Elegance S7-S
The Elegance S7-S is the smallest loudspeakers of the Elegance Collection, but nevertheless this loudspeaker can create high-end audio experiences in many different room sizes beyond imagination. Besides the in-house developed Kharma Composite Driver (7-inch), the Elegance S7-S is equipped with a True Beryllium tweeter, which is the next best material to Diamond. The True Beryllium tweeter has an extreme high first break-up frequency and an extended frequency range. Ultra high resolution in the midrange depicting many layers and sound colors like a Dutch Masterpiece, where the complexity is in the strokes of the brushes and small details. It is like the music is coming from an inner space with an infinite number of layering. When the 7 is named S7-S, a Signature treatment is applied. This treatment is mainly for the cabinet and the driver. Curious what this treatment is?
"S" for "Signature"
Internal signature treatment
Enhanced damping: The acoustical damping of the cabinet is enhanced to better absorb all energy trapped inside the loudspeaker in a wide frequency range.
Enhanced internal wiring: The cross-sectional conductive area of the internal wiring is increased to have a more refined signal transmission between the crossover and the drivers.
Vibration-reducing compound: The crossover and bas pipe on the back plate of the Elegance are treated with a special compound to bring mechanical vibration to an absolute minimum.
Elegance Collection
The Kharma Elegance Collection has a modern appeal, but at the same time a heritage that goes back for almost 20 years. The Ceramique line was the successful predecessor of the Elegance Collection. Although the shape of the cabinets has been unchanged, the beauty of the design has been improved in many ways and the audiophile performance seriously increased.
New technological insights changed the use of the characteristic Ceramique drivers to the use of the Kharma Composite Drivers with carbon fibre. The effect of this innovation combined with the pure Beryllium tweeter is very clearly audible in every listening session. Combined with impeccable surface finish, anodized aluminium trimmings and subtle chrome accents make the Elegance Collection ready to define a new standard in the coming decade.
Elegance drivers
There are two types of drivers used in the Elegance Collection. The Kharma Composite driver for the standard Elegance loudspeakers and the Kharma Omega-7 driver for the Elegance Signatures. All resulting in a very special Dutch Masterpiece.
Kharma Composite Driver
The heart of the Elegance Standard loudspeaker is formed by the Kharma Composite driver which is equipped with a cone technology developed by Kharma and has a patented linear magnet motor drive system. It consists of ultra high-tech rocket science/formula 1 based fibres created into a setting with optimised behaviour for the purpose. Finite element analysis with advanced computer systems have leaded to optimised cone- shapes with a near perfect behavior for the drivers.
Kharma Omega-7 Driver
The midrange of the Elegance Signature loudspeaker is formed by our in-house developed Kharma Omega 7 driver, where the number is referring to the 7-inch size of this carbon based driver. The cone technology used for the Omega 7 driver is based on Ultra High Modulus carbon fibres, which is the best fibre available on the globe today. The use of these ultra stiff carbon fibres and an unique resin displaces the break-up frequencies of the cone, in comparison with a standard cone material, to a whole other level. In comparison with the Kharma Composite driver, an even more refined level of excellence is achieved. These increased break-up frequencies ensures the cone is free from almost all resonances in the intended frequency range for this midrange driver. Moreover, the cone shape is optimized with a finite element analysis to utilize the full potential of the carbon material. This combination of the best carbon fibre and an optimized cone shape has resulted in a near perfect behaviour for the Kharma Omega 7 driver. This upgrade of the driver is the only upgrade that also changes the appearance of the speaker. The other upgrades are only audible because of their internal appliance.
Pure Beryllium tweeter
The effect of this innovation combined with the development of a pure Beryllium tweeter is very clearly audible in even a short listening session. Ultra high resolution in the midrange depicting many layers and sound colours like in excellent wines, where the complexity of the whole history of making the wine, can be tasted in a moment. It is like the music is coming from an inner space with an infinite number of layering.
Cabinet shape
The shape of the Elegance S7-S cabinet is fully functional to the way the sound develops from the loudspeakers. This is a result of the unique polygonal shaped cabinet for optimum phase behavior and minimum group time-delay. All cabinets from the Elegance Collection are made of 35 mm high density MDF to increase the neutrality of the cabinet and is equipped with advanced acoustic damping materials to absorb the energy in a wide frequency range.
Elegance Cabinets
The shape of the cabinets of the Elegance series has been unchanged with respect to its predecessor, the Ceramique series, because the shape is fully functional to the way the sound develops from the loudspeakers. This is a result of the unique polygonal shaped cabinet for optimum phase behavior and minimum group time-delay.
Besides, the cabinet is made of 35 mm MDF to increase the neutrality of the cabinet and is equipped with advanced acoustic damping materials to absorb the energy in a wide frequency range. The beauty of the Elegance Collection in shown by the many small details of the cabinet and internal treatment.
The Elegance dB11-S is build with the KBPL (Kharma Bullet Proof Laminate) cabinet technology, which is very high pressure laminate treated with a special coating. The KBPL increases rigidity compared to techniques used in the past, while the coating and dampening eliminates the last traces of resonance. In 2014 this technology has been rewarded with the CES Design and Innovations Award.
Cabinet colors
A Kharma product should not only have an unbelievable refined sound, but should also have an astonishing finish to compete with the musicality of the system. Therefore Kharma has developed two programs to be able to fulfill all levels of customization.
Primary Stock Program
This program has been targeted as to create the shortest possible delivery time for the official Kharma products. This program is therefore based on the most popular Kharma finishes, Aubergine and Piano Black.
Kharma Optionary Program
The visual tuning in the Optionary Program will give the customer the opportunity to choose between special selected Kharma colours. These colours have a higher level of customization and therefore the delivery time is different than a Stock Program colour.
Specifications
Type EL-S7-1.1-S
System 2-way
RMS power 100 Watt
Program power 200 Watt
Frequency range 29 Hz - 30 kHz
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Efficiency 2.83V/1m86 dB
Maximum SPL106 dB
Drivers
High frequency 1x 1" True Beryllium tweeter
Mid & low frequency - Signature version 1x 7" Kharma Omega-7 driver
Dimensions
Height 972 mm / 38.27 inch
Width 358 mm / 14.09 inch
Depth 553 mm / 21.77 inch
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