Meridian
Meridian Audio DSP 9 Digital Active Loudspeaker (pair)
Meridian Audio DSP 9 Digital Active Loudspeaker (pair)
Black
22 Saint Kilda Road
22 Saint Kilda Road
Suite 2.02
St Kilda VIC 3182
Australia
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Reference Series
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.
Reference Series
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.
E3 Bass (Expand, Extend, Enhance)
Meridian E3 bass uses specifically designed filters to expand, extend and enhance the low-frequency response of the loudspeaker.
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.
Q-Sync
Meridian Q-Sync deploys Meridian's multiple “First In, First Out” buffering system which minimises jitter, ensuring perfect timing and improved clarity.
Pro-Active Bass
Meridian Pro-active Bass protects the bass drivers from over-excursion, ensuring maximum bass output without damaging the drive units.
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.
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.
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.
Free-Q
Meridian Free-Q is used to compensate for acoustic problems associated with specific loudspeaker placement conditions.
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