Elegance DB11-S
    KHARMA

    Elegance DB11-S

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    Introduction

    Kharma is worldwide known for its technological improvements to every detail of the loudspeakers. The drivers are a very essential element in the creation of a Dutch Masterpiece. Therefore Kharma spends detailed research and development time on improving their drivers time after time. All with the aim of creating the perfect audible Masterpiece.

    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.

     

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    Elegance dB11-Signature

    Introduction

    Kharma is very proud to present the Elegance dB11-S, which has been rewarded with the CES Innovations Award of 2014. The new speaker was judged upon different fields of engineering, aesthetic design qualities, user’s value and of course it’s innovative element. The dB11-S is judged by a pre-eminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honour outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 29 product categories.

    The Elegance dB11-S presents a never before achieved level of excellence in performance and design and a synergy in acoustical, electro- mechanical and aesthetical design. Multidisciplinary engineering on avoiding structure born and non-structure born resonances supporting the holy grail of unrevealing complex musical sound scapes and reproducing them, all in a compact nice aesthetical design to bring pleasure for many years to the user.

    KBPL - cabinet

    The cabinet of the Elegance dB11-S is made partially of Kharma Bullet Proof Laminate (specific density > 1,25g/cm3). This material is a 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. The Kharma Elegance dB11-S presents the ultimate synergy in sound reproduction with dynamic transducers. Each part of the design constitutes the maximum possible at current times.

    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.

    "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.

    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-dB11-1.1-S

    System 3-way

    RMS power 380 Watt

    Program power 760 Watt

    Frequency range 21 Hz - 30 kHz

    Nominal impedance 4 Ohm

    Efficiency 2.83V/1m89 dB

    Maximum SPL 115 dB

    Drivers

    High frequency 1x 1-inch True Beryllium tweeter

    Mid frequency 1x 7-inch Kharma Omega 7 driver

    Low frequency 2x 11-inch Aluminium woofer

    Dimensions

    Height 1288 mm / 50.71 inch

    Width 469 mm / 18.46 inch

    Depth 794 mm / 31.26 inch

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