Herr Buchardt the Third – It's their S400 in its 3rd incarnation. "First shown as a prototype in 2016, the S400 quickly became a cornerstone of our line and has since built a reputation as one of the most widely recommended stand-mount speakers in its category. The new model introduces a larger cab along with all-new tweeter and woofer, aimed at improving dynamics and headroom while preserving the balanced and natural presentation of the original. Only a single part i.e. the binding posts carry over from the previous generation. One of the most notable changes is the 7½-inch SB Acoustics Satori papyrus mid/woofer offering 65.5% greater displacement for increased dynamic capability, stronger bass authority and greater physical impact while the cabinet size itself only grew by 18%. The new tweeter uses a custom 26mm aluminium dome paired with a newly developed waveguide to improve refinement with higher perceived clarity and resolution. Buchardt continue to collaborate with Jantzen Audio on the new 1st-order crossover. The rear-ported S400 Mk3 will initially be available through a limited pre-order campaign of 75 pairs per finish at the introductory price. Estimated delivery is late summer 2026." Prices in black are €2.3K/pr incl. VAT/shipping, pre-order €2'100/pr; €2'450/€2'250/pr in real wood veneer.
