The Meridian DSP8000.2 is the ultimate expression of the art and science of loudspeaker design. Meridian’s flagship digital active loudspeaker sets completely new standards for clarity, dynamics, imaging and realism. It is, for example, one of few loudspeakers in the world that can accurately reproduce both the power and subtlety of a concert grand piano.
The DSP8000.2 is designed to reproduce sounds at up to full natural level while providing all the resolution required by high-definition audio sources up to 24-bit. Such demanding dynamics required a new approach to cabinet construction and selection of advanced drive units.
DSP8000.2 is constructed from the finest materials, including a cabinet made from "Meridium" – a special wood/metal laminate – and all electronic parts are carefully chosen for sound quality. The result is beyond words – listen for yourself.
Black and white piano lacquer finishes; other colours to order via the Meridian Select programme.
AVAILABLE IN OVER 270 COLOURS:
Meridian Select, our bespoke colour service, provides a choice of over 270 different colours and shades to help your Meridian system achieve an ideal match – or striking standout look – within its surroundings.
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Meridian’s flagship Digital Active Loudspeaker system
Cabinet constructed from "Meridium" - pressure laminated panels of wood and metal
Technical Specifications:-
Frequency response in-room 20Hz – >20kHz ±3dB (for inputs at 44.1kHz or 48kHz)
‘31/2’-way crossover system
Linear-phase mid–top crossover; 6th-order Linkwitz-Riley bass–mid crossover
Output > 120dB spl @ 1m on music material
Noise less than 15dB spl
Overall distortion typically < 0.02% at any frequency or level
Power - 20W standby, 920W max.
Dimensions - 1350mm (53.2in) H, 400 (15.7) W, 528 (20.8) D
Weight - 105kg (231lb) each
Power Amps - The drivers are fed by five independent high-power low-feedback power amplifiers mounted on a multi-finned extruded heatsink. 150W amplifiers are used to drive each of the three pairs of horizontally-opposed bass units, while separate 150W amplifiers drive midrange and tweeter.
The combination of idealised magnetic design, careful star earthing, and very fast output devices gives the amplifiers extremely low noise, high detail, and fast bass.
The whole electronic assembly is supplied from two substantial toroidal transformers feeding high-quality audiophile-grade capacitors.
The DSP8000.2 features a new digital upsampling filter system that delivers an impressive improvement in the sound of standard sample rate (44.1/48 kHz) recordings. The filter is so advanced it can even clear up some flaws in the original recording. In addition, there is a new buffering system for even lower jitter. Overall the result is superb imaging and transparency.
Each DSP8000.2 loudspeaker is built around a precision manufactured cabinet, which uses innovative design techniques to give exceptionally low coloration and amazing mid-range transparency. The head assembly is a sealed enclosure fabricated from curved pressure-laminated panels, each using multiple layers of selected woods and metal to provide high stiffness and damping. Its narrow tapered shape offers optimum dispersion across a wide listening area. It is supported on the bass enclosure by three machined feet.
Like the head unit, the bass cabinet is constructed from interlaminated panels with extensive bracing. The front panel is 6mm glass and incorporates a window for the matrix display and infrared remote control sensor.