Ultra High end Audio Systems

sharathjeppu · 5th November 2007, 11:02

Has any one of you heard of Kharma International - Ultra High-End Audio ? Heard about it from a friend whose husband deals with these. They are also supposed to be ultra expensive as well. I was looking through some of their product brochures and found that some of teh speakers alone weighs more than 400 kgs...

. It requires a crane to position them.

Apparently, they have quite a few customers and most of them are politicians and they have spent crores in some of their houses on just speakers.

gunbir · 5th November 2007, 13:11

Yes, all true. There are many such objects of desire in the homes of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and all over the country for that matter. But you will rarely see these people showing them off.

Elito11 · 5th November 2007, 13:31

Audioengine USA AE2 Premium Desktop Active Multimedia Speakers -

Tech2.com India > Audioengine 2 Speakers > Reviews > HiFi & TV > Speakers

Gunbir Sir! Any opinion on these?

Elito

bottle · 5th November 2007, 13:34

elito have heard some good reviews about the AE2 and especially AE5. AE2 are supposed to be good among other speakers in that price bracket

Elito11 · 5th November 2007, 13:51

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Originally Posted by bottle

elito have heard some good reviews about the AE2 and especially AE5. AE2 are supposed to be good among other speakers in that price bracket

Thanks Bottle. AE5 are supposedly very very good. I am interested in AE2 however. Daily PC speaker usage....mostly music. ANy idea where i can find one in Delhi for Demo/purchase purpose?

Elito

bottle · 5th November 2007, 14:16

just saw their website, theres a distro in india as well

IndiaBack to Top

APS
Room #1&2, Mahesh Chambers,
Building #391 Narsi Natha Street,
Katha Bazar Mumbai - 400009 INDIA
Tel: 66359109 / 66359976

Elito11 · 5th November 2007, 14:19

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Originally Posted by bottle

just saw their website, theres a distro in india as well

I know!

Have mailed them regarding availaibility in Delhi. Apparently they were launched in MUmbai on 26th oct at some expo.

Elito

Bass&Trouble · 5th November 2007, 14:23

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Originally Posted by sharathjeppu

Has any one of you heard of Kharma International - Ultra High-End Audio ? Heard about it from a friend whose husband deals with these.

Your friend's husband must be Aditya Gupta or someone associated with his company (The SoundSmiths). I heard they recently sold a system using Kharma speakers costing an unmentionable amount. No idea which exact models though.

bottle · 5th November 2007, 14:35

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Originally Posted by Elito11

I know!

Have mailed them regarding availaibility in Delhi. Apparently they were launched in MUmbai on 26th oct at some expo.

Elito

do post back if you can get price

Elito11 · 5th November 2007, 17:15

BTW..would i need a dedicated sound card to work them out proper??

I have a Asus P5B-VM....with onboard sound.

ELito

bottle · 6th November 2007, 00:22

it will work but onboard audio doesnt usually sound the best. even investing in a basic card like a creative soundblaster live 24 bit which is around 1k should give better sq.

something like emu 0404 will be a lot better

Elito11 · 6th November 2007, 10:01

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Originally Posted by bottle

it will work but onboard audio doesnt usually sound the best. even investing in a basic card like a creative soundblaster live 24 bit which is around 1k should give better sq.

something like emu 0404 will be a lot better

Isn't that an external sound card? How does it compare with the likes of Audigy NX?

jerish666 · 6th November 2007, 10:46

Guys check this link:
Altec Lansing Products: MX5021
This is the speaker i am having rite now.It is a wonderful piece for a multimedia speaker.
SPL:103 db and 90 watts RMS.
Can i compare the AE 2 with this Altec lancing or AE2 has better SQ.
SQ of Altec lancing MX 5021 for a multimedia speaker is unbelievable and the low as well.My sound card is Sound Blaster Audigy 2 zs. The very good thing is it has THX Certification.Someone please comment about both this speakers.
This is not a high end speaker and it costs around Rs 7000/-.

bottle · 6th November 2007, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Elito11

Isn't that an external sound card? How does it compare with the likes of Audigy NX?

nope its a pci soundcard..
E-MU Systems - 0404 PCI - PCI Digital Audio System

they did release a usb version though. i wouldnt recommend usb for sound card , in that case get a usb dac which might be better for music

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerish666

Guys check this link:
Altec Lansing Products: MX5021
This is the speaker i am having rite now.It is a wonderful piece for a multimedia speaker.
Someone please comment about both this speakers.
This is not a high end speaker and it costs around Rs 7000/-.

IMO this is one of the better multimedia speakers out there (compared to some logitechs etc) excellent for games and movies and great for music as well but the AE2 will probably be in a different level (sound and price) and shouldnt really be compared

Elito11 · 6th November 2007, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

nope its a pci soundcard..
E-MU Systems - 0404 PCI - PCI Digital Audio System

they did release a usb version though. i wouldnt recommend usb for sound card , in that case get a usb dac which might be better for music

Thanks! Yeah..i was referring to the USB one. ANother query..i don't really need that kinda card do i? i think i don't
ALso how can i set up a wireless system using AE2. I do not have enough power sockets in my room. I want to power the speakers from a seprate power plug...in that case if i place the speakers behind me..at the back of the room how can i set up the wireless system. Also i plan to buy a ipod soon..shud i go for the airport express as well?

EDIT: A friend is flying home from Mumbai for Diwali. Would probably arrange for him to get the AE2 for me.

Elito

5th November 2007, 11:02	#1
sharathjeppu BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 159 Thanked: 4 Times	Ultra High end Audio Systems Has any one of you heard of Kharma International - Ultra High-End Audio ? Heard about it from a friend whose husband deals with these. They are also supposed to be ultra expensive as well. I was looking through some of their product brochures and found that some of teh speakers alone weighs more than 400 kgs... . It requires a crane to position them. Apparently, they have quite a few customers and most of them are politicians and they have spent crores in some of their houses on just speakers.
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5th November 2007, 13:11	#2
gunbir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 32 Times	Yes, all true. There are many such objects of desire in the homes of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and all over the country for that matter. But you will rarely see these people showing them off.
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5th November 2007, 13:34	#4
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	elito have heard some good reviews about the AE2 and especially AE5. AE2 are supposed to be good among other speakers in that price bracket
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bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	just saw their website, theres a distro in india as well IndiaBack to Top APS Room #1&2, Mahesh Chambers, Building #391 Narsi Natha Street, Katha Bazar Mumbai - 400009 INDIA Tel: 66359109 / 66359976
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Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 509 Thanked: 107 Times	Sound card? BTW..would i need a dedicated sound card to work them out proper?? I have a Asus P5B-VM....with onboard sound. ELito
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Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 509 Thanked: 107 Times	Audioengine USA AE2 Premium Desktop Active Multimedia Speakers - Tech2.com India > Audioengine 2 Speakers > Reviews > HiFi & TV > Speakers Gunbir Sir! Any opinion on these? Elito
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bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	it will work but onboard audio doesnt usually sound the best. even investing in a basic card like a creative soundblaster live 24 bit which is around 1k should give better sq. something like emu 0404 will be a lot better
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jerish666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum,Kochi,Trissur Posts: 757 Thanked: 2 Times	Guys check this link: Altec Lansing Products: MX5021 This is the speaker i am having rite now.It is a wonderful piece for a multimedia speaker. SPL:103 db and 90 watts RMS. Can i compare the AE 2 with this Altec lancing or AE2 has better SQ. SQ of Altec lancing MX 5021 for a multimedia speaker is unbelievable and the low as well.My sound card is Sound Blaster Audigy 2 zs. The very good thing is it has THX Certification.Someone please comment about both this speakers. This is not a high end speaker and it costs around Rs 7000/-. Last edited by jerish666 : 6th November 2007 at 10:59.
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