Chario Aviator Ghibli (pack of 2)

The Chario Aviator Ghibli embodies the subtle balance between aesthetic refinement and acoustic demands. Designed to fit seamlessly into the most discerning interiors, this compact bookshelf speaker offers a faithful and nuanced sound approach, while displaying a visual identity inspired by classic Italian architecture. It is aimed at those who want to enjoy realistic, warm, and balanced sound reproduction without sacrificing space or style.

Design and Build Quality

The Ghibli immediately stands out with its soft lines and harmonious curves, inherited from traditional Italian design. The absence of sharp angles and the solid walnut finish reflect a rare level of craftsmanship in this category. Each speaker is assembled near Milan, combining noble wood side panels with an HDF structure for optimal rigidity and excellent vibration control. This choice of materials ensures both great longevity and timeless aesthetics, allowing it to blend seamlessly into either a contemporary living room or a more classic setting.

Acoustic Technologies and Innovations

Beneath its apparent simplicity, the Ghibli hides several original technical choices. The inverted alignment of the drivers—with the woofer placed above the tweeter—promotes better tonal cohesion and simplifies room placement. The large-diameter soft dome tweeter, paired with a waveguide, delivers precise and natural high frequencies, while supporting an exceptionally low crossover frequency. This choice limits phase distortion in the most sensitive range of the human ear, ensuring high fidelity of timbre.

The bass-reflex management is inspired by hydraulic conduit principles: precise control of internal pressure eliminates any unwanted noise, even at high volume, and ensures consistent bass reproduction. The woofer, made from Rohacell, offers wide and even dispersion, contributing to the sense of space and depth in the soundstage.

Sound Performance and Musical Signature

The Ghibli’s sound signature is characterized by natural warmth and great smoothness. Tests highlight a slightly bass-oriented reproduction, but without heaviness or loss of clarity in the upper spectrum. Voices and acoustic instruments benefit from a realistic texture, while the soundstage extends well beyond the physical dimensions of the speaker. This approach prioritizes musicality and coherence, offering a pleasant listening experience over long sessions without listening fatigue.

While deep bass is naturally limited by the format, its extension is remarkable for a speaker of this size, even surpassing some larger models. The Ghibli excels in rendering nuances, separating sound layers, and creating an immersive atmosphere—ideal for jazz, classical music, vocal performances, or film soundtracks.

Installation and Pairing Tips

To fully exploit the Ghibli’s potential, it is recommended to angle them slightly towards the listener and position the tweeter at ear level. Allow at least one meter of space in front of the speaker, and use a rug in front of it to optimize bass reproduction. The Ghibli pairs perfectly with a quality amplifier capable of delivering moderate power suited to its impedance, preserving dynamics and tonal richness.

Thanks to its compact size, it easily fits on dedicated stands, a shelf, or furniture, without requiring large spaces. It can also be integrated into a home theater system as a main or surround speaker, providing coherent and consistent reproduction of dialogue and sound effects.

Technical Specifications

Type and Design

• 2-way bookshelf speaker with inverted vertical alignment
• Design inspired by classic Italian architecture with harmonious lines and curves
• Solid walnut wood construction, 20 to 45 mm thick
• Refined and elegant finish
• Compact format optimized for limited home spaces

Drivers and Acoustic Technology

• Tweeter: 1 x 38 mm T38Waveguide
  • Soft dome with waveguide
  • Controlled directivity with a precise 60° beam
• Woofer: 1 x 130 mm Rohacell with NeFeB motor
  • 360° omnidirectional dispersion
• Low-frequency loading: NRS bass-reflex
  • Analog design with hydraulic lines
  • Pressure optimization to maintain constant acoustic power
  • No unwanted noise in the port

Sound Performance

• Extended frequency range with deep bass despite compact size
• Low cutoff frequency: 60 Hz at -3 dB
• Crossover frequency: 1270 Hz (4th order)
• Sensitivity: 87 dBSPL normalized at 1 m / 2.83 Vrms
  • Measured with decorrelated pink noise L/R
  • Compliant with ITU-R BS 1116-1 standard
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω module (minimum 6.2 Ω)
  • Phase: +/- 36° (20 Hz-20 kHz)

Sound Reproduction Characteristics

• Realistic and natural sound with a warm signature
• Faithful reproduction of musical timbres and textures
• Wide and deep soundstage for an immersive experience
• Perfect tonal cohesion between both drivers
• No distortion even at high sound levels
• Balanced frequency response, ideal for high-fidelity listening

Installation and Recommendations

• Optimal positioning: speakers angled towards the listener
• Recommended listening distance: over 1 m
• Ideal listening height: at tweeter level
• Floor surface: a rug in front of the speakers is recommended
• Distance from walls: at least 1 m from the front baffle
• Suggested amplification: 100 W / 8 Ω average power