As always Tarun, an excellent review. Your tone and realistic approach to speaking about audio gear is excellent. Thank you!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Blair. Much appreciated 😊👍

Many thanks for your review, I am new to paying big money for audio equipment having invested in Naim unity atom, having purchased a set of Dali speakers my overall impression was less than I’d hoped. However, after listening to your review, I decided to buy a pair of Mark 2 under the 45 day return policy, they will not be going back. They are some of the most well defined and detailed speakers I have ever listened to. I find myself listening to songs hearing detail that I’ve never heard before . Many thanks for your excellent videos. I am now a subscriber.

@abritishaudiophile7314

13 күн бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your support 😊👍

A pleasure to hear you speak again kind sir, you deliver your reviews with such grace, humility and just as much quality and articulation as the components you speak of, thank you.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. That is very kind 👍😊👍

Your videos are excellent. I am sensitive to hardness in the upper registers, so this was very useful information. One of these days I'm going to get a Hegel amplifier thanks to this channel.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. Very much appreciated 😊👍

This is a truly informative and illuminating review. Thanks for your objectivity and clarity. I sometimes read reviews from 6 Moons Audio that I can make neither head nor tail of, so this is a welcome breath of fresh air. Thanks!

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Howard. That is much appreciated 🙂👍

Love your channel. Thorough, analytical, but importance provided to the right points. Every statement you make is measured and deliberate. I don’t believe any other reviewer brings the weight of precise comments to this hobby that you do. You are deeply appreciated. I only wish companies that I would liked reviewed would play nice and send their components to you!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim. Receiving feedback like that means a lot and is gratefully appreciated 👍😊👍

Exceptionally well done ... best possible! My modest opinion is based on previous observation at the several "Buchardt S400 MK2" reviews. Great presentation Tarun! Thank You!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hrvoje. Much appreciated. I am pretty happy with how this review turned out 😊👍

Another well done, and detail oriented review. Congratulations Tarun.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cesar 😊

@cesarjlisboa7586

2 жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314 you are welcome Tarun. Well done!

Top video again, detailed, objective and professional, thank you Back in 1989 I first realized how important synergy is, then I started experimenting and now I'm back on components like 1989, but top models, nothing exotic, but the synergy of components and the sound itself left my friends speechless. Me too.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Th am you Damir. Much appreciated 😊👍

Fantastic review Tarun , hope you enjoying holidays with family.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Atri 😊👍

OH MY GOD ! MY FAVORIOT REVIEWER ! WAITED A LONG TIME FOR THIS

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated 👍😊👍

Well, Finally someone got the crossover on the review. Well done mate.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Excellent review Tarun, I’ve really enjoyed your presentation style since finding your channel! I purchased the S400 MKII about 2 months ago and am very impressed with them. They will definitely not be going back since they’ve easily surpassed my KEF LS50’s in every area in my listening space. My partnering amp is the Gato Amp150, which drives them with ease. Mads via the forum, mentioned that they used the Gato as part of their initial setup work with the MKII.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. It is a very nice speaker and Mads knows his stuff 👍

@fcamiola

Жыл бұрын

Excellent. How would you think these would pair with REL subs?

Another excellently review. I ordered the s400 mk II this week. Also a Vincent 237 mk 2 plus a power node 3. Mogami 3103 speaker cables. Belden 8402 rca. A audioquest niagira 1200. All from watching reviews. I’m really limited on space so that was my smallest hifi I could come up with. You , Thomas, Jay, Steve all helped me in my purchase. Now we can sit and enjoy the music! Thank you

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Great. Thank you Steve 👍

Good review once again. I have been thinking of these as I swap out the LS50’s or ATC scm 9’s but will see. Mads was very helpful with delivery options for me once again. Well done 🙏

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 😊

Small speakers seem to be getting better and better.I always thought bass radiators gave a muffled sound, this has changed my mind completely. Another great review.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard 😊

I bought the 300’s a while back. Recently upgraded to these. Very pleased with them. Living in a country that is not shipping friendly to say the least the folks at Buchardt went above and beyond the call of service. Most impressive!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

That is great to know. Thank you John 😊

I've come to enjoy your crisp, incisive and well informed reviews. Have my like and sub, sir.

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ward. Very much appreciated 😊👍

Simply outstanding review. Thanks for the great content.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated 😊👍

This is a remarkable review. Great detail, very specific and to the point - Tarun, thanks so much for helping us better understand the nuanced and more apparent differences between excellent choices. No such thing as the perfect speaker for everyone, and your remarks highlighting differences are much appreciated. Cheers from Los Angeles.

@marcus1970

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree 👍🏻

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. That is very kind and greatly appreciated 😊👍👍

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcus. Very much appreciated 😊👍👍

@2HatHudders

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, lovely review!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

@@2HatHudders thank you 😊

Wow, you really worked on this one. Touche!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff 😊👍

Thank you, Tarun, for another informative and entertaining review. and happy to see that your channel has really taken off. In answer to today's question, I prefer my system to be revealing, so I find myself avoiding poor recordings. Unfortunately, much rock and jazz music fits in the less than excellent recording category.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. I have the same problem when I am in the mood for critical listening 😊👍

Impressive x-over components for the price point - thanks for the review!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Derek 👍

Thank you for a very thoughtful and useful review.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack 👍

I decided to try them out with some quality vintage components and power and was taken in for keeps. I switched them to a lower watt Vidar and other Schiit components and was still smiling. Thoroughly enjoy them with vinyl & R2R and despite the impressive bass, I still went with a sub. Love the black finish & design too. Thanks for the review.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Wolf 😊

Good honest review, love it. 👍🏻

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony. Much appreciated 😊👍

Excellent review as always.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you KL 👍

Tarun, your delivery is spot on as usual. You don’t pull back as to the deficiencies as well as the pluses of this speaker and what equipment will make it sing. Placement can make or break the sound of any speaker and the fact the tweeter is on the bottom also requires that extra attention. Finding the ideal placement and height will make your opinion change or make you smile. There are more than just one aspect which effect speaker performance and you lay this out very well. Cheers to you Tarun! Stay safe my mates!😊👍🏻😁

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. Always a pleasure to hear from you 😊👍

As always, enjoyable review.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

thanks for another detailed and informative review Tarun! Speaking of standmounts, any plans to review the B&W 805D4s? I know there is no shortage of reviews available on these speakers, but I find your analysis and insights to be so much more informative, and my approach to audio gear and how I listen to music is similar to yours, so it would be great to hear how these compare to the many standmounts you cover. Thanks and keep these reviews comings. Greetings from NJ!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven. I am extremely flattered. I have contacted Sound United about reviewing those very speakers. I hope it doesn’t take too long to get a response 😊👍

tarun, great review as always. i thoroughly enjoy each and all reviews you've done! ...thanks so much! ...maybe you can include a "very highly recommended" category between "outstanding" and "highly recommended" ...

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated. If I did the S400 Mk2 would qualify 😊👍

My experiences with upgrading or updating components is mixed. Each component has it’s pros and it’s coms. It’s virtues and it’s caveats. It’s strengths and it’s compromises. The difference a new component makes when integrated into an existing system is judged purely by the personal preference of the end user.a classic example. A couple of years ago I completely upgraded my hifi rig. I replaced everything. The record deck. The CD transport. The DAC. The amplification. And the speakers. The system it replaced had been the beating heart of my world of music for 30 years and I wasn’t about to abandon it. I reinstated it in the spare bedroom. Whilst the updated system is unquestionably superior, which it should be at 3 times the price, there are still some musical genres that I prefer to listen to on the old system. The low frequency response on the new system reaches a lot deeper and with greater heft. Yet, female vocal trance with it’s infamous 120 BPM comes across as far more impactful and enjoyable on the old set up. As does rock and metal. The newer system shines with Jaz, acoustic music, classical and instrumental. I guess you will never put a system that excels at all that you throw at it, and it’s a question of learning to live with the compromises. At work, in my office, I have a pair of tiny, 12 watt active speakers sat either side of my computer monitor. I stream music to them from my laptop via a portable DAC and it sounds amazing, obviously near field and at low volume. The soundstage blows me away. I listen to music on that little set up, which I couldn’t entertain on either of my home set ups, as they’re too revealing. Another excellent video. Keep them coming.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this Howard. Very insightful and I am sure many can learn from your experiences 😊👍

Tarun, thank you for another quality, no bullsh*t review!

@crispynz1

2 жыл бұрын

BTW, did Buchardt send you some Skygels to try between the speakers & stands?

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated 😊👍

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

No they didn’t but I use my own isolation devices 😊

Had these on my short list for a while now. Seems like they'll pair well with my Hegel H120 so even more excited to get my hands on them soon. Thanks for the review. By the way their website says you can flip them upside down so that can solve the tweeter placement problem

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Orrman. Please let me know how you get on 😊

Great review Tarun.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you filofilo 😊

Another excellent review….as I close the checkbook. Whew. Interesting too that the Exposure pairing was not all that.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul. We can chat about it in the next ABA Club meeting 😊

Thanks Tarun. Another great review. I think the Menuet SE and Exposure are probably a better fit for me. I hope you and your family are enjoying your Easter break.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. We are currently enjoy a break in the Lake District 😊👍

Beautifully done! Thanks :)

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Thanks Tarun. Great review. But, I am surprised that you did not discuss the Buchardt amp pairing that i thought i saw in the background. I have the MK1 and agree that Mads was a pleasure to deal with

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was an Buchardt press shot that I used a B-roll. I haven’t personally seen or heard the Buchardt amp as yet 😊

always great ones

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I own the mk IIs. Spot on review, thank you. I power them with Primaluna Evo 400 integrated tube amp, and I am very pleased with the sound. Love the sound over all, especially the lower end. I’m very sensitive to high pitched sounds, and I’m glad these are way more laid back on the tweeter/ high kHz then my former speakers, the Dynaudio special 40s.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍

@gokhanersan8561

2 жыл бұрын

It looks like each Dynaudio speaker checks a number of boxes and leave some key boxes unchecked. Contour 20 has non-harsh trebble, but lack punch. Heritage Special has punch but slightly harsh trebble. Emit has slightly wooly bass, some punch, but also slightly harsh trebble. I am looking forward to hearing this s400mkii and KLH model 5.

@silverbirch9502

Жыл бұрын

I watched a review on KZread of both these speakers & the Dynaudio special 40's. In the comments section there were as many people who preferred the Special 40's as there was who preferred the Buchardt S400 Mk2's. If anything the Special 40's edged it. That said, whichever of these you own, they are both fine speakers.

@eastgreenlander5016

Жыл бұрын

@@silverbirch9502 agreed, both are great speakers!

Good and balanced as always

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you FE 👍

Hi Tarun, great review, really appreciate it. The one things that confused me was the bit comparing to the 1SC where you mentioned the 400S Mkii couldn’t match the transients or fine detail of the 1SC, a Proac speciality. I’ve had 1SC’s for 15 years and as good as they are, I’ve never felt those were its strengths, rather the complexity of leading edges and fine detail are an area I’ve felt needed improvement through the crossover which I’ve experimented a bit with. So that gave me pause for the 400S Mkii.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bruce. The 1SCs are demanding of amplification but with the right amp they can produce a midrange that only the ATC SCM19 has matched so far 😊

I aspire to these someday. Or Tekton Ulfberts, Encore, or Ulfberts. This was a marvelous review.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

Great content you’ve been putting on recently ! One thing I’ve taken away is that if these speakers were being sold by distributors, they’d be selling for close to 3K. Another is that I’ve got to get my hands on Willsenton R800 amp, seems like a great match with most speakers. Keep up the great work !

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Silvio. I agree, they would probably be £3k if sold through the traditional distributor model. I hope to review the R800 myself 😊👍

@Miami2015

Жыл бұрын

If sold by distributors you can multiply the price with factor 2. Distributors usually work with 30-50% margins

Looks very desirable. They've clearly got their R & D right if they can get that level of bottom end from a speaker that's essentially a moderately sized standmount. Very nice review Tarun.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rafe 👍

Both Buchardt speakers have the best high frequency waveguide in the industry. It makes the tweeter more efficient while reducing distortion and allowing it to perform well down into the lower frequency ranges. Traditional horn speakers use a phase plug that distorts the phase coherency of the upper frequency ranges. The Buchardts don't have this drawback. That makes them cleaner while retaining the advantages of horn loading of the tweeter. I normally prefer an acoustic suspension design for the best, tight base quality, but Buchardt did an amazing job to get down to 33Hz at the -3 DB with the over size passive radiator which is the best I've seen. Passive radiator designs provide better, tighter base than open ported designs and the oversize Buchardt radiator works better than smaller ones. Nice job Buchardt. Nice review British Audiophile.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff 😊

Great video Tarun and again as usual I concur with your comments. I have auditions these speakers and find them a lot closer to Neutral than the series 1 version. The other thing I did notice is they love plenty of current, and if you can partner them with a good amplifier it will reward you greatly.🎧🙂👍

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shane. I agree on both accounts 😊

👋 TARUN ,AGAIN A GREAT DESCRIPTIVE REVIEW 🧐 and inspite of all the technical jargon 😁😉 And what I have heard 👂 of the sounds…I think I could use these to replace my rear speakers…just have to start saving 🥲 it might take a while 😍😍😍

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing buddy 😊👍

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461

2 жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314 🤗🤗ALWAYS A PLEASURE 😍😍😍

Hi Tarun. I appreciate your articulate and thoughtful reviews. You were reluctant to mention the touch of hardness in the upper mid-range on these speakers. However I thank you for mentioning this observation as it does matter to some of your readers. My question would be where you noticed this? Was it a particular genre of music, certain instruments or with some types of voices? Thanks again from Victoria, Canada for your work on these reviews.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Harald. It is relatively minor but most noticeable with vocals regardless of genre 😊

Fantastic review, thanks for mentioning those highs! Just wondering if you could talk about the soundstage depth with those tubes, I’d really love to head in that direction 👌

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan. In my space vocals and lead instruments were projected a coupe of feet forward from the main soundstage which was in line with the speakers 😊👍

@ryanchenoweth5673

2 жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314 nice mate, thanks for answering! 👍

Thanks as always for well made videos... The MK II are my on my list , they will be my next speaker purchase.... I will pair them with the Yamaha AS 2200

@abritishaudiophile7314

4 ай бұрын

Thx 😊

I was waiting for your review of these fabulous Buchardt s400 mk2. I am not disappointed. They are a nice improvement over the previous model from what all the reviews are saying. I would have liked to see the inside of these boxes with the reinforcements. Now, am I going to sell my Focal Aria 926 (them drived by the Hegel H190)?... No, but I would really like to listen to these famous loudspeakers. And if I had to compare them all the same, what would happen? Eventually I will be getting the Ifi Zen stream soon and indulging in the world of streaming...although I'm still old school with my 24 bits and DSD... Thank you Tarun for your informative videos.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. Much appreciated. I would suggest to take advantage of the 45 day home trial before making your final decision to sell the Aria 926 as the speakers have a different presentation 😊👍

Waiting for my order. I think this will be my end game speaker.

@doifeellucky

2 жыл бұрын

How long so far?

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎please let me know how you get on 👍

@Morido-1

2 жыл бұрын

@@doifeellucky 2 more weeks out.

@goodsound4756

Жыл бұрын

@@Morido-1 Please share your experience

Very interesting speaker review tarun, great looking speakers, many mission speakers I used had the tweeter below the midbass driver, excellent crossover parts in the speakers especially at the price, putting some very expensive speakers to shame, which use so so basic parts, i prefer a more laid back speaker myself perhaps a wee bit warmer than a ruler flat sounding speaker, another indepth review tarun, looking forward to seeing another review soon.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. They are a significant improvement over the Mk1 😊

@andrewbrazier9664

2 жыл бұрын

I have the new Mission QX Mk2 update to the 2014 award winning inverted 38mm tweeter speaker Of course these are budget end by comparison to the Burchardt 400 mk 2 I am only using them with a decade old Marantz PM6005 45wpc amp . Delighted with the sound compared to the Monitor Audio Bronze they were packaged with 🇬🇧

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewbrazier9664 that is great Andrew 😊

Great video again ! I’m using an rme adi-2 pro fs r dac and an XTZ a2-300 with my Buchardt S400 mkII’s and I like it. Now I’m very curious to hear the speakers with the Willsenton r8 ☺️..

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jelle 😊

Thank you for another sobering review. It looks like this is not a giant killer, but a competitive bookshelf speaker. Some people said things like they liked it better than 5-10K speakers (Wilson audio bookshelves; Dynaudio Contour) and I was getting ready to pull the trigger.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gökhan. The S400 Mk2 is one of the best speakers you can buy for the money but I am sure you know that those hype merchants are seldom correct 😊

@gokhanersan8561

2 жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314Well, a a lot of us are looking forward to your reviews because you will say it like it is. Now I wonder if you would review AE1202 sometime soon:)

@gokhanersan8561

2 жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314 I think people’s interest in s400mkii lies in the hope that the speaker would provide the 4-5K speaker performance (Dyn Contour or sp40; Proac d2r; ATC scm19, etc) at around $2500. But your review suggest that it is indeed a $2500 speaker that would compete with a similarly priced speaker like the KLH model 5.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

@@gokhanersan8561 I haven’t heard the KLH 5 but the S400 Mk2 performance is in line with some very good speakers up to about £3k 😊

Great job Taurun! I also found the original S400 could have a tendency towards hardness/peakyness in the midrange on some tracks. Vocals on something like “Hey Laura”, especially with the otherwise wonderful Exposure 2510 😊 I have the MKIi on order so naturally I’m slightly trepidatious based on your review. I hate to harp on about the Rega Aethos, but this was really a revelation on the S400 and mitigated the midrange peakyness. You can also play them at low volumes without feeling shortchanged now. Really a case of a speaker that scales with the right amp! I’ve owned the B&W Nautilus 805 for years and it’s always been a love hate relationship and one of trying many amps and often failing to make a match. Finally finding a good pairing, one with enough power and refinement, changed it fundamentally. Now never harsh, ruthless and unforgiving, just detailed, much more forgiving and drivers integrating seamlessly. Seeing how much it did for both speakers, I will never skimp on the amp again 😋

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy. Always great to learn about your experiences 👍

@goodsound4756

Жыл бұрын

Are you happy with your Mk2 now? Which partnering Amp?

Hi Tarun, love your straight to the point honest reviews. Can you review the Sonus Faber Olympica 1 speaker?

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated . I am down to review some Sonus Faber speakers soon. I am sure I will get to the Olympica at some point 😊👍

Thanks for another great review, Tarun. I agree with you, highly revealing speakers will definitely not be your friend if there is anything wrong further up the chain. In my own setup it’s taken a long time, and no small investment, by my standards anyway, to tame the speakers, especially in the top end. Compressed recordings induced discomfort akin to scratching nails down a blackboard. Over the years, however, I’ve ironed out the kinks and now I’m reaping the rewards that these analytical speakers can bring. The harshness is gone in favour of air and breathiness, with a total lack of sibilance, which enables vocalists to come and sing in my room as if they have no microphone. I would say these speakers sound like they will be very happy with amplification costing many times their price and will most likely keep stepping up each time the source or amp is changed up. Just another reason, in my view, to focus on source first then amp and finally speakers. By the way, it’s interesting to see all those wonderful components in the crossovers. No sandcast resistors, thank goodness! I took delivery of a box of parts from Hi-Fi Collective on Thursday, to upgrade by speakers in my study. Caps are from Mundorf, Janzten and Clarity for bypass, as the Hovlands I prefer are out of stock. Inductors are custom wound air cores from Mundorf with baked varnish finish. Finally the resistors are Mills wirewound types from Mexico. Can’t wait to fit them.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. Much appreciated. Great to learn about your experiences 😊👍

@buckethead84

2 жыл бұрын

I agree about source, amp then speakers

Fantastic 👍🏻

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David 😊👍

Thannk you Tarun for this excellently considered review. As to your question: Very fussy! Or maybe that's just me 😊. Synergy is so important and can be hit and miss. My experience with certain (old) TacT product nearly had me chuck it all in and get a boombox (the chap I sold it to put it to excellent use). I have large Altec Lansing 15" drivers and am moving to somewhere with a long, narrow room. Wondering about these S400s (with a sub)... or back to Eminent Technology speakers which can be close to side walls.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Adrian 😊👍

Those filter components are exceptional, even in much more expensive speakers

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍

Great review I have ordered them a couple of that's ago. Hope the pair good with my Musical Fidelity M6si and Topping D90 MQA. Using s300mk ll right now.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎 Please let me know how you get on 😊👍

@goodsound4756

Жыл бұрын

Please share your impression/experience.

Excellent review, Thanks Tarun. Would love to hear from you how these compare to the ATC SCM 19. I am on the SCM 19 v2 with a KEF KC62 for sub duties, and enjoying them.

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amit. The SCM19 is still the best passive speaker I have heard to date under £3k 😊

Excellent stuff as usual. What about a Khl Model 5 review, that so many of your yt peers rave about??

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated. Not so easy to get hold of in the U.K. but I will try 😊👍

It is about time crossovers are now being taken seriously by speaker manufacturer's mainly because of KZreadrs taking the time to dissect speakers internally and expose the cheap as chips crossovers used in so called medium to high-end speakers.... Great review as usual from Down Under.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fred 😊

Hi Tatum. You continue to have the most well-reasoned, detailed and thoughtful reviews on the internet. No sensationalism here….just a perfect blend of logic and passion. I know you didn’t try this combo, but based on your experience with NAD (the M10 for example), do you think that would be a good fit? Also wondering if the Yamaha A-S1200 would emphasize that slight harness you heard….I have a sensitivity in that area as well. Thanks for all you do, Tarun. It’s what keeps me coming back to your channel.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you MH. Very kind. Both the Yamaha A-S1200 and the NAD M10 have a cool tonality. As long as you are not looking for a warm sonic signature, they should on paper work well with the S400 Mk2 😊👍

@MH-rl9ep

2 жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314 Sorry about the auto-correct….I did type Tarun but didn’t notice it had changed. I do tend to prefer tonality on the warmer side so would probably rule those two out now.

This is probably my third time I watched this review and discovered something that is important to me but not quite picked up last time.. . particularly like it when u compare the result of different amp and your Proac reference. You did mentioned that due to its wave guard design a 6ft distance away from the speakers are reccommended... I did think of trying this as my desktop though not placing on my desk but on stand that is 1 ft behind my desk.. but still I am only 3 -4ft from the speaker... wonder this would affect the imaging and soundstage significantly.. Thanks so much again for the excellent review

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Terry. I wouldn’t use the S400s only 4ft away. Due to the large waveguide there is quite a bit of distance between the centre of the tweeter and the mid/woofer. You won’t get a coherent sound. Just my opinion 😊

Thanks Tarun, another pleasantly calm and informed review. Me coming from an early ProAc Studio that was a successor to a ProAc tablet, the depth of the stage is close to the mk2. My speakers stand in front of a large bay window 2,5m depth and 3,5m wide, that made stage by itself ;-). The studios were more able to picture the violence of Mahler 1ter or the Tannhäuser and let the horns sound hard at times. With such "trained" ears, the "hardness" of the mk2 is sometimes even a little too low for me. Think of Solti and the Chicago horns ;-). In any case, as a pure classical listener, I am very happy with the mk2. Happy Easter to you

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dirk. I appreciate you sharing your experiences 😊

a youtuber you can take advice from unlike many others.

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

i run the Mark II with a Schiit Freya and two Aegir. Despite the fact the Aegir is not recommended for 4 Ohm, i tried it and it was worth the risk. I never had so much fun listening to music ever. Most of the time i listen to Ambient, Electronic Musik, Deep House and Rock at moderate levels. My loud ist better times are long gone.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎 thank you for sharing 😊

At points in this video I thought you were headed for an "outstanding." Having now seen your video about your CD collection & knowing what you've said about your preferences in sound, I'm confident my next system will be made up of components you find "outstanding." Great review & thanks!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. The only thing I would suggest is that the synergy between amp and speakers is critical to pay attention to 😊👍

@StevePilgrim2013

2 жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314 Yes. That complement between speaker & amp is what I'm looking for. Your Dali Menuet SE & Sound Artist LS3/5a reviews make me think that I may (finally) be closing in on a system for my study without breaking the bank. Thanks for all you do to keep the hobby interesting.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

@@StevePilgrim2013 that is very kind and much appreciated 😊👍

Thanks for another great review. After seeing it, I am quite curious if you could give Danish Gato Audio a call. They have a similar bookshelf as Buchardt. 6" SB Acoustics bass driver and Jantzen crossover components. They also focus on time alignment, but does it in the crossover. A difference is that Gato Audio uses a SB Acoustics ring tweeter instead of a dome.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sebastian. I will look into it 😊

Hmmmm, been wanting these for a while to partner my new Exposure 3010. Oh well, the search continues!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Ossie 😊

Hi Tarun, congrats on a great video. I am just discovering your channel and am thoroughly enjoying your approach to the reviews. I am currently looking for new speakers (currently own Monitor Audio Gold50, previous gen) and have narrowed the choice down to the PROAC DT8 and the Buchardts. I have palced an order for the Buchardts but have never listened to them. I did however listened to the DT8s and was bloan away by thee midrange clarity, the presence it brings to vocals, the huge 3 dimentional soundstage, …. The list goes on. It was an emotional listening session as the Proacs draw you into the performance with every nuance, every detail, clarity… etc. Given your experience with Proacs and the A400Mkii, how do you think these will compare? CHeers

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Two speakers with different presentation. I would need them side by side to be sure but the DT8 have a warmer, richer sound and a more emersive soundfield 😊

Ok, so I should not sell my ATC SCM 19s for some mk2s. Got it! Another good review.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Will 😉👍

Great review, as usual, Tarun. Because of your detailed analysis and a couple of other reviewers I respect, I have just pulled the trigger on a pair. I will wait to see what they sound like with my Nad M10 before I consider the Buchardt 150 amp. I figure the same component might be complimentary? Thanks again. Keep on keeping on...

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stuart. I hope you like them 😊👍

@stuharrison1

Жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314 I’ll let you know…

@stuharrison1

Жыл бұрын

@@abritishaudiophile7314 they have just arrived, a mere 4 days after ordering, here in Australia. They are superb (in my begginers view). They sound head and shoulders above my KLH Model 3's. very much as you described them. Thank you for your review and for reconnecting me with the younger man inside (I've got that younger exuberance again!). Now for the Buchardt i150...or the Willsenton R8???? See what you have started LOL

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

@@stuharrison1 that is great Stuart! Good luck with the amplifier search 😊👍

No need to apologise for any negativity. We are looking for your honest opinion, warts, smiles and all. Thx as always.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated 👍

Thankfully it was a Highly Recommended and not Outstanding. And also your caveat about the 2510 (which I love). My wallet is very relieved. But great review which I enjoyed.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeremy 😊👍

Great review as always. I really like your attention to presenting information and opinions straight up without gimmicks. On this review, I notice you say the s400s are not suited for late night listening. Just wondering why that would be? They have paper woofers, so I would have thought they might be good at low levels?

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. The S400 has a passive radiator. This only wakes up at higher volumes 😊

I received my pair of S400 MK2 two days ago. Driving them with Pass Labs XA 30.8 They are still in break in mode (less then 20 hours working) but I already hear much more details regarding to Dynaudio Evoke 50 I have. Yes, Evoke 50’are floorstanders with 2 bass drivers and deliver more base, but I see know how much base Dynaudio put in all spectrums: from base to highs. I will sell my Dynaudio and add some sub on S400mk2. So far so good, expect to have more sparkles In highs after 300 hours.

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

T' you're a legend

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you William 😊👍

To answer your question, my upgrade would go to: 1. a power conditioner (Furman M-8x2) because I only have 2 dedicated outlets and my AV system is concentrated there. 2. Since I like discovering new music in high resolution without paying too much for it, I decided to take advantage of the offer from my friend who provides me with the Tidal subscription for free (I gave him the encoding of all my music in Flac, 24 bits or DSD...). So, I bought myself the Ifi Zen Stream.I'm there. 3. Now, I will listen and deepen this new way of listening, but I have the strong desire to listen to the Buchardt s400 Mk2 with my Hegel H190 which was used by its designer in the analysis/production of its speakers... My Focal Aria 926, although they suit me, precisely these metallic treble which tires me a little... I am a little too demanding perhaps, but being retired, I want to treat myself to a listening pleasure that I always dreamed of... And your site is particularly useful to me in this regard. Thank you Tarun!

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Th am you for watching and sharing my friend 😊👍

I didn't know about these until I saw the size of the tweeter in a Sevenoaks store which got my attention

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

It is small 😊

I Love Mine, Period! Driven with Benchmark ahb2!

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

Thanks for your always excellent reviews. I’m waiting on a pair of mk2’s, to compare with the KLH Model 5’s. I’ve had the 5’s for two days now, powered by a Pass X150.5 with Ayre K-5xeMP preamp and Denefrips Pontus dac. The 5’s are replacing Klipsch Heresy 3’s, which were outstanding on certain tracks/genres but super-colored and annoying at certain frequencies, and not great for off axis listening…I could never totally relax. The KLH’s on the other hand are easily the best all-arounders I’ve ever owned. I have Maggie 1.7’s but they need space and a tiny sweet spot listening position. The 5’s are SO darn balanced, big detailed soundstage with depth, and a sparkling spot lit center image. They should cost more than they do. I’m eager for the showdown with the mk 2’s. Do you predict I’ll prefer the Buchardt’s? Thanks again.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben. I would expect the S400 Mk2 to be more resolving but the KLH 5 to have better dynamics. I may get around to review it sometime 😊

@cdbeen123

2 жыл бұрын

would love to hear what you prefer when you get your buchardts as i am currently trying to decide on those exact same 2 speakers

@gokhanersan8561

2 жыл бұрын

Would love a KLH model 5 review.

I was planning to Buchardt I, but went with Wharfedale 85. I maybe in market next year and based upon your review, I have shortlisted Buchardt II . I am waiting for you to review comparison of Kef Meta and Wharfedale 85

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the suggestions 😊

Tarin, thanks for a really articulate and enjoyable review. May I ask, have you heard the cheaper s300 model?

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you James. I haven’t as yet 👍

As your front end components get better it becomes critical that you pay attention to synergy. As an example vacuum tube preamps tend to fare very well with class D and highly revealing class AB amplifier topologies. I'm using a supratek chardonnay with a pair of ps audio m700 mono blocks and the combination works quite well.

@abritishaudiophile7314

5 ай бұрын

Cool 😎

Tarun, would love to see your thoughts on Audiovector R1 Arreté Bookshelf Speakers. They are my go to benchmark speakers for a bright speaker for now. See if you can get your hands on those mate.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion Josh 😊

Very well done review. Mr. Pete--------> aging hippie

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. There is not much that is cooler than an ageing hippie 😊✌️

Hi Tarun. A wonderful review that I've been waiting for. Great review, maybe not so good for my visa card. I am restricted to having the back of my speaker only one foot from the wall, no options there. How do you think that would work with the MKIIs? I put my speakers on Isoacustic short shelf stands and they do remarkably well.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim. Much appreciated. It is hard to tell but something to mention in the next Patreon ABA chat 😊

OK…the jaw-drop and the "what have they done" or "what have they done" were quite amusing! 😂 This is the first I have heard of the upper mid-range quality…hmm.. …I am not in the market for speakers. I am loving my DynAudio Contour 20s…perhaps Max had a hand in their design as I believe he used to work at DynAudio…..

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bob 😊

🤔as far as your question about partnering equipment I don’t have enough experience…but I’m A BIG BELIEVER IN SYNERGY AND QUALITY OF SOUND IS MORE IMPORTANT TO ME ….so I look 👀 for new recordings of older songs and I search 👀 for new music well recorded to broaden my musical experience 🤗😍😍😍

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

That is great 👍

Great review as per usual - I think we have similar tastes - loved my 1SC as well until I sold it. I'm intrigued by the S400 MK2, as I love my S400 MK1 but noticed it's deficiencies as reflected in your review. The MK2 looks to have fixed some of these issues. By your recollection, is the bass speed improved? Though bass weight and depth is good, bass speed and punch was not the best.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan. Bass speed or definition is much better on the Mk2 👍

Tarun, you are the only reviewer that stated that there is some harshness in certain frequency bands, something that all other hifi reviewers and for this product almost all of them have reviewed it, but not mentioned it or heard it as you did. But this did now make me highly insecure about ordering a pair. I would be running it with a Linn Akkurate amp, not knowing if this was a good match or not and by the way a brand that I miss on your channel.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

If I have a product in or due in for review, I won’t watch/read other reviews of it for that reason, as it is easy to get influenced. I doubt that many will pick up on the slight hardness in the vocal region I only mentioned it for those who are sensitive to such things 😊

Hi Tarun, it’s been a while, but it’s Rishi here. I’m still very much enjoying your videos and this one is no different. I now work in the home audio industry which is going great. I have a question for you… How do these MkII speakers compare to the Amphion Argon 1? Due to the large waveguide design of both speakers, and due to both pairing well with Hegel, I was wondering what you find different and in-common with the presentations of both of these speakers? Many thanks and keep up the awesome work 👍

@abritishaudiophile7314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rishi. The Burchardt S400 Mk2 is a little more resolving that the Argon 1 but cooler in tonal balance 😊

Thanks for reviewing the mkii's Tarun! They're on my upgrade list along with a few other speakers around the same price. I know it was quite a while ago, but can you offer any comparisons to the Argon 3S? It's a similar design so I'm especially wondering how off axis response and midrange stack up against each other.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The Argon 3S has a cooler tonal balanced but I were a touch more resolving 😊

I own a pair, in my room at least positioning makes a huge difference, and if not in the correct place I do get that upper mid energy that's a touch too much. But when placed right they open up and sound natural.

@abritishaudiophile7314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing you experiences 😊