Meridian DSP8000 XE
Ultimate high-end powered speakers
The pinnacle of the DSP series speakers from Meridian, the DSP8000 XE, delivers outstanding fidelity, dynamics, and power, with unrivalled performance in any listening room or cinema. With select finish options, you can even match the speakers to your décor. The flagship DSP8000 XE combines all of Meridian Audio’s technologies, to deliver the best possible audio performance available at any price.
- 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. (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.
- Beautiful, High-end 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.
Meridian DSP8000 XE comes in a black high-gloss finish, or bespoke options at an additional charge.
| Measurements | 40 x 135 x 52,8 cm |
| Weight (net) | 110.5 kg |
| Frequency range | 18Hz - 40kHz (3dB) |
| Tweeter | 25mm beryllium |
| Mid | 1 x 16cm |
| Woofer | 6 x 20cm long-throw |
| Spikes included | Yes |
| Front grill included | Yes |
| Digital input(s) | Yes |
| Input, optical (TosLink) | 1 |
| Input, coaxial (S/Pdif) | 1 |
| Input, USB | 1 |
| Input, Stereo RCA | 1 |
| Input, Stereo XLR | 1 |
| Network features | Bluetooth |
| Audio decoding | MQA decoder and renderer |
| Supported sample rates, kHz | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352, 384 |
| Supported bit depth | 16 bit, 24 bit |
| Power | +1700 watts per speaker |
| In the box | Power cable, Users guide |
| Other included accessories | Meridian B-Link Bluetooth module |