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Kharma Exquisite Midi 3.0
Introduction
Creating a Kharma Exquisite loudspeaker is a long process. Looking for the perfect shape, materials and sound for that sense of graceful elegance you would expect from a handcrafted loudspeaker. The Kharma Exquisite Midi is the smallest speaker from the Exquisite Collection but can easily fill a room with it’s musical performance. A timeless design and technological details beyond imagination are the fundaments of the Exquisite Midi, resulting in a loudspeaker that is worldwide known and loved.
New stand design
Details create the bigger picture..
We have given many thought to the details of this ‘new’ model. Taking everything into account and making no compromise. When looking at a loudspeaker, we see drivers, tweeters, crossovers, cabling but another important aspect is the place where the loudspeakers make contact with the surface – the stand.
We’ve done a lot of research to find a way to minimize the contact surface in order to improve the clarity in the music representation. On this picture you see the details of the stand. However, the most important part is on the inside. Four Tungsten balls 8mm that keep the loudspeaker at a minimum contact surface.
Diamond concave tweeter
Without a doubt the quality is guaranteed by using a Diamond tweeter as a standard in the Exquisite Collection. These high-frequency drivers are true technological wonders. The tweeters have a diamond cone which have been realised by the so called CVD process. With this process incredible stiffness is reached with a minimum of thickness of only 50 μm. Notice a human hair is in the range of 17 to 180 μm. The cone is the most essential part of the tweeter and because this cone is made of Diamond the tweeter is capable to create impressively pure high frequencies.
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The Exquisite Midi 3.0 delivers an orchestral sense of space with astonishing midrange realism and tight, extended bass, thanks to its CNC HPL cabinet and driver integration. Reviewers noted its soundstage depth, exemplary phase coherence and a delicate, extended top end from the 1" diamond tweeter, all praised by The Absolute Sound and Audiophilepure.
Pros
- Exceptionally natural midrange timbre and tonal accuracy that produces deep emotional connection.
- Wide, precise imaging and one of the deepest, most natural soundstages reported, aided by superb driver integration and time/phase coherence.
- Meticulous HPL multi-layer cabinet construction and upgraded decoupling deliver top-tier build quality and minimal cabinet resonance.
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Cons
- Extremely high price positions it for a very limited, affluent audience.
- Demands heavy amplification and uses Cardas clamp-style posts (spade required), which limits connector flexibility for some setups.
Sound Quality
96/100
Bass
95/100
Dual 8" Nomex/Kevlar woofers, 23 Hz spec and reviewer praise for compact yet powerful performance support excellent low-end extension and control.
Mid
97/100
Multiple reviewers cite exceptional timbre, tonal structure and emotional connection; driver integration and phase coherence yield very high midrange accuracy.
Treble
95/100
Diamond concave 1" tweeter and reviewer comments about subtlety, refinement and texture indicate extended, detailed and non-fatiguing treble.
Soundstage Imaging
97/100
Reviewers describe one of the deepest, most natural stages heard and outstanding phase/time coherence and driver integration for precise imaging.
Dynamics
94/100
High SPL capability, substantial power ratings and reviewer impressions of authority and control imply strong micro/macro dynamics and headroom.
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Build Quality
97/100
Heavy, meticulously finished cabinets with HPL multi-layer CNC construction, internal bracing and luxurious fit/finish earn top-tier build marks.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Two pairs of Cardas clamp-style posts (bi-wire/bi-amp capable) noted; spade required rather than bananas.
Value for Money
64/100
Extremely high price (reviewers cite $85k and $115k); superb performance but poor value proposition for all but the most dedicated high-end buyers.
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