Jay, please make one video where you will test and compare your L-07m. I'm so curious (and I think not only me), what you think about those vintage amps, in comparison to newer gear. Thaaaanks!!

Hey nice to see a fellow LS50M owner. I too replaced the Meta with the S400 MKII and agree with your statements. Wider deeper soundstage, better dynamics and bass and a much more fuller natural sound.

Can I ask what amp you are using?

What amp did you end up pairing with your s400mk2's?

Tujan is the new Olaf

How do you like them?

Yes, please update with your opinion.

So... What is your impression of them?

I’ve had them for two months now and I absolutely love them. I found a nice used atoll IN200 integrated amplifier and that combo really works well. The highest praise I can give them is that I feel like I’m finally done chasing the sound I was searching for. In fact, I unsubscribed to most of the hifi review KZfaq channels I was following because I feel like I’ve settled on a pair of speakers that I will enjoy for years to come.

good to see you here, Terry! Let's exchange emails. I'll shoot you one. Maybe we can start a collab again. Happy Thanksgiving!

@@johnsoriano3812 happy thanksgiving John 😃 Yeah shoot me an email

Hey, I was wondering if you don't mind me asking, is the bass really that bad compared to the original S400 or something like the KEF R3 ?

@@NurarihyonRikuo I haven't heard the R3 but my guess is the S400 MKII probably still has better bass. It just doesn't have as much of the upper bass edge as the original.

Same boat and same type of music with added Afropop music

Third on the same boat. May lean towards these new Buchardt’s.

did any of you end up trying both and if so which came out on top and why?

Been there and got the Rel T7i, excellent sonics

Any updates on this?

I have two pairs of comete EZ in different rooms, just love them so much. From my experiences they perform really well with tubes and lots types of amps like class d or class ab, but they really shines with low watts class a amp like vintage musical fidelity A1.

I have the Triangle Comete EZ 40th Anniversary speakers in transit right now. I plan to marry them up with my Willsenton R8 Int amp, so hears hopping but I feel cofident as I have had the Genese Trio with the R8 and worked wonderfully.

Rel subs are the bomb. Nemo propaganda has a video on subs for the S400 MK2 I believe.

I also wondering if kef ls50 meta with kc62 sub, or the s400mk2 alone is the better choice.

@@patriktakacs I had both (LS50 Meta, not the original LS50) and tried them out side by sife for almost a month. The only thing the Metas had over the S400 MKIIs was the 'holographic' sound & the details. This sounds fun at first, but it doesn't work well with all genres / media formats. Buchardts are much easier to listen to and are 'fuller' in sound. When comparing both speakers with an added sub, I expected the Metas to win, but no, Buchardts do even better. I ended up returning the KEFs and will probably keep the Buchardts for any forseeable future.

He never responds. I use the MKIIs with a Hegel H80 and i think they have good synergy so you can try one of the hegels. Some Kinki amp was suggested by Nemo propoganda.

For the mkii’s, Buchardt recommended that they should be at a height where your ear would be between the two drivers, but I’ve found that having mine ear level to the tweeter is better overall. Amir of ASR determined that they measured better when tweeter-ear height. Right now I have them upside down to achieve the right height.

Well the Buchardt stands are 25.5 inches

The Buchardt rep on their forum answered this. With a good amp he preferred the A400 mk2, said it does soundstaging better and he loves a good soundstage, others might find the A500 to be better.

(really want to hear if someone has experience with these 2 - I love Totems and have a pair of OG S400's)

The problem you're going to have with getting *reliable* advice on this matter is that there were 5 or so versions of the Totem Sttaf during its 20(ish) year life cycle. Worse yet, there's no indication of what 'version' you have. Totem would change the voicing depending on popular voicing trends at the time along with crossover supply availability/cost. The result is a number of similar looking speakers that have a very different sonic presentation. For example, one Sttaf may have a warm and slightly polite sound, whereas another may have a brighter and more energetic sound. Having said that, here's my subjective take. The Buchardt S400 is objectively a better speaker in almost every way and offers a more consistent listening experience. If you listen to a huge variety of music, want something thats fairly easy to work with, need to place the speaker close-ish to a wall, yet still want a full and warm sound, then the Buchardt is the way to go. Having said that, my best music listening sessions were with the imperfect yet charming Totem Sttaf (circa 2001). Yes, they could get shrill. Yes, they could be a pain to set up. But once you got them setup right, I think their spaciousness and tone is very special. But you'll need to like their sound and have the constitution to work with em'. Good luck!

@@ZeroFidelity omg thanks for taking the time to reply Sean! Big fan of yours! Cheers! 🍻

From the rear

Hey Juan. I think you missed the parts of the video where I explain the enclosure, midbass driver and crossover changed.

Apples and oranges, no way to compare;; passive vs. active with different Master Tunings.

In their forums Buchardt says (might have even been Mads personally) that he thinks the ceiling of the S400 mkII is something like 10-15% higher than the A500, but they are very close and the A500 is much easier to set up, more flexible with the master tunings, and probably is cheaper than buying a good enough amp.

I would love for someone to save the day & get that crossover and post the difference/s between the S400 & S400 with upgraded crossover.. Reason is, I have the S400 and went as far to check on the cost ($650.00) with Mads, but alas, i can't seem to push myself to take the plunge... In short, if there were a decent and noticeable improvement I would jump at it..

Alain…. Less the HDF cabinetry of the original ‘SE’, it sounds like Mads helped you to upgrade the S400 to and SE…. Kudos to you both. I believe Jay originally reviewed the version 1 ‘SE’ in his initial review.

Pairing the MK1 with the Rega Aethos, makes them play great at low level! It’s in a different budget class, but built like a tank and you should be able to find one for half, if you don’t mind buying used. Also makes any other speakers sing. P.S. I listen at low volumes exclusively and have paired the S400 with 4 other amps too.

Glad I saw your post here, @@thepickyaudiophile. Am looking for an integrated to use w/ my S400 Mk ones w/ the Buchardt upgraded crossovers. I've found one Aethos for sale for $3595 - not half-price, but $1200 off isn't bad, so I might pull the trigger.