Kharma confusion


I have heard many good things about the Kharma reference monitors. The updated Kharma website is confusing. In one section they list three reference monitor models. I was always under the impression that the 3.2 reference monitors came with the Focal tweeters, the same used in the Exquisite line. As I read the updated Kharma site it now looks like it is upgrade option.

(from Kharma site)

Ceramique 3 series (Ce3.1)
CRM3.2 Ceramique Reference monitor (incl. stand SDSS-C3)
CRM3.2F Ceramique Reference monitor (incl. stand SDSS-C3 and Focal tweeter)
CRM3.2D Ceramique Reference monitor (incl. stand SDSS-C3 and 30mm Diamond Tweeter)

Here is another section from the updated Kharma website that seems to say that the 3.2 reference monitors come standard with the Focal tweeters.

(again foom the Kharma site)

The Ceramique Reference Monitor 3.2 has the following features:

- Pure silver coils in crossover

- Double pure silver-gold internal wiring

- Special internal cabinet treatment with advanced polymer

- Signature series WBT connectors

- Kharma/Focal tweeter as in the Kharma Exquisite

- SDDS-stands included on heavy bottom plate


Many thanks to anyone who clear up this confusion

Brad
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Brad- I know Charles was working on a ceramic tweeter, though I hadn't heard a word about it being close to finished let alone on a production model. I know the diamond tweeter is well worth it if you can at all afford it, as is the enigma crossover upgrade which I think is standard on the reference monitor. You've got to remember that focal is not going to be selling raw drivers in the not too distant future, so companies that have been using them are doing everything they can to find a new replacement. In kharma's case they decided to build there own to there specs. Your best bet would be to talk to either Jonathan or Bill and find out what's what, it surely is VERY confusing and something should be done about the vagueness of that website- in my experience it causes more questions then it answers. The other tricky thing is Bill is not importing certain configurations of kharma's for several reasons, so the only way to sort out the confusion would be to talk to a dealer who is in the know. So maybe I haven't helped you any, but its nice to see your looking down the right avenue for your next speaker :)

Did you end up getting your tenor's yet?

~Tim
Brad: All the 3.2's available in the US market are standard with the Focal tweeters. The only options offered are the Enigma and the diamond tweeter.

The website needs a good cleaning up.

Tireguy: I am not aware of Charles working on using the ceramic tweeter, he never really liked it.
Jonathon and Tim thank you for your help and information. Tim I am waiting to hear the Tenor Hybrids before making my decision. My hope is they will retain that OTL magic.

Jonathon what does the diamond tweeter upgrade for the 3.2's cost?

thank you
Brad
Brad: A LOT!! I will find out and let you know. That price has recently been readjusted, for the better.
>>Brad: A LOT!! I will find out and let you know<<

that is why I like Jonathan... no sales BS here..

Matt
I've got the 3.2's but without the Diamond tweeter. I was told that the diamond upgrade would add 20K to the price.