COLIBRI
THE REMARKABLE MID-AIR MARVEL.
Although it weighs only two grams, its flight
performance is absolutely breathtaking.
With up to 80 wing beats per second and a
heartbeat of 400-500 beats per minute, it
leads its life in permanent turbo mode.
In terms of body size, the Hummingbird is
the fastest animal in the world, reaching
speeds of up to 400 body lengths per
second during courtship flights – in comparison, the fastest jet fighters can onlymanage 150 –creating G-forces that would render the best pilots unconscious. Even its song is exceptional, with no other bird able to chirp as high.
In many cultures, this astonishing performer
is considered an ambassador of light, hope
and love, earning it the nickname "Angel of
the Sun." In Brazil, the hummingbird is
known as “the bird that kisses the flowers" -
a beautiful metaphor.
Inspired by the delicacy, power and speed of
this friendly creature we named our new
product family Colibri.
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COLIBRI INTRO
KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE.
The Colibri C2 is a compact, two-way, ultra
high performance loudspeaker system. It
combines Avantgarde’s proven sound
quality with extreme efficiency and an
incredible maximum level (117 dB).
The Colibri C2 can be upgraded with one or
more C18 low bass modules. The C18 can be
placed separately or integrated with with
the Colibri C2 using the optional stand and
bracket. The low 65 Hz cut-off frequency also
makes the Colibri C2 compatible with virtu-
ally all commercially available external
subwoofers.
Black C2 & C18 with Chrome Stands
Sub Sat Combo in White/Grey
C-2 & C18 Subwoofer in Grey & White with Chrome Stands
Black C2 & C18 with Chrome Stands
C2
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE
BASS
THE FASTEST IN ITS CLASS
The Colibri’s ultra high-performance capa‐ bility is based on the extremely low weight of its moving masses (voice coils and cones), the very strong drive of the 23,500 gauss neodymium magnets, optimized power transmission due to the extremely small 0.95 mm air gaps in the motors and the full range horn concept with the 1,800 cm2 bass blades
and the large 350 mm spherical wave horn. It delivers performance that conventional systems can’t even dream of, yet this is no fantasy.
The specifications on the following page tell their own story and the numbers don’t lie.
Typically, 3-way high-end speakers have a large bass driver that transmits f requencies up to about 300 Hz, a midrange driver that covers the f requency range f rom 300 Hz to 5,000 Hz and a tweeter from 5,000 Hz. Avantgarde has taken a completely new approach with the Colibri, one that signifi‐ cantly exceeds the performance of conven‐ tional loudspeakers in terms of sound.
Conventional speakers use a large heavy and thus sluggish driver to reproduce the lower frequencies. This is in our opinion, a funda‐ mental flaw. The lowest bass and the musi‐ cally critical mid-bass (which dictates pace, rhythm and musical impact) must be considered separately. The lowest f requen‐ cies require a large diaphragm with a long stroke in order to move enough air to deliver convincing weight. Dynamic mid-bass pulses, however, necessitate a smaller, lighter, and thus much faster driver.
Therefore, to achieve the most dynamic and communicative bass performance, we delib‐ erately avoid the lowest f requencies below 60 Hertz.
In the Colibri C2, we use the small UL6.5” bass driver in a dual configuration, which, with an extremely small moving mass of only 12.5 grams, is about 6 times lighter than conventional systems with a 10” or 12” driver (approx. 40 - 80 g).
With this combination of low mass, powerful motors and the horn loading of the bass blades, the Colibri C2 achieves outstanding dynamics and speed, vastly superior to any conventional high-end speaker.
THE POWER TO MOVE.
The Colibri C2 is a compact, two-way, ultra high performance loudspeaker system. It combines Avantgarde’s proven sound quality with extreme efficiency and an incredible maximum level (117 dB).
Expanding the Colibri C2 loudspeaker with the external C18 low bass module opens the way into a whole new dimension of sound.
The air pressure in the room is directly modulated by the low f requency sound waves. You don’t just hear, but can physically feel the air pressure change with your whole body.
65 HZ CUTOFF FREQUENCY.
The lowest fundamental tone of almost all instruments and the human voice is above 65 Hz. Thus, despite limited really low frequency output, the Colibri still covers the important auditory spectrum with exceptional quality and clarity. If the system is extended via an external subwoofer, this only has to transmit frequencies up to around 50 Hz. That relieves it of having to reproduce the faster, and musically all-im‐ portant mid-bass notes, instead delivering the low-bass foundation. That means that the Colibri can work effectively with almost any commercially available subwoofer if you so choose.
C18 LOW BASS MODULE. (optional)
But if only the best will do, the C18 is the solution. Its very large diaphragm area displaces a large volume of air even at small excursions, allowing for very dynamic deep bass reproduction down into the subsonic range.
Since the air is compressed less than with smaller diaphragms, the sound is repro‐ duced with greater body and physically impact.
C2 - MID/HIGH
2-way full range horn speaker system. The Colibri's wideband midrange/tweeter covers the entire frequency range f rom 700 to 19,000 Hz with one single driver, without break-up and therefore with better impulse response.
C18 BASS
The driver has a 150 mm voice coil and a high power handling of 1,600 watts
The bass amplifier is equipped with an
advanced digital sound processor. This
allows seamless integration of the sound, to match different rooms, different circumstances and your own individual tastes. Parameter settings can be programmed directly on the unit or via the intuitive Colibri
Control software.
103 dB
Clever Design
very high sensitivity
Due to the extremely high system efficiency, the Colibri suffers none of the usual dynamic compression, even at high volumes. It produces very high levels cleanly, even with low power amplifiers.
HIGH END MATERIALS
Neodymium magnets of the highest grade
Compact at 70 liters and the overall depth deliberately slim at 28 cm, so that it can be easily placed against walls
Power & Control
1,200 watt amplifier capable of providing ample headroom even with complex EQ settings.
Design
The design of the Colibri follows lean and clearly understood design principles. Adhering to these principles ensures that the technology and functionality of all Avantgarde products serve their musical performance and emotional impact.
TIMELESS.
A clear, simple and harmonious design that is long-lasting and not influenced by short- term trends. Minimalist, reduced to the essentials - built for a little eternity.
SIMPLICITY.
Products that are simple, clear and intuitive. The function must be immediately apparent f rom the design. Unnecessary or super‐ fluous elements are eliminated.
MATERIAL QUALITY.
High quality materials and production methods that best perform the required function, that are durable and at the same time aesthetically pleasing.
FUNCTIONALITY.
A holistic approach that considers all other aspects of use in addition to sound quality: The method of installation and mounting; the adjustment of angle, alignment and sound propagation; harmonious integration into the living space.
UNIQUENESS.
Products with the spherical horn as the central element, unique in their functiona‐ lity and design. A stringent design concept that is immediately recognizable as an Avantgarde product and that promotes identification with the brand.
INNOVATIVE.
Products with the spherical horn as the central element, unique in their functiona‐ lity and design. A stringent design concept that is immediately recognizable as an Avantgarde product and that promotes identification with the brand.
SUB C18
Note : The Subc18 Grill is also optional - Black and Grey are the only options for 2024
THE SUPER
The diaphragm of the C18 low bass module has a very large diameter of 460 mm and is capable of +/- 10 mm displacement. That allows the driver to move an air volume approximately nine times as great as a comparable 8” high-end bass driver.
This very large diaphragm area allows the C18 to move enough air to produce a musi‐ cally convincing bass note from a very short stroke, allowing for fast, agile and dynamic low bass reproduction down into the subsonic range. The air is also compressed less by the shorter stroke, which allows the bass to breathe more naturally and deliver greater physical and musical impact.
DEEP BASS
Did we say the C18 has a powerful motor? The driver has a 150 mm voice coil and a high power handling of 1,600 watts (AES2012 standard). This gigantic motor structure achieves superior, compression-f ree dynamic reproduction even at very high levels, with a superior power factor and minimal thermal compression.
Because we cannot actually locate low frequency sounds below 100 Hz, it is possible to place the C18 low bass module anywhere in the room. We have kept the C18’s enclo‐ sure compact at 70 liters and the overall depth deliberately slim at 28 cm, so that it can be easily placed against walls, in the
corner of the room or concealed behind the sofa.
Internal braces stiffen and stabilize the cabinet. In addition, the front and rear baffles are firmly connected to each other by the massive metal frame of the 18-inch driver. Three elastomer damping elements provide additional reduction of vibration in the cabinet structure.
Wall Bracket
Speaker Stand
Speaker Stands
Black or Chrome
Subwoofer Stand
Subwoofer Stands
Black or Chrome
Sat/Sub Stand
Combined Stand
Black or Chrome
Center Stand
Combined Stand
Black or Chrome