Karma-AV to Distribute Opera Loudspeakers In The UK

KARMA-AV TO DISTRIBUTE OPERA LOUDSPEAKERS IN THE UK

Leading AV disti brings the prestigious Opera line of loudspeakers to UK audiophiles…

Karma-AV is delighted welcome Opera to its high-performance product portfolio. Partnering the Unison Research range of valve amplifiers in Karma’s line-up, the acclaimed Italian speaker brand will benefit from the team’s comprehensive sales and support services to UK dealers and integrators.

Since 1989, Opera has combined Italian craftsmanship with advanced technologies, creating loudspeakers renowned for their elegance and uniquely refined sound. Hand-made in Treviso by the Nasta family as a complement to sister brand Unison Research, and using locally-sourced fine woods and leathers, the Opera range comprises two speaker lines: the upmarket Callas family of three models (with special editions), and the more affordable four-strong Classica V2 range. All models are definitively high-end in nature but are offered at competitive prices, providing a seductive and accessible mix of high performance, build quality and aesthetic beauty to music lovers worldwide.

The Callas line of one bookshelf and two floor-standing speakers, complete with beautiful leather-clad baffles, employs an innovative rear-firing system of two additional tweeters arranged in a natural dipole configuration to enrich the reflected sound field without interfering with the direct signal, thus preserving transient accuracy while enhancing detail, balance and brilliance. Retail prices range from £5,000 to £12,500 pair.

The new Classica V2 range of two floor and two bookshelf speakers has been completely reimagined to include a redesigned crossover, custom drivers, and stylish cabinets with modern wood-effect and all-new concrete finishes, which blend with eco-leather front, top, and rear panels to define the Classica aesthetic. Retail prices range from £2,400 to £6,000 pair.

Commenting on the move, Opera’s Bartolomeo Nasta said: “We are excited to be partnering with the UK team that has already demonstrated its brand building capabilities in supporting Unison Research and we’re looking forward to helping them to bring Opera to a wider audience of UK music lovers.”

Karma’s Ian Severs said: “Opera bestows unique design and performance qualities on a crowded speaker market and we’re honoured to be working with Bartolomeo and his design team in promoting the virtues of such an outstanding brand.”