The DSP7200SE delivers the exceptional performance of which Meridian’s Special Edition range is capable. Its distinctive curved lines and smooth elegance mark it out as a fine example of Meridian’s DSP Digital Active Loudspeaker philosophy.
2014 marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of Meridian’s first digital loudspeaker – in fact the first digital loudspeaker in the world – the D600 in 1989.
The Special Edition DSP Loudspeaker Range is the result of Meridian’s ongoing research into how we, as humans, “hear” sound. These findings dictated improvements that have led to the loudspeaker’s lifelike performance. Quite simply, the Special Edition DSP Loudspeakers, and matching centre channels, are the best sounding loudspeakers Meridian has ever created.
Finished as standard in a piano lacquer black or white, the Special Edition Range is also available in any of the 270 Meridian Select colours
The Special Edition loudspeakers share the same enclosures and are visually identical to previous models (with the exception of the clamp rings). These enclosures feature a number of unique design elements and innovations that have been refined over the past 37 years of Meridian being a world-class loudspeaker manufacturer. These performance-improving factors impact choices of materials, shape, and even finish.
Loudspeaker enclosures should be completely inert and make no sonic contribution to the sound at all. Meridian utilizes “soundless” materials for the enclosure – notably Meridium in DSP8000SE and DSP7200SE. It is rigid and thus ensures you hear the only the loudspeaker – not the cabinet. All models are finished in a high gloss lacquer that forms a tight “skin” around the enclosure, reducing vibrations that can colour the sound.
The narrow shape emulates aspects of the human form, which psychoacoustics suggests provides a more realistic performance. Soft cabinet edges enhance the visual design, but they also avoid generating unwanted additional high frequency sounds that can blur the soundstage. For perfect stability, the loudspeaker stands on adjustable foot assemblies machined from solid aluminium, helping to eliminate microscopic vibrations that can rob a loudspeaker of that “you are there” quality.
Provide the most revealing, lifelike, and powerful performance of any Meridian loudspeakers to date.
Deliver more accurate time-domain response and significantly improved transient handling across the entire digital active system.
The narrow shape emulates aspects of the human form, which psychoacoustics suggests provides a more realistic performance.
Soft edges avoid generating unwanted additional high frequency sounds that can blur the soundstage.
For perfect stability, the loudspeaker stands on adjustable foot assemblies machined from solid aluminium. Meridian utilises “soundless” materials for the enclosure – notably Meridium. It’s rigid and thus ensures you hear the only the loudspeaker – not the cabinet.
Technical Specifications:-
PERFORMANCE - Frequency response in-room within 3dB from 30Hz to over 32kHz.
Maximum output > 112dB spl @ 1m on music material.
Noise less than 15dB spl.
Overall electronic distortion typically < 0.02% at any frequency or level.
INPUTS - 1x phono digital input (S/PDIF)
1x balanced digital (AES/EBU) input on RJ45; 32kHz–96kHz sampling rates at up to 24 bit; MHR support. RJ45 input also carries RS232 and trigger.
OUTPUTS - 1x RJ45 with balanced digital audio and control for a second loudspeaker. Carries infra-red pickup for system automation.
POWER - 20W standby, 920W max
DIMENSIONS - Vertical version: 1072 (42.25) H (no feet), 350/180 (13.75/7.1) W, 415/217 (16.5/8.5) D [base/top, mm (in)]
WEIGHT - 55Kg each