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DSP9

Acoustic and Visual Masterpiece

DSP9 is the latest product to emerge from Meridian’s groundbreaking Extreme Engineering Programme; a result of years of investment and research at the extreme edge of audio design. The unique and fundamental Programme has been built around Meridian’s approach to delivering authentic, natural and lifelike sound and results in a level of performance never previously achieved on a loudspeaker of this size.

Advanced engineering was used to create the striking sculptured exterior lines and sophisticated three-dimensional spaces within the cabinet to enhance its performance. The DSP9 also features Meridian’s Precision Sonic Transport which uses innovative techniques and processes to ensure the entire journey taken by an audio signal through a product maintains maximum sonic fidelity, so that the listener is immersed in authentic and realistic sound.

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Color: Volcano Orange (Gloss)

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DSP9

With our Select finishing option you can choose whether to blend the loudspeakers into the room with a complementary colour, or to make a statement with something bold and vibrant. In addition, you can refine your choice by selecting between matte, satin, or gloss finishes. To provide inspiration, we’ve provided this colour visualiser so you can see how your loudspeakers could look.

Technologies

Bespoke Signal Mapping

Meridian Bespoke Signal Mapping delivers an optimal response from multi-way loudspeakers, ensuring that all drive units complement one another, providing a consistent response at all frequencies.

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E3 Bass (Expand, Extend, Enhance)

Meridian E3 bass uses specifically designed filters to expand, extend and enhance the low-frequency response of the loudspeaker.

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FFA (Full Frequency Alignment)

FFA is a combination of digital filters and delays to correct the group-delay of a loudspeaker. It ensures that all frequencies reach the listeners ear at the same time.

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Q-Sync

Meridian Q-Sync deploys Meridian's multiple “First In, First Out” buffering system which minimises jitter, ensuring perfect timing and improved clarity.

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Pro-Active Bass

Meridian Pro-active Bass protects the bass drivers from over-excursion, ensuring maximum bass output without damaging the drive units.

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Pro-Active Thermal

Meridian Pro-active Thermal monitors the audio being sent to the mid-range drivers and tweeters and limits the overall volume of the loudspeaker if there is a risk of the drive units getting too hot.

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True Time

True Time is Meridian's proprietary apodising filter that avoids pre-ringing and cleans up the effects of early filters, converting pre-echo to post-echo.

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True Link

Meridian True Link is an encryption method for transferring high-definition digital audio over SPDIF connections. It allows secure movement of digital audio whilst ensuring that the SPDIF clock signal can be transmitted with minimum degradation.

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Free-Q

Meridian Free-Q is used to compensate for acoustic problems associated with specific loudspeaker placement conditions.

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At a Glance

Here you will find a quick overview of the product highlights and features.

DSP9 At a glance
User Guide

Here you will find installation information and operating instructions.

DSP9 User Guide
Product Brochure

Here you will find a summary of the complete range of Meridian products in one document.

DSP9 Loudspeaker Brochure

Input Connectivity

1 x Meridian SpeakerLink connector [RJ45]

1 x co-axial digital audio [RCA phono] supporting up to 192kHz @ 24-bit

1 x optical digital audio [Toslink] supporting up to 96kHz @ 24-bit

1 x USB digital audio [type C] supporting up to 384kHz @ 24-bit

Bluetooth via the Meridian B-Link [supplied]

1 x balanced analogue audio [XLR] on analogue input module

1 x unbalanced analogue audio [RCA phono] on analogue input module

Output Connectivity

1 x Meridian SpeakerLink connector (RJ45)

Control Options without Analogue Input Module

Meridian comms via SpeakerLink

Bluetooth via Meridian B-Link module [supplied] and the Meridian Control app

Integrated IR receiver

External IR receiver connection

RS232 via SpeakerLink input

USB via Maintenance connection

Control Options with Analogue Input Module

Automatic signal-sense detect. Switch on detect time less than three seconds; switch to standby timeout approximately 20 minutes

Trigger input on analogue input module [3.5mm minijack]

Performance

Peak SPL: 119dB@1m for a single loudspeaker

Frequency response in room within 3dB: 20Hz – 40kHz

Tweeter Amplifier

Class AB, capable of greater than 150W into 4Ω, < 1% THD

THD + noise @ 1kHz < 0.005%

Bandwidth >100KHz

Mid-Range Amplifier

Class AB, capable of greater than 150W into 4Ω, < 1% THD

THD + noise @ 1kHz < 0.005%

Bandwidth >100KHz

Bass Amplifiers

Four bridged pairs of Class-D amplifiers - each pair capable of greater than 240W into 4Ω, < 1% THD

THD + noise @ 1kHz < 0.008%

Tweeter

25mm beryllium dome with silver voice-coil, steel custom waveguide

Mid-Range Driver

1 x 160mm with non-conductive voice-coil former and anti-resonance clamp-ring mounting system

Bass Drivers

4 x 200mm polypropylene long-throw [up to 24mm excursion] with anti-resonance clamp-ring mounting system

Front-Panel Indicator

Blue in Standby, White in use [can also be unlit in use]

Rear-Panel Controls

Power On/Off, channel selector switch, input sensitivity switch [on analogue input module]

Dimensions / Weight

WIDTH: 392mm [15.43in ] tapering to 158mm [6.2in]

DEPTH: 511mm [20.1in] tapering to 187mm [7.4in]

HEIGHT*: 1101mm [43.5in]*

WEIGHT: 68kg [149.9lbs]

*With feet/spikes fitted

Loudspeaker Packed

WIDTH: 660mm [26.0in ]

DEPTH: 550mm [21.7in]

HEIGHT*: 1240mm [48.8in]*

WEIGHT: 80kg [176.4lbs]

*With feet/spikes fitted

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With an ability to deliver the very best from High Resolution sources, the performance of the DSP9 demonstrates why Meridian is widely regarded as the British Audio Pioneers.

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