Zaphir Set and Koshi Chime Set compared

The Zaphir chimes have a crystal clear sound, while the Koshi chimes sound a little more bell-like. A Zaphir chime works well in wind-protected areas as the plate where the wind touches is relatively large. The Koshis need a little more wind to chime.

If you like colour, the obvious choice are the Zaphir chimes. The Koshis have a natural bamboo look. Both are handcrafted in France and built to last for years.

Chime Sets

The Koshi Set comes with all four elemental chimes: Aqua, Aria, Terra and Ignis.

The Zaphir sets are available with four or five chimes.

Zaphir 4 Set: Crystalide, Sunray, Twilight, Blue Moon

Zaphir 5 Set: Crystalide, Sunray, Sufi, Twilight, Blue Moon

If you buy the Zaphir set of five chimes you get the best value. If you are interested in a chime set, we highly recommend pairing it with one of our handmade chime stands for a gorgeous display.

How Do the Tunings Compare?

The tunings are quite similar. The difference is not as big as you might think, especially when you compare the Koshi Aqua to the Zaphir Sufi. Here is a complete overview:

Koshi Aqua: A D F G A D F A
Zaphir Sufi (Intermediary Season): F A D F A G A D
Zaphir Blue Moon (Winter): D F A B C E A# C
These three tunings share the deepest, most meditative tones in both collections. Read our full comparison of Koshi Aqua, Zaphir Sufi and Blue Moon.

Koshi Aria: A C E A B C E B
Zaphir Sunray (Summer): G# B C# E G# E A C#
Both are bright and uplifting, rich in overtones and ideal for energizing meditation. Read our full comparison of Koshi Aria and Zaphir Sunray.

Koshi Terra: G C E F G C E G
Zaphir Twilight (Autumn): E G B C E G B C
Both carry a grounding, earthy quality with a powerful and resonant depth. Read our full comparison of Koshi Terra and Zaphir Twilight.

Koshi Ignis: G B D G B D G A
Zaphir Crystalide (Spring): G A B D A G B D
Both share a warm, harmonious tone that is bright yet balanced, perfect for heart-centered practice. Read our full comparison of Koshi Ignis and Zaphir Crystalide.

Discover all Koshi and Zaphir sound samples and tuning notes here.