Cabasse Krissima

For the evolution of Kara, the one and only restriction to our team's creativity was to keep the beloved silhouette of the initial speaker. All other parameters were to be reconsidered if the change was audibly positive. The new speaker was improved so dramatically, that the evolution turned into a revolution and the name into Karissima.

The best woofers require the best cabinet for clean uncoloured low frequencies. The curved body of Karissima is remarkable for its elegance but the real function of its non-parallel sides is to prevent the creation of standing waves. The rigidity of the elegantly curved multi-layer wood panels, combined with internal bitumen damping and a sophisticated bracing, evoke the hull skeleton of a wooden racing boat. Effectively transmission of vibrations is eliminated

The enclosure of Karissima is fitted with 4 ports firing at different levels to offer the maximum efficiency and smooth the in-room response. Their position at the bottom of the cabinet for one and one third down the top for the 3 smaller ones has been determined by calculation and numerous tests. The wide port at the bottom is successful in killing vertical standing waves. The bass-reflex is tuned at 31 Hz. The symmetrical horn shape of the ports and their large total surface area ensure efficient flow with no air noise.

Krissima embodies the Cabasse tradition of meticulous attention to detail, painstaking R & D, long hours ;listening and refining.the Sculpted curves, beautiful finsihing and stunning sound all go to make the Krissima a 'statement piece' of sonic engineering and artisan craftmanship.

Krissima Specifications

  • 3 Way floor standing main speaker
  • Power handling.............180-1250W rms
  • Sensitivity . . ..................................91db
  • Crossover freq.............100/800/3.5KHz
  • Low freq point................................31Hz
  • Minimal imped..........................3.2 ohms
  • Nominal Imped............................8 ohms
  • Freq Response.................35Hz to 25khz
  • Size............1450mm x 380mm x 450mm
  • Weight . . .. ... ... .... . ...... .....70Kg each
  • Available Wild cherry/black pearl
  • Santos/black pearl/wenge/pearl
  • £18,000.00 retail price.