Collection2012_2013_EN_LowRes

collection 2012.2013

2012.2013 welcome

HUMAN NATURALNESS The real aim of our product range is to combine simplicity and originality, performance and balance, naturalness and detail. We have kept the production concepts, which we developed according to the most traditional elements of the artisan’s craft, unchanged. Our creations are the fruit of true Italian craftsmanship, which means we can offer our customers a product with a comforting feel that is extremely natural, even visually, and which above all possesses distinct and verifiable Italian originality. People are the essence of our products: the solid wood, the selection of the veneers, the calibration of the numerical control machines, the sanding machines and the hydraulic presses, these are all just tools to give material expression to the human will.

LISTENING ENVIRONMENT Respect for the balance between an existing environment and the furnishings positioned inside it is what we call design. This is the aspect that is most characteristic of the origin of the products that are bought every day, and the Italian design tradition is the most important at a global level. But what about design from an acoustic point of view, that is, the necessary balance between the acoustic energy distributed in a room and the room itself? We believe this to be the fundamental aesthetic aspect of our products, which is why, thanks to consolidated scientific research in various fields, including psychoacoustics and environmental acoustics, we have developed our products based on a mathematical model of acoustic energy distribution that takes into account where the loudspeaker is used. It is precisely because of this that our loudspeaker provide a well-defined acoustic energy distribution that controls the effective balance between direct energy and reflected energy that the listener has to hear so that their perceptual system receives the essential information in a well distributed and directed way.

This enables the listener to understand the intrinsic musical content, thereby overcoming the difficulty in identifying each piece of information received, and thus reducing listening fatigue. This is why we created identification labels for each product that determine if it is suitable to be positioned in a room with correct, adjusted acoustics (specific), or if it is suitable to be positioned in any confined space (universal). Of course the label also gives specifics about the dimensions that the room itself needs to have to ensure that the product works perfectly.

Universal Specific max 15 m2 max 20 m2 ceiling distance 2.70 m

180 W/4

W

Amplifier Impedance Suggested Power Amplifier

SUGGESTED POWER Power, control, and natural emission do not rely solely on the loudspeaker itself, but the amplification system also contributes to the final result. This is why we want to indicate the recommended average power for each individual loudspeaker in our range on the relevant label, as represented at the side. This is to deal with the coupling difficulties that users sometimes face in terms of the availability of information both about the loads that loudspeakers work best with, and regarding the power actually supplied by amplification equipment.

The key indication to pay attention to above all is the indicated impedance. The power supplied is not a binding factor: if it is more than what is suggested, then obviously this is a positive and completely favourable condition, while in the opposite case the system would of course proportionally lose out on factors such as dynamics and pressure.

Each of our technical indications always suggests an average power and a precise impedance.

20 kg

503 mm

23kg

164 mm

513

1040 mm 950 mm

267 mm

501 3 kg

190 mm

230 mm

230 mm

190 mm

516

520

523

530

115 mm 340 mm

230 mm 215 mm

350 mm

310 mm

280 mm

12kg

320 mm

310 mm 365 mm

300 mm 335 mm

6 kg

403 mm

8 kg 7 kg

542 mm

11 kg

322 mm

17kg

230 mm

450 mm

165 mm

533

505

503

Syntar The defined lines of its edges and the innovative technology make the Syntar line the perfect combination of high level performance and a traditional look that’s far from ordinary. Designed for stereophonic and multi-channel sound, the Syntar line offers equipment ranging from compact loudspeaker to the imposing heights of system towers.

The cabinet is created by selecting the real wood veneers to be used, and the treatment of the open-pore surfaces and clean edges of the cabinet give this product a timeless look thanks to a long manufacturing tradition that .guarantees perfection. Raised up from the supporting surface by rubber suspensions, which have a high capacity to absorb vibrations, these units can make the most of our bass reflex system, located underneath the loudspeaker. “Entry level products of remarkable workmanship with above average performance�: this is the fairest tribute to a hugely successful line.

513 low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 2 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 130 mm Polymeric Double Flex sen s i ti v i ty 87 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 60 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1450 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Universal max 12 m2 60 W/4

W

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

516 l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on f i g u ra ti o n 2 Way d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 160 mm Polymeric Double Flex s en s i ti v i ty 89 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 55 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 1380 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 4 W

Universal max 16 m2 70 W/4

W

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

520 low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 2 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 200 mm Polymeric Double Flex sen s i ti v i ty 90 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 50 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1330 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Universal max 20 m2 80 W/4

W

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

523 l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on f i g u ra ti o n 3 Way d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 100 mm Polymeric Double Flex 1 woofer 200 mm Polymeric Double Flex s en s i ti v i ty 90 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 48 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 900 Hz / 1490 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 4 W

Universal max 22 m2 80 W/4

W

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

530 low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 3 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 160 mm Polymeric Double Flex 1 subwoofer 160 mm Polymeric Double Flex sen s i ti v i ty 89 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 45 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 200 Hz / 1390 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Universal max 28 m2 100 W/4

W

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

533 l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on f i g u ra ti o n 4 Way d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 midrange 100 mm Polymeric Double Flex 1 woofer 200 mm Polymeric Double Flex 1 subwoofer 200 mm Polymeric Double Flex s en s i ti v i ty 91 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 35 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 165 Hz / 780 Hz / 1550 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 4 W

Universal max 36 m2 120 W/4

W

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

Syntar 513 - Tweeter

Syntar 533 - Subwoofer

505

Universal

low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 2 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 2 woofer 130 mm Polymeric Double Flex sen s i ti v i ty 89 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 85 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1600 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

max 36 m2

120 W/4

W

501 c on f i g u ra ti o n 1 Way d ri ve rs 1 subwoofer 200 mm Paper Compound DISCRETE POWER CIRCUIT 100 W freq u en c y @ - 3dB 40 - 180 Hz

Universal max 36 m2

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

503 low freq u en c y l o ad Acoustic Suspension confi g u ra ti o n 2 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 130 mm Polymeric Double Flex sen s i ti v i ty 87 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 90 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1450 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Walnut Cherry Black Ash Wengè

Universal

max 36 m2

120 W/4

W

double flex woofer Research into and development of new technologies, materials, shapes, and components are an effective business branch in the Chario organisation, as well as a real necessity to be able to create products that are always innovative and always have significantly improved performance. The development of the membranes used to make the loudspeakers in the Syntar line began with an ambitious goal to be reached, which was to reduce distortions in order to enable full detail and naturalness of emission of the reproduction that was very similar to the most evolved models in our range.

This goal was reached by using a membrane with no slits with a non-symmetrical double curve. The result we achieved was exactly what months of studies and psychoacoustic research and analysis of the human perceptual system had indicated as the ideal solution.

1040 mm

25kg

950 mm

18kg

190 mm

516r

350 mm

310 mm

280 mm

310 mm

320 mm

365 mm

7 kg

403 mm

9 kg

542 mm

11kg

230 mm

230 mm

190 mm

230 mm

520r

523r

530r

533r

Syntar r Evolution of the Syntar line, but with concepts and presuppositions from the Constellation line. The cabinet is made of real wood with a special technique that combines four different veneers on the sides of the unit. The solid wood edges lend an extremely mellow, vintage look to the entire system. It’s easy to imagine how difficult is it to create a unit that contains solid wood, mixed veneers, and rounded edges.

At the same time, studying how skilfully the individual features of the different types of wood that make up the unit are treated reveals how much of a privilege it is for us to create the unit for this loudspeaker, the woodworking of which is the embodiment of art and master craftsmanship. This is a line completely dedicated to stereophonics, naturally exciting performance, and cutting-edge technology applied to the components.

516r low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 2 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 160 mm Polymeric Double Flex sen s i ti v i ty 89 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 55 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1380 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Universal max 16 m2 70 W/4

W

Wengè

Walnut

520r l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on f i g u ra ti o n 2 Way d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 200 mm Polymeric Double Flex s en s i ti v i ty 90 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 50 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 1330 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 4 W

Universal max 20 m2 80 W/4

W

Wengè

Walnut

523r low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 3 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 midrange 100 mm Polymeric Double Flex

1 woofer 200 mm Polymeric Double Flex sen s i ti v i ty 90 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 48 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 900 Hz / 1490 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Universal max 22 m2 80 W/4

W

Wengè

Walnut

530r l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on f i g u ra ti o n 3 Way d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 160 mm Polymeric Double Flex

1 subwoofer 160 mm Polymeric Double Flex s en s i ti v i ty 89 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 45 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 200 Hz / 1390 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 4 W

Universal max 28 m2 100 W/4

W

Wengè

Walnut

533r low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 4 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 27 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 midrange 100 mm Polymeric Double Flex

1 woofer 200 mm Polymeric Double Flex

1 subwoofer 200 mm Polymeric Double Flex sen s i ti v i ty 91 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 35 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 165 Hz / 780 Hz / 1550 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Universal max 36 m2 120 W/4

W

Wengè

Walnut

WOOD OBJECTIVE As well as the different types of wood with which this series is made, the special technique used to create the side of the loudspeaker is truly unique in the hi-fi world. Four different veneers meet at the centre of the side panel, all of which follow and ensure the continuity of the grain and the finishing on all faces of the unit. The veneers are combined by skilfully cutting the wood so that the point where the four finishes meet is absolutely precise and flawless, creating a true central point on the panel. The four veneers, placed in four respective directions, create a unique effect, reflecting the light in a different way and thus characterising the finish of the unit itself through horizontal and vertical pairs. The interplay of light on the matt and shiny surfaces reveals the intrinsic characteristics of the open-pore wood.

60kg

490 mm

1030 mm

17kg

1400 mm

26kg

260 mm 215 mm

11kg

phoenix

12kg

600 mm

610 mm

370 mm

270 mm

330 mm

260 mm

360 mm

410 mm

410 mm

10kg

955 mm

36kg

200 mm

230 mm

200 mm

230 mm

250 mm

lynx

delphinus

cygnus

pegasus

ursa major

410 mm

hercules

constellatioN The real solid wood components exude character and elegance, while the central unit, in black microsphere paint with a velvet finish, is the embodiment of technique and innovation. The Constellation line is the one that most represents the heart and soul of Chario. Sophisticated woodwork creations, selected and treated materials, technology, and a top level acoustic result, all contribute to the strong and appealing character of this line of products.

From elegant, discrete bookshelves, to imposing and severe towers, a real love of music goes into all our products, making every model in this line with the awareness that an external factor could be the third wheel between them and the perfect result, the listening environment.

This is why our products were created to be able to interact with their environment and make the most of both its limits and its advantages.

Lynx

Universal

low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 2 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 38 mm soft dome 1 woofer 130 mm paper compound sen s i ti v i ty 87 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 67 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1500 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Solid Walnut

Solid Cherry

High Glossy Black

Mat Black

High Glossy White

60 W/4

W

max 14 m2

delphinus

Universal

l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on f i g u ra ti o n 2 Way d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 38 mm soft dome 1 woofer 160 mm paper compound s en s i ti v i ty 90 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 55 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 1500 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 4 W

Solid Walnut

Solid Cherry

High Glossy Black

Mat Black

High Glossy White

70 W/4

W

max 20 m2

Constellation Pegasus

Constellation Delphinus

cygnus

Universal

80 W/4

W

low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 3 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 38 mm soft dome 1 woofer 130 mm paper compound

1 subwoofer 130 mm paper compound sen s i ti v i ty 87 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 50 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 170 Hz / 1500 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Solid Cherry

Solid Walnut

Mat Black

High Glossy Black

High Glossy White

max 18 m2

pegasus

Universal

l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on f i g u ra ti o n 3 Way d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 38 mm soft dome 1 woofer 160 mm paper compound

1 subwoofer 160 mm paper compound s en s i ti v i ty 87 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 45 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 170 Hz / 1500 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 4 W

100 W/4

max 28 m2

Solid Cherry

Mat Black

High Glossy Black

W

High Glossy White

Solid Walnut

phoenix

Universal

low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 2 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 38 mm soft dome 2 woofer 130 mm paper compound sen s i ti v i ty 90 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 80 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1500 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

High Glossy Black

High Glossy White

Solid Walnut

Solid Cherry

Mat Black

140 W/4

W

max 40 m2

hercules

Universal

c on f i g u ra ti o n 1 Way d ri ve rs 1 subwoofer 320 coated paper DISCRETE POWER CIRCUIT 200 W freq u en c y @ - 3dB 30 - 180 Hz

Solid Walnut

Solid Cherry

High Glossy Black

High Glossy White

Mat Black

max 40 m2

ursa major

Universal

low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS confi g u ra ti o n 4 Way dr i vers 1 tweeter 38 mm soft dome 1 midrange 130 mm paper compound

1 woofer 160 mm paper compound

2 subwoofer 170 mm polymeric compound sen s i ti v i ty 91 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 35 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 280 Hz / 800 Hz / 1250 Hz / 1450 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Solid Walnut

Solid Cherry

High Glossy Black

140 W/4

W

max 40 m2

High Glossy White

Mat Black

BEHAVIOUR IN THE ENVIRONMENT The woofer in the upper part of the unit has a special function in this model.

All other models in the Constellation line interact with the environment so that undesired reflections are controlled to limit their influence and increase intelligibility and ease of listening.

In order to achieve this aim, Ursa Major uses variation of the design that enables total regularisation of the entire audio spectrum, drastically improving the result.

The loudspeaker in the upper part of Ursa Major, a 160mm woofer, is responsible for this extraordinary effect. This driver generates acoustic energy in contra-phase that is perfectly controlled by the crossover and the initial reflections from the floor and ceiling. The cuts down on primary resonance from the air mass present, which consequently does not degenerate the second and third harmonics, automatically regularising the response in a frequency up to 300 Hz. Thanks to this technology, the intelligibility of the low frequencies reaches levels that have never been achieved before. The listening fatigue is reduced thanks to the clarity of information perceived on all reproduced frequencies. This is due to the fact that the components that Ursa Major interacts with directly, themselves act directly to make the entire acoustic spectrum more intelligible.

480 mm

22kg

6.5 kg

455 mm

200 mm

195 mm 170 mm

250 mm

3 kg

145 mm

360 mm

265 mm

SAT

DIALOGUE

SW1

piccolo In the home studio as a monitor, in the bedroom as part of the furniture, as a multi-channel system in the living room, in the kitchen to provide a touch of style - it doesn’t matter where it’s put and why, there will always be room for the Piccolo, thanks to its compact size, and it will always be a success thanks to its incredibly versatile design and performance: despite its small size, it’s guaranteed to be a great diffusor. The pair of satellites will arouse curiosity on your desk, the shiny black central channel will fit perfectly into your TV monitor frame, and the subwoofer will find a spot for itself in the centre if the room or next to your favourite armchair.

This loudspeaker takes shape and finds its reason for being in your hands, in your rooms, to suit your tastes.

sat

Universal

l ow fr eq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on fi g u ra ti o n 2 Way d ri vers 1 tweeter 26 mm soft dome 1 woofer 100 mm polycarbon fiber s en s i ti v i ty 88 dB SPL frequ en c y @ - 3dB 90 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1450 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 8 W

Solid Walnut

High Glossy Black

Solid Cherry

High Glossy White

Mat Black

100 W/8

W

max 20 m2

dialogue

Universal

100 W/8

W

max 20 m2

l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS c on f i g u ra ti o n 2 Way d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 26mm soft dome 2 woofer 100 mm polycarbon fiber s en s i ti v i ty 88 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 90 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 1450 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 8 W

Solid Walnut

Solid Cherry

High Glossy Black

High Glossy White

Mat Black

sw1

Universal

confi g u ra ti o n 1 Way dr i vers 1 woofer 200 mm paper compound DISCRETE POWER CIRCUIT 100 W fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 40 - 180 Hz

Solid Walnut

High Glossy Black

Solid Cherry

High Glossy White

Mat Black

max 36 m2

kit

Universal

100 W/8

W

max 36 m2

4 Sat . front & rear 1 Dialogue . center channel 1 SW1 . subwoofer

Piccolo Star Dialogue

Piccolo Star Sat

270 mm

235 mm

750 mm

1220 mm

445 mm

1610 mm

340 mm

450 mm

440 mm

580 mm

14kg

530 mm

sonnet

100kg

47kg

240 mm

sovran

400 mm

serendipity

academy Research in scientific fields such as psychoacoustics, environmental acoustics, electro-mechanics, and perceptive synthesis has made it possible to create loudspeakers that bring a musical event straight to your home. Sincerity and naturalness are the characteristics of the models in the Academy line, which express strength and completeness when you listen to them. A perfect union between science and man, genius and poet.

Made from solid wood with a controlled hydrometric level, these units take six months of work to produce. All the models are designed to interact as much as possible with the listening environment, which means they are able to make the most of their potential in their habitat, to offer a truly astounding acoustic effect.

sonnet low freq u en c y l o ad Back Firing Vented Half Exponential

Hourglass confi g u ra ti o n 2 Way Reversed Array dr i vers 1 tweeter 32 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 170 mm Rohacell Full Apex sen s i ti v i ty 90 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 55 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 1500 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Specific

100 W/4

W

max 28 m2

sovran l ow f req u en c y l o ad Vented NRS Exponentional Hourglass c on f i g u ra ti o n 3 Way Reversed Array d ri ve rs 1 tweeter 32 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 woofer 170 mm Rohacell Full Apex

2 subwoofer 200 mm Push Pull Configuration s en s i ti v i ty 90 dB SPL freq u en c y @ - 3dB 35 - 20000 Hz xov e r f re q u e n c y 100 Hz / 1180 Hz rated i m pe d a n c e 4 W

Specific 200 W/4

max 60 m2

W

serendipity low freq u en c y l o ad Vented NRS Exponentiali Hourglass confi g u ra ti o n 5 Way Reversed Array dr i vers 1 tweeter 32 mm Silversoft Neodimium 1 midrange 130 mm Rohacell

1 woofer 130 mm Rohacell Full Apex

1 woofer 170 mm Rohacell Full Apex

2 subwoofer 320 mm Push Pull Configuration sen s i ti v i ty 93 dB SPL fr equ e n c y @ - 3dB 23 - 20000 Hz xover f re q u e n c y 240 Hz / 500 Hz / 1250 Hz / 1850 Hz r ated i m p ed a n c e 4 W

Specific 400 W/4

max 120 m2

W

HANDMADE IN ITALY Like all our products, the models in the Academy line are also manufactured entirely in Italy. Not only are they characterised by a high degree of craftsmanship and complicated woodwork, but what you cannot see from the outside is the whole structure that supports the acoustic result. Hourglass channels and separation chambers are some of the elements to be found inside these impressive creations.

The curves, the sinuous lines, the angles of the structure, achieve the perfect balance between functionality and design.

stand

wall bracket

ACCESSORIES Even those products usually called accessories are made in Italy. The stands match the characteristics of the finished of the products line they are paired with. The wall brackets come in shades of colour and degrees of shine to match the models they are to be used with. The accessories that go with the Chario product lines are manufactured according to the concepts of consistency of finish, homogeneity, and integration.

stand constellation

630 mm

5.5kg

35 0 mm

303 mm

stand syntar

630 mm

5 kg

35 0 mm

300 mm

Stand academy SONNET

750 mm

9 kg

450 mm

135 mm

530 mm

230 mm

wall bracket piccolo SAT

1 kg

145 mm

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