Meridian Audio Review: The Reference Series Loudspeakers
The Reference Series represents the pinnacle of Meridian’s loudspeaker design and development
There’s a reason why Meridian is widely regarded as a pioneer in British audio products. The company consistently pours time, money, and resources into new research and sound engineering techniques to produce high-performance speakers that outshine the competition. Meridian’s innovative spirit led to their invention of MQA and masterful use of digital signal processing (DSP) technology in high-end active loudspeakers.
The Reference Series of Meridian speakers is the pinnacle of the company’s loudspeaker design and development. If you’re interested in bringing Meridian into your Westchester, NY, home, keep reading to learn what the Reference Series loudspeakers bring to the table.
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Special Edition DSP5200
The Special Edition of the DSP5200 uses an additional DSP device, which doubles the processing power of the speaker and leads to increased resolution, clarity, and fidelity during playback. Like all of Meridian’s active loudspeakers, the DSP5200 comes with a built-in suite of digital technologies like Full Frequency Alignment (FFA) that aligns all frequencies to reach your ears simultaneously, E3 Bass that enhances low-frequency responses, the Q-Sync buffering system that improves timing and minimizes jitter, and many more features that improve playback and clarity.
The Special Edition DSP5200 is available with a black or white finish or a range of colors like blue and red for a vibrant, eye-catching impact in your living spaces. You can use the DSP5200 as a two-channel system or pair a set with a matching horizontal center channel in your home theater or media room.
Special Edition DSP7200
The Special Edition DSP7200 is a step up from the DSP5200. Like its smaller counterpart, the DSP7200 contains an additional DSP device for improved processing and playback resolution, detail, and clarity. And like all Meridian loudspeakers, the DSP7200 is a complete matched audio system with a built-in suite of digital technologies to enhance performance and sound fidelity. This model contains an additional bass driver and amplifier over the DSP5200, contributing to more power, cleaner sound, and better bass responses.
The Special Edition DSP7200 is available with a black, white, or color finish. Like the DSP5200, this model can be paired with a compatible horizontal center channel in your home theater or media room.
DSP8000 XE
The DSP8000 XE is the first loudspeaker to emerge from Meridian’s Extreme Engineering Programme, a research endeavor that explores the most innovative audio engineering technologies on the market. This model incorporates Meridian’s unique digital technologies and is designed with a new audio architecture to maximize sonic fidelity for the most authentic listening experience you’ve ever had. The DSP8000 also contains all-new, next-generation drive units, including six all-new bass drivers for easy playback at the lowest frequencies. Finally, the command board that carries Meridian’s DSP technology has been updated for improved performance.
The DSP8000 XE looks stunning and elegant in your living room, listening room, or home theater. Meridian offers a select finishing option that allows you to choose a matching finish that blends with your room’s aesthetic, or you can choose a vibrant color with a matte or gloss finish.
Are you curious to hear Meridian loudspeakers in person? We have several Meridian products on display in our showr-oom. We invite you to choose a selection of your favorite music and visit us to demo the speakers of your choice!
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