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Floorstanding loudspeakers — Kharma Enigma Veyron 5D

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Kharma Enigma Veyron 5D
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The Enigma Veyron 5D is a floorstanding loudspeaker from Kharma's Enigma range, built with an exceptionally wide rated top-end extension. This model sits within Kharma's more contemporary Enigma family, offering ambitious bandwidth figures alongside the brand's established reputation for high-end engineering.

Position in line

It sits alongside the Enigma Veyron 4D and near the Exquisite Midi 3.0 in Kharma's broader hierarchy. This positioning alongside the Veyron 4D suggests the Enigma range offers a graduated set of models scaling cabinet size and driver complement, with the Exquisite Midi 3.0 representing a related but distinctly named product line.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 25 Hz to 90 kHz, an exceptionally wide window. Sensitivity is 91 dB into 4 ohms with power handling specified at 300 W. At 37.0 x 70.0 x 120.0 cm it is a substantial tower, consistent with the wide bandwidth and considerable sensitivity this model claims.

Sound and use context

Expect a highly resolved, wide-bandwidth presentation with substantial treble extension well beyond typical audible range - an ambitious performer reflecting Kharma's ongoing engineering development within its contemporary Enigma family.

Pairing

The 91 dB sensitivity and 4 ohm load call for a mid-power amplifier with reasonable current delivery, worth confirming against whatever amplifier is already owned or planned for the system.

Alternatives

The Enigma Veyron 4D sits alongside this model in the Enigma range as a related, smaller design, worth comparing directly with a specialist dealer given Kharma's relatively limited international distribution outside its core markets. Kharma relatively limited international distribution outside its core markets means sourcing a dealer with genuine hands-on experience of the brand contemporary Enigma range is worth the extra research effort before committing to a purchase. A dealer conversation clarifying the specific relationship between the Enigma and Exquisite product families is worthwhile before assuming direct comparability. Overall this remains an ambitious choice within Kharma contemporary Enigma product family. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare this model against the closely related Veyron 4D. A rigid, well-positioned base also helps this tower deliver its full potential in a given room. Toe-in adjustment also remains a free, worthwhile tweak once placement is finalised.

Specifications

  • Model name

    Enigma Veyron 5D

  • Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    25

  • Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    90000

  • Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)

    91

  • Impedance (Ohms)

    4

  • Power amplifier requirements (W)

    300

  • Has internal amplification

    N/A

  • Internal amplification power (W)

    N/A

  • Size (sm)

    37.0 × 70.0 × 120.0

  • Weight (kg)

    N/A

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