Kharma Elegance Single 7
Kharma’s Elegance Single 7 pairs a 7-inch mid/bass driver with a true beryllium tweeter for an enticingly extended, detailed presentation. Its claimed 29 Hz–30 kHz range promises unusually deep reach and airy top-end refinement from a compact two-way design, while the tall enclosure and 8-ohm load make it a compelling route to precise imaging and controlled dynamics.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
94/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
78/100
Pros
Premium driver complement, including a true beryllium tweeter and 7-inch mid/bass unit, supports extended treble detail and substantial low-frequency reach.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
Bass
90/100
7" mid/woofer and claimed 29 Hz-30 kHz response indicate unusually deep extension for a bookshelf/standmount. For its size the spec'd low-frequency extension suggests excellent low-end presence and control; lack of independent measurements or reviewer notes tempers pushing into reference band.
Mid
90/100
Large 7" Kharma Composite/Omega-7 driver and high-end crossover design imply strong timbral accuracy and vocal body. Kharma's flagship driver options and 1" true beryllium tweeter point to refined midrange clarity and presence, though no listening reviews were provided to corroborate.
Treble
91/100
1" True Beryllium tweeter usually yields extended, very detailed treble with good air. Given Kharma's tuning reputation, expect high extension and refinement without pronounced sibilance, but absence of reviewer feedback prevents claiming reference-level performance.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
Tall cabinet, single high-quality tweeter and large mid/woofer suggest strong imaging, depth and width for the form factor. Kharma designs typically emphasize coherent integration and stable images; lacking room/listening reports keeps score conservative.
Dynamics
87/100
100 W RMS/program power and moderate 86 dB sensitivity point to good dynamic capability with adequate headroom when paired with competent amplification. Expect punch and control appropriate to the cabinet size, though the modest sensitivity means dynamics will depend on amp choice.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
Kharma's use of premium drivers (Omega-7 option, beryllium tweeter) and the large, tall enclosure imply excellent materials, bracing and finish. Historically Kharma speakers are high craftsmanship; absent photos or teardown notes this remains an informed inference.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied: single-post passive bookshelf default set to 80. No specification of bi-wire/bi-amp terminals or EQ switches was provided, so no upward adjustments applied.
Value for Money
78/100
Price not provided. As a high-end Kharma model with premium drivers the speakers likely sit at a premium price; value assessment versus peers is therefore uncertain and conservative despite strong inferred performance.
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Specifications
- Type
- EL-S7-1.1 / 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/1m
- 86 dB
- Maximum SPL
- 106 dB
- High frequency
- 1x 1" True Beryllium tweeter
- Mid & low frequency - Standard version
- 1x 7" Kharma Composite driver
- Mid & low frequency - Signature version
- 1x 7" Kharma Omega-7 driver
- Height
- 972 mm / 38.27 inch
- Width
- 358 mm / 14.09 inch
- Depth
- 553 mm / 21.77 inch
Manufacturer's Description — Kharma
Elegance S7 / S7-S
The Elegance S7 / 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) of the Elegance S7, the Elegance S7 and the S7-S are 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 Single 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?
The Elegance S7 / 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 Single 7 is named S7-S, a Signature treatment is applied, curious what this treatment is?
Cabinet shape
The shape of the Elegance S7 / 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.
Single Kharma driver
The heart of the Elegance S7 standard is formed by the 7-inch 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 formula-1 based fibre created into a setting with optimized behavior for the purpose.
The Elegance S7-Signature is equipped with the 7-inch Kharma Omega-7 driver (see image), which is also developed in-house.
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- Ajasom — online and in-store — Amadora, Lisboa, Portugal (website)
- Alen Audio — in-store — Extramurs, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain (website)
- Audio Gallery — online and in-store — Las Rozas de Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain (website)
- Bliss Acoustics — in-store — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (website)
- Contrado Audio — online and in-store — Nieuwleusen, Overijssel, Netherlands (website)
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- Musical Artisans — in-store — Skokie, Illinois, United States (website)
- Presence Audio — in-store — Paris, Île-de-France, France (website)
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