Meridian DSP8000 User Manual page 9

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Design History
From around 000 we found that the high-gloss lacquer coated loudspeakers
sounded better than those we produced in veneer. Since then we decided to only
offer lacquer for the best sound. The Meridian lacquering process is extremely
expensive and thorough. It takes nine sequentially applied and cured coats of
polyester based lacquer of which the top-coat is clear, hand polished then buffed.
This process provides the optimum surface for avoiding any acoustic reflections and
provides our customers with a wide choice of custom colours.
Since all lacquer finishes gradually shrink over time we also avoid any cracking
by ensuring the design forms avoid sharp edges – it's the details that make the
difference.
Our grille components are equally optimised for the best sound by being as
acoustically transparent and as small as possible to reduce fabric vibration. Where
possible Meridian loudspeakers always stand on three adjustable feet to ensure there
is no rocking but allowing adjustment for uneven surfaces.
Such is the story of the evolution of what you see when you look at Meridian
loudspeakers – logical design, not styling.
Allen Boothroyd
Co-Founder and Design Director