Kharma International

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Kharma International B.V.
Type B.V.
Industry Electronics
Founded1992 Breda
Headquarters Flag of the Netherlands.svg Breda, the Netherlands
Key people
Charles van Oosterum, Owner
Products Consumer electronics

Kharma International B.V., usually known as Kharma, is a High-end audio equipment manufacturer producing mainly loudspeakers and cables. [1]

History

The company was founded Oosterum Loudspeaker Systems (O.L.S. Audiotechnology) in 1982 by Charles van Oosterum.[ citation needed ]

In 1984 Kharma was the first company to use ceramic material as membrane in their driver units.[ citation needed ]

After starting international promotion at the C.E.S. in 1997, it expanded sales from the Netherlands to the United States and the Far East.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Rushton, Marc (January 13, 2016). "The world's most expensive speakers: yours for only $1.5 million". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved July 23, 2021.