The Buchardt Audio S400 MK2 | Class Leading Performance! | A Review

[@ZeroFidelity]

I need to be super clear about something: The original S400 is still a fantastic speaker. The new MK2 doesn't change that. If you own the S400, enjoy it! Don't allow this review to make you feel insecure about what you have. Yes, the MKII is an improvement. And really, that's exactly what it *should* be! Progress is a good thing. I'm simply stoked that there are finally small speakers out there that are capable of delivering this kind of performance for the buck. I hope that most of you feel the same way.

[@wa2368]

I'm thinking a crossover upgrade on the original Buchy from Danny Richie should take this to the MKX level and it would be a whole lot cheaper.

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@wa2368 Probably not.

[@obijuan8466]

@@ZeroFidelity Care to offer an explanation for your response?

[@nuxxdk]

@@obijuan8466 so many parameters changed… woofer material, cabinet volume and bracing… just doing crossover upgrade in mk1 is a minor change comparatively - so don’t expect to match MkII’s that way.

[@obijuan8466]

@@nuxxdk That much is very true. If you already own the originals, and want to see what can be done with them, the crossover is the only thing one can change to really bring new life to them. I just watched Danny's video of a pair of B&W 606s that he did, and the response is a whole 'nother planet from the originals. In my mind, it's no different than buying a new preamp, DAC, or other piece to improve the sound path.

[@141824]

Great review. Seems they have addressed my main complaint with the original one, what I called "fake bassy sound". Thanks for the nice informative job.

[@pickyaudiophile]

33 Hz "in room" (which room?) claim still fake a/f.

[@MrRambee]

Came back to watch this a year later. Best reviewer by far.

[@randomtube8226]

The new MK2 is my end game bookshelf speakers.

[@datdudeinred]

That model 5 & mk2 comparison was GOLD 🙌👏🏻❤

[@NalinKhurb]

Brilliant review, congratulations. The level of coherency throughout the presentation is applause worthy. Always enjoy watching them. Thanks

[@wiebl5266]

Thanks for this review Sean. Now I know this speaker is not designed for my room (short), you brought that out. It is short and clear, and pointed at places where it matters. Hope you have many more equipment coming to you--so that you can help this community be smartly informed.

[@jeppemichaeljensen2684]

Cannot waite…… in two months I will have a paire. Great review. Thanks

[@scottkasper6378]

Sweete

[@hbhamilton3410]

Greate reviewe. Lol

[@slyfoxx8540]

And what do you think of them?

[@jeppemichaeljensen2684]

@@slyfoxx8540 Best speaker that I have owned.

[@slyfoxx8540]

@@jeppemichaeljensen2684 good to hear👍 I'll be getting mine next month😃

[@rudolfappel7236]

For S400 owners Buchardt Audio also offers the Signature Edition cross over for EUR 650. Bought the original S400 Signature Edition and it sounds really good.. I had the opportunity to compare them to the A500, both sounded great, but I already own a M33 integrated amp and the signature edition speakers are a perfect match for it. I have not compared them to the S400 or S400 MKII. The Buchardt Audio stands are a perfect match. Just beautiful.

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

Great review, Sean! You highlighted the improvements AND you told us how they got there. Not everyone does that! :-) The 400 mk2 is back in my shortlist. Thanks!

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

What a great company. Very innovative and well priced.

[@markd4292]

Double Thumbs Up. You did a Model 5 comparison. I have been waiting for them to be delivered at my local store but Covid has delivery all mess up, and the "more audiophile" experience and depth of sound I think is what I am after, so the MKII I think will be it. My girlfriend loves the Model 5, curious how the Unison Research Unico Prime goes with the Model 5.

[@HoldMyCowsberg]

Wow, this is one of your best review, yet 👍💪👏

[@markd4292]

Ah man, Thanks Shawn. I was waiting for your review on these. I've been on email chats with Mads and now I think I am going to get them. And that Unico Primo looks lovely, hell maybe I'll get that end of year. Stay well.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Oooooh!

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Buchardt is back! Love that shot of the new crossover. For me deeper cabinets=good!

[@stevesahara5676]

Thanks for the near field warning - crucial distinction!

[@alessandrosuppini943]

Thank you for such a comprehensive review, looking forward to receiving my S400 MKII 😉

[@michaelivan9066]

Unrelated to this video but thanks for your review of the Cambridge AXR 100. I ended up buying it and am very happy with my choice.

[@MrRambee]

Been waiting for this review, finally ! Awesome review

[@ISETbioDev.Cottaris]

Great review, as always! I was wondering if you could say a few words in regards to the new S400 vs. the KEF LS50 Metas + twin KEF KC62 sub combo.

[@broadhurst5000]

After owning S400s for two years and trying many setup options... I definitely recommend using primacoudtic recoil stabiliser pads between speakers and sand filled stands. HUGE improvement in overall sound, especially bass response and tonal character.

[@pickyaudiophile]

You could do so, however I would always opt for a narrow deep cabinet floorstander to avoid that acoustic breaking point at speaker's bottoms or top plates of stands respectively.

[@thepickyaudiophile]

My experience too. Quality sand filled spiked 60cm stands with Isoacoustics ISO-130 (likely not the best size) between the speaker and the stand was a vast improvement over running them with a lower quality sand filled 70cm stand. Effectively both stands ended up having the speakers at the same height, which I do think is very important with these. Floors are hardwood boards over concrete.

[@atabayomer]

Great to see paper cones coming back again. They just have a better tone

[@louiesipes2257]

Sean I hope you continue with the channel. As always great review. If I ever get some more change jingling in the pockets(cheap audio man cost me this year), the decision between the Model 5 and this is going to be a struggle. Keep it up dude. ✌

[@billfife6569]

Your reviews are always informative and fun to watch. Thanks

[@patricknicolucci5073]

It is so important to have quality components on a well designed crossover really makes a difference in the sound. Tweeter at the bottom is something new, I must hear the new MKII's

[@thepickyaudiophile]

This is what my weekend needed 😃

[@mikecees2230]

You're right Sean the bass hump was in fact what made the original S400 impressive. Unfortunately it was also what made them appear to lack agility and musicality and why I returned them. Buchardt has an excellent return policy and Mads is great to deal with but I had a hell of a time with the return paperwork and eventually Mads had me ship them to a local buyer instead. I imagine he took a hit because of the open box but he didn't leave me hanging which is why I respect Buchardt despite my disappointment. Mads appears to have listened to his customers and hopefully the MK2 will be a big success.

[@matsudakodo]

What bass hump? These are the most linear speakers in the bass region you could ask for. It's literally a flat line from 70 to 300 Hz.

[@mikecees2230]

@@matsudakodo Sorry I don't do measurements but to my ears, in my room, in my system they sounded thick and ponderous when compared to my Proac studio monitors which I trust to be flat throughout the spectrum.

[@mfgillia7606]

@@mikecees2230 Most likely due to lower frequency room modes compounded by that rear radiator bouncing sounds off the rear wall. Had similar issue with the A500s but was able to eliminate most of it with the built in room correction. In theory, moving the speakers far away from the wall plus installing room treatments would do the trick but many of us can't do that without angering our loved ones.

[@mikecees2230]

@@mfgillia7606 I agree with about the speaker placement and room treatments but unfortunately my listening room also happens to be our living room.

[@yannick930]

They did it à la Elac Debut it seems. Good move. I hope more manufacturer start using good parts on the crossover. That miflex cap and the better resistors told me a lot. Keep playing them Sean. After a week they open up more because of the miflex. I use it often. Magical cap

[@masamunexc]

Excellent video Sean. Really like the setup and recommendations format

[@ZeroFidelity]

Cheers! I've been using that format for years now!

[@masamunexc]

@@ZeroFidelity what happened to you older Totem Hawk bonus set up video? I’d like to check that out again! :D

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@masamunexc Hmm. That's a good question. I may have removed it awhile ago! Who knows what reason I had at the time. :D

[@williamdirks5805]

I'd love to see Mads do an update of the S300 MkII like he's done for the S400, since the s300 is better in a near-field setup. That's the only setup I use these days.

[@kenmckee5428]

Thanks for this great review -- as well as many other great reviews. The speakers I spend the most time with are Large Advents I bought off a showroom floor in 1974. So when I started looking around the KLH Model 5 naturally caught my attention. But then I started considering more modern speakers from Elac and (thanks to you and A British Audiophile) Buchardt and (thanks again to A British Audiophile) the Acoustic Energy AE1, among others. And I didn't have the context to make a good judgement about small modern speakers and large bookshelf speakers. So thank you so much for the comparison at the end. It's still not an obvious choice for me but your insights are indeed helpful. Now then :) :) The only thing missing is a comparison to the Wharfedale Linton :) :) Cheers!

[@justlookingaround9834]

Thanks, I enjoyed your review, balanced and precise.

[@pkflash2004]

Really impressed with your analytical yet approachable reviewing style. I'm not in the market for any of the speakers but really enjoyed the comparisons.

[@jonasthegreat]

Hello sean, great review as always! Would love to hear your review on their new I150 Amp paired with the Mark IIs. Cheers and more power!

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

How Did Buchart keep the price down with all the New Tech !?!?! Hell Yeah you go Buchart I'm tempted !!?!?! I love paper drivers, in my expierence for the most part paper drivers have better damping factor and a warmer Chacter than that of most metal cone drivers. The Crossover looks like something out of a 4- 5k speaker !! 😆 😆 'Thanks Sean' for keeping it str8 up as always

[@gerard3797]

Economies of scale ;)! They also use same driver as in A500 and A700, simplification.

[@jameschan2404]

Simple they moved their production to Indonesia.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

@@gerard3797 I think the amps in those actives are pretty powerful !

[@gerard3797]

@Tee-Jay The Stereo-Bargain-File Yes I had the A500 on trial. They are very powerful (3x150w per driver is 450w per speaker in class D). I have the Kinki Studio B7 mono blocks (250w class a/b) with the S400 and they come really close to the A500 in bass control and slam. Low level performance also improved dramatically. Everything else but bass however the Kinki’s with S400 are far superior to the A500. Especially midrange density and presence, but also imaging and soundstage. Apparently the Mk2 paper cone driver is easier to drive with the new crossover :)!

[@homerjones3291]

Great review; really appreciate the setup tips and where this speaker will and won’t work. The S400s are my favorites so far (and I think the mkii will improve in just the places I’d want it to) and I’m on the border as far as distance to my listening position - 5 feet with 2 feet away from any wall. If these can get closer, that would be great. The 45 day trial (use every bit of that ) with free shipping and no tax to the US is great, and if I decide they’re not for me, it’s somewhere around $59 to ship it back to them for me.

[@kencoleman5686]

Is the S400 MkII equal to the sound quality of the Gershman Studio II? You did a bit of a comparison to the original S400.

[@jo1512]

Best Video. Thank you. Still waiting for the confidence 20

[@ZeroFidelity]

It's on the way!

[@geohof]

Great video. Really dig your BDI stand!

[@gg0297]

Great review, Sean. Really good and detailed. 👍

[@sheldonwhite4960]

They're the best sounding speakers these are my favorites ❤️

[@SpeedySen]

Great review Sean! When reviewers talk about bass what they don’t mention is the differentiation between mid bass & lower end bass. I find that these days most speakers seem to miss the mid bass (90hz - 180hz) band and concentrate mainly on the lower end. That’s why they don’t give us that great mid bass punch! The roll of the drums or the attack on the snare is such an important part of music. Can’t see how speaker manufacturers miss this when it’s so evident when you hear a band play live! Can you tell me whether these speakers have a good mid bass punch?

[@ZeroFidelity]

Heh, that's because most people want to feel impressed with their purchase. Over the decades, it's become common knowledge that audiophiles in particular seem to dig on the V curve sound, which is a tad ironic for people who supposed to be all about a 'more realistic' listening experience. Ah well, so long as people are happy - that's all that matters! As for the S400's punch: For their size they have more than just about any other compact I can think of. Hence why they can actually sound good with every genre of music. But you cant expect them to sound outright visceral.

[@SpeedySen]

@@ZeroFidelity thanks Sean!👍🏽

[@gerard3797]

My experience with the S400 after switching to the Kinki B7 mono blocks recently, is that they scale big time and that bass control and slam is just of the charts with that amount of power and control. I know Sean says 120 watts is enough, but my experience with the Kinki’s says otherwise and I tried different power amps before including Kinki EX-M1 (in bypass mode) and Keces S125. Very curious what this MK2 version will bring to the table , will certainly try them out in the future. Apparently the paper driver is easier to drive than the aluminium one.

[@rotaks1]

Great review as usual. Thanks.

[@sloboat55]

Lot of excellent information.

[@bobdupuy5910]

I have an audiolab 6000a integrated amp that outputs 75 watts into 4 ohms. Will that be plenty adequate for the 4 ohm Mk II?

[@Lovelacewatkins139]

Cracking review , thanks I need these , happy New year

[@robwc1935]

Thank you Sean for another great review. Did you have a chance to run these with your Accphase? Just curious how the MK2 scales.

[@juanq.8418]

Great Review like always.

[@danilovujovic3796]

Long awaited review has landed! Thanks again for a job well done 🙌 I note you haven't heard the Signature edition of the original S400, but you did make enquires about the crossover parts for the new ones, so I am wondering if they are on par with the signature edition, quality wise. If that's the case would that make them very similar in terms of the high frequency reproduction? In addition, did they make any changes to the binding posts? Keep up the good work 👍

[@thepickyaudiophile]

According to Mads (answering someone on Facebook) the parts quality is still higher on the SE crossover upgrade. Someone really needs to listen to and go over the S400, S400SE/Upgraded crossover and the S400 MKII so we can all start sleeping at night 😆

[@FarHagh]

Isn't this the oddest time to upload a new video?! People will wake up and get surprised :)

[@RennieAsh]

There is a whole world out there :)

[@chgofirefighter]

I have the original S400, in the future I will be getting the S400MK2 love the S400

[@zacknrudi]

That's some new crossover, looks quality. I think Danny Richie will be impressed!

[@jaytorr6701]

Nah, because he and his buddy Ron claim that no speaker under $3000 sounds better than their DIY speaker kit..

[@zacknrudi]

@@jaytorr6701 You're right, GR Research is proud of their products, but that is the best looking ("no cheesy parts") crossover network I've seen in a speaker at the $2k price range, Buchardt really upped their game with just a $100 price increase. You could spend twice that and still have a box full of sand-cast resistors and iron-core inductors.

[@ZeroFidelity]

I didn't mention this in the review, but I asked Buchardt (in confidence) how much that xover cost them per set. I nearly slapped the sh*t outta Mads when I heard. Our boi ain't gunna be making the same profit off of these speakers, thats for sure.

[@jaytorr6701]

@@zacknrudi I don't think they are proud. I think they are delusional about their product. And using the worse marketing methods to promote them,by engaging his buddy Ron in such misinformation. In the meantime Richie has gone bonkers with snake oil marketing if cables... I would not buy a glass of cold water in the desert from them.

[@zacknrudi]

@@jaytorr6701 Check out 'Cheapaudioman', he builds and reviews GR's speakers as well as CSS Criton diy speakers...he loves them!

[@tcandeuyt]

Hey Sean. Great review! I’ve ordered a pair of the mkII, and I’m going to order the buchardt i150 amp as well. But now, after watching your a500 review, I keep wondering if I wouldn’t be better off with the latter. I’m not too concerned about the difference in costs, but purely focused on the sound quality. Having reviewed both (S400 mkII and A500), which one did you like the most? Which one do you think is the better speaker? Thanks a lot!!

[@CedricRachmad]

I've read posts online that the S400 SE has better soundstage and smoothness than the A500. Did you eventually test both?

[@timc_2433]

Which do you have now?

[@sonomafred]

Thank you for a comprehensive, useful, and mostly jargon-free speaker evaluation. I'm considering purchasing either the S400s or the KEF LS 50s, and would very much appreciate your opinion on which direction I should go. I have a 56-year-old tube receiver (Fisher 500-c rebuilt twenty years ago with slightly larger caps, so a bit deeper bass), and although only rated at 35 watts RMS, as a tube powered unit it outperforms solid state amps having twice its rated power output. It's set up in a large room and I listen mostly to jazz and soft rock, so nothing too esoteric here. My ears are also 63 years old so can't hear anything above around 8,000 HZ these days so ultra high range not so important. If I go with the Kefs was thinking adding a sub-wooer but would prefer not. Thank you, Fred

[@gleamtarrest6310]

Hats off to Buchardt not reinventing the wheel on this one!

[@joelpellas8697]

Hi Sean, thank you for another excellent review. I currently use Triangle Borea BR03 which you also raved about and I am pleased with it. I know its price difference with this is big, but just for perspective how much more listening enjoyment will I get if I upgrade to this speaker? Thanks!

[@NemoPropaganda]

How do they sound vs Tekton Double Impacts 😜

[@Bergo8888]

Great video Sean. Have you considered reviewing Buchardt a700? No one seems to have done that yet and also not many reviews on active floorstanders out there

[@igaldins]

Superb review!!👍👍👍 Very interesting speaker...

[@nc3419]

Another speaker getting raved about is the Golden Ear BRX, so the Buchardt S400 MKII or the BRX for low to moderate listening levels driven by a quality 40 watt amp? Anyone's experience welcome.

[@soopy1975]

Love this review. Cheers Sean. The comparisons really help I do fancy the s400 but don't have the room at the moment to get the best sound. Maybe one thing you didn't mention is the import duty too 20% because of bloody brexit in the UK so that makes them just over £1800. Great review. Keep going mate

[@jonathanwebley861]

All duty is refunded by Buchardt. Details on their site😉

[@mtsm1085]

Buchardt now sells an integrated amplifier, I150. Does that make it the amplifier of choice with the S400 mk2? Are their better options for a similar price?

[@vramsrini]

I often marvel at how my LS50's is able to do instrument separation and pinpoint the source of each note in the soundstage (not an area but a point). While I would appreciate the expanded soundstage of S400 mkii how much would I have to compromise on the above two features I love in the LS50 in my quest to get more bass? Would R3 be a better upgrade path?

[@mplatz2500]

Could you do a review of the Bucharest I150 integrated amp?

[@adamfrost9048]

The new crossover looks so much better!

[@garyjones5947]

Great review as always. I had the KLH for a short time and returned them, mainly due to a lack of lower bass in my room. I’m currently trialling the Kef R3 which have way more bass than the model 5, in spite of the size difference. It just goes to show how important the room is, because you indicate that in your setting the model 5 has more bass than the s400, which in turn has more bass than the R5. In my room, deeper bass notes were entirely missing with the model 5, which are rendered effortlessly by the R3. Bizarre!

[@ZeroFidelity]

The only explanation I'd have for that is if you pulled the Model 5's far out into the room, or have an otherwise large space to fill. Given what you told me, if you think the R3's are good in that regard, than the S400 MK II's should be downright thunderous! Yep, it's fascinating how different a product can sound in a given space. All I can do is report the natural performance envelope of the product as a reference point. Otherwise, there's zero way for me to predict how a product will react to every unique environment!

[@garyjones5947]

@@ZeroFidelity I watched your review of the R3 before buying, and it’s uncanny how accurate your description was. Tempted by the S400…the quest continues. Keep up the Stirling work Sean.

[@thepickyaudiophile]

@@garyjones5947 FWIW I have both speakers and in my room the S400 has more prominent and deeper bass In the “same” position (front baffle 85cm from the wall). This is with the attenuator on low. But I think standing waves in rooms can make it hard to predict/compare these things. Case in point, in my previous room I had a nasty 120hz peak with the S400’s. Moving them 7 cm up and 3 cm in cleared it right up.

[@garyjones5947]

@@thepickyaudiophile thanks. I’m assuming you are referring to attenuation on the KLH? It sounds as though your experience mirrors my own…I loved the KLH, and the bass that they did have was fantastic. But the roll off was so sudden, abs just fell off a cliff.

[@garyjones5947]

@@thepickyaudiophile thanks. I’m assuming you are referring to attenuation on the KLH? It sounds as though your experience mirrors my own…I loved the KLH, and the bass that they did have was fantastic. But the roll off was so sudden, abs just fell off a cliff.

[@Sonofsun001]

The KLH model 5 is a bright/forward sounding speaker, I had these for a year and had to get rid of them due to listening fatigue. Metal dome tweeter says it all.

[@chuckisidro8624]

Great video Sean!! I was about to order the original S400s but now I’m definitely getting the MKIIs! I believe I can still get the pre-order discount. Stay safe! 🤙

[@jamesdwright]

I don't think anyone else comes close to your descriptive and easy to understand reviews and comparisons on the web Sean. Chapeau. With regards to the S400 mkII how is the off axis performance? I suspect with its slightly forward projection it's not as good as the mk I?

[@Labor_Jones]

all i need now is money and I'd probably buy all three and have some fun :)

[@gcsoundscape]

What stand height for ear level at 41”? The rake angle seems to indicate 24” stands are okay, but I’m thinking 28” is better. Your thoughts, please?

[@kobymile5453]

Thanks for this review. I was looking for the comparison between Buchardt and Kef. Specially between Buchardt A500 and Kef LS50W II, and this is the closest I could find. Being a non audiophile, I don't want to do the equipment matching guesswork.

[@rickshort5569]

John Darko does a good comparison video of the a500 and kef ls50 mk2

[@yaniv-nos-tubes]

bought the mk 2 se amazing speakers pair with a warm lively amp loves tubes.

[@bobdupuy5910]

Please compare with Triangle Genese Trio speakers.

[@elbebe1000]

Great Video, I have those original S400 just I added a shiit EQ to my system and there's no way to go back or change for while. I love my S400.

[@Nick-sk1qp]

How did the Eq improve the sound?

[@elbebe1000]

@@Nick-sk1qp I can add more highs, which is a zone where this speker need a little more. but if you preamp has tone control you don't need it. Also, if you add a little bass this become more define and robust. for $ 149.00 should try it. If don't like you may return and pay only 15% re-stock.

[@Masturbaat]

Sean, great review! You talk about the distance between speakers to be wide. Please give some numbers also 🙂 Currently I sit 8ft away and I can't get any further from the speakers. Speakers are also 8ft apart. Thanks!

[@jdd1811]

Very good review. May do a trial, looking for a pair of speakers for the bedroom. In my living room I have a pair of Aerial Acoustics 5T seemingly very similar, would love to have a comparison review. Originally I was thinking about putting a pair of Buchardt A500 in the bedroom room Wifi connect to Aries streamer.

[@henriksrensen3220]

Sean, I hope you will review Audiovector speakers

[@tommywingate2220]

There is no replacement for displacement. So as the man said enjoy your s400’s and give not a thought to any change until you’re ready for floorstanders etc

[@williamcanada6195]

Thanx! Great Review ! Any chance of testing the Triangle Comète 49th anniversary loudspeakers !

[@Ivy13276]

They sound perfectly matched with an Hegel h95 amplifier

[@deputy3690]

Another great informative review Sean. Would you or have you ever thought about possibly reviewing the Amphion Argon 1 and comparing to the new MK2 as they are close enough in price and very close in looks? I know there is a review and comparison done by A British Audiophile, but would love to hear your thoughts just as much.

[@josephevans3022]

In my opinion if your using the Argon Amphion brand as a comparison I believe the Amphion 3's would be a better comparison to the Buchardt S400 Or S400 MKII. Cabinet size, base driver dimension (6.5") as well pricing seemed to be more in line with the Amphion 3's rather than the 1's.

[@TiagoSilva-pp7pe]

Sean, great review as always. Question: do you have any plans to review the Amphion Argon A1 speakers. Looks like nobody has done one here in the US and you are great at discovering good stuff out there!! It would be great to hear your take on it.

[@ionutplesea5693]

Hi Sean…. Excellent review as always. Which speaker would you prefer between these and the KLH model 5 since they are almost similar in price? Thanks👍

[@ionutplesea5693]

Sorry… I hadn’t watched the whole review when I posted the reply☹️☹️ 👍

[@josexavierjr.5633]

Nice review, Sean. I'm still a sucker for the old school large speaker, like the KLH..........

[@markrussell.]

Your video Production as of late has seriously gone thru the roof, quite noticeable looks great!

[@outbackwack368]

Thanks! I'd love a comparison between the S400 MK2 and the Amphion Argon 3s.

[@UALKingpin]

How do these compare to the Dynaudio Evoke 10?

[@LifelongMusicJunkie]

I love the various demo sound tests on here featuring the Buchardt's. My only concern is the 4 ohms, whereas my amp (Rega Brio) prefers 8 ohms but has a 4 ohm rating but can heat up the box if used for long periods of time. You ever expereince issues with 4ohm speakers driven by 8ohm amps?

[@mattolsziewski7164]

Would love if you could get in the Focal Kanta No 1 Bookshelves in for review!

[@markarnerich4267]

Good review. Would this speaker work well with a Cambridge Audio CXA81 ?

[@Hirnlego999]

Wonder what you would think about Guru Audio speakers

[@markd4292]

Hep. Another comment: Dang, Union Research has some interesting gear. Thanks Shawn! Question: I have a vintage amp/preamp that I could pair with the S400MKII but I love the Unico Primo or the Unico Nuovo, but I can't do both the S400 and the integrated amps, so it's one or the other: Suggestions? What other speakers will the Unico Primo pair well with?

[@chuckisidro8624]

Sean, which speakers did you enjoy more, the S400 MKIIs or the Dynaudio confidence 20s? I know that there is a significant price difference but I’m just curious. 😀

[@jamestartaglia7686]

No answers ?🤔

[@chuckisidro8624]

@@jamestartaglia7686 maybe we’ll just have to wait for the Dynaudio confidence 20 review. 😊. It probably doesn’t matter that much, so I went ahead and preordered the S400 MKIIs. The preordered price is practically close to the original S400 srp. Plus, if it’s good enough for Sean, then it’s good enough for me. 👍🏻

[@slyfoxx8540]

@@chuckisidro8624 and have you liked them?

[@ericperry72]

review was fantastic and informative as always, i think i'm almost sold on the SW400 mk2, just thinking now what pair of subwoofers to use with these.

[@robertsamson4610]

Thumbs up Sean!

[@jonbonzo9199]

Great review as always. I'm trying to decide between these and the Dynaudio evoke 20s. I've heard the evokes and liked them. Have you heard them? If so, which did you prefer? Cheers!

[@unklecorky2181]

I’m torn between those two speakers too. And the best amp to pair with them.

[@mickl2995]

Which would you choose Buchardt S400 MKII vs Kef LS50 Meta + SUB?