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Kharma Elegance dB7
Introduction
With a full pallet of different kinds of technological improvements and detailed knowledge, the Elegance dB7 / dB7-S has been created as a renewed Dutch masterpiece.
The Elegance dB7 / dB7-S is known as the successor of the Ceramique 3.2 FE, which was introduced in 1998. The 3.2 FE has been improved in many detailed fields, including the drivers, connectors and internal cabling. Due to the compact size of the Elegance dB7 / dB7-S, the bass produced is even more impressive. Combining these technological improvements with an elegant design and detailed trimmings, makes the dB7 / dB7-S easily blend in every living room.
When there is an -S included at the end of the model name, a Signature treatment is applied. This treatment refers to cabinet and driver upgrades. Curious what this treatment is?
Detachable grill
One of the many redesigned parts of the Elegance is the grill of the dB7. This new improved grill is made detachable by embedded magnets to really have the freedom to adapt the Elegance dB7 to your own style. With grill, the Elegance gives an elegant and luxury feeling, where the dB7 without grill shows the beauty of the composite drivers without actual showing that a grill could be attached. Therefore the Elegance dB7 can easily blend in both contemporary as well as modern interiors.
Spike Disk Suspension Stand
The Spike Disk Suspension System Stand (SDSS-stand) has especially been designed for the Elegance Collection. The SDSS-stand absorbs resonances and works as a mechanical grounding system. The beautiful stand is made of composite material with a black finish and accentuated by a chrome disk and top cover.
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The Kharma Elegance dB7-S pairs muscular, room‑filling bass with an airy, lifelike midrange to create an impressively deep, three‑dimensional soundstage. Reviewers from Tom Lyle and Hans Wetzel praised its low‑resonance cabinet, revealing midrange transparency and a refined beryllium tweeter, making it a luxurious, revealing tower that rewards careful system matching.
Pros
- Expansive, tightly layered soundstage with precise imaging and studio-like depth.
- Authoritative low end down to ~29–30 Hz—reviewers noted the speakers often made a subwoofer unnecessary.
- Refined, detailed treble from the 1" beryllium dome with an exceptionally low noise floor and effortless extension.
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Cons
- Highly revealing nature means the dB7-S will expose upstream equipment flaws and demands careful system matching.
- Custom/unified binding posts favor spade terminations (bananas are awkward), which can complicate hookup.
- Some reviewers heard a slight upper‑bass emphasis in certain rooms; not as deep/tightly controlled as larger flagship towers.
Sound Quality
95/100
Bass
95/100
Dual 7" woofers deliver deep, pressurizing low end down to ~29–30 Hz; multiple reviewers said 'no need for a sub', 'serious low-end punch', and that fundamentals 'shook my innards'. Slight upper-bass emphasis noted vs some reference towers (KEF Reference 3), but overall authoritative and room-filling.
Mid
95/100
Consistently praised for lifelike, transparent midrange and tonal accuracy — "buttery" vocals, excellent instrument texture and coherence through the crossover region (Omega-7 upgrade highlighted). Reviewers noted superb timbral fidelity and low enclosure resonance contributing to mid clarity.
Treble
94/100
1" beryllium tweeter described as refined, detailed and effortless with low noise floor; some voiced treble emphasis to enhance vocal presence but never described as bright or shouty. Excellent extension and detail retrieval reported.
Soundstage Imaging
96/100
Many reviewers praised an enormous, well-layered soundstage with tightly focused images and excellent depth — described as 3-D holographic and capable of recreating studio ambience and large orchestral scale. Imaging stability and placement accuracy were repeatedly noted.
Dynamics
94/100
Reviewers reported strong macro- and micro-dynamics: capable of high SPLs (110 dB), excellent slam and dexterity, and revealing but not fatiguing presentation. Power handling and transient control described as very good for the cabinet size.
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Build Quality
97/100
Extremely high-end fit and finish — reviewers called the paintwork 'flawless' and the cabinets 'resonance dead.' Heavy engineering details (thick MDF, machined aluminum outriggers/SDSS) and meticulous finishing support a near-reference build impression.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Reviews note custom Cardas-style/unified binding posts that favor spades (no bananas) and included spiked-outrigger SDSS hardware; no DSP/app or streaming features (not expected).
Value for Money
78/100
Luxury pricing (reviewers cite US$31,250–$40,000/pair) positions these as high-end luxury buys. Reviewers call them 'gorgeous' and 'sound as good as they look', but the steep price tempers perceived value vs peers.
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