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Product Range 2019/2020
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LOUDSPEAKERS MERIDIAN SERIES RANGE Key
Reference 3 800 Series 15 270 bespoke RAL Finishes
Special Edition DSP8000 4 818v3 16
Optional Rack Mount Kit or
Special Edition DSP7200 4 861v8 16 variant available
Special Edition DSP5200 4 Ultra DAC 17
Special Edition DSP7200HC 5 857 17 High Resolution Audio
compatible
Special Edition DSP5200HC 5
Master Quality Authenticated
Performance 6 200 Series 18
DSP8000.2 7 218 19 aptX HD Bluetooth compatible
DSP7200.2 7 251 19
Universal Plug and Play
DSP5200.2 7 271 19
DSP7200.2HC 8 258 20 Roon integration
DSP5200.2HC 8 210 20
Spotify compatible
Versatile 9 G Series 21 Wi-Fi compatible
M6 10 G65 22
DSP3200 10 G55 22 * Without feet/spikes
** Excludes frame and cable feed
DSP3300 10 G57 22 +
Height on standard feet
DSW.2 11 (recommended for use on a
Other Products 23 carpeted floor)
Architectural 12 UHD722 24 ++
Height on standard feet plus
DSP750 13 AC200 24 rubber inserts (recommended for
use on a hard floorsurface)
DSP640.2 13
DSP520.2 13
DSP320.2 14
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Loudspeakers
Reference
The Reference series represent the pinnacle of Meridian’s loudspeaker Finished as standard in a piano lacquer black or white, the Special Edition
design and development programme, making them the most advanced Range is also available in any of the 270 Meridian Select colours. The range
loudspeakers that Meridian has produced to date. offers a choice of full range floor standing or horizontal centre channel
options, for audio or home cinema solutions.
Built by hand in the UK, the Meridian Reference Special Edition range feature
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology. This ingenious, yet elegant design Quite simply, the Special Edition DSP Loudspeakers are the best sounding
means that the loudspeaker enclosure contains the entire system’s electronics loudspeakers Meridian has ever created.
including its amplification. In common with the other loudspeakers in the Special
Edition series, a suite of innovative Meridian technologies are also built in.
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LOUDSPEAKERS Reference
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Peak SPL: 120dB at 1m • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height*: 1305mm [53.2in]
• Noise less than 15dB spl • Wideband analogue electronics • Width:158mm [6.2in] tapering to
• Overall distortion typical
LOUDSPEAKERS Reference
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Peak SPL: 118dB at 1m • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height*: 295mm [11.6in]
• Noise less than 15dB spl • Wideband analogue electronics • Width: 1060mm [41.7in]
• Overall distortion typical
Loudspeakers Image Courtesy of
Spire Integrated Systems
Performance
The Performance range of Meridian loudspeakers adopts the same cabinet Finished as standard in a piano lacquer black or white, the Performance range
design and many of the integrated technology principles featured in the is also available in any 270 Meridian Select colours. Performance loudspeakers
Reference range. are available as floor standing or full range horizontal centre channel options
for home audio or cinema applications.
The traditional setup – amplifiers driving passive loudspeakers – is inefficient,
limiting sound quality. Meridian Performance loudspeakers contain a The Performance range combines elegant design with innovative audio
complete, matched audio system with efficient DSP crossovers, multiple DACs technologies to deliver full range performance which offer listeners an
and driver-specific amplifiers, giving higher overall quality and less power use. authentic sound experience.
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LOUDSPEAKERS PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Peak SPL: 120dB at 1m • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height*: 1305mm [53.2in]
• Noise less than 15dB SPL. • Wideband analogue electronics • 158mm [6.2in] tapering to
• Overall distortion typically
LOUDSPEAKERS PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Peak SPL: 118dB at 1m • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height*: 295mm [11.6in]
• Noise less than 15dB SPL. • Wideband analogue electronics • Width: 1060mm [41.7in]
• Overall distortion typically
Loudspeakers
VERSATILE
The Versatile range comprises a collection of loudspeakers that offer The modest size of the DSP3200 is ideal for smaller rooms and they can be
innovative and compact designs without compromise. Featuring individual used on specially designed stands, wall mountings or bookshelves.
components that are perfectly matched and sonically balanced, they deliver
a level of performance that is unsurpassed by traditional speaker design. The DSP3300 and DSW.2 Subwoofer also benefit from compact footprints.
Finished as standard in a piano lacquer black or white, the loudspeakers within
Meridian’s Versatile range of loudspeakers share much of the technology and the Versatile range are also available in any of the 270 Meridian Select colours
innovation used in the Reference and Performance ranges. (with the exception of the M6).
As the series name suggests, the technology, size and flexibility of these The Versatile range combines elegant design with innovative audio
loudspeakers means that they are perfect for a range of applications, especially technologies to deliver an authentic sound experience - whether they are used
in smaller spaces. on their own or as part of a larger installation.
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LOUDSPEAKERS VERSATILE
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Peak SPL: 114dB at 1m • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height*: 921m [36.26in]
• Noise less than 15dB SPL • Wide range driver •D iameter: 300mm [11.8in] at base, 66mm
• Overall distortion typicallyLOUDSPEAKERS VERSATILE
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Overall distortion typically 2kg • A three-way switch enables choice of set-ups • Weight: 22kg [48.4lbs]
motor system (1, 1+2, 2)
DSW.2 SUBWOOFER
11Loudspeakers
Architectural
The Meridian loudspeakers within the Architectural range are perfect for With an entire super-efficient digital audio system inside the narrow box
delivering high quality music discretely in any living or cinema room. The enclosure, the loudspeakers deliver an extraordinarily lifelike sound. With
power-efficient active DSP crossovers are individually tailored to distribute virtually no visual impact to the decor, these powerful, full-range in-wall
music to each drive-unit, bringing your music or films to life. solutions require only a 100mm mounting depth and produce wide
sound dispersion over the listening area. Each loudspeaker incorporates
Incorporating some of the the latest audio enhancing technologies from a fireproof back-box with frame system for easy installation into a wall
Meridian’s range of floor-standing loudspeakers such as Enhanced Bass or ceiling.
Alignment (EBA), they also offer Centre Elevation. The Architectural range
provides incredibly lifelike and spacious sound which makes them the first
choice for discreet single, stereo or full surround installations.
12LOUDSPEAKERS ARCHITECTURAL
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Peak SPL: 120dB at 1m, 108dB at 4m • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height: 1251.3mm [49.25in]**
• Bass extension: 30Hz • Centre Elevation • Width: 203mm [8in]
• 5 pairs of Class-D amplifiers each pair bridged • Enhanced Bass Alignment (EBA) • Depth: 102mm [4in]
for greater than 100W into 8 Ohms • Meridian Apodising Filter • Weight: 16kg [35lbs]
• 2 x 160mm bass long throw drivers, 2 x • MHR (Meridian High Resolution) • Finish: grill can be painted to match decor
100mm mid-range drivers and 1 x Beryllium • FIFO Buffering
dome tweeter with diffraction expansion • Soundbar or centre channel application
technology neodymium magnets • Powered by Meridian’s exclusive CLASS-M’
• Frequency response in room within 3dB: DSP engine
30Hz - 40kHz • Meridian Dynamic Amplifier Design
• Expansion Diffraction Technology
• Left + Right mode
DSP750
• Peak SPL: 117dB at 1m, >105dB at 4m • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height: 1230mm [48.5in]**
• Bass extension: 35Hz • Centre Elevation • Width: 203mm [8in]
• 8 x 100w Class-D amplifiers (800w total) • Enhanced Bass Alignment (EBA) • Depth: 102mm [4in]
• 2 x 140mm bass long throw drivers and 2 x • Meridian Apodising Filter • Weight: 15kg [33 lbs]
85mm wide-range drivers with neodymium • FIFO Buffering • Finish: grill can be painted to match decor
magnets • Soundbar or centre channel application
• Frequency response in room within 3dB: • Powered by Meridian’s exclusive CLASS-M’
35Hz - 20kHz DSP engine
• Left + Right mode
DSP640.2
• Peak SPL: 114dB at 1m, >105dB at 9.4m in 5 • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height: 800mm [31.5in]**
stack configuration • Centre Elevation • Width: 203mm [8in]
• Bass extension: 40Hz • Enhanced Bass Alignment (EBA) • Depth: 102mm [4in]
• 4 x 100w Class-D amplifiers (400w total) • Meridian Apodising Filter • Weight: 10kg [22 lbs]
• 1 x 140mm bass long throw driver and 1 x • FIFO Buffering • Finish: grill can be painted to match decor
85mm wide-range drivers with neodymium • Soundbar or centre channel application
magnets • Powered by Meridian’s exclusive CLASS-M’
• Frequency response in room within 3dB: DSP engine
40Hz - 20kHz • Left + Right mode
DSP520.2
13LOUDSPEAKERS ARCHITECTURAL
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Peak SPL: 106dB at 1m • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height: 299.5mm [11.8in]
• Bass extension: 50Hz • Centre Elevation • Width: 299.5mm [11.8in]
• 2 x 80W Class-D amplifiers (160w total) • Enhanced Bass Alignment (EBA) • Depth: 103mm [4in]
• 1 x ‘Racetrack’ oval bass driver and • Meridian Apodising Filter • Weight: 5kg [11 lbs]
1 x 85mm wide-range driver • FIFO Buffering •F inish: grill can be painted to match decor
• Wide range driver
• Left + Right mode
DSP320.2
14800 SERIES
The Meridian 800 Series products are at the heart of many home audio The Meridian 800 Series represents the pinnacle of technological audio
systems. We have drawn on our renowned world-class expertise to innovation and, most importantly, designed and engineered to provide you
create a collection of high performance audio products for a range of with the most rewarding personal listening experience possible.
applications, which includes two-channel pre-amplifier, two-channel
power amplifier, digital surround-sound controller and digital to analogue
converter.
All the products in this range incorporate technologies which are the forefront
of audio excellence. Designed for home audio or home cinema installations,
the products are meticulously designed for stand alone performance or for
larger installatons where they can be rack-mounted with our special kits.
15800 SERIES
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• High performance digital inputs: 2 x Coaxial • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height: 175mm [6.9in]
S/inputs: PDIF ≤192kHz/24-bit, DoP 2x • Meridian Apodising Filter • Width: 480mm [18.9in]
Toslink optical ≤96kHz/24- bit 1x SpeakerLink • FIFO Buffering • Depth: 411mm [16.2in]
≤192kHz/24- bit, 1x Asynchronous USB • Brand new DSP chip for high performance • Weight: 16kg [35.2lbs]
≤192kHz/24-bit DSD (DoP) native decode upsampling
• Enhanced analogue output card features • Magnetically isolated design
advanced filtering for broader bandwidth,
maximising the potential of high-resolution
music
818v3 Audio Core
• Advanced DSP processes all sources at high • SpeakerLink inputs and DSP • Height*: 175mm [6.9in]
resolution for maximum quality irrespective • Flexibility to upgrade internal cards • Width: 489mm [18.9in]
of source • Meridian Room Correction • Depth 411mm [16.2in]
• Flexibility to upgrade internal cards • Meridian Apodising Filter • Weight: 14kg [31lbs]
• Accepts multiple input channels of • Powerful 150MIPS DSP processor to
24- bit, 96kHz sampling PCM minimise jitter
• Bass management system
• Smart source functionality
861v8 Digital Sound Controller
16800 SERIES
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Countless connectivity options and supported • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height: 175mm [6.9in]
formats, including DSD, DXD • Digital dither shaping • Width: 480mm [18.9in]
• The first product to include Hierarchical • Meridian Apodising Filter • Depth: 411mm [16.2in]
Converter Technology by MQA • FIFO Buffering • Weight: 16kg [35.2lbs]
• Jitter below 0.5Hz • Dedicated clock card
• High current clock design to reduce low • Dual mono DAC card with power supplies
phase noise isolated from one another
• Linear Power Supply to ensure superb
performance on both analogue and digital
systems.
ULTRA DAC
• 250W RMS into 8 Ohms per channel both • Error correction and lineartity to provide low • Height*: 175mm [6.9in]
channels driven impedence output • Width: 48mm [18.9in]
• 500W RMS into 4 Ohms per channel • Superbal circuitry • Depth: 445mm [17.6in]
both channels driven • High level passive cooling • Weight: 32kg [70.5lbs]
• Bridgeable to >1kW mono into 8 ohms •B lack finish in aluminium and glass or
>1.5kW mono into 4 ohms custom Meridian Select colours are available
• Low-feedback construction provides ultra-low
distortion
• Designed to operate in thermally hostile
environments
857 Power Amplifier
17200 SERIES
The Meridian 200 Series is a collection of high-performance audio zone With a wide range of audio inputs and outputs, flexible installation options and
controllers, theatre controllers and amplifiers, all designed with the many of Meridian’s proprietary technologies on board, 200 Series products
Customer Integrator in mind. deliver outstanding performance in many applications.
Each product is designed to work in isolation or as part of a larger multi-zone
audio-visual installation and a compact footprint means they fit perfectly
within the rack.
18200 SERIES
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Scalable solutions using multiple 218 units • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height: 42mm [1.65in]
for additional Hi Res zones • Optical, coax, digital and analogue inputs • Width: 204mm [8.03in]
• Digital and analogue outputs to work • FIFO reclocking • Depth: 150mm [5.91in]
with any power amplifier and all Meridian • Lip-Sync for audio/video adjustment • Weight: 0.56kg [1.2lbs]
loudspeakers • IP, IR Trigger and Digital Active Loudspeaker
• Inputs - 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up Control
to 24-bit
• Outputs 192kHz DAC, RCA digital and
SpeakerLink
218 Zone Controller
• 2 x 100w amplifiers into 4Ω nominal load (2 x • SpeakerLink input and DSP • Height*: 42mm [1.65in]
65w into 8Ω) • Optical, coax, digital and analogue inputs • Width: 203mm [7.99in]
• 40kHz Hi-Res Bandwidth • FIFO reclocking • Depth: 221mm [8.7in]
• Inputs - 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up • Lip-Sync for audio/video adjustment • Weight: 2.5kg [5.5lbs]
to 24-bit • DSP upsampling and Apodising filters
• Outputs: 24-12 AWG Compatible, Phoenix • IP and IR Control
speaker connectors and twin 192kHz 24-bit
DACs
• Analogue RCA outputs work with 2.1 system
using a separate subwoofer
251 Powered Zone ControlleR
• Supports 3D audio formats including Dolby • SpeakerLink input • Height*: 88mm [3.5in]
Atmos, Auro 3D and DTS:X • Centre Image Elevation • Width: 440mm [17.3in]
• Compatible with any digital or analogue • Enhanced Base Alignment (EBA) • Depth: 358mm [14.1in]
surround processor • IP, IR Trigger and Third Party Control • Weight: 5.5kg [12 lbs]
• Controls high performance theatre systems • Meridian High Resolution (MHR)
with up to 20 channels from 1 unit or 40 or • Linear power supply
60 from stacked units • Configuration via in-built webpage
• Can be used with Meridian DSP
Loudspeakers or passive systems
• Digital inputs can accept sample rates from
44.1kHz - 192kHz, up to 24-bit
271 DIGITaL tHeATRE Controller
19200 SERIES
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• High performance across eight channels • High efficiency (>95%) Class D amplifiers • Height: 44mm [1.73in]
• 70W into 8 Ohms per channel at 10% THD • Linear power supply • Width: 480mm [18.9in]
• 100W into 4 Ohms per channel at 10% THD • Short signal path construction delivers • Depth: 360mm [14.17in
• Cool-running and stackable solution. excellent isolation between the eight channels • Weight: 5.5kg [12.13lbs]
258 Power Amplifier
• Supports highest quality streaming • Features aptX HD Bluetooth technology • Height: 42mm [1.65in]
• Allows the secure movement of High-Res • Supports DLNA/UPnP • Width: 204mm [8.0in]
digital audio, without degradation or loss in • USB input • Depth: 150mm [5.9in] exc’ connectors
quality • SpeakerLink input • Weight: 0.66kg [1.46lbs]
• Seamless Integration with compatible devices • Full dynamic range volume control
including tablets and smartphones • Digital Coax output compatible with existing
• Features both wired and Wi-Fi network con- DACs
nections
210 STREAMER
20G SERIES
The award winning G-Series high-resolution power amplifiers integrate the performance, connectivity and ease of use. When partnered with the UHD722,
same technology we used within the Special Edition range of loudspeakers. the G65 features a comprehensive input capability to accommodate the widest
The G55 and G57 are high-power, ultra-low distortion, wide bandwidth power range of audio and video sources. Equipped with SpeakerLink and balanced
amplifiers that can comfortably drive any passive loudspeaker with control, analogue outputs, the G65 is equally at home in Meridian Digital Theatres and
fidelity and authority. with analogue loudspeaker-based systems.
Forming the heart of a powerful and flexible Meridian home theatre system,
G65 is a highly flexible Surround Controller, featuring many of Meridian’s key
technologies such as Meridian Room Correction (MRC) while combining high
21G SERIES
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• 7.1 Surround Controller with class leading • Linear Power Supply • Height: 90mm [3.54in]
audio fidelity • Re-clocking of the digital audio signal re- • Width: 440mm [17.32in]
• Multiple outputs which enable the creation of moves timing errors • Depth: 350mm [13.78in] plus connectors
both analogue and DSP based systems from • Meridian Room Correction (MRC) • Footprint (W x D): 400mm
the same Surround Controller • SpeakerLink inputs and DSP [15.7in] x 528mm [20.8in]
• 5 x Freescale processors running at 750 MIPS • Multiple outputs for both passive and DSP- • Weight: 10kg [22lbs]
(million instructions per sec) based systems
48-bit arithmetic processing • FIFO Buffering
• Meridian Apodising Filter
• Smart Source
• Upsampling
G65 Surround Controller
• 5 x 100W continuous amplification driving all • RCA and XLR analogue inputs • Height: 132mm [5.2in]
channels. • Wide voltage-range (5–30V, AC/DC) trigger • Width: 440mm [17.32in]
• 1-100kHz frequency response input for remote standby/on switching • Depth: 350mm [13.78in] plus connectors
-/+ 2dB – Perfect for high resolution audio • Bridge/Stereo mode • Weight: 23kg [51lbs]
• Overall distortion typically 650W into 8Ω (bridge mode), ~1000W into • Wide voltage-range (5–30V, AC/DC) trigger • Width: 440mm [17.32in]
4Ω input for remote standby/on switching • Depth: 350mm [13.78in] plus connectors
• 1-100kHz frequency response -/+ 2dB – • RCA and XLR analogue inputs • Weight: 24kg [53lbs]
Perfect for high resolution audio. • Bridge/Stereo mode
• Signal/Noise – better than –100dB
• Overall distortion typicallyOther
Products
Meridian has developed products to provide the perfect link between your The UHD722 can seamlessly integrate up to seven HDMI sources into your
Meridian system and other audio or video products. Meridian system. The UHD722 splits the HDMI datastream from the selected
source into separate audio and video signals. Meridian’s HDMI Processor is
The Audio Core 200 is a flexible, high quality audio solution that makes it easy an integral part of any HDMI cinema system. When used in conjunction with
to connect any of your sources to DSP loudspeakers. With multiple analogue, Meridian DSP Loudspeakers, the integrated system provides the ultimate
digital and SpeakerLink inputs, the Audio Core 200 is a great hub for any multi-channel audio experience to accompany any video source.Meridian’s
system. It offers outstanding preamplifier quality, coupled with powerful audio HDMI Processor is an integral part of any HDMI cinema system. When
enhancement technologies for the best audio quality from any source. used in conjunction with Meridian DSP Loudspeakers, the integrated system
provides the ultimate multi-channel audio experience to accompany any video
source.
23Other products
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• Supports UHD (Ultra High Definition), • DSP upsampling and apodising filters • Height: 41mm [1.61in]
HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard • Re-clocking of the digital audio signal • Width: 420mm [16.54in]
Definition) video. • Depth: 285mm [11.22in]
• 7 inputs and 2 outputs for simple, high • Weight: 2kg [4.41lb)
performance HDMI switching between
sources.
• Up to 8-channel MMHR digital audio out
(RJ45)
• 6 or 8-channel coax digital audio out
(3 or 4 x phono)
UHD722 HDMI PROCESSOR
PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGIES: Specification/Options
• 2 x unbalanced analogue input on RCA phono • Upsampling using Meridian’s exclusive • Height: 91mm [3.61in]
sockets apodising filter • Width: 280mm [11.in]
• 2 x combined analogue/optical input on • Re-clocking of the digital audio signal • Depth: 280mm [11in]
3.5mm jack socket • MHR to minimise jitter on SpeakerLink • Weight: 2.7kg [6lb)
• SpeakerLink input accepting up to 96kHz/24- outputs
bit • Fully-featured control-set for integration with
• USB input for two-channel signals up to Meridian DSP loudspeakers and Subwoofers
96kHz
• 96kHz/24-bit A/D conversion of analogue
inputs
• 2 x SpeakerLink output (Master and Slave)
running at 88.2kHz/96kHz
• Variable analogue output on 3.5mm
headphone jack socket
AC200
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