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Chario - Academy Serendipity - Floor Standing Speakers

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Proudly hailed as the magnum opus of the Academy Series, the Chario - Academy Serendipity - Floor Standing Speakers are the sublime testament to Chario Loudspeakers' excellence and expertise accrued since its inception in 1975. Every handcrafted speaker demands an impressive 210 hours of craftsmanship, accompanied by a precise machinery process and half a year's worth of wood drying process. Onto this meticulously assembled masterpiece is ingrained the soul of solid walnut, beautifully capped with an enriching vaporization process that imparts the timber with maximal endurance and hardness. The speakers have been specifically engineered for an unparalleled sound reproduction, confining the mechanical vibrations within the cabinet, limiting any form of energy dissipation. This unique use of composite materials and natural wood pairing, coupled with its cutting-edge vent geometry and reversed vertical alignment, results in an audio experience that's nothing short of transformative. Enjoy the empyreal aura of the Chario - Academy Serendipity, a beautiful tour de force in High-End auditory pleasure.

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ℹ Product Information

Chario - Academy Serendipity - Floor Standing Speakers

Unleash the symphony of sound with the "Chario - Academy Serendipity - Floor Standing Speakers," orchestrating a harmony between immaculate high-end audio and consummate craftsmanship perfected since 1975. This authentic masterpiece, the flagship model from the esteemed Academy Series, represents 210 meticulous hours of handcrafting, 5 measured hours of precision machinery time, and 6 biding months of the enduring wood drying process. We never overlook the beauty in hidden details; from our ecologically-sourced composite materials exhibiting isotropic behaviour to rigidly structured, swallow-tailed staves of solid wood, bold form marries functional design. Harmoniously pairing panels on orthogonal planes, we celebrate the magic fusion of natural wood and wood fibre to curate the perfect acoustics. Chaptering our industry-leading craftsmanship to the core, we've taken care of even the unseen; from our in-house reflex ducts to the fortress housing our mighty twin 320mm subwoofers positioned in NRS isobaric configuration. Each 'Serendipity' speaker bears the hallmark of quality in its nourished Walnut wood, a medium-high hardness resource recognized for its stability, a testament to a long-lasting speaker. Our ensemble of drivers, from 32mm Silversoft dome tweeter to a Woofer with Roahacell Full-Apex, harmonize together in a 5-way reversed vertical alignment, channeling an immaculate sound with sensitivity as fine as 93dB. Feel the bass sink deeper into your soul with a low-frequency cut-off of 23Hz, while the solid walnut cabinet assures stability without compromising the purity of the sound. With the Chario - Academy Serendipity - Floor Standing Speakers; it's not about hearing, it's about immersing in a sensory experience that lingers even after the music fades.

Features

  1. High-End Masterpiece: Flawlessly engineered and handcrafted, representing 221 hours of labour-intensive skill and precision machining, and 6 months of meticulous wood drying process. A testament to Chario's commitment to creating sublime audio experiences, uncompromising on quality, and harnessing the depth of their heritage.

  2. Hidden Details: Innovative layers of craftsmanship, demonstrated in the pairing of natural wood and wood fibre and proprietary NRS isobaric configuration. Structures are designed with ingenious accents such as swallow-tailed staves, all generated from ecologically sourced materials.

  3. Walnut Wood: The finest-treated Walnut wood exhibits medium-high hardness and high durability. The physical properties from the plant’s leaves and trunk contribute to superior stability, enhancing the speaker’s overall performance and ensuring longevity.

  4. Technical Specifics: Integrated 5 -way reversed vertical alignment creates a powerful sonic experience. Coupled with NRS 2π sr Vented Isobaric Compound, equipped with Surrounded HF motors on drivers. Low-frequency cutoff at 23 Hz ensures deeper bass frequencies.

  5. Cabinet and Size: Comprising two sections isolating subwoofers and other drivers. Utilizes elastomeric buffers to rid of undesired mechanical vibration and energy. Compact dimensions of 1610 x 400 x 580 mm.

  6. Acoustic Environment & Amplification: Speakers optimally positioned inward and recommend a listening distance of more than 3.5 m. Ideally on carpeted floor and away from the walls. Equipped to work perfectly with the power of up to 400 W/4Ω Max Average Power.

Benefits

  1. Premium Sound Quality: Benefit from the intense research and development of Chario that ensures a rich and immersive audio experience.

  2. Smooth Sound Absorption: The isotropic behaviour of the composite materials ensures efficient sound absorption, enhancing your listening experience by reducing unwanted noise and echo.

  3. Quality and Longevity: The combination of wood types ensures a robust and enduring speaker that can withstand the test of time.

  4. Detailed Soundscape: A wide array of refined drivers ensures sounds are loudly and clearly reproduced, offering an incredibly detailed soundscape that brings music to life.

  5. Sublime Design: A beautiful walnut cabinet that adds a stylish, sleek and timeless aesthetic to any room in your home. It's not just a speaker, it's a piece of art.

  6. Excellent Amplification: Coordinated amplification, resulting in a seamless audio result that's both loud and clear. Made to perform optimally at high volumes, ensuring deep bass and fine details.

  7. Improved Acoustics: The ideal speaker positioning and distance enable room-filling sound, creating a superior acoustic environment. Experience better sound clarity with every note played.

With the Chario - Academy Serendipity - Floor Standing Speakers, transform your house into a concert hall. An audio experience that is about more than just hearing, it's about feeling one with the music.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Product High-End Masterpiece, Flagship of the Academy Series
Manufacturing Process Handcrafting process: 210 hours, Machinery time: 5 hours, Drying wood process: 6 months, Assembly and quality control: minimum 6 hours
Materials Ecologically obtained composite materials, Solid wood, Walnut Wood
Technical Data Low-Frequency Load NRS 2π sr, Vented Isobaric Compound, Vent Geometry Bidimensional Hyper-Exponential Hourglass Type, Configuration 5-way Reversed Vertical Alignment Free-Standing
Drivers 1 Tweeter 32 mm SILVERSOFT™ dome, NeFeB motor, 1 Midrange 130 mm ROHACELL® Poly-Ring, NeFeB motor, 1 Woofer 130 mm ROHACELL® Full-Apex™ Poly-Ring, NeFeB motor, 1 Woofer 170 mm ROHACELL® Full-Apex™ Poly-Ring, NeFeB motor, 2 Sub 320 mm Natural Fibres - 2 Waves Surround HF motor
Sensitivity 93 dB SPL normalized to 1 m / 2.83 Vrms / decorrelated L/R pink noise
Low Frequency Cut Off 23 Hz @ -3dB referred to C4 WETS
Overlapping Points 240/500/1250/1850 Hz
Rated Impedance Modulus 4 Ω (min 3.0), Argument ± 36°
Cabinet & Dimension Solid walnut and HDF, Size: 1610 x 400 x 580 mm (H x W x D), Weight: 100 Kg
Acoustic Environment & Amplification Speaker Orientation: Inward facing the listener, Optimum speaker-listener distance: > 3.5 m, Suggested Amplifier: Normal Amping - 400 W/4Ω Max Average Power, Bi-Amping - 200 W/4Ω Max Average Power
Recommended Setup A carpeted floor in front of the speakers, Side and Back Walls should be at least 1m away from the speaker front baffle

Innovation meets timeless artistry in the Chario - Academy Serendipity - Floor Standing Speakers, epitomising the pinnacle of sterling audio technology. A testimony to sophisticated design and engineering, each aspect of its construction works in concert to provide you with an unmatched sound experience. A standing ovation for their colossal performance, delivering the nuances of your favourite melodies right into your living space. Grant human emotions a voice, confer narratives their due tempo, and breathe life into every note you choose to play because, with Chario, you're not just listening - you're partaking in a sonic banquet. So, step up and orchestrate your reality with the Chario - Academy Serendipity - Floor Standing Speakers – a grandeur of functionality fashioned to stir your soul and create lasting reverberations in the silence. Experience this auditory bliss for yourself from Australia’s #1 Hi-Fi Store, The Audio Tailor. Connect with us via phone at 1300 308 711, email us at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au, or visit us at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172, and let the symphony begin.

ℹ Specifications
Specification Detail
Product High-End Masterpiece, Flagship of the Academy Series
Manufacturing Process Handcrafting process: 210 hours, Machinery time: 5 hours, Drying wood process: 6 months, Assembly and quality control: minimum 6 hours
Materials Ecologically obtained composite materials, Solid wood, Walnut Wood
Technical Data Low-Frequency Load NRS 2π sr, Vented Isobaric Compound, Vent Geometry Bidimensional Hyper-Exponential Hourglass Type, Configuration 5-way Reversed Vertical Alignment Free-Standing
Drivers 1 Tweeter 32 mm SILVERSOFT™ dome, NeFeB motor, 1 Midrange 130 mm ROHACELL® Poly-Ring, NeFeB motor, 1 Woofer 130 mm ROHACELL® Full-Apex™ Poly-Ring, NeFeB motor, 1 Woofer 170 mm ROHACELL® Full-Apex™ Poly-Ring, NeFeB motor, 2 Sub 320 mm Natural Fibres - 2 Waves Surround HF motor
Sensitivity 93 dB SPL normalized to 1 m / 2.83 Vrms / decorrelated L/R pink noise
Low Frequency Cut Off 23 Hz @ -3dB referred to C4 WETS
Overlapping Points 240/500/1250/1850 Hz
Rated Impedance Modulus 4 Ω (min 3.0), Argument ± 36°
Cabinet & Dimension Solid walnut and HDF, Size: 1610 x 400 x 580 mm (H x W x D), Weight: 100 Kg
Acoustic Environment & Amplification Speaker Orientation: Inward facing the listener, Optimum speaker-listener distance: > 3.5 m, Suggested Amplifier: Normal Amping - 400 W/4Ω Max Average Power, Bi-Amping - 200 W/4Ω Max Average Power
Recommended Setup A carpeted floor in front of the speakers, Side and Back Walls should be at least 1m away from the speaker front baffle

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