Buchardt Active Speakers - Setup guide for Platin Hub & Zen microphone

Mads will take you through a simple step-by-step guide on how to setup the speakers and hub when you receive them. This guide is only relevant if you bundle the speakers with the Platin hub and Zen microphone.
Anniversary 10: buchardtaudio....
A500: buchardtaudio....
A700: buchardtaudio....

[@Abrikosmanden]

I have just changed my WiFi and had to re-pair. I decided to change the name of the hub, and repair speakers and Zen microphone. The whole setup took all of five minutes with absolutely no trouble. So easy!

[@uncola6028]

Great tutorial from a company that cares about customer service!

[@gregasajn698]

I have been enjoying A700 in very big living room for 2 years and they are amazing. I'll definitely try adding 2 subs when you release them, just to get rid of room modes. Keep up amazing work!!

[@MarcelNL]

I am in serious doubt between the A10 and the A700. (A combined version would of course be amazing!) It does depend on when we will move to another house and how big the living room there will be though.

[@Dan-iy8ig]

You might want to consider the A-10s and one subwoofer ​@@MarcelNL

[@MarcelNL]

@@Dan-iy8igYup, the subwoofers did come out after this comment! :-)

[@audioarkitekts]

Wonderful tutorial!

[@bruceandt]

This is integral to set up!

[@kraken-s]

S400 MK3 with PURIFI drivers... please!!!!!

[@sammccaig6684]

Can the Zen mic be used for anything else (podcasting, Karoke)? Likely room correction setup is a one time deal.

[@Abrikosmanden]

I've done room correction four times within three months because of changing furniture, curtains, etc. Will do it again when the sub10 arrives.

[@El_white_horse]

That means you don’t need a receiver or amplifier ?

[@Dan-iy8ig]

Correct. The amplifier is built into the speaker.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Are these speakers Roon Ready? Thank you.

[@ashleywaters6321]

👍

[@zoranpavlovic3319]

Hi Mad, is it American walnut finish ?

[@gaycha6589]

Great video. Will the Zen mic work with my A500s and Platin hub, for a more accurate room assessment/correct than using the iPhone mic?

[@bryancasler]

Yes, I have this exact set up and it made a difference over just using an iPhone

[@kunsliu]

a question: the dac and amps are integrated in the hub which sends analogue signals to the speakers? or the hub sends digital signals to the speakers which have the dac?

[@madsbuchardt7845]

The hub sent the signal via WiSA which is digital. In the speakers you then have DAC/AMPs for each driver so you have a very short analog path :)

[@reyalestate_]

What would the sound quality be like from these speakers and wireless hub? Since it's a wireless setup, it may not support high-resolution audio, which could potentially lead to a lower sound quality. Is my assessment correct?

[@madsbuchardt7845]

it's run over WiSA which is a high-res wireless standard. it's the best wireless option out there and is flexible to work cross brands as well. WiSA runs 24/96. Should you use them in a mixing/mastering studio where you might need 24/192, then you need to use them wired.

[@Abrikosmanden]

The sound quality from this system is absolutely stunning! I've owned and listened to countless great active speakers, and the Anniversary 10 sound absolutely spectacular over WiSA!

[@tyldums]

If I connect the platin hub to my tv, can the hdmi arc input be set to automatic so my wife does not need to select input from the remote? 😂

[@madsbuchardt7845]

The hub would automatic jump over to the input yes, and turn on the speakers.

[@nickolaymiltenov]

You let your wife touching your precious?! 😮😮😮 This is not a smart decision 😂