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Product Strengths
- Exceptional build quality with premium materials
- Sophisticated Italian design aesthetic
- Impressive low-frequency extension for its size
- Natural and precise sound reproduction
Product Considerations
- Premium pricing bracket
- Requires quality amplification
- May need careful room positioning
Takeaway: The Chario Aviator Ghibli speakers offer a blend of Italian artistry and sonic excellence, built to last with guaranteed spare parts availability. They're designed to elevate the listening experience with natural sound.
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Features
Specifications
- Low Frequency Load: Vented NRS
- Configuration: 2-way Reversed Vertical Alignment
- Drivers: 1 tweeter 38mm T38Waveguide, 1 woofer 130mm Rohacell® – NeFeB motor
- Sensitivity: 87 dBSPL normalized to 1m/2.83Vrms
- Low Frequency Cut Off: 60Hz @ -3dB
- Crossover Frequency: 1270 Hz (4th Order)
- Rated Impedance Modulus: 8Ω (minimum 6.2Ω)
- Argument: +/- 36° (20Hz-20kHz)
- Cabinet: Solid walnut and HDF
Description
An harmonious small complex of lines and curves to admire all the classic of Italian design coupled with an optimal sound staging, reproductive fidelity, musicality. Designed to produce excellent performance, even in normal domestic environments. Ghibli model despite its size and reduced bulge has performances that have nothing to envy if compared to other more bulky speakers and higher price categories.
An harmonious small complex of lines and curves to admire all the classic of Italian design coupled with an optimal sound staging, reproductive fidelity, musicality. Designed to produce excellent performance, even in normal domestic environments. Ghibli model despite its size and reduced bulge has performances that have nothing to envy if compared to other more bulky speakers and higher price categories. The result in reproduction is at the highest level, a large and deep virtual stage accompanied by a disarming emission nativity are able to enthusiast even the most skeptical of the measurements of the speaker itself
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Chario loudspeakers are distinguished by their entirely in-house design and construction, encompassing even the production of their own drivers and cabinetry.
- The brand emphasizes the integration of solid, locally-sourced Italian walnut in their cabinet construction, often aged for extended periods to optimize acoustic properties.
- They implement unique driver configurations, such as reversed arrays and down-firing woofers, to optimize performance in typical listening environments by minimizing room reflections and phase distortions.
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Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Academy Sonnet
9649
9649
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1
Reviews
Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Product Strengths
- Solid 20 year aged Italian walnut cabinet is sonically superior to cheaper MDF cabinets
- Drivers are manufactured in-house and are sophisticated with soft dome tweeter and unusual material for the bass mid-range unit
- Phenomenally accurate reproduction of vocals and instruments, like piano and guitar
- Very dynamic, with 90 dB sensitivity
- Amazing value for money compared to other speaker ranges
Product Considerations
- Requires an amplifier that can drive a 4 ohm load
- Has a port at the rear, requiring placement away from the back wall
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The Academy Sonnet is the best stand mount speaker the reviewer has ever heard under 10,000 pounds
Takeaway: The Chario Academy Sonnet speakers offer amazing sound quality and beautiful aesthetics with their solid wood cabinets. They are a worthwhile investment for anyone seeking high-end audio performance.
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Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Aviator Nobile
6692
6692
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1
Reviews
Nobile, a speaker deeply rooted in Chario’s tradition of construction, detailed sound, with very controlled bass. Soft sound and at the same time absolutely not lacking in high frequencies. The 2-way speaker has shocked everyone since its introduction. It brings together all of Chario’s peculiar features in a reasonably sized cabinet. Deepening to the deeper frequencies, amazing dynamic capacity and high sensitivity make Nobile a sure reference. It can also be used as a monitor in recording studios, literally disappearing leaving space for the music message. It adapts easily to non-optimal acoustical environments
Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Product Strengths
- Outstanding build quality with solid walnut construction
- Exceptional sound staging and imaging
- High sensitivity for efficient amplifier matching
- Versatile room placement capabilities
- Non-fatiguing listening experience
Product Considerations
- Optimal performance requires careful positioning
- Premium price point
- Size might be substantial for smaller spaces
Takeaway: The Chario Aviator Nobile bookshelf speakers are a beautifully crafted gateway to musical enjoyment, perfect for audiophiles who love refined sound and appreciate the artistry of their favorite recordings. They offer versatile placement and are designed for long, comfortable listening sessions.
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Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Bowers & Wilkins
805 D4
9500
9500
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22
Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins pioneered the use of Kevlar fibers in speaker cones and developed the Matrix cabinet design, which significantly reduces cabinet resonance and sound coloration. Their Nautilus speaker, introduced in 1993, features the distinctive Nautilus tube tweeter design that minimizes sound resonance, while their dedicated Steyning Research facility has produced breakthroughs like the Continuum cone for improved audio transparency.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent build quality, featuring a blend of aluminum, leather, and wood veneer, or gloss paint.
- Detailed sound with excellent stereo imagery.
- Good detail and clarity.
- Wide and deep soundstage.
- Design features contribute to cabinet rigidity and reduced coloration.
Product Considerations
- May sound bright with the wrong amplifier or cables.
- May require a high-power solid-state amp.
- Needs quality amplification and may sound soft if underpowered.
- Requires stands, adding to the overall cost.
- Bass may not satisfy those seeking high-output bass without a subwoofer.
Takeaway: The 805 D4 is an excellent speaker that is beautifully built and delivers a detailed and engaging sound. It's a great option for those seeking a premium listening experience.
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Bowers & Wilkins pioneered the use of Kevlar fibers in speaker cones and developed the Matrix cabinet design, which significantly reduces cabinet resonance and sound coloration. Their Nautilus speaker, introduced in 1993, features the distinctive Nautilus tube tweeter design that minimizes sound resonance, while their dedicated Steyning Research facility has produced breakthroughs like the Continuum cone for improved audio transparency.
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Gershman
Studio II
5500
5500
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10
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Delivers performance beyond what is typically associated with its price.
Gershman Acoustics speakers use Back-wave Control Technology and bass trap designs to deliver deep, controlled bass from compact enclosures, defying expectations about speaker size and performance. Their unique cabinet designs, including truncated pyramid shapes and resonance control devices, help create an intimate, club-like listening experience with exceptional clarity and precision.
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Product Strengths
- Full-range sound, impressive bass response, and the ability to pressurize a room, often negating the need for a separate subwoofer
- Smooth, warm, and coherent midrange provides natural and engaging vocals and instruments for long listening sessions without fatigue
- Well-extended treble presents in a naturally smooth, enjoyable, and pleasing manner
- Excellent imaging and soundstage capabilities create a realistic and immersive listening experience
- Sound reproduction makes it a speaker that one can live with
- Connectivity options are available
Product Considerations
- Quality amplification with sufficient power and current is required to achieve optimal performance and control the woofer effectively
- The backplate for bass adjustment uses wood screws, making it easy to strip if not handled carefully
- Placement and setup, especially stand height and toe-in, are crucial for achieving the best high-frequency response, it can sound dull if not optimized
- May not be ideal for listeners who prefer a brighter, more forward sound signature or those who prioritize extreme loudness levels
- Grilles may cause micro-rattling at moderate to loud listening levels due to weaker magnets
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Totem Acoustic Manny 2 Signature: The Studio 2 has a more forgiving presentation, denser midrange, and stronger bass
- Vs Klipsch Forte 3: The Studio 2 offers a more natural tone, especially in the midrange and upper bass, along with greater soundstage depth
- Vs Vienna Acoustics Mozart Symphony Editions: The Studio 2 beats them in bass and midrange
- Vs Harbeth (SHL5 and Compact 7 XTs): The Studio 2 cannot be matched by the Harbeth's articulate bass response
- Vs Celestion SL6-S: The Studio 2 has deeper roots in the trunk, and they got high branches and leaves, but they don't go all the way up to the highest branches and leaves at the tippy top
Takeaway:
The Studio 2 is a well-built bookshelf speaker that delivers a smooth, full-range sound with surprising bass and clear imaging, making for an engaging listening experience. With the right setup and quality components, these speakers can provide years of musical enjoyment in a variety of room sizes.
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Gershman Acoustics speakers use Back-wave Control Technology and bass trap designs to deliver deep, controlled bass from compact enclosures, defying expectations about speaker size and performance. Their unique cabinet designs, including truncated pyramid shapes and resonance control devices, help create an intimate, club-like listening experience with exceptional clarity and precision.
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Constellation Delphinus MK2
3098
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Released
Delphinus is the ideal solution for those looking for a loudspeaker with outstanding performance. At twice the sensitivity level of the Lynx, the Delphinus requires half the input power to produce the same sound pressure. Dynamics extends down to 57 Hz, and the natural timbre and amplitude characteristics of the soundstage can reach levels that are inappropriate for its size.
Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Product Strengths
- Terrific sound quality in a superbly styled housing
- Super efficient at converting electrical power into acoustic watts
- Superb mid-range sound
- Excellent fit and finish
- Bright, bouncy—beautifully paced bass delivery with good depth
Product Considerations
- Only a single choice of finish
- Lack of bi-wiring
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The Chario Delphinus' cabinet is particularly attractive and not completely unlike those made by Sonus faber
Takeaway: The Chario Constellation II Delphinus speakers offer terrific sound quality and won't hit your wallet nearly as hard as they deserve to. These speakers are also very good at converting electrical power into acoustic watts, which is beneficial for sound quality.
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Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Constellation Lynx MK2
3052
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Released
The smallest bookshelf in the series, but expandable up to 67Hz. With a load volume of 1000cc, the Lynx will outperform many other larger and more expensive speakers. The Lynx is consistently regarded as better than its competitors in terms of sound production, fidelity and musicality. The dynamics exceed most of the limitations of the standard bookshelf and are balanced and nuanced.
Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Product Strengths
- Exceptional build quality with premium materials
- Outstanding clarity and detail retrieval
- Perfect size for smaller rooms
- Beautiful Italian craftsmanship
- Excellent imaging capabilities
Product Considerations
- Requires quality amplification
- Premium pricing
- May need a subwoofer for full-range listening
Takeaway: The Chario Constellation Lynx Mark 2 speakers are a compact but remarkable achievement in bookshelf speaker design, delivering a musical experience that many larger speakers struggle to match. They could be a sound investment for the discerning listener.
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Chario is a hifi speaker brand that handcrafts their cabinets from solid walnut and uses several proprietary technologies including NRS for enhanced subwoofer performance and LFR to reduce listening fatigue. Their unique Vertical Reversed Driver Array and T38 Wave Guide tweeter are specifically designed to improve soundstage and imaging in typical home environments, addressing real-world acoustic challenges that most users face.
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Sonus Faber
Duetto
3999
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Released
2023
Duetto marks Sonus faber's inaugural active stereo wireless speaker system. Powered by four bespoke amplifiers, Duetto presents an all-in-one sound solution, harmoniously blending a multitude of connectivity options while keeping the listening experience wire-free.
Sonus Faber is an Italian hifi brand that designs speakers with unique lute-shaped cabinets inspired by traditional violin-making, featuring wood and leather materials to achieve a natural sound. Their speakers incorporate distinctive elements like cork chambers for midrange drivers and asymmetrical driver baskets that mimic natural forms, with each unit being individually tuned by ear to ensure tonal perfection.
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Product Strengths
- Gorgeous sound is clear, smooth, detailed, and dynamic
- Elegant design is dashingly elegant, minimalist aesthetic, and painstakingly crafted for equal parts style and substance
- Impressive bass extension and output, described as deep and firm, surprising for their size
- Clear midrange makes voices sound purposeful, characterful, and entirely present
- Versatile connectivity with streaming and input options, including Chromecast, AirPlay 2, phono pre-amp, and HDMI ARC/eARC
Product Considerations
- Some reviewers experienced streaming and HDMI ARC reliability issues
- Input and control layout can be inconvenient and awkward
- Prototype unit had operational bugs
- No bass level adjustment is available, though it could be added in mobile app
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs KEF LS50 Wireless II—the KEF LS50 Wireless II is a similarly high-end option
- Vs PSB Alpha iQ—the PSB Alpha iQ is a more compact wireless speaker package than the Sonus Faber and is comparatively lighter on bass
Takeaway: The Sonus Faber Duetto speakers are well-suited for those seeking amazing sound and a beautiful design in one package. These speakers are easy to connect and use, and fill the room with rich, detailed audio.
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Sonus Faber is an Italian hifi brand that designs speakers with unique lute-shaped cabinets inspired by traditional violin-making, featuring wood and leather materials to achieve a natural sound. Their speakers incorporate distinctive elements like cork chambers for midrange drivers and asymmetrical driver baskets that mimic natural forms, with each unit being individually tuned by ear to ensure tonal perfection.
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Buchardt
Anniversary 10
3988
/
Released
2023
The Anniversary 10 (A10) is a culmination of all the experience that we have gathered over the last 10 years of designing and building HiFi speakers. Over the last decade, we have produced and sold thousands of speakers to happy HiFi enthusiasts from all around the world. Listening to feedback from our customers, learning from the best and adding our own flavor to the mix, has created extremely popular and critically acclaimed speakers, and now, this has evolved into our best sounding speaker yet.
Buchardt Audio is a direct-to-consumer speaker brand that uses an "upside down" design with a back-mounted passive radiator, which helps create high-end sound at more affordable prices. Their speakers are engineered with advanced measurement technology and a proprietary waveguide design that enhances off-axis listening, while delivering deep bass from compact cabinets that rival larger floor-standing speakers.
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Product Strengths
- Exceptional bass performance for its compact size, with bass that is fast, clear, and tight
- Multiple 'Master Tunings' offer customizable sound profiles, adapting to different room acoustics and user preferences
- A high-quality Purifi woofer and SB Acoustics tweeter contribute to clarity, detail, and low distortion
- A solid wood cabinet made in Denmark provides a luxurious look and feel
Product Considerations
- Bass output may diminish or be limited at high volumes to protect the drivers from damage
- A separate purchase of the Platin Stereo Hub may be required for full wireless functionality and room correction
- The 'Made in China' label applies to the electronics inside the cabinet
- While the A10 offers impressive bass, some may still prefer to add a subwoofer for a true full-range experience
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Buchardt S400 Mark II, the A10 is more transparent with greater inner detail, clarity, and top-end extension—and deeper, tighter bass—while the S400 Mark II is more relaxed and forgiving with harsh recordings
- Vs Buchardt A500, the A10 has comparable performance, with possibly a crisper sound in some instances
Takeaway: The Buchardt Anniversary 10 is a compact yet powerful speaker that offers a customizable listening experience. Its impressive bass and versatile tuning options make it a great choice for those seeking a high-quality audio solution in a small to medium-sized room.
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Buchardt Audio is a direct-to-consumer speaker brand that uses an "upside down" design with a back-mounted passive radiator, which helps create high-end sound at more affordable prices. Their speakers are engineered with advanced measurement technology and a proprietary waveguide design that enhances off-axis listening, while delivering deep bass from compact cabinets that rival larger floor-standing speakers.
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MoFi
SourcePoint 10
2999
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Released
2022
The SourcePoint 10 is designed like a cost-no-object loudspeaker, a complete from the ground up approach, to deliver the highest sound quality and value.
MoFi Electronics is known for their turntables featuring unique engineering choices like chassis with constrained layer damping and 10-inch tonearms for superior sound quality. Their speakers use concentric driver designs that minimize cone displacement and enhance clarity, while their phono stages offer uncommon features like front-panel adjustability for gain and cartridge load.
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Product Strengths
- Remarkable sound power and early directivity indexes make it a true point source speaker.
- Special sound quality for the price offers a level of performance not typically found in speakers at this price point.
- Very good neutrality is present when the speaker is turned off axis.
- It is a very versatile speaker to drive.
- The midrange presentation is very dead center and coherent.
Product Considerations
- The bass does not reach as low as some listeners might prefer.
- The speaker can get bright at times.
- Care should be taken to place it not directly on axis, because when placed directly on axis, it is no longer a neutral speaker.
- There's no stand included in the package.
- It is made in China, and construction can be suspect.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs PureAudioProject Duet 15, the SourcePoint 10 is more precise and focused, while the PureAudioProject has a bigger soundstage.
- Vs Fleetwood Deville SQ, they sounded more alike than different when in action, but SourcePoint was more extended from top to bottom and brought more lively dynamics and impact.
- Vs Klipsch Heresy IV, the SourcePoint 10 is the superior speaker in every way from build to sound, with more refinement and smoothness, and it seems just as dynamic as the Klipsch.
- Vs Dynaudio Special 40s, the SourcePoint 10 sounds much bigger, more dynamic, has much better bass, and fills a room with ease.
- Vs KEF LS50 META, the LS50 sounds smaller, leaner, and not as special in the vocal region.
Takeaway:
The SourcePoint is a speaker with a neutral sound that originates from a single point, and it has remarkable early directivity indexes. It is a speaker that offers very good performance for the money, but careful attention needs to be paid to its placement in the room.
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MoFi Electronics is known for their turntables featuring unique engineering choices like chassis with constrained layer damping and 10-inch tonearms for superior sound quality. Their speakers use concentric driver designs that minimize cone displacement and enhance clarity, while their phono stages offer uncommon features like front-panel adjustability for gain and cartridge load.
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