Kharma Enigma Veyron EV-1D-1.1 User manual

KHARMA HIGH-END PRODUCTS BEYOND IMAGINATION
Enigma Veyron
Loudspeaker
EV-1D-1.1
User Guide

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3 Preface
4 Introduction to the Enigma Veyron System
6 Part list
7 Unpacking Loudspeaker
16 Connection
17 Optimization
20 Specications
21 Dimensions
22 Warranty
Table of content

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Congratulations,
You are now the owner of a Kharma Enigma Veyron Loudspeaker. Your
new loudspeaker, properly installed, will give you all the satisfaction and
enjoyment you expect from Kharma.
As with any high quality product, special care must be taken to install
your loudspeaker. Please read this manual carefully and totally prior to
installation.
Preface
Important Please read the manual thoroughly before taking further steps.

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Above and beyond imagination has always been the core value of Kharma,
which now results in the Kharma Enigma Veyron System. Charles van
Oosterum has created the Enigma Veyron System on his journey to create
the ultimate audio experience. He has combined technology, experience
and knowledge to uplift sound representation to an unknown level of
synergy.
The Kharma Enigma Veyron system is the most advanced audio system in
the world realizing the Holy Grail in the High-end audio. To create a new
level of sound quality and truly offer superior technology that would push
the limits of current dynamic loudspeakers was not an easy task. This time
fully new engineered Kharma drivers are the basis of the Enigma Veyron, as
well as a new cabinet, materials, internal cable technology and more. We
decided to offer the whole package to drive the full Enigma Veyron as well.
New wide band linear power amps, a complete new touchscreen operated
pre-amp, App controlled subwoofer management and massive power
distributors as well as a diamond suspended audio rack were developed.
Hence many exciting innovations were developed by Kharma to create this
unique audio system.
The bass and midrange section of the Veyron are formed by the exclusive
Kharma Omega 7-F Drivers. The F stands for 0-Foucault currents, which
is a novelty in the audio world, because for the rst time no iron is used
in the magnet motor-system, avoiding any interaction. Normally the voice
coil induces a Foucault-current into the iron parts and that current induces
back distortion into the driver-coil which will distort the original signal by
denition. This is now completely gone and the result is a higher resolution,
more micro-dynamics, more macro-dynamics, faster transients, more richer
spectrum of tonal variations from the music itself, more natural sounding,
more explosive sounding, more realistic sounding.
Introduction to the Enigma Veyron

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Moreover, Kharma created the largest Diamond cone surface ever used in a
loudspeaker. To create extreme resolution and dispersion for the upper mid
and lower high frequency Kharma has used 4 x 50 mm diamond tweeters.
For the ultimate clear high frequencies, far beyond hearing, four Diamond
tweeters of 25 mm are being used. These 8 tweeters with a combined
surface of around 400 square centimeters are just for one loudspeaker.
The Enigma Veyron System has magical physical dimensions, which are
as impressive as the musical performance this loudspeaker has to offer.
The loudspeaker cabinets are constructed from 100 mm thick Bullet wood
panels and the audio rack and electronics from 38 mm thick aluminium
plates. Although the constructions are massive but elegant, all components
are decoupled from the surrounding by a minimum contact surface created
with Tungsten balls placed on Diamonds. The combination of the hardness,
shape and acoustical properties of the materials used, realize the ultimate
freedom of resonances.
Kharma has pushed the limits for each component of the Enigma Veyron
system. The sound representation and aesthetical beauty is overwhelming
and certainly beyond imagination.

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The Enigma Veyron Loudspeaker comes in 2 crates for a pair:
The two crates contain:
- 2 x EV-1D-1.1 loudpeaker
- 2 x Top cover for loudspeaker
- 8 x M10 Bolts
- 2 x Tilting accessory
- 2 x Set movers (1 for hard oor / 1 for carpet oor)
- 1 x Manual
Part list
Important Please rst read the manual before taking further steps.

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Opening the crate
Upon opening the crate, inspect the crate carefully for any sign of
transport damage. If there is damage, immediately call your dealer or
the trucking rm that made the delivery. Do not delay in reporting the
damage. Please store the crates for future use.
Step 1: Remove top cover
Unpacking Loudspeaker

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Step 2: Unscrew all side panels
Step 3: Keep the speaker xated
Do not unscrew the panel that is xated on the loudspeaker. This is
required to tilt the loudspeaker.
DO NOT
unscrew

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Step 5: Move loudspeaker to destination
Step 4: Lift loudspeaker from pallet
The openings indicated with the green arrows can be used in
combination with a hoist structure or forklift. Please always check
the balance of the hoist structure before lifting the loudspeaker
completely.

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Step 7: Prepare tilting
The loudspeaker can be tilted in two different ways: by hand or with a
forklift truck. For both hold that the crate part should still be xated at
the top of the speaker. There is a tilting accessory to protect the stand
during tilting, make sure this is placed correctly.
Step 6: Apply protection
During tilting there will be a heavy force applied on the oor. To protect
as well the oor as the stand, please use a protective plate on the
oor.
Important DO NOT lift the loudspeaker itself, but hold on to the crate part. More-
over, make sure the crate part is still xated at the top of the speaker.
Important When tilting more than 500 kg will divided over only two points, please
make sure the oor is protected properly.
Check
xation
Tilting
accessory

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Step 8b: Tilting by hand
Please tilt the loudspeaker with a minimal of 6 people: 2 people at
each side of the loudspeaker, 1 at the top of the loudspeaker and 1 to
prevent the loudspeaker sliding away.
Step 8a: Tilting with forklift truck
The crate has one beam placed in the length of the speaker, such that
a forklift truck can be shoved under the crate at the top of the speaker.
By moving the forklift truck up and forward, the speaker can be tilted
easily.
Important DO NOT lift the loudspeaker itself, but hold on to the crate part. More-
over, make sure the crate part is still xated at the top of the speaker.
Important Please make sure enough people are present to monitor the process
and can correct when required.
Forklift
truck
Prevent
sliding
Prevent
sliding

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The loudspeaker could start
sliding, when tilting. Please
make sure there is somebody
to prevent the sliding.
Step 9: Start tilting
The crate part should stay on the loudspeaker until it’s standing upright.
Step 10: Tilt until loudspeaker is upright

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Step 11: Remove crate part
The crate part is xated at the top with four bolts. Remove the bolts,
while holding the crate part. When the crate part is loose, lift the part
from the loudspeaker.
Step 5:
Step 12: Place supplied bolts
There are 4 bolts supplied per speaker to screw on the top of the
speaker.
Step 13: Attach top plate
The top plate can now be xated on the top of the loudspeaker.
Step 11 Step 12 Step 13

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Step 14: Remove protective plate and position loudspeaker
The protective plate can be removed underneath the loudspeaker by
tilting the loudspeaker a bit. The loudspeaker can now be positioned
more precisely around with the supplied movers .

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Step 14: Level speaker
The speaker has a stand with integrated Diamond suspension. The
discs are already part of the stand and don’t need adjustments. A
hex key can be used to level the speaker. By inserting the hex key at
the top of the stand and turning the hex key, the stand leg moves up
or downwards. In this way all four legs can be adjusted to level the
speaker.
Important Do not unscrew parts at the bottom of the stand, this will disassemble
the stand and makes the stand instable.
Turn counter clockwise
to move stand upward
Turn clockwise to move
stand downward
Insert key
Important
Please turn discs as close as possible to the stand when transport-
ing the speaker in horizontal position. This is to make sure the internal
Diamond-carborundum construction is xated during transport.

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At the rear of the Enigma Veyron Loudspeaker the Kharma Connection
Terminals can be found. Before using the loudspeakers, remove the wires
that shortcut the connectors. These wires are placed so the units will not
move during transport and have less chance of being damaged.
The Enigma Veyron requires bi-amping, because the loudspeaker is a
double 4-way system. The left connector drives the upper part and the right
connector the lower part of the loudspeaker. When only one connector is
used, only halve of the loudspeaker will play.
Be sure you use the same brand, type and length of loudspeaker cable on
each channel. Mixing different types and/or lengths of loudspeaker cable
can upset the precise timing and balance of your loudspeaker.
Connection
Connector
Top
Connector
Bottom

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Room Acoustics
A good listening room has just the right amount of reection and absorption.
The performance of any loudspeaker depends upon the speaker’s
location in the room and the acoustical conditions in that part of the room.
Furnishing, size and proportions all effect tonal balance, imaging and bass
characteristics.
In order to test the sonic balance of your room, stand in the location where
the loudspeaker will be installed and clap your hands two or three times.
If the room is reverberant, you will hear a sharpness or echo. If the room
is dull, the sound of the clap will decay rapidly and there will be little or no
echo. Large areas of glass, mirrors and wood-panelling will reect sound
waves and often result in brittleness and extreme brightness.
You can correct this by breaking these sound-waves with softer surfaces;
for instance, draperies or wall hangings. In general try to create random
reections. We advise you to take your time positioning the loudspeakers.
Experimenting with this will be well worth the effort.
Optimization

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Positioning your Enigma Veyron Loudspeaker
As said before we recommend experimenting with loudspeaker placement
in order to obtain the best spectral balance, openness and perception of
depth. For good results, the loudspeakers should be no closer than 45 cm
from the rear wall with at least 70 cm to the side walls. The space between
the loudspeakers should be free. Ideally the space should be symmetrical
in the area around your loudspeakers.
Moving the system towards a wall will increase bass level while generally
reducing openness. Moving loudspeakers too far into the room can result in
a “thin” overall presentation with loss of bass foundation. The loudspeakers
will normally work well straight out and not angled toward the listener
for accurate sound staging. The wide dispersion of the Enigma Veyron
loudspeaker makes this possible. It is easier to carry out room changes
before installing the cone feet which thread into the base.
After an approximate position is found, install the feet. If the system is
operated without feet, some loss of airiness will occur. Many have found
the best room position to be along an undraped longer wall, with the
loudspeakers as far apart as the listener is for them.

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Burn-In
The Enigma Veyron Loudspeaker needs quite a bit of playing time to reach
maximum result. The use of a Burn-in test-CD is recommended to speed
up this process. With a “burn-in” test CD like the XLO or Shefeld-lab
CD, burn-in time is reduced to approximately 50 hours. After burning-in
your system, you can play demagnetising tracks for maximum clarity. Your
system will then be optimised and sound more open, more detailed and will
display a more natural musical warmth.
Taking care of your loudspeaker
Use a soft cloth and a spray-cleaner to clean the surface and wood-sides.
No further care is necessary.
In event of trouble
Note that you can use your amplier’s two channels of information for simple
troubleshooting. If the sound quality is distorted, listen to each loudspeaker
separately to check if the fault is present in both. If it is, then the trouble
is likely to be elsewhere in your system. If the fault is in one channel only,
reverse the outputs from your amplier to the loudspeakers (right-to-left
and left-to-right). If the distortion moves to the other channel, the fault is
not the loudspeaker. This technique may also be used to locate a fault
between the signal source and preamp/receiver and/or between preamp
and power amp(s).
If you have been unsuccessful in locating the specic source of trouble
(or if you have located it, but have been unable to correct it): Consult the
Authorized Kharma-dealer from whom you purchased the system. Kharma
Dealers are audio specialists and can be of great assistance.
Important Do not attempt to repair the Enigma Veyron Loudspeaker yourself. You
will loose your warranty on the product.

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Specications
Type:
System:
Features:
Frequency Range:
Sensitivity 2.83V/1m:
Max. SPL:
Nominal impedance:
Minimal impedance:
Nominal power:
Peak power:
Connection
Drivers
High-frequency:
High / Mid-frequency:
Mid-frequency
Low-frequency:
EV-1D-1.1
Double 4-way system
Triple Diamond Stand
23 Hz - 90 kHz
97 dB
127 dB
4 Ohm
2.3 Ohm
1000 Watt
2000 Watt
Double Kharma Connection Terminal
4 x 1-inch Diamond concave tweeter
4 x 2-inch Diamond concave tweeter
2 x 7-inch Kharma Omega-F Driver
4 x 11-inch Kharma Omega-F Driver