The Next Generation Loudspeaker DSP8000 XE is the first 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 and built upon the fundamental and unique elements of Meridian’s approach to delivering authentic, natural and lifelike sound. A new design concept, Meridian’s Precision Sonic Transport, uses innovative techniques and processes which 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. Construction Separate head-unit isolates the all-new tweeter and mid-range driver from the main enclosure. Curved lines, based on an ellipse, contribute to rigidity and avoid parallel internal surfaces. Outer walls engineered from a layered combination of birch plywood, aluminium and resin are combined with substantial internal bracing to create an incredibly inert cabinet. BESPOKE SIGNAL MAPPING Meridian Bespoke Signal Mapping utilises digital signal processing to apply tailored crossover filters that are designed specifically for each configuration of drive units within a loudspeaker. E3 BASS Meridian E3 Bass uses specifically designed filters to expand, extend and enhance the low-frequency response of the loudspeaker. FFA FFA (Full Frequency Alignment) is a combination of digital filters and delays to correct the group-delay of a loudspeakers. It ensures that all frequencies reach the listener’s 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. MQA DSP8000 XE includes MQA Renderer technology, which can connect to an MQA Core signal and complete the final unfold of an MQA file. 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. With an ability to deliver the very best from High Resolution sources, the performance of the DSP8000 XE demonstrates why Meridian is widely regarded as the British Audio Pioneers.
