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Introduction
Specification
Connections
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Digital co-axial input and output.
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Meridian BNC Comms input and output.
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Meridian SpeakerLink (RJ45) input and output,
providing balanced digital, Meridian Comms, and
power.
Digital formats
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44.1–96kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or
96kHz ±150ppm.
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PCM using SPDIF/IEC60958, or MHR connection
support with auto-detection.
Output stages
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Power amplifiers: Complementary bipolar design, with
output-stage error correction and twin loop design.
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Bass: 3 x 150W.
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Mid: 100W.
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Treble: 100W.
The DSP8000 includes drive unit thermal protection.
Acoustic
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3 way.
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Closed bass enclosure.
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Separate mid/top plywood cabinet.
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Bass drive unit: 6 x 200mm (8") high-efficiency long-
throw custom drivers.
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Mid drive unit: 1 x 160mm (6") custom driver.
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Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Boothroyd Stuart
piston in short horn, composite dome with silver
voice-coil.
Characteristics
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Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full
power at all frequencies.
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Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume settings.
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Acoustic output typically >115dB spl @ 1m.
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Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m.
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Frequency response in room response within 3dB,
25Hz-35kHz.
Cabinet
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Entire speaker manufactured from interlaminated
panels.
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Glass front.
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Finished in high-gloss piano lacquer.
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400mm x 1300mm x 528mm (15.7" x 51.2" x
20.8") W x H x D excluding feet.
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105kg (231lb) each.
Power
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100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz.
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20VA idle; 900VA max.
Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product
specifications at any time.
Available accessories
Each pair of DSP8000 loudspeakers is shipped
complete with an MSR+ remote.
Other applications, and some advanced features, may
require one or more of the following accessories, which
can be purchased from your Meridian dealer:
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Interconnecting leads.
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AC11 SpeakerLink Hub, to allow interconnection
between newer products with SpeakerLink
connectors, and products with Meridian BNC Comms
or Meridian DIN Comms connectors.