Buchardt A500 _(Z Reviews)_ Setting a REAL HIGH Bar 💎💎💎💎.5

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[@wfwlan7654]

Zeos: *finishes video after 43 seconds also Zeos: *makes it a 43 minutes video anyways

[@miagi1337]

Because they deserve it ^_^

[@connor9966]

Me: *watches all 43 minutes

[@kohnfutner9637]

That's because z is a woman and he likes to talk a lot.

[@justlookingaround9834]

Yes he went on a bit and didn’t really offer any information or comparison sound wise.

[@dungysphincter7974]

Always buy the best sounding speakers that are within your budget. You will get the most enjoyment, and you will be content with your achievement. There are always going to be speakers come out that are better. Do not allow yourself to try and achieve perfection....it will never happen. Always purchase within your budget. Always try and look at your system subjectively. Do you hear issues with your system? Do you notice weaknesses within your system? If no, then try and keep control of your OCD. If needed, get your average Joe, have them listen to your rig....then listen to them praise how great your system sounds and how they wished they had something like what you have. Sometimes all we need is some sort of assurance that you have reached some sort of pinnacle of perfection. It is easier for a novice to convince you, then buying something " You think " will improve your system. If you paid a lot for the upgrade, but degraded the sound of your system.....That is even a bigger let down..... Yes, I have OCD too. It isn't easy.

[@skelletonneofgecs631]

Thanks Dr. Sphincter it is helpful advicr

[@BeatPoet67]

So true. I'm currently comparing the A500s to the S300s paired with a tube amp and I'm making myself sick trying to decide which set up I like best. Both are really good. Sometimes I think I hear a bigger soundstage with the S300s, but then the A500s will blow me away with their dynamics and accurate drum sound.

[@user-ys4og2vv8k]

Your reviews are FCKN hilarious, that's why Mads loves you.

[@aceofspades6667]

I smashed the play button on this vid as quick as humanly possible.

[@aceofspades6667]

I can't wait for the A700 review... I will own those one day. Excited to eventually see the A500's end up in a yard sale!

[@markwinechairman]

Awesome job explaining all the details and nuances of these speakers!!!! Prior to this review, I was not getting it....Thank you!!! I have a pair of the s300's and s400's...love them both for different reasons...love Mads sense of design & sound...the benefits...no hassle with amps/hooking up speakers...perfectly matched...no room issues, etc....going to watch these speakers evolve...(fix that remote to replace the battery...eeeks...don't lose that allen wrench and that slider thing that does too much...too close)....Thank You Zeos!!! You are a Great Truth Teller and Funny!!! Funny in providing me an occasional chuckle....also glad to see your fireplace back in action! I got one similar because of yours....Thank you!!! "I need 10 pairs of these...My Kids Won't Go To College."

[@jazzydog5635]

Great video - really entertaining. I am seriously considering getting these in the next few months. Spending this amount, the 45 day trial and return for a set cost is reassuring

[@isaacl.8435]

16:23 I am so unbelievably happy you left this in the video

[@m0c0tub3]

I have these for a month now and I'm in love

[@Lucaf_2008]

Ordered mine this week....can. not.wait! 🤩

[@dueller29]

Even though i'm not that Mads, it's still great to hear Zeos giving it his best try with the pronunciation. When realy trying in the beginning it was just the "mass" but somehow got better into the video. and as a fellow Mads, he was probaly drunk, just something we do

[@enhncr]

Thanks Zeos! Another product I will buy because of you. Thanks u r the best.

[@johnlg2209]

Buchardt makes amazing speakers for sure.

[@mrfrosty3]

That basement is a great space to do reviews in. I would dim the lights outside of the area I was filming in and create an intimate space effect for the review. But, I have no idea what I'm on about and have never made a video. I think I see great potential for that basement though.

[@sparrow650]

Looking forward to your A700 review. Btw, once you set up wifi via google home, the front LED does continue to blink, but eventually goes away; can’t explain how. Love the work, keep them coming. 👍

[@mfgillia7606]

Mine doesn't blink at all after setting it up via the Google home app.

[@d-_-bR]

I died laughing when you just kicked the dead spider aside.

[@gearathon]

Thanks, I am getting these. Not sure when but I'll get them😎

[@bradhuskers]

Can I share something? I've watched your reviews and listened to your sound demos. And you've shown us insanely awesome speakers. The very best of the best. However, that being said? These Danish speakers made me come. There is no higher form of praise. Nirvana.

[@sandlmv8301]

I've watched a few z reviews over the years when it's about audio gear I'm interested in. This is the first in a while. Obviously the channel has grown substantially considering he now has enough income from this to have a seperate warehouse for his reviews. Rock on!

[@Conbuilder10]

so this is his basement lol. he got a house

[@gordonm6128]

He does reviews in an unfinished basement with no drywall or flooring etc. hardly fancy surroundings.

[@sandlmv8301]

@@gordonm6128 lol fair enough. Although he still upgraded from a small apartment! I forgot about basements, few houses in Australia have them.

[@peterdesmidt8742]

So I can't afford these speakers.....but I still watched the whole video. The speakers are really interesting, and Z is hilarious!

[@MarcelNL]

Dat spider, lol! Yeah I think I'll also get these speakers. I keep doubting, doubting, doubting but this must be the best choice for me.

[@kevinweber5129]

The thing that gets me interested is that you can start of with two audiophile speakers and add to it to do home theater without having both two channel stereo amp and HT receiver. Please do another review of the A700 and WISA for HT.

[@Jonathan-ff4wo]

I couldn't agree more. This is a product that's VASTLY ahead of the rest. I mean there are other good powered speakers out there like Q-Active 200's, KEF LS-50 ii's, the ELAC Navis Arb-51's, Kii 3's, even the cheap Klipsch the 5's... all of which I've considered buying. But this speaker is the only one I don't worry about in the long run. It's almost like a stock market investment that will end up giving much more back to you. And their usage is incredibly versatile. I can stream, I can Bluetooth, I can use ROON...If I wanna use them as studio monitors connected to XLR (in stereo, probably not in surround) I can. Home theater, sure. Gaming, absolutely! (Hopefully and maybe even in Dolby atmos at some point!) And improvements are coming, from the future HT options, a SUBWOOFER whose offload might even improve the A500 frequency a bit, the user interface on the app, the master tunings list, possibly even bug/connectivity fixes/improvements either with the speakers or the hub. I mean there is a LOT to look forward to. It's the first time I've seen a HiFi setup that functions like a modern video game that receives constant bug fixes, graphics improvements, new DLCs and level additions etc. Not to mention, since it's active, it reduces my peripheral needs; It reduces the work that goes into finding DAC's, Amps, and streamers with the right "synergy." And they sound great. Buchardt has given us these things...something we can live with for YEARS! What more could we ask for?

[@streamcnoremorse3323]

A700 is not audiophile. Even A500 measures very good. It is not audiophile. It is brilliant measured speaker.

[@charlied8456]

Jesus christ, if THAT'S a big spider... don't come to Australia.

[@mattrobs]

The thing is it’s the small spiders that really kill you in Australia

[@chrisnyc3641]

"What if spiders are attracted to my passion?? Fuck." - Zeos Pantera

[@tigerfish66]

love your reviews, my other fave HiFi content provider is John Darko, he loved these too, his style and your style are about a light year apart but you both know what kit sounds epic.

[@arthurwatts1680]

I cant recall the last time you linked to a pair of Swans that was actually available for sale. Anywhere. The pandemic hasnt helped, but even before the pandemic Swans seemed to revel in advertising 'Out of Stock' speakers.

[@mattgiunt]

So when they put together a surround system the DSP and room correction will make them the only surround setup worth having??

[@ibassnote]

“These shit on everything...”. Now that’s a review!

[@aerball]

"4500 dollars is a bargain because its got lights on it." I can't argue with that logic.

[@andrewlim7751]

I'll be in awe looking at his Christmas tree. 😁

[@MZ-jt3yk]

Proud owner of A700 literally best speakers i could buy, simple to use full range speakers :-) no subwoofer needed :-) btw Didn’t have any issues with the remote :-)

[@Beos_Valrah]

Thanks :-) for your :-) comment :-)

[@audiofella5066]

I'm no spider expert but I always thought spiders came indoors during the winter so they don't freeze, also LOL when the cat almost ate the spider haha!!

[@aaronpieper3978]

Can't wait for him to get his Hands on a Pair of A700's🥰🥰

[@necrisro]

Snorted my milk after the spider murder and "it's fakin December" hahaha

[@johnlim7720]

Compared to the Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo which one would you choose?

[@grsamael]

Second review i watch for these beauties, both raving! I want to know if they sound as good if fed from a high end DAC though, is the DSP magic gonne? Are they just OK if you give them analog?

[@jeedmodorn5494]

Thanks!

[@cybergod77]

Look forward to your review on the A700 & I wonder how it compares to the B&W formation duo

[@Bergo8888]

Hi Z. You have previously reviewed Genelec 8341b or 8351b how would you compare them to A500 if I may ask?

[@Tsxtasy1]

I'm currently saving for these and plan to use them near field. 34" away from my ear. They will replace my Klipsch Fives

[@MadMaxx1977]

I had a set of KEF LS50 wireless for about ten months before the amps died in the left channel. Turns out it’s a common problem with the speakers. I sold them after repair. KEF warranties the LS50W’s internal electronics for only one year. That’s a red flag, IMO. I love the simplicity of actives, but am leery about going down that road again.

[@clydethebear1]

Which do you prefer, the Buchardt A500 or the Ohm Walsh 2000?

[@LeadCrew]

Would love to see comparison to the System Audio's powered speakers.

[@dariopieterson]

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[@rockyhighwayroad7365]

Can you recommend any relatively inexpensive but good passive soundbar or long center speaker which has the appearance of a soundbar?

[@frizzarazz]

I pre-ordered these a little while ago. Should receive them somewhere early next year. Glad to see this review confirms my decision. Before these came out I was considering something like the Hegel H190 with the Dynaudio Special Forty which together would cost more (not even counting the cables). But these Buchardts are much more convenient with less wires (less clutter) which is also an important criteria for me. With how everything is tuned to work together well in this speaker it should also be about as good (or maybe even better) than the other combo. I now have an old (much cheaper) setup (yamaha amp & b&w speakers) that I used for two decades, so I felt I could make a bit of a splash with my next setup.

[@mfgillia7606]

I was looking at a similar setup driven by Hegel H190 or H390. At that level the A500s start to look like a surprisingly good value.

[@gatobakuniano]

Impressions after one year?

[@frizzarazz]

@@gatobakuniano Room correction works only on iOS which is the largest remaining con besides maybe the remote which is a bit glitchy. There is now finally an Android app which is good. There were wireless dropout issues that almost made me return them and were finally(!!!) fixed recently but they seem perfectly stable now. SQ is very good after room correction, especially with the newest mid forward tunings (there have been several generations by now). It's amazing how much clean low end these small boxes can produce and I do get the imaging and soundstage that Zeos refers to which also speaks to good high frequency response. The mids are nicely fleshed out, it's hard to tell it's class D amplification since it's not dry at all. Overall I'm very happy with these speakers and I think they will do very well in most moderately sized (anything that is not huge) rooms and apartments. You may want to go with the A700 if you have a very large room. Maybe a slight worry is that the media box and the remote (the latter being machined quite well) are of questionable quality and are sometimes quirky. But not so quirky that they put me off of these speakers for now.

[@arena_rock_man9030]

Wish I had a tankless hot water system, yeah baby!

[@expat0149]

Got the A700's tail end of November ,can confirm you won't need to buy a sub ....ever ;)

[@mannymakesmusic891]

awesome kill la kill wallpaper

[@hansiangng2808]

is this the end game for bookshelves+amp+dac+sub combo ?

[@arkadiuszmikina4563]

Zeos, how do they compare to Ohm Walsh 2000?

[@broadhurst5000]

Yeah but how does it handle "Clean Up Your Mess" from the Foreigner Soundtrack (Cliff Martinez) ?

[@dparis2172]

Came for the speakers. Stayed for the spider slaughter.

[@turtlet7201]

Hey did you ever get to review the Soundavo dac you received a couple months ago

[@spitorswallow6579]

Nice review. Cant whait for the a700. Ps. what the hell are those marshmallows doing under the speakers

[@fordr8646]

If it helps, I’m interested in how they work on a desk.

[@jamecoyote836]

Dreamcast launch was a dream back in 1999, ps5 and xbox launch a nightmare in a nightmare time ha

[@Mawson6492]

16:10 *PETA HAS ENTERED THE CHAT*

[@pedecia]

These or the Edifier S3000pro that you said you would bring them on a desert island if you had to choose only a pair of speaker?

[@riaadhoosain]

@zeos ....what's your answer to this. S3000 pro or these?

[@ImBillionaire]

Review Naim Uniti Atom,/Star/Nova you'll be blown away by the remote. The best remote that ever existed.

[@markfreedman2470]

I've been looking for your review of any Tekton Speakers. I would like to hear what you have to say about them. You have good audiophile judgement. I'm trying to get around the hype on these. Need an honest review. Thanks, Mark

[@datdudeinred]

Madzz is a Fucking MAD scientist. Because what he does with "NORMAL" paper cone drivers worth max $400 total and makes $4500 speakers and make them sound like $30k speakers is just out of this world.

[@theenhancer]

Zeos we need an A700/A500 home theater review.

[@screwb1882]

these are out of my pay grade but i appreciate your reviews

[@life_in_solace]

Yessssssssss

[@yuckysamson]

Why on G-d's green earth did you decide to mount them to stands, which are screwed into subwoofers and which put your tweeters at approx. 45" off the ground?

[@nl_2652]

Hey Z! Will you be reviewing the Final A4000 iems?

[@yowandbm]

How do these compare to Swans and Edifier 6.5" models? These are obviously better, but how much in your opinion?

[@MisterDopeTunes]

Ah, I have been waiting for this review

[@joacwoot]

Listening to this video with my S400, wondering if i should do the upgrade.

[@edwardbalboa5528]

Buy a Behringer DEQ2496

[@joacwoot]

@@edwardbalboa5528 OMG, thank you so much! I have been looking for something like this since I am considering a Crown amp :D

[@pson3801]

But how do you set up your speakers in this big room with a looooong distans to the side walls?

[@bit1979]

Spiders will hunt other bugs for you, they are your friends. Don’t kill them 😊

[@ZReviews]

I agree, but I had dozens of them and I saved as many as I could. Now in the winter there are no bugs to hunt, his Brethren will return in the spring I am sure.

[@bit1979]

@@ZReviews oh my my, I got a reply from Zeos!! Nice 2020 ending! His Brethren will for sure return next summer 😊

[@jamesgulland]

I've pre-ordered mine, coming in Feb next year. Can't wait. What is the bass response like? Do you get much sub-bass? For me, I am very sceptical these speakers can produce anything near floorstanders, but I really hope to be wrong.

[@ZReviews]

So long as the room allows it, Yes.

[@justlookingaround9834]

It is not bass like a separate sub, but you have realise how small they are. It is impressive for their size and I haven’t heard some tracks sound so good.

[@SonnyTheSwede]

You sir is like a talking machine :)

[@VonKickass]

Ahhhh Mr Zeos at his finest ! 👌🏼 16:25 “Giant Spider” 😂😂. Bro don’t come to Africa, that thing is like a baby of a small spider over here!!

[@edithboozy1000]

Why would anyone leave America to live in Africa?

[@VonKickass]

Because we don’t have the Public Toilets known as Democrats, Liberals, BLM, JoeDumbassBiden, NancyRetardedPelosi, Critical Race Theory, and Open ‘let all the Cartels in’ Borders

[@neilmeschke]

These or the a700 are like my end goal. I have Elac UB5s right now, and everytime i want to buy Kef LS50s im just gonna save that money for these.

[@TheWhiskeyShow]

Can you imagine the size of the spider that will be in the A700 review?

[@ZReviews]

noooooooooooo

[@markbrethauer3042]

Abacab by Genesis is a great song for speaker test, has a lot going on...

[@FunkyPants3D]

I shouldnt have clicked the video... BUT! I am sure Ill have more self restraint on speakers compared to headphones. I ordered Adam T5Vs two days ago and Im sure Ill be happy with them, especially since I have neighbours which I would rather not upset unnecessarily :)

[@krkbeats007]

Z, could you get the kii audio three pro??!!!!😺

[@st0rm4g3dd0n]

Someone's going to say it so I might as well do it now. That was a saxophone not a trumpet @Zeos

[@felixvantil2369]

What about the lifespan of a set like this? When technical protocols and systems change over time, will this set still be viable? Will I be able to use it for 15 years?

[@jinsaitoda]

how do these compare to the Genelec 8341 you reviewed? If they were free, which would you prefer to keep for yourself?

[@sheffsteel7]

I’m wondering the same. Zeos was also exceptionally impressed with the Genelec 8241’s too. Suspect there isn’t a “best”, it all depends on what you’re looking for. Suspect the Genelecs are more detailed and more suited to listening at close distances (near field monitors). Whereas the A500’s have a more cohesive sound and better at listening from further away (living room distances). What makes both speakers impressive is the computer based DSP tuning.

[@edithboozy1000]

@@sheffsteel7 As opposed to hamster on hamster wheel based dsp? 🙃

[@buffal0bilious]

Ah yes, the feeling of experiencing audio systems that cost more than your car, not because of how expensive the audio system is but because of how cheap your car was... I know it well. Need to hear some Buchardts. Feels as though nary a week passes where I don't run into yet another review about how astoundingly good their speakers are. Beside the MBL 101 X-Treme, which doesn't even exist as far as my wallet is concerned, I'm not sure I've ever seen so much consensus in the audio review community about speakers being so good.

[@henriksrensen3220]

Audiovector r1 arrete are great passive speakers

[@bruceandt]

I agree…………… they are pretty fucking amazing. Trouble is, they discontinued them and put out the A10. Yah they rock a Unifi driver. But these 500’s will come back when the A10 have been weighed and measured and found lacking in comparison. My hope is that in the future A500 build. It will utilize two 6.5 Unifi drivers with a deeper and slightly taller cabinet. End game!!!

[@elias38]

How does this compare to Genelecs you reviewed?

[@markd4292]

Not a bad review. Debating the speakers for a KISS system (Keep It Simple Stupid). But I got a great quote for a pair of floor demo Klipsch Forte III plus a network player, a power conditioner, cables and interconnects for the same price as the A500, maybe a few hundred less! I don't think these little speakers will match the sheer size and grand scale of the Forte III, they may and probably do image a hell of a lot better, but those Forte's are just magical...well, least to me. Did Zeo say something about the Klipsch RF7 III? I couldn't understand the video.

[@rashidrani2333]

Because of the cat..I now believe everything you've reviewed.

[@edwardbalboa5528]

These are the best ...until the next speakers he reviews

[@edithboozy1000]

BINGO!

[@edithboozy1000]

Especially if they are on Amazon 🤣

[@TurkishRambo11]

How does this compare with Swan M3A?

[@piotrhermaniuk5998]

Thanks to you I just watched the whole season of Kill la Kill... And I think it is not the best anime for me :/ but it is darn good though... I really liked a Food War ;)

[@redrooster1908]

Great short review. I left after 50 seconds.

[@obheng]

How about the Hivi Swan M5A?

[@andreaszetterqvist4272]

How about the Triangle signature theta?

[@limftw1565]

I think it is a very interesting question: how does the A500 Sound in a smaller room compared to your concerct Hall? ;d

[@benmeysembourg2148]

We need an AirPods max review PLEASEEE

[@RobKhat007]

Dream 7 channel surround sound setup? Buchardt A700 + A500 (💎💎💎💎💎) KEF LS50 Wireless II (💎💎💎💎) Arendal 1961 with Atmos (💎💎💎💎+Processor+Amp)

[@adambrown8867]

These cost more than your Ohm Walsh 2000/speaker stands. My cat will kill spiders, or any bug she sees moving on the floor, & also will catch flies or other flying insects out of the air.

[@tim11183]

❤❤❤

[@jakaahlin2676]

I was waiting for the clusterfuck