 for return...After auditioning so many speakers I found my END GAME- Dali Rubicon 2 , these have full sound stage and detail with plenty enough bass for now...maybe I'll try a sub in the future...these Dali's blow away even the Sonus Faber...
I actually auditioned many speakers in the local privately owned Hi-fi store...
Jay taking a step above Proud of
You my dude ! And dam it, they need to pay you for all the hard work you put in
All the editing and approach you come up with for the review
Great Job Jay Appricate all you do !
Hi, I know I am late. Buchardt s400 mk2 vs Tekton lore. Which is best for sub $2000? Thanks
Hi Jays! thanks for your review. In your opinion this Buchardt S400 MKII do a good pairing with Marantz pm7000n?
Hello. Please tell me if it makes sense to change Elac BS283 to BUCHARDT S400MK2 ??? Thank you in advance
Hello Jay and thank you for the videos you make, always being objective.
How does the S400 Mk2 compare to the Dynaudio Heritage Special?
I speak in terms of musicality and rendering.
Thank you for your answer ✌️😁
how do you think the buchardts would pair with the Vincent sv-237mk2?
I am guessing that the MW is the SB16PFCR25, don't think it's the more expensive SB17NRX2C35, can you confirm?
I heard one reviewer mention the Elac needs a bit of volume to sound good. How is the Buchardt at a bit lower listening volume compared to the Elac? edit: answered in the video, awesome:)
$1,200 vs $2,200. Not the right combo. The $2,400 CSS was the better choice. Do Over. I hope you did not place the speakers along side each other again.
After it's all said and done...It's all about sound...returned these back for refund and had to pay Buchardt $100...they had no detail or character...finally found my end game after testing many speakers on my new Marantz 40n...the Dali Rubicon 2 is end game for me...best non tube stand mount set up for sound...simplicity at its best!!
Is it unfair to compare s400 MK2 vs elac ufr52? They are similar priced. Perhaps elac is cheaper since you don't need to buy stands
Sub-bass is below 40hz. I doubt you are hearing much below 40hz.
s400 mark ii sound very good with my Naim 202/200DR and Mcintosh MA6900
How much does your setup of Luxman+Denafrips cost? Can you try both speakers with a reasonably priced amp, like the Rotel 1572 or Hegel 120?
So many comments regarding the wide differences in opinions between you and Audio Excellence; perhaps it’s driven by variations in the track lists and overall music preferences. The tunes you mentioned in your review are fairly laid back vocally oriented tracks, not fast paced jazz or classic rock. This could be accounting for the differences? But love your approach and effort in the blind comparisons.
Jay, What speaker do you prefer between to CSS 1TDX or S400 MKII paired with the Kinki integrated? Thank you for the great video content!
Which speakers would do great with H120 + SVS SB-2000 Pro for all around music genres and prefered for not loud listening? thx :)
I don't know man. You have a good relation with mat and I don't know if that was affecting your opinion.
Did you do them vs the KLH model 5s. That would be a more worthy comparison.
I think I recall your review of the mytek brooklyn amp was really dynamic do you consider it to be a good match with the my 2’s
Thanks john
Hey Jay I liked your video, but maybe a better comparison are from your best speaker category like the Elac Vela's that would be a great review
LMAO Next video…trying the S400s in the house bathtub 🛁
How do the S400 Mark II sound with Buchardt’s own integrated amp the I150?
Imho, If it comes down to needing a BLIND AB test, Then spending double seems foolish.
Very well produced video. I enjoy watching it very much. I know Timberland is the sponsor 😁
Hey Jay,
How about an a/b blind test for the Totem Tribe vs the KLH model 5, or at least a comparison of the two.
Good question from Hector about the Tekton lore reference and Buchardt S400 MK II I like them both which makes it hard to choose, maybe I should take them both
I have connected buchardt s400 mk1 to unison research s6 and I am in love🤗.
Where you wrong on Jbl 590? We hopefully will find out in your future review.
Wouldn't Elac Vela's or Solano's be a fairer comparison, being nearer that price range ?
So Denon A110 amp would not be good pairing for S400 II (too smooth amp)?
The s400 or klh 5? Most music genres except techno or rap.
Great review. Have you compared these to the Perlisten S4B?
Interesting video. Thanks. I was curious about your comment that bookshelf speakers can do some things better than floorstanders. Have you talked about this in another video, or could you give a few examples?
Thank you Jay. What is your opinion the main difference between UB52 and UBR62?
Have mine being run by a tube hybrid integrated with 150wpc, tube traits with gobs of power!
MORE than double the price. No comparison.
No you didn't. I've listened to a ton of speakers, it's like my hobby. The only speaker I've seen smoke these are the B&W 802 D4 and they are a little more expensive. I bought a pair of these after watching your review and many others. Nothing is close in my opinion. I love these and I'm only powering them with a NAD C 700 and they sound insane. What they can do with female vocals is incredible.
I've seen some other people's opinions on TH-cam downplaying their impressiveness and believe they are lying or losing their hearing.
Calling someone a liar just because they dont like what you like is just being plain ignorant. I didnt like how the S400MKII sounded like compared to other speakers and I can hear till 15.5khz on my right ear and 14.5khz on my left.
That's wonderful, however, all in your own subjective opinion and taste. Lying and hearing loss? C'mon dude, don't be like that. 😄
This is one of your best, thanks, how about comparing these to klh model 5 , and wharfdale Linton, just some ideas.
All the best 👍
How much toe in are you using with S400 MkII?
Hey Jay, I wonder if you ever listened to the Sony's SS-G3 speakers? They are from what seems to be 1977s according to some stuff I found online (very few things online for these). If you did, what did you think of them? Everyone seems to agree they are very good, but I don't have an amp or anything to power these babies up right now and I don't have anything hi-fi to compare them to.
Jay, did you get a chance to try the MKII with the Decware ZMA?
After Jay's crew at Audio Ex had a similar video, I had a feeling he was gonna be following up with his own
Yeh, Sara K is more enjoyable more grainy. 👍🎵🎶🎼
i wonder how these buchard will compare to the zu audio omen?
Just a question Jay about the Zen stream. Would you pair it with a LPS . Thanks
Jay, it is the room! Your front wall covered by diffusers almost from floor to ceiling, that makes a huge improvement in sound, because my dedicated listening room's front wall covered by diffusers as yours from floor to ceiling(almost), also I have two corner bass traps(floor to ceiling). With them and without them makes a huge difference. Did Adrian's room have the room as yours? you should go to their store to listen.
a speaker called giant killer but compared to the price below 😂
I think on Limit To Your Love theres Bass and Kick drum, two bass notes
That James Blake track is pretty damn good for testing bass. I always used it for headphones instead of speakers, though.
Would suggest to give Magnat 903 a chance against the buchardt. i know i did :)
Don't know the results, but just because another speaker might have caught up or something doesn't mean you over-hyped the Buchs. You gave them a genuine, honest review. You and however many other people...
They're just that good.
(Shaking the house with a pair of bookshelves? Wow...!)
Thanks for answering my questions Jay. Appriciated 🙂
Hey Jay , thanks for the great video! I was ready to pull the trigger on the MK2, but having Hegel H120 and room limitations (2 - 2.5 meters listening distance) I will skip them.
Can you please advise pairing the h120 with Dynaudio?
I am looking for evoke 20 (not sure you have heard them) and Special 40 , that you reviewed 2 years back .
How they compare to the MK2 ?
(Don't take into account diff prices)
Which one you'd think is better at low volumes?
Thanks a ton.