Kharma Elegance dB9-Signature
Introduction
The Elegance dB9-Signature is the three-way system of the Elegance Collection. The shape of the cabinet is fully functional to the way the sound develops from the loudspeakers. The materials used increase the neutrality of the cabinet and the sound presentation, giving a very impressive detailed bass, which can be expected from a loudspeaker of this size.
In combination with the in-house developed Kharma Omega-7 driver as the midrange, the Elegance dB9-Signature becomes a class of its own. Where ultra high resolution in the midrange depict many layers and sound colors like in an excellent wine, where the complexity of the whole history of making this particular wine, can be tasted in a moment.
Detailed trimming
Every detail counts.
Therefore Kharma paid attention to not only technological details, but also aesthetical details. The trimming of the Elegance speakers has been designed with purpose and aligned with detail. These details can be found on every surface of the speaker, the front, the side and the back, and gives the Elegance speakers the finishing touch they deserve. The Elegance series have standard Silver trimming details, but can be produced with several different colour options.
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.
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.
"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.
Specifications
Type EL-dB9-1.1-S
System 3-way
RMS power 250 Watt
Program power 500 Watt
Frequency range 26 Hz - 30 kHz
Nominal impedance 4 Ohm
Efficiency 2.83V/1m89 dB
Maximum SPL 113 dB
Drivers
High frequency 1x 1-inch True Beryllium tweeter
Mid frequency 1x 7-inch Kharma Omega 7 driver
Low frequency 2x 9-inch Aluminium woofer
Dimensions
Height 1041 mm / 40.98 inch
Width 410 mm / 16.14 inch
Depth 606 mm / 23.86 inch
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