Since posting this review Mads Buchardt has confirmed that the Platin Hub’s room correction system is not calibrated to work with any iPad, only iPhone 6S or newer. This explains why I could not get the room correction system to work correctly. Apologies that this did not come to light prior to completing the review. Please bear this in mind when watching the review. As all my listening was done with the room correction system off, my comments about all other aspects of the system are still valid 🙏
@StellarAudyssey3 жыл бұрын
A quick follow-up video with room correction enabled?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@StellarAudyssey there is a new app coming out soon. Hopefully, it will work on more devices and I can test the room correction. I am not sure it will change my conclusion as the room correction only works up to 250Hz. The bass on this system is great anyway as I pointed out in the review. It has some issues further up the frequency range. Still a good system overall though 😉
@faridmaruf31023 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 It might not change significantly... but you need to give the benefit of the doubt... at least. It's a pity that you don't have access to iPhone. Great review Tarun!!!... as usual
@marcsand873 жыл бұрын
From the comments here down below, your subscribers seem to really want you do redo this review because you didn't include the room correction. The effects of room correction up to 250Hz will also affect how you perceive the midrange. I suggest you borrow an iPhone from a friend to do the room correction.
@jked74633 жыл бұрын
As others have requested, please do a follow up review with the room correction working. BUT, please find out how it works and explain it in your own way. I have heard of other speakers having electronic room correction. But without additional drivers to control dispersion like the B&O's, I have yet to figure out they work other than just attenuating certain frequencies. If that is all they are doing, that is not room correction. It is room compensation. I assume the rear driver has something to do with it, but the frequencies are so long below 250 hz and the distance between drivers so short, the control would "seem" to be minimal at best. I would assume they are sending a delayed/phase altered signal it of the rear driver to cancel side dispersion (figure 8sound output) but again, the distance is between drivers us so minimal, it seems like the effect would be more disruptive than controlling. In large stadiums they will put a ring of low frequency drivers around the main stack and alter the time/phase domain to cancel bass frequencies outside of the venue so as not to annoy the neighbors. But that ring is distanced far enough away from the main stack to actually be able to cancel the extremely long wavelengths effectively. So I would love to hear the theory behind this speaker's bass control.
@TombstoneTube3 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best A500 review I've seen in YT - better than some channels with 5x the subscribers. This is becoming the most respected, no BS channel on hi-fi.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you TT. Very kind of you 😊👍👍
@surfrico3 жыл бұрын
Fully agree. A very thorough a well presented review that cuts through the hype surrounding this product. I've no doubt these speakers are superb and will continue to improve but it's refreshing to hear a more sober and realistic opinion from someone who clearly knows his subject.
@fts813 жыл бұрын
Very very true
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@surfrico thank you Richard. Much appreciated 😊👍👍
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@fts81 thank you Felipe 😊
@Rudi-Mhz5 ай бұрын
What a good review ! I appreciate your kind of Explanation of the Systems and their Specification in an usual Room Setup. That is where we are listening to our Musik ! Thanks ! From Germany, Rudi
@abritishaudiophile73145 ай бұрын
Thank you Rudi 👍
@jameschan24043 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun, well done again! you are the most respectable and reputable hi fi reviewer on KZbin channels. I say this cause you speak more on behalf of yourself and your viewers than the manufacturers , You don’t give us a sense that you are talking like a product promoter, and it is very important that you don’t get too close to the suppliers whether they are the manufacturers, distributors or retailers. That why I treasure your views on hi fi products very much right now.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you James. I greatly appreciate your kind words of encouragement. I don’t see the point in reviewing a product if I can’t give an honest opinion 😊👍👍
@nnaaeee3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Having said that, to make sure your effort in reviewing products are worth it and that you do not have any conflict of interest, what is your plan in monetising the channel?
@aatt28953 жыл бұрын
These speakers are not made in Denmark they are sold from a warehouse in Denmark - snake oil.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@aatt2895 I believe I pointed out in the review that they are made in the Hanson’s factory, Nanjing, China.
@davidfriedman51543 жыл бұрын
Refreshing to see another impartial review from British audiophile guy.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you David 😊👍
@hilde453 жыл бұрын
It is so refreshing to hear honest and balanced criticism along with praise in these reviews. So many reviews are simply cheerleaders waving their pom poms and making companies pleased enough with them to send them more gear. It's obvious that you are doing this because you have the expertise and the scientific mindset which understands that critique is the engine that drives progress.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you DH. Any criticisms and praise has to be considered in context in a balanced way 😊👍
@DigitalPhilosophers3 жыл бұрын
What a great review including a comparison again, thank you! I think these speakers profit from their room correction a lot. Maybe an updated video would be fair comparing their performance for this video to the one with room correction.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you DP. I think that would be great. I will wait for the new app to come out and when it is compatible with iPads or Android phones. I don’t have an iPhone.
@gerard37973 жыл бұрын
If you have a setup closer to walls and empty corners the room correction will have much more benefit than in his setup, which doesn’t need much correction probably to begin with. So the outcome of the review would probably be almost the same.
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
@@gerard3797 I agree, the correction doesn’t offer a night and day difference unless there is something obviously wrong in your room set up.
@coxysailor3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I have a pair of A500 in order, and I think you are missing out on two key points... 1) Very few rooms are ideal, hence having room correction is a huge benefit (I know from my Lyngdorf what it can do to my Dynaudio Confidence) 2) The benefit of NOT having a pile of equipment... I know some people love to look at / play with all sorts of HiFi components, for me the lack of "boxes" is a huge plus. Finally going all digital will give you the upgrade via internet benefits :)
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing Hendrik.
@Broadmaynewood3 жыл бұрын
Mine on order too, roll on next month ...
@marcsand873 жыл бұрын
Also don't forget feature no. 3) The Low Level Enhancement (LLE) making the tonal balance the same regardless of volume level. Other systems only have exactly one optimal volume level at which the sound/tonal balance is right.
@aatt28953 жыл бұрын
You have bought Chinese assembled with Malaysian and Indonesian parts from a warehouse in Denmark - you have shit speakers.
@Beos_Valrah3 жыл бұрын
@@aatt2895 That's a bold assumption, do you even have these speakers??
@Jim1810593 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I've got to say that mine are coming in 5-6 weeks and I haven't been this excited waiting for an audio product for a long time. I want a decent versatile system, with minimum number of boxes. Just need the wife friendly speaker stands now.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting Jim 😊👍
@brucelavender3 жыл бұрын
I remember @ A British Audiophile using the term, "Spousal Approval Factor;" I love that.
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you will be happy, just keep your expectations reasonable. I’d love to hear your feedback once they have run in.
@hrvojekant94153 жыл бұрын
I simply don't know what new I could say after this great, onest and all positive comments downthere...so just BRAVO TARUN !
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hrvoje. Very kind 😊👍
@jeremylynnchagaspereira39263 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done review. No harsh criticism, but I still know I wouldn't buy these speakers even if I did have the budget. Thanks for keeping it politely honest, and credible and reliable.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeremy 😊👍
@equilibrium21476 ай бұрын
Hello Tarun, how’s your New Year so far ? Thanks for this very insightful video. I can’t wait to see your thoughts and professional impressions of the Buchardt A10. Lots of love from the Big Apple🇺🇸🙏🏼
@abritishaudiophile73146 ай бұрын
Thank you. 2024 has started well, I hope the same for you 👍
@yvesboutin56042 жыл бұрын
I am kind of a dinosaur concerning the integration of many components into one box ( my audio technician background I suppose). If a part of it fail or cannot be upgraded, we are stuck with a system which have to be fixed or changed and while we are waiting, we have to listen to a secondary system (if we have one). People have to be aware of those possibilities when they buy integrated systems. Also, compared with separate components, the resale value is much lower, maybe due to the obsolescence factor in this kind of market. Except for Bang & Olufsen products, I don't know any other brand who makes integrated systems which become vintage products. Great review and very tantalising subject! I sure it will divide the audio landscape into two fiercefighting parties, and that is a good thing because that is how something can progress! Thanks Tarun! You are the real audiophile deal!
@abritishaudiophile73142 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy 😊👍
@zindahoon3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun , appreciate your honest opinion , as always a brilliant content, a " BIG THANK YOU "
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Atri. Much appreciated 😊👍
@avro663 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as always, very interesting setup, looking forward to other great gear being reviewed.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul 😊👍
@willbrink3 жыл бұрын
Actives and DSP and ARC, is the tech of the future and where most companies are going in one form/variety or another.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting Will 😊👍
@willbrink3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Yours still the best balance of tech talk and subjective listening testing out there. I'd say do a follow up vid when you can do with room correction as intended, because when that works well (can't speak for Buchardt's version...) it's a game changer. If the room is half the battle (or more according to some), and properly designed and employed room correction handles any anomalies produced by the room, then the difference is night and day. Obviously those companies like Anthem that have been working on that tech for decades are ahead of the curve, but that's the tech of of the future that will be common place in audio sooner than later. Some of it is much better than others...
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@willbrink thank you Will. There is a new app coming and various other upgrades. I will wait for that and do a follow up. I can’t test the room correction as it is at the moment as I have an Android phone.
@gaycha65893 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 if you can borrow £4000 speakers, you can surely borrow and iPhone 6 or above ?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@gaycha6589 in lockdown! From who?
@rudolfappel7236 Жыл бұрын
Mads Buchardt gave us a demo between the A500 and the S400 SE in Buchardt’s listening room in Silkeborg, Denmark. Both impressive speakers but we went for the S400 Sinature Edition (SE). The SE differs from the S400 MKI by a more rigid enclosure, better cross over, improved wiring and high end binding posts + Made in Denmark. The SE cost EUR 350 less than the A500. With the Buchardt I150 nCore class D amplifier (EUR 2000) the S400 SE sounded more finessed and voices and timbres were more natural, regardless the different Master-tuning we have tried in the A500. The S400 love class D high power amplifiers, as their impedance is relatively low. I believe the Hegel 95 or any other lower output class A/B is not the best match for the A400 We bought the S400 SE, they are paired with an NAD M33 Purifi amplifier and we are extremely happy with those. Either the A500 or the S400 the look fantastic on the Buchardt stands and are all extremely great performers for the money.
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences Rudolf 👍
@CedricRachmad Жыл бұрын
Got the A500. Then there were the software and wisa hiccups. So I decided to go for the Primare swap and use cables again. It was a bit better, but again not much wow factor I had with the Devialet Raidho combo. Furthermore, I got the feeling I should have some form of roomcorrection. Because I could get a good price on a young I150, I went for it. I never really understood the reviews about anolog sound…until now! When I hooked it up to the Ifi Zen stream with generic usb cable (the Zen was suppose to be temporary until Roon ready on Primare), I could immediately hear more fluidity and less harshness in for example “Keith don’t go”. When listening to “Hey now” of London Grammar, her voice is less grainy. And then there is the bass management. The room correction did it’s thing. No more booming compared to the Primare. It was a breeze incorporating a subwoofer. It was then I discovered I also listened to the a500 while connected to sub outs. They sounded bit recessed but definitely an option when you want to party with an extra set of active speakers 😉 When I switched to a curious cable, the sound got bigger in height but it was less of a wall of incohesive sound the Primare produced. This becomes clear playing “Riverside” from Agnes Obel. The piano is well separated from the voices. Don’t get me wrong. The Primare sounds good and detailed, but there are more layers to be discovered by the I150. And the fluidity is addictive!
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
@@CedricRachmad thank you for sharing Chris 😊
@madsbuchardt78453 жыл бұрын
Sorry but the room correction is only calibrated for iPhone, no ipads works with it, it would give you a completely wrong mesument. IPhone 6s or newer are calibrated :)
@BERTVVANHORCK3 жыл бұрын
You and I conversed before I chose differently. Don't let it get you down, I very much appreciate your drive for innovation and so do many others!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clarification Mads that explains why I couldn’t get it to work correctly.
@adamsonlinearrayspeakersha873 жыл бұрын
Hello
@astra0043 жыл бұрын
But will it work with an IPad in the near future?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@astra004 I will ask Mads how far away that is 😉
@mikes68443 жыл бұрын
Great review, maybe this is the future? One observation is that to have the freedom to place the speakers without a direct connection to an amplifier sounds great then I notice that these boxes require a mains supply (of course active speakers all need an electric supply) and in my home this would be an issue. I try to make my setup as wife friendly as possible as my system is in our lounge. Thank you for posting, I’m fascinated at how my passion of listening to music is evolving. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. Your experiences as similar to many including myself 😊👍
@IrenESorius3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tarun for your work, time and effort. Cheers,, 🍻😋👍
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Irene 😊👍
@WyreForestBiker3 жыл бұрын
I have been an audio enthusiast since the late 1970's . I fully appreciate that this kind of tech is the future but frankly it leaves me cold , and I would bet I'm not alone it that feeling . The pleasure of mixing and matching components and finding good sound was the essence of the hobby ,this type of gear seams to take all the heart out of the experience .
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi David, I understand. It certainly isn’t a product for a traditional audiophile.
@hemantishwaran57413 жыл бұрын
On the other hand for many it’s an incredible headache with confusing advice and generally many newbies are left with the impression they need to throw huge piles of money towards making sure they have the perfect setup to get the perfect sound. Technology is always the path forward especially when it simplifies and provides a level field for everyone
@richardsinger013 жыл бұрын
Sure, but if you just want a hifi quality system for listening to music on its great. I’d depends whether the focus of your hobby is the kit or the music. .
@hemantishwaran57413 жыл бұрын
@@richardsinger01 I believe there are ample opportunities for the fun of playing with the kit with these actives. You can always opt out of the wireless and go straight in with XLR which provides opportunities to incorporate pre-amps of your liking as well as DACS. With tubes or without, for example. Then you always hook up a TT. What TT to use, what phono stage, what cart, etc. So there's plenty of fun with that end of the kit. What it eliminates is the headache and never ending search for the right amp/pre-amp match for your speakers and for the never ending search for those speakers that give you just that sound you want (which doesn't exist which means many pairs of speakers needed). Instead, here you simply play with the master tunings. Maybe this is the future of hi-fi where the end user is in total control of the up-stream sound they listen to?
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
Just for getting rid of the speaker cable nonsense these are a breath of fresh air. You can play to your hearts content with the tunings, room correction comparison of external dacs, preamps, phono amps. Or after my 40yrs of audiophillia, just stick on an Album, CD or Stream and listen to the music. Also knowing the speakers are protected against overload and sound very good at low volumes, something that traditional set ups always lack.
@chevyimp58573 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your nicely measured reviews.. thanks.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊👍
@jcisme3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tarun.. I have been looking forward to this. I think for me (when I find my new house) the AE1 is my favoured solution.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeremy 😊👍
@jked74633 жыл бұрын
Tweeters below the woofer are a good design choice for all speakers. I remember reading an AES article decades ago the studied the phyco-acoustics of apparent localization from octave to octave. It turns out that people think that the higher the frequency, the higher perceived physical origination of the sound. In other words, the higher the frequency the physically higher in space people perceived location of the sound to be coming from. So locating the tweeter below the woofer pulls the perceived location of the highs physically lower and more in the same level as the woofer. This makes for a more consistent sound from the speaker. That is one of the tricks mixers use to play with sound placement in a mix. I spoke to an audio engineer that did that trick but didn't know why it worked. I explained it to him and his eyes opened with an "ah ha!". After explaining it to magico, they came out with a speaker with the tweeter below the mid. I believe that is why mission put all of their tweeters below their woofers although that was before my time. You can try it with regular speakers, but you need to maintain the tweeter, woofer time relationship to your ear. Thanks for the insight on this innovative product.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thank you J Ked 😊👍
@larrywe33203 жыл бұрын
Gotta like this guy and his Reviews !
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Larry 😊👍
@paulkelleway80323 жыл бұрын
I think this is going to be the new ‘hi-fi’, especially for younger people who want style, convenience and simplicity. I do like the idea that the speaker designer can match amplification to the drive units for you, and the room correction is obviously a benefit. But for older enthusiasts like myself (A dying bread sadly), the fun is somewhat taken out of hi-fi by the limited ability to try different amplifiers. In the end manufacturers have to meet demand, and that demand is for tidy, easy to use, nice looking gear, I get that, and when they get it right it cannot be matched by passive speakers either in terms of frequency response or dynamic range. But getting it right means correct cabinet volume relative to drive units, lack of cabinet resonance, drivers that are of high quality and amplification of a transparent quality. I actually like the idea of actives, but more so those that allow you to pick your own dac rather than having it built in, there are a lot of benefits to active crossovers and no need to match impedance with amplification, so when they are good they are terrific, seems like this manufacturer is still finding its feet but it’s definitely the future no doubt about it.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, thank you for watching and you very considered comments 😊
@hemantishwaran57413 жыл бұрын
You can add your own dac or pre-amp. Just ditch the wireless and use the XLR all analog. I've already seen YT videos reporting some interesting sounds with tube pre-amps with the A500's.
@paulkelleway80323 жыл бұрын
@@hemantishwaran5741 I thought he said that if you use XLR, the analogue signal gets converted back to digital at the speaker and then back to analogue by the speaker’s internal DAC. In which case using an external DAC is pointless. Unless I miss interpreted that?
@hemantishwaran57413 жыл бұрын
@@paulkelleway8032 You have it right. Analog gets converted to digital and then back to analog. Yet this still works (meaning, you can fiddle with the sound on a DSP active by tinkering with the downstream analog). I've seen this done with other DSP active speakers and have a set myself where I do just this where I run my own DAC through XLR to the DSP actives. I'm kind of surprised this isn't so well known since your DAC is likely to be way superior to anything on board an active. That's not why I'd use an active, it would be more about the attack from the amplifiers and the ability to control cross-over. You can see John Darko's YT video "Any color you like with .the Schit Freya +" where he does this experiment. I also saw a YT video with the A700's where someone used their own DAC and found the sound quite nice.
@paulkelleway80323 жыл бұрын
@@hemantishwaran5741 interesting stuff, I’m not expert on electronics but I as far as I am aware, class d amps covert to digital and back to analogue anyway. But if you use class A or AB amps in actives, the signal you feed them is not messed with, but then you have the problem of disposing of excess amplifier heat and the fact you need more space in the cabinet than class D. But ultimately I agree that the advantages of actives is power and dynamics, they are made specifically to get the best from the drive units by the designer. Ultimately if they sound good who cares. 🙂
@gerard37973 жыл бұрын
Very balanced review again :)!! I also preferred the S400 over the A500 in the end. Too bad you could not properly test the room correction, because it was one of the features that I liked the most about the A500 together with the LLE (low level enhancement) which you also did not mention. This advanced loudness feature kicks in below 70db. It is part of the master tuning in the A500, but you can luckily toggle it on or off in their upcoming I150 amp, depending on type of music or use case.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gerard. There was a lot to cover in this so I couldn’t mention everything but I agree with you about the LLE feature and how it benefits low level listening with the A500s 😊👍
@moonwrasse6 ай бұрын
Really interested in hearing your reviews on the A10 anniversary speakers in the future.
@abritishaudiophile73146 ай бұрын
I appreciate the suggestion 😊
@edshipe25553 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Tarun great review. I have the A500s and was happy with the new rev 2.5 way tune near wall boundary. Was going to waiting for the Android version of the room correction software. Then I tried the 3 way tune which did exactly what you said. I thought my room might be a little to large for that near field tune but it sounds great. Don't need high SPL mostly listen to jazz, fusion and progressive rock. Unfortunately one of the greats Chick Corea just passed away at 79. Think this speaker is going to improve more with time. Looking forward to the Buchardt branded DAC it's supposed to unfold MQA files.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ed. I agree, this system has merit and is going to just get better and better over time 😊👍
@tweedpenguin7122 жыл бұрын
Speaker break in is a myth.
@san01yt3 жыл бұрын
Another great review!!! Thanks Tarun.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy 😊👍
@rapolaslakavicius5189 Жыл бұрын
2 years have passed since this review, A500 have now improved mastertunings, thus probably an update of this review is possible. As of my experience sound improves quite a bit when Platin hub is used only for WISA transfer only with an an external streamer connected via a digital input (preferably coaxial).
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the suggestion 😊
@donde2k3 жыл бұрын
12:00 Thank you. Now I know that the last bit missing from my S400’s are little white cotton hoods with blue trim 😁
@ibassnote Жыл бұрын
As an owner of a pair of Buchardt A500 I cannot imagine reviewing them without room correction. The correction in my space was quite dramatic and that affected all my mastertuning results. I love your channel but find this review a great disservice to these speakers and am quite frankly surprised that you have left it up. Anyone considering A500’s should look elsewhere for an accurate assessment of these speakers. I love mine. The only problem I have had with them is always relating to them through my phone (which oddly enough is also one of their strengths) which can occasionally be tiresome and even less occasionally glitchy.
@jamesgulland3 жыл бұрын
Moans about it for 15 minutes and then recommends it at the end. It's the British way!! Great review mate, thank you for your honesty. I'm waiting for my delivery of the A500 later this month...
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching James 😊
@jamesgulland3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 are you planning to do a re-review once you have got the room correction working on an iPhone? Think that would be really interesting to see how much difference it makes!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@jamesgulland there are a few other modifications happening as well as a DSP engine update. So will wait until then.
@jamesgulland3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 sounds great my man
@svx943 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent review!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Raphael 😊👍
@tpn8402 Жыл бұрын
Hope you get to test the new Buchardt Anniversary 10 that Steve Huff was recently really stoked on..
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
There will be more Buchardt reviews coming. Just working out which one 👍
@tpn8402 Жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 P300 would be interesting too. Curious how it compares to S400 mk1 & mk2..
@steverees19363 жыл бұрын
Great review on these amazing speakers Tarun. My main concern with these is many years down the line if and when something goes wrong with them. Who would fix such technology? Would it cost the consumer to send the units back to the manufacturer? Otherwise some clever technologies involved here. 🙂
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
That is always going to be a concern with complex system but knowing Mads the support from the manufacturer will be exemplary 😊👍
@adamsonlinearrayspeakersha873 жыл бұрын
Hi
@felixlaboy14533 жыл бұрын
@@adamsonlinearrayspeakersha87 That’s why I don’t invest in any of that stuff 2.1 or just 2 Chanel Sit back with a drink and a cigar and enjoy the music
@mgsboedmisodpc23 жыл бұрын
Case in point PMC active speakers with removeable modules just try finding a new PMC DS-001 or a New Flying Mole Dad-100 that will fit into the DB1SA or TB2SA PMC TB2SA Flying mole DAD-M100 PMC TB2SA PMC DS-001 PMC DB1SA PMC DS-001 PMC DB1SA Flying mole DAD-M100
@madsbuchardt78453 жыл бұрын
This is something that have been taken into consideration when we designed them. The module is very easy to swap should something break. It's a easy 5 min job, only a screwdriver is needed and you are covered under warranty when you do this even. We will release a video on this subject and show how to do it. We are also having upgraded modules on the road map, so when better parts become available we can do an version 2 of the module. And this can in theory also result in version 3,4 and so on in the future. Flexibility is the key with our active speakers :)
@Starch1b2c3d4a3 жыл бұрын
Im glad there wont be any need for a sub with products like this. 👍
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
True. It is a lost full range but adding subs is still beneficial 😊👍
@routinecanwait11532 жыл бұрын
Really good review and very honest attitude towards high end audio. I just have a small question. You say at the end that at this price there are better analog active speaker solutions. I would be grateful if you could name some active bookshelfs that are not falling into the monitor/studio category. Thanks in advance and keep on the good work.
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
They tend to be from companies that also do studio/pro speakers. PMC and ATC come to mind 😊
@raphaelmeillat85273 жыл бұрын
I probably expected too much from this review but I can't say I was convinced by it one way or another. I did learn that while this might be the future of audio... it's still very much "work-in-progress" at this stage. Can't believe you need to have an iPhone to use it (that fact alone screams "not ready" for prime time yet!). Last but not least, I can't quite reconcile the "recommended" conclusion despite the fact there seems to be more cons than pros... Regardless, keep your reviews coming Tarun as I love your approach to hi-fi.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi Raphael, you have to take any criticism I have of the A500s in context. It may not be the last word in midrange refinement but it is a good sounding system with great dynamics and bass response. It is also a very good choice for people who want the convenience and flexibility of few boxes and wireless connectivity. Definitely worthy of the Recommended status 😉
@raphaelmeillat85273 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Apreciate you taking the time to respond Tarun. I can see where you're coming from. I simply perceived a slight disconnect between your experience and your conclusion. Not sure why but I did. Nevertheless, I don't doubt it's an interesting concept in itself. Part of me can't help thinking about what happens when CPU gets obsolete or electronics breaks down... Then you're out of luck (unless Mads' hub box is the actual brain that needs updating?). Versus traditional integrated that can last 20+ years, attached to a decent, compact and affordable Bluetooth bridge/DAC a la iFi Audio or Topping... Slightly more space but sounds more sustainable. Still love the idea of loading sound profiles and get some kind of "new speaker feel" as one does while tube rolling. Kudos to Buchardt for pushing the envelope. Never a dull moment in hi-fi! Cheers Tarun!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Raphael 😊👍
@edshipe25553 жыл бұрын
Currently the only thing I can't use with my Android phone is the room correction sw. I can stream Tidel directly using Google Cast up to FLEC quality. The new improved app / software will come with a microphone and have EQ and other user sound adjustments. Even without room correction in a room with poor acoustic properties, by playing with positioning and a bit of toein they sound great. They really can dig down to 25 hertz using the 2.5 way tune. I like Tarun perfer the 3 way you give up a little SPL and low grunt but bass tightens, mids open and sound stange almost as good as the S400s IMHO. So if I want to rock out load to AC/DC and shake the floor I use the 2.5. Then if Im listen to jazz Bill Even Trio I load the 3 way tune. Also Mads will keep the improvements coming so this systems sound quality and flexibility will continue to improve.
@BeatPoet673 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't get hung up on the room correction aspect. This is only for frequencies < 500Hz I think. I received them a couple of days ago and haven't bothered with this as I'm not an iphone user. I have to say I'm really enjoying them so far. A review can only take you so far, you really need to hear them to decide if they're to your taste or not.
@danielcramer96003 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tarun. Several of your reservations echo those I had when corresponding direct with Mads Buchardt a coupe of months ago, particularly the acoustic in to XLR. I decided to wait and see despite the pre order sale price. Since then the fact that it and the hub are made in China means I will be looking elsewhere. However, I salute Mads for interacting direct with customers. I enjoy your videos even when the review is of a product does not interest me.***** Daniel
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Daniel. Mads has been nothing but a gentlemen in all my dealings with him. I am sure his customers are in good hands 😊👍
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
Out of interest why is the source of manufacturing an issue to you? You can hardly buy anything that is not made in China nor contain components from them.
@danielcramer96003 жыл бұрын
Human rights. Uighars for starters. You may be surprised to find that there are many manufacturers of both amplifiers, loudspeakers and DACs who manufacture and source in Europe and North America. For example only, Amphion Loudspeakers and Atoll Amplifiers. You may have to pay more but not always. There is no such thing as a free lunch. All of my existing hifi equipment is now Non Chinese.
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
@@danielcramer9600 Okay from a moral standpoint of the country’s actions fair enough. But how far can you take this stand when your phone and computer and batteries are probably made there. And yes I am well aware of other countries that produce such equipment. In fact 28 years ago I nearly purchased active tannoys, have looked into ATC and more recently the KEF LS50’s but they are also built in China. I’m not knocking the human rights issue and fair play to you.
@danielcramer96003 жыл бұрын
@@justlookingaround9834 I fear we are drifting away from the basis of my comment agreeing with Tarun's critique and in particular with the acoustic XLR conversion problem. My criticisms as a possible buyer became moot when I found out where it was manufactured. However, to answer your valid questions, my computer was made in S Korea, my batteries in Belgium and my 6 year old Moto will be replaced with a S Korean mobile phone in the near future.
@david300m2 жыл бұрын
Nice analysis. Thanks for sharing.
@abritishaudiophile73142 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave 😊
@Ronnisteen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Shame that the room correction did not work at the time of the review - it's a killer feature when one live in a room with lively acoustics. And I totally agree with you on the 3-way mastertuning improving the mid range. Using the stock or forward midrange tuning distorts the upper mid range and can make the speakers unpleasant to listen to. Fx. I never thought my ears would hurt when listening to Eva Cassidy. But so far the 3-way tuning improves things greatly. Judge is still out for what it does to the low end though.
@abritishaudiophile73142 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences Victoria 😊👍
@markd42923 жыл бұрын
LOL. Moo, Love the cow :) curious if you still need the hub if you have a compatible TV that supports WISA? Understand w/o the hub you can not get the room correction and other features. I still don't know about DSP vs pure analog like the Andrew Jones' Navis speakers.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, they will connect to any WiSA device. I like the Navis range. Would like to get them in for review 😊
@BeatPoet673 жыл бұрын
There's definitely been a few feathers ruffled in response to this review! I've been listening to the A500's for over a week now and enjoy them a lot. I've no real reference points in this price range to say whether they lack a certain mid range refinement or not. What I can say without question is that Britney's "Toxic" will blow your mind on them 😊. On a more serious note I only have another 30 odd days to decide whether I keep them or not. If you could manage to review Dynaudio's Heritage Special and Wharfedale's Elysian 4.2 in that time I would be most grateful. I'm looking for end game speakers so I can get out of this hi-fi chasing my tail malarkey...altho I do quite enjoy that. This is what happens when you become famous. Fans become demanding 😉
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
The A500s are a good speaker which will just get better with updates and upgrades over time. The things that I picked up on most people won’t even notice. If you like them then that is all that matters 😊
@BeatPoet673 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Yea, but no but...what if I like the Heritage Special's even more? Or Dynaudio's Confidence range? Although I realise that it's all just a hedonic treadmill of very diminishing returns after a certain price point...which is why I'd find hi-fi review very difficult. E.g. I have an ancient Yulong D100 headphone DAC and a modern favourably reviewed Topping D50s. When I compare them I can't hear any appreciable difference switching quickly between them. It drives me nuts! One part of me says "there must be a difference?!" and the other part of me goes "hmm, well yeah I know, but I can't hear it".
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@BeatPoet67 that’s why being an audiophile can be a blessing and a curse 😊
@AjaySharma-tt6so3 жыл бұрын
Great Review Tarun. It would be interesting to see how the full active set up compares to the ATC 19 actives..
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you Ajay 😊👍
@manojmathew19703 жыл бұрын
Tarun, good review, and i like you style a lot- reassuring, like what newspapers used to be before the age of hyperbole. I doubt the logic of TBA's general approach " Room correction only affects frequencies below 250Hz, so the rest of my comments are valid' . Audio/ visual processing for the human is analog, and every frequency lends color and context to the other. Much like we perceive a sunset differently in the absence of some of the red spectrum, one would perceive mid-range sound from a speaker differently , in the absence of its low frequency response not being properly set up. A spectrometer could provide objective analysis - but that's not why we buy speakers, right?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Manoj. 😊👍 The room correction will affect the overall tonal balance as you describe. Unfortunately, my criticisms are being blown out of proportion. What I pointed out about upper midrange refinement and the systems ability to render fine timbral detail is unlike to change with the room correction system.
@manojmathew19703 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 true, and i am not harping on that comment of yours. I think all reviews of the a500 talk about overall sound quality / listen-ability in favor of detail and clarity. I would probably re-run a test if i haven't been able to establish reference conditions, and not put out any results or opinions till then.
@williamh57803 жыл бұрын
Another good review Tarun, nice one. I'm looking around for reviews of the Ptoac Tablette 10s and I can't find any on yt. There are some elsewhere on the net but I was wondering if you can think of any reasons why none of the KZbin reviewers have done them. That is, unless I've missed them.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Good speakers. ProAc are yet to embrace the YT reviewing platform. I asked them last year and they politely declined to send me products to review 😢
@ntserver13 жыл бұрын
Not for me, I am too old fashioned. But once again very informative, thank you Tarun.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stephen 😊👍
@David-mi3il3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Tarun 🏌️♂️
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you David 👍😊👍
@brown-eyedman40403 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another well presented, thoughtful review. Although this product is not my cup of tea, I so throughly enjoy your reviews I watched the whole video anyway. (My current fantasy speaker are one of the big Tannoys) So today I started of to just run some electrons through my new (valve) preamp and ended up listening to music for 3 1/2 hors. Seems to happen any time I put on music. Guess it's the downside of having a nice Hifi.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. There is obviously something very seductive about your system 😊👍
@brown-eyedman40403 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 'Tis the music that's seductive, but a good sytems lets one access the music.
@MarcelNL Жыл бұрын
I've been spamming a lot under your videos what I was planning to buy, but I think this just is a perfect all-in-one sollution for me. I was thinking about: - Heaven11 Billie - Denafrips Pontus - Wharfedale Elysian 2 - 2x SVS SB-1000 Pro as my future set. That's about triple the price of this Buchardt A500 set, and I need to stay realistic. You get a 45 day trial period with Buchardt and I am bsolutely certain that I will love this. I'll sell my NAD amps and current speakers. If these Buchardts actually would disappoint me (which I highly doubt) I at least will have some money for my desired set! 🙂
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 😊
@default12563 жыл бұрын
Definitely like the room correction technology, I'd like to see more of this on regular amplifiers, such as is available on the NAD you reviewed. I think that will be a massive step forward in terms of general sound quality. Also, do you have any plans do review B&W 700 or 800 series? I'd love to hear your opinion on them 🙂
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hope to get to them a some point 😉👍
@aatt28953 жыл бұрын
The warehouse is Danish that is all - snake oil
@davidelysee7483 жыл бұрын
Tarun, would you consider comment or review a B&W speaker ? The 603 S2 Anniv edition in particular. None of the available reviews I found on the net do match yours (by far), but the fact that i can't find any review from yours on B&W gets me worried. Thank you.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi David, I am hoping to get some B&W speakers in for review in the next few months. Waiting to hear back from their U.K. PR people 😊👍
@richardherbert35193 жыл бұрын
Another very interesting video. It seems expensive and complicated. Not for me. Will you be reviewing some of the latest DACs ie, topping etc.?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard. I hope to get to t hem at some point 😊👍
@igork9023 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I have the H95 and placed an order for S400 MKII (paper woofer). I was wondering if H95 was going to be a little underpowered, but sounds like not the case (I listen at fairly low levels anyway).
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
More power is always a bonus but the H95 should do a good job with that speaker 😊👍
@jrb7293 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see a review of the A700 Floor Stand Models... Plenty more drivers to optimize the bass. I own a pair of the SE400's and really enjoy them. Mads Buchardt is very responsive and has outstanding Customer Service.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
I would like to revisit the A500s down the line. Mads pointed out that upcoming DSP changes should address my criticisms and a calibrated mic will allow me to test the room correction 😉
@bingoberra183 жыл бұрын
Tarun have you listened to the Pearl Acoustics Sibelius speakers? Seems like something fit for your room, and seeing how the owner is a fellow countryman of yours even though theyre located in Belgium I would be thrilled to hear your impressions. Might add he makes some nice vids aswell.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy, I have checked out his channel. It is an interesting single driver design. Quite a lot of money for what you get but may be worth checking out 😉
@bingoberra183 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Yes! I think for a small to medium sized room they could be interesting. I hope he can send you a pair! :)
@felixlaboy14533 жыл бұрын
Amazing video as always
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Felix 😊👍
@felixlaboy14533 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 your welcome. Because of your amazing advice I have my nice two amazing setups
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@felixlaboy1453 that is fantastic 😊👍👍
@felixlaboy14533 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 keep up the amazing work.
@felixlaboy14533 жыл бұрын
My next simple small setup is for my bedroom mostly for jazz and classical. Only streaming. Any advice on a $1,500 budget for it. That would for speakers and a amp
@popaadrian4592 Жыл бұрын
Good review, but.. where is the sound test?
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Unfortunately, I don’t do sound clips 😊
@ilisbsd3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your hard work! Nice review.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ilias 😊👍
@net_news3 жыл бұрын
not my cup of tea but GREAT review!!!!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊👍
@rtripli Жыл бұрын
Time to make a similar comparison with the brand new Buchardt A10.. Will you do it? Actually i got Hegel H390 in combo with Harbeth SLH5+ and from a lot of time I’m thinking to resize mu setup at the minimum possible. Thanks
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
I think I may wait for the passive version 😊
@imosolar3 жыл бұрын
I've got the buchard S400 speakers with tube power amplifier and it's true it is rolled off at 16khz. However you can use REW with mic for room correction to get the best out of them.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you IMO 😊
@ClickSpringReview3 жыл бұрын
I have a set in white on order but have to wait till May before there available
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Please let me know how you get on with them 😉
@mickbroad20593 жыл бұрын
Wow ..so much tech to tell me what my ears like to listen to. Inevitable of course that this is the way forward, there will always be the die hard (Me) that love to fine tune the system and room to their preferred quality of reproduction and at the end of the day there is room for all esp when you have a chap who is not afraid to call it how it is to aid your purchase.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting Mick 😊
@ajitmoses3 жыл бұрын
One of the most hyped up Brands. Most people buy thinking that this is a bargain since this is factory direct. Heavily marketed on social media. Heavily pushed by hifi influencers. I’ve only heard the S400 and it sounds good. It has its flaws like any other speaker but for those who are looking for the things that Buchardt offers, they will be satisfied. But one thing to note is that this is not a giant killer. In fact, for the money, there are loads of options.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi Ajit, that is the problem with hype. Things get blown out of proportion. You can’t blame the manufacturer, they are just trying to get the product out there. Mads Buchardt is a good guy. His company produces competitive products and I have no doubt he will look after his customers well. 😊
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
Can’t agree with the phrasing of your comment. ‘Most hyped up brands’ well that’s not the owners fault nor purchaser. I had a long reply but the iPad lost it going into standby. But the summary is, What owners think this is a bargain? You can send them back if you don’t like them. There is great support. They are a one stop solution. Who doesn’t think there are other options?people choose this option, what a ridiculous comment. Everyone knows there are flaws with all systems. I’m 55 I don’t want loads of options. It’s been a year of lockdowns, these have been a fantastic purchase, they aren’t perfect nor the last thing in HiFi but they sound very good especially at lower levels. And you can tweak with the master tunings with more improvements to the OS coming.
@mgsboedmisodpc23 жыл бұрын
yes its the MIC
@Vwhugo352 жыл бұрын
Hello And thanks for your super videos ;) I am facing the choice of new speakers, can you tell me which is better Buchardt a500 or Acoustic Energy AE 1 ? Thanks for the reply and keep up the good work !!!
@abritishaudiophile73142 жыл бұрын
The AE1s have a more natural tonality but the A500s have more resolution, dynamics, and will play a lot louder 😊
@Vwhugo352 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thank you for your impression and help 🙏
@zindahoon3 жыл бұрын
Morning Tarun , is everything alright ? Just curious as nothing from you this week. Hope you and your family are doing well.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi Atri, all good. Just taking a week off. Both my wife and my son are home and there is no homeschooling due to half term. So just spending some family time together. Thank you for asking. There will be a new video next week on a rather special amplifier 😊👍
@zindahoon3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks Tarun
@paultezuma8643 жыл бұрын
Excellent review always! If I'm not mistaken, Buchardt guarantee speaker parts for 3yrs but electronic parts only 1yr=that's tell you what's going to happen!
@madsbuchardt78453 жыл бұрын
It's not true. We have 10 years on the speakers and 2 year on the electronics, with soon an option for registration on them to a total of 4 years on the electronics
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@madsbuchardt7845 thank you Mads. That is a very comprehensive warranty 😊👍
@yogiwp_3 жыл бұрын
@@madsbuchardt7845 How does the warranty work for people who buy used? I bought a used (~a year old) S400s. Awesome speakers by the way!
@madsbuchardt78453 жыл бұрын
@@yogiwp_ you wow just need the original recipe from the seller, then you have the warranty transferred :)
@yogiwp_3 жыл бұрын
@@madsbuchardt7845 That's great, just emailed the original receipt.
@tikirama84273 жыл бұрын
Disappointed with the first impressions of the A500 - a V-shaped tonality with way too much bass for my liking, even though I used the room correction - so I can only agree with your review.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences T 😊👍
@stevezeidman72243 жыл бұрын
Tarun, late to the party until today. Another honest and well thought out review. For the money these speaker command, If I bought them, I would expect them to be outstanding. I would be very disappointed. I’ve read where iPads are not supported but iPhones are. I would have drawn the same conclusion you did. This doesn’t make much sense as the iOS operating versioned identically for iPad and iPhone until version 13. I would think either device should be supported.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve. I appreciate your support. This is a complex system with many aspects. The iPad issue was unfortunate. It is tough for manufacturers who produce streaming products to keep up to date with the constant OS updates on various platforms 😊👍
@roquesoprano9133 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tarun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roque 😊👍
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your considered review. I’m not quite sure the room correction would have made that much difference. Unless there is something obviously wrong with your room set up.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you JLA. Unfortunately, I fear that my criticisms of this product will get blown out of proportion. It is not the most refined in the midrange and I agree that the room correction system won’t help here. It is still a good sounding system with exceptionally good bass dynamics and control 😊👍
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Yes, you have ruffled a few feathers especially on the Burchardt owners FB page. It’s interesting because Z’s review was gushing and he didn’t activate the room correction. I was eagerly anticipating your review (as I have come to appreciate your reviews) and I admit was disappointed it wasn’t more positive. But it reinforces that all HiFi product reviews are subjective and have equal merit. I will say that they are capable of a performance that belies their physical size but with that, there are caveats and I think that is a lack of delicacy in the midrange. But as a simple one box solution that removes the need for amplifier choice which offers streaming and room correction in simple setup; they are a great choice for people who just want to listen to a plethora of music and get away from clutter and having to balance components in a system. They can also still appeal to tweakers with the master tunings and Mads ongoing customer support is exemplary. Sorry for such a long reply.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@justlookingaround9834 I agree. It is a shame my criticisms are being blown out of proportion 😢
@redstarwraith3 жыл бұрын
Colour me overly critical, but I would have thought that, for the price of the Buchardt A500 + Platin Hub System all of the bugs would have been worked out of it before release? At the current asking price of this system, it should work without a hitch (and make you breakfast too).
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi redstarwraith, I didn’t have any problems with it other than it was not clear that it was not compatible with my iPad 😉
@redstarwraith3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Tarun?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@redstarwraith sorry, I wrote it whilst I was rushing. Just corrected the typos 😉
@redstarwraith3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 i thought you might have been suffering a stroke?! Glad you're okay!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@redstarwraith good one 😂 just careless 😉
@steverino50542 жыл бұрын
Question I have is quality of it's dac. Is it better to go external with different analogue active speakers. Or get these and call it a day?
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
That depends on many factors 😊
@filofilo81273 жыл бұрын
Another goodie Tarun. Does the price include stands?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. The stands would be extra 😊👍
@fts813 жыл бұрын
Love the cow!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Felipe 😊👍
@fts813 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 one of the most comprehensive and sincere reviews I’ve ever seen. Amazing.
@fts813 жыл бұрын
And btw, how can I get one of these cows?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@fts81 thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to hear from you 😊👍👍
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
My wife picked it up many years ago. It is a vintage toy. I just think it is really cool and a fun thing to insert in the video 😊
@tubesticker Жыл бұрын
Are you going to review the new anniversary 10s?
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
No plans as yet 😊
@mikebooth88583 жыл бұрын
Regarding the up to date I phone stuff I blame the manufacturer. He should have mentioned this important point in his literature. Also you did say that there is a new control hub coming out. What happens to the folk with the original hub? Do they get the up to date one F.O.C? I think Buchardt got the review that they deserved. You covered all the points well with the material that you were given!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. I appreciate your support. Certainly, the literature could be clearer but I have to take some responsibility here too. I assumed because the room correction works on IOS devices 6S and newer that I would be fine with my 2020 iPad Pro. In my defence there were no error codes or anything that suggested that there was a compatibility issue. The program ran without a glitch. It was only when I listened that I felt something wasn’t quite right. At least it confirms that there is nothing wrong with my hearing if nothing else. I would be surprised if the new app isn’t available to existing owners. Hopefully, it will be compatible with more devices 😊👍
@GrahamAtDesk3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I say this as a software developer - the responsibility to make it clear whether software will behave itself on your device belongs with the team that built it and sold it to you. It's early days with new tech though, it just sounds like an oversight. Releasing an interim update with a message saying it's not yet calibrated for iPads (when launched on an iPad) is how I'd handle it.
@justlookingaround98343 жыл бұрын
It does say iphone 6S and newer, I pads aren’t mentioned. It’s an oversight I’ll grant you but more people have phones and waving a iPad seems odd. The new hub will be a Burchardt product with additional features, that Mads will offer at a discount to current older hub owners. I think that is fair.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@justlookingaround9834 I agree. Mads will look after his existing customers 😉
@gaycha65893 жыл бұрын
It’s just about clear documentation. This is the only review I have seen that makes the not unreasonable assumption that and iPad would suffice in lieu on 6s or above. Those in the know realise that it is about the mic calibration.
@tejkarangehlot47413 жыл бұрын
Sir plz suggest tube preamplifire under under $650 or either tube preamp kit suppliers Thank you..
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Schitt Freya is a little more but probably worth checking out 😉
@elbebe10003 жыл бұрын
Yes, Tauran.
@tejkarangehlot47413 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thank you sir...
@arrowzen7433 Жыл бұрын
Could you suggest any of the “better active analogue speakers out there” at the price that you state exist?…
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
Circa £1k Acoustic Energy AE1s Circa £5k ATC SCM19A
@acidtablockshifty3 жыл бұрын
I have a speaker distance question, i have a set of boston acoustics vrs micros I'm using for surround sound, i think they are the surround sound speakers they are di poles and i have them placed slightly in fornt of listening position. So they are i guess designed to reflect of the front of the room and back, they are technically pretty close maybe 4 or 5 ft but what should i set them distance wise in my receiver. should they be set the distance off of front wall plus distance back to listening position, or back wall being closer. Let me know what you think, thanks
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Too tricky to advise without being there. I would just set the delay time based on the manufacturer’s recommendations 😉
@Dan-iy8ig3 жыл бұрын
Fyi. The price is incorrect. With the hub is only an extra 250 euro. Also, it takes as much as 300 hours to break in. Did you review the speakers broken in?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
I spent a couple of months with these speakers. Fair to say they were well broken in 😉
@jeppemichaeljensen26843 жыл бұрын
Sorry. I like your views and videos, but I would not publish this review since it missing a key part !
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeppe, the room correction system deals with room modes below 250Hz. It is my understanding that it corrects for impulse, phase and amplitude response. I suspect it will improve the response in this region if you have a compatible device to use with it. I have no issue with the bass and lower mid frequency response of this system. In fact it is one of it’s key strengths. The bass is fast, extended with great weight. Please consider my criticisms of the product in context. This is a good sounding system with excellent dynamics and great flexibility. It lacks some refinement, in particular in the upper midrange and it’s ability to render fine timbral and harmonic detail. I can’t see how the room correction system would have any bearing on this. All things considered it is a good choice for those who want a dynamic system, with the convenience of wireless connectivity 😊
@Dan-iy8ig3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 how does it compare to the Acoustic Energy AE1 powered speakers you reviewed?
@hugobloemers44253 жыл бұрын
It is very interesting to see what direction the HiFi world is going, only it is not where I am going...
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Hugo 😉
@davidelysee7483 жыл бұрын
Awesome the cow !
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
It is becoming a regular feature 😊👍
@newfguy18263 жыл бұрын
The thoroughness of your reviews is quickly making Darko KZbin channel irrelevant. Also by encouraging discussion in comments section yours is a welcome change from Darko’s pissy attitude toward his viewers
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi NG, I appreciate your support. I think it is probably hard for John to manage the comments when his channel is as big as it is 😉
@StellarAudyssey3 жыл бұрын
From my experience in the comment section, Tarun's viewers are generally a great bunch
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
I totally agree 😊👍👍
@ltlai94653 жыл бұрын
Is NAD Master series (M10 or esspecially the M33) a good match amplifier to the Buchardt S400 speaker?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
The M10 sounded really good with the S400s IMHO 😊
@ltlai94653 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 cheers. There are few more quite good bookshelf speakers in our mind (few of us here), such as the KEF LS50 META and ELAC VELA. BTW, have you came across XTZ 99.25? They seriously good in their price range especially paired with the right amplifier. Seem like XTZ EDGE A2-300, Hegel H190 and NAD Master M33 are extremely good with these speakers. Any chance you can arrange to make some videos to test them? Hope that you manage to arrange...😬
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@ltlai9465 thanks for the suggestion LT 😊
@itzlbritzl233 жыл бұрын
Wow... tastes are so very different. I can agree with almost nothing he is saying. The A500 are far from "warm" here. I had the S400 for a couple of months before buying the A500 and I tested the S400 with a very neutral and linear sounding DAC-mono-poweramp-combo costing 10 times the money of the suggested Hegel amp and even this combo was far inferior in sound quality to the A500 us almost any aspect. Again I am learning: SQ is a highly subjective matter. Only trust your very own ears in the end.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi Itzi, good advice to trust your own ears. However, the purpose of a good review is to put taste to one side and try to describe the performance of a product. What is does and what it doesn’t do as objectively as possible. Sure, there is always a subjective element, lots of variables and the fallibility of humans. I have confirmation from a highly reliable source that my review was accurate (won’t mention names). There could be various reasons why your experiences did not match my own.
@cjpriustt3 жыл бұрын
Would you ever consider trading in your Proacs and Hegel for this?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
It is a good system for someone who wants convenience and wireless capability but not so much to my taste. The ProAcs and Hegel are staying 😉
@HungryEatNow3 жыл бұрын
I'm using Dirac, it is really transformative but need time to thinker around to your needs.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Cool 😉
@Gadgetdad0072 жыл бұрын
Why does everyone keep going on about the Hegel amp. Why doesn’t somebody mention the NAD 388 ?
@abritishaudiophile73142 жыл бұрын
The NAD Master series seems to get more attention 😊
@hemantishwaran57413 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure I agree with the assessment that you are throwing your money away if your plan is to only use the direct XLR connection. Results can vary quite a bit and there’s a lot of experimenting one can do for DSP driven actives. I’ve seen someone running a tube preamplifier through the XLR’s and reporting excellent results. In other words, even though DSP is at play you can still tinker with the downstream sound chain to get some interesting up stream sound. And I believe these speakers have incredible potential which is why I would experiment and tinker over and over again with these before considering other actives. Great video.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hermant. I agree that you can do some great things with DSP. I was referring to where the money gets spent in the speaker. In each A500 is an ADC, DSP engine, 3 DACs and 3 amplifier modules. In an analogue active speaker like the ATC SCM19s there is just the analogue electronic crossover and amplifier modules. You pay your money and take your choice 😉
@hemantishwaran57413 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 You make an excellent point as you always do. To me the key difference is the master tunings making it possible to tune the speakers. That's what sets this miles apart from analog actives. It seems the major issue in your video was limited master tunings and room adjustment that did not work in your set up (by the way I think you have a very large room, much larger than most audiophiles listening room, maybe A700's are a better fit?). But I am confident Buchardt will address those issues (from your recent posting this looks to be related to the use of an iPad). No doubt more tunings are on their way. I really like the idea of ditching the wireless here and going all analog with XLR. Downstream you employ your fav DAC/pre-amp giving you even more customization which then gets DSP'ed with the master tunings.
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Definitely more tunings on the way and the system will continue to get better 😉
@christophersolomons81713 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun, Want to find out if you will be doing a review on the new Cambridge DacMagic 200M, anytime soon?
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Hi Christopher, I haven’t got a contact with that brand at the moment. Will have to find out who deals with their PR 😊
@christophersolomons81713 жыл бұрын
I've sent them a mail asking for the info. Will let you know if/when they respond. They are usually pretty prompt,
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@christophersolomons8171 thank you buddy 😊👍
@christophersolomons81713 жыл бұрын
Is there an e mail address to which I could forward you a mail received from them? Mine is 'chrissols@hotmail.com'
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
@@christophersolomons8171 Hi Chris, I keep the email just for manufacturer’s and distributors as it is the only way to manage my time. I hope you understand. Happy to chat here though 😊👍
@benjaminqilafku57143 жыл бұрын
Mega OT. Who is the typical audiophile. 1. Mostly male. 2. Mostly middle age or aged. 3.His musical interest goes beyond one genre. 4. Insatiable curiosity about hi fi components. 5.His best speaker his the next one. 6 Dedicates at least one hour of pure musical listening daily. 7.He's happy with background music while doing other things. 9. While watching movies pays a lot of attention to the sound effects and considers a real torture having no other option but incorporated TV speakers. 10. His audiophile's best friend rig sounds better even though it is cheaper then his. Did I forget anything. Open for suggestions
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
Very good. I think you covered it 😂 My definition: Someone who loves music and cares about sound quality. Nothing more 😉👍
@Simplyveej3 жыл бұрын
#7 doesn’t work for me at all. And for many music and audio lovers I know.
@thepickyaudiophile3 жыл бұрын
S400 or A500 for low listening volumes? Not worried about bass amount , S400 already has too much in my room even at low volumes :-)
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
The A500 are better at low volumes as the system’s LLE mode compensates for the loss in perceived bass and highs at low volumes 😉
@marcsand873 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 How come you forgot to mention this in your review? Was it a deliberate mistake or just a unfortunate oversight? In my opinion, just this feature can be the deciding factor when choosing the Buchardt A500 system over another one. When reviewing: If you do it, do it right!
@abritishaudiophile73143 жыл бұрын
There is a lot to cover and you can’t cover everything. The LLE feature has been covered extensively by others. I wanted to focus on the Master Tunings 😊
@Dan-iy8ig3 жыл бұрын
@@marcsand87 let's not get all pissy here. Instead, better to show some gratitude for Tarun's hard work and transparency.
@thepickyaudiophile3 жыл бұрын
@@marcsand87 Not many who know Taruns review at large would make this remark I think. Fact of the matter is that he does it very right! ❤️
@tweedpenguin7122 жыл бұрын
Why isn’t the control hub included?
@abritishaudiophile73142 жыл бұрын
The A500 can be used with other WISA compatible devices 😊