Kharma EV 5D
Kharma’s EV 5D pairs diamond concave drivers with twin Omega-F units for a statement-level 3.5-way design built around wide-band extension, dynamic scale and meticulous finish. SoundStage Solo highlights its inert CNC-machined cabinet and proprietary driver engineering, while its 25Hz–90kHz reach and 115dB capability underline serious full-range ambition.
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Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
94/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
78/100
Pros
Proprietary Omega-F drivers use an iron-free motor concept intended to reduce magnetic distortion and improve transient and microdynamic performance.
Diamond concave high-frequency drivers and a claimed 25Hz–90kHz response support exceptionally broad bandwidth.
The massive 5-axis CNC-milled, low-contact cabinet construction is engineered for premium finish and physical isolation.
Cons
Its AU$262,500 price places it firmly in an ultra-high-end ownership bracket.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Bass
94/100
Dual 7" Kharma Omega-F woofers, quoted 25 Hz extension and 300 W RMS suggest strong low-frequency authority and headroom for large rooms. With a tall 1200 mm cabinet and 115 dB max SPL, extension and impact should be excellent for a large tower. Enclosure tuning details not provided, so score reflects spec-driven expectation rather than reviewer confirmation.
Mid
92/100
3.5-way architecture plus dedicated mid/low drivers (Omega-F) implies focused midrange duties and coherent crossover integration. The design and driver pedigree point to accurate timbre and strong vocal presence, though no listening notes were provided to verify crossover voicing.
Treble
93/100
Combo of 1" and 2" diamond concave tweeters and a claimed 90 kHz upper limit indicate exceptional extension, detail and air without obvious strain. Diamond drivers typically provide refined, low-distortion highs; lack of on-axis listening reports prevents pushing into reference (>95) territory.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
3.5-way layout and high-resolution tweeter complement suggest wide, layered staging and precise imaging capability. The physical driver complement and high sensitivity support stable images, though room/placement dependency is unknown without reviews.
Dynamics
92/100
300 W RMS capability, 115 dB max SPL and 4 ohm nominal impedance point to strong macro dynamics and headroom. The speaker's power handling and efficiency support punch and slam; absence of listening reports means dynamic control in very large rooms is inferred from specs.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
Premium driver materials (diamond tweeters, Omega-F woofers), substantial cabinet dimensions and high power ratings align with high-end engineering and finish. Kharma's typical construction quality underpins this score, although explicit notes on bracing/crossover parts were not provided.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive floorstanding speaker: passive baseline applied per rules. No explicit terminal details supplied, so no bi-wire/bi-amp bonus applied.
Value for Money
78/100
Price information not provided (N/A). Given Kharma's premium positioning and the high-end driver complement, the speaker likely commands a premium price; without price/peer comparisons this is a cautious mid-high value rating rather than a strong 'value bargain' claim.
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Specifications
- Type
- EV-5D-1.0
- System
- 3.5-way system
- RMS Power
- 300 Watt
- Program Power
- 600 Watt
- Frequency range
- 25 Hz - 90 kHz
- Nominal Impedance
- 4 Ohm
- Minimal Impedance
- 3.5 Ohm
- Efficiency 2.83V / 1m
- 91 dB
- Maximum SPL
- 115 dB
- High frequencies
- 1x 1" Diamond concave tweeter, 1x 2" Diamond concave tweeter
- Mid / Low frequencies
- 2x 7" Kharma Omega-F driver
- Width
- 370 mm
- Depth
- 700 mm
- Height
- 1200 mm
Manufacturer's Description — Kharma
Description
The Enigma Veyron Collection is known as the ultimate in high-end audio design, varying from the grand EV-1D to the modest sized Enigma Veyron 5D. Even though the Enigma Veyron 5D is the smallest in the Collection it also incorporates all the technologies from the Enigma Veyron Collection. Such as the in-house developed Kharma Omega-F driver, Diamond tweeters, Bulletwood cabinet and Diamond spike disk suspension system. The EV-5D is easily capable of filling up big listening rooms with spacious, natural and detailed sound. Striving for maximum potential and perfection in a modest sized cabinet. Thereby combining aesthetic beauty with high-end audio desires.
Diamond suspension disk system
One of the unique features of the Enigma Veyron Collection is the Diamond spike disk suspension system, which incorporates Carborundum balls placed on Diamonds. The Diamond suspension disk system is created to decouple the loudspeakers from its surroundings and creating a very minimum contact surface and ultimate freedom of resonances.
One of the unique features of the Enigma Veyron Collection is the Diamond spike disk suspension system, which incorporates Carborundum balls placed on Diamonds. The Diamond suspension disk system is created to decouple the loudspeakers from its surroundings and creating a very minimum contact surface and ultimate freedom of resonances.
Colors & finishes
The Enigma Veyron 5D comes with standard high gloss Piano Black finish, Macassar wood panels and Gold trimmings, but can easily be adjusted to your desired color or finish. Any detail of the EV-5D can be tailored to your desire. Such as any high gloss or matt color, several different wood veneers or even leather or carbon panels and also the trimming can be customized to any color or material.
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