DEMAND MORE

The Definitive Technology Demand Series speakers, which are available exclusively to the custom install market through AWE, deliver room-filling sound, extended bass, and precise imaging from a modern, minimalistic design. Here, AWE takes a look at the full product range.

Featuring unique technology advancements in the tweeter and midrange/woofer sections, the speakers outperform other products in its priceclass with extended performance in a smaller form-factor.

“Definitive Technology introduced the Demand Series in 2017 with three bookshelf speakers, which were warmly received in the market for their graceful design and highly accurate reproduction. Since then, we’ve been busy designing two new tower speakers and a centre channel built on the principles of the original Demand Series bookshelf speakers,” says Michael Greco, Category Director Loudspeakers at Sound United. “We maintained the same level of craftsmanship and material quality in designing and developing the line. Listeners will see familiar technologies, including the 20/20 Wave Alignment Lens, BDSS and Linear Response Waveguide.”

TOWER SPEAKERS The Definitive Technology Demand Tower speakers — D15 and D17 — deliver full-range, room-filling sound and precise imaging from a modern, minimalistic design. The Demand D15 and Demand D17 towers have been described as beautifully designed using advanced materials. The speakers also boast a patented mineralpolymer BDSS midrange/woofer for superior and punchy mid-range detail. The D15 and D17 tower speakers feature dual 5.25” and 6.5” carbon fibre bass drivers alongside dual 8” and 10” side-firing passive radiators. The dual integrated side-firing passive radiators in the tower speakers produce extended low-frequency reproduction from a smaller enclosure design. A larger spider has been added to these models to increase linearity for deep, tight, and clean bass response.

All three additions to the Demand Series line come in both Piano Black and White colourways to match any listening environment.

• Dual integrated side-firing passive radiators • 1in aluminium dome tweeter with 20/20 Wave Alignment Lens • Laterally offset tweeter assembly • BDSS™ (Balanced Double Surround System) midrange/woofer • Linear Response Waveguide • Carbon-fibre woofer

BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS The Definitive Technology Demand Bookshelf speakers — D7, D9, and D11 — feature technology advancements to both the aluminium dome tweeter and the mid-range/woofer sections to deliver an unrivalled sweet spot, smoother highfrequency reproduction, and three-dimensional imaging for the most technically advanced, premium bookshelf listening experience.

Key Features • 1in aluminium dome tweeter with 20/20 Wave Alignment Lens • Laterally offset tweeter assembly • BDSS midrange/woofer • Linear Response Waveguide • Integrated passive bass radiator in D9 and D11 • Extruded aluminium front baffle • Acoustically transparent magnetic grille

CENTRE SPEAKER The sleek D5C high-performance centre channel speaker perfectly complements the Demand Series tower and bookshelf speakers to create a truly immersive, room-filling home cinema experience. The two-way centre leverages dual 5.25in mid-range drivers and 1in annealed aluminium dome tweeter with the same Wave Alignment Lens and Linear Response Waveguide to ensure incredibly accurate and full-sounding audio. The centre channel is the perfect addition to the line for home theatre aficionados. Key Features • Dual 5.25in BDSS mid-range drivers • 1in aluminium dome tweeter with 20/20 Wave Alignment Lens • Linear Response Waveguide • 5-layer painted high-gloss black cabinet

The full range features an annealed 1in aluminium dome tweeter, which is laterally offset and coupled with a 20/20 Wave Alignment Lens. This allows for more precise imaging by eliminating undesirable symmetric diffraction from the corners of the front baffle, resulting in a refined and balanced listening experience.

Definitive Technology says the patented Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS) midrange/woofer has been created to promote greater excursion and deliver superior midrange detail and punchier bass in comparison to

competing drivers of a similar size.

In addition, a Linear Response Waveguide extends both on-and off-axis frequency response, while improving dispersion for more natural midrange timbre and precise imaging.

With artisan-quality details, each cabinet is meticulously sanded, painted with five layers of premium gloss paint and buffed to a near-mirror (Level 6) finish. Each monitor’s acoustically transparent magnetic black grilles provide natural, un-coloured sound and can be removed for when the speakers are meant to be shown off.

The Demand Series boasts a clean, modern look with a substantial bead-blasted aluminium baffle that is designed to exude timelessness and blend into any décor.

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Meridian Audio presents all the info integrators need on its latest and award-winning highquality speakers.

Meridian continues its pioneering legacy with a range of innovative speaker solutions, pushing the boundaries of how people connect with sound.

Its latest development in the world of audio is its DSP750 In-Wall Digital Active Loudspeaker, which was awarded a ‘Residential Systems Best of Show Award’ and a ‘CE Pro Top New Technology (TNT) Award’ at ISE 2020.

Specifically designed and engineered for the most demanding architectural installations and dedicated home theatres alike, the Meridian DSP750 is the highest performing architectural loudspeaker yet. It demonstrates complete audio immersion, providing exquisite power and bass for the ultimate listening experience. The DSP750 combines power and fidelity to give dealers a discreet, outstanding loudspeaker solution that packs one heck of a punch.

KEY FEATURES OF THE DSP750 • Three new, high-performance drive-units • CLASS-M DSP engine providing thermal and dynamic bass protection for detailed and accurate sound • ‘Double-baffle’ aluminium enclosure design to minimise unwanted resonances and colouration • Separate mid-range driver enclosures to eliminate interaction with the bass drivers

• Five drive-units powered by a bridged pair of Dynamic HiRes amplifiers; each pair capable of delivering over 100W into 8 Ohms • Enhanced Bass Alignment (EBA) to heighten sound quality across the frequency range, resulting in added clarity • Dynamic bass protection to provide maximum excursion without distortion • Centre Elevation technology to create an immersive sound experience that appears to come from the centre of the screen • Meridian’s unique enhancement technologies including FIFO buffering, DSP upsampling, apodising filters, and MHR (Meridian High Resolution) for the best possible audio outcome from all digital sources.

Designed for a natural and lifelike sound with high fidelity and perfect tonal balance, the DSP750 delivers a maximum output of 120dB and bass extension down to 30Hz. Its built-in custom tweeter with a beryllium dome and diffraction expansion technology ensures a wide sound dispersion for incredibly lifelike sound, capable of playing over 40kHz. The DSP750 has superb off-axis performance with two 100mm mid-range drivers, enabling it to produce a uniform and lifelike stereo image over a wide listening area.

In addition, the sealed aluminium cabinet design ensures that a reliable and repeatable performance is achieved with an ultra-shallow 100mm mounting depth for easy installation and precise positioning. The rough-in box and frame can be adjusted for various wall materials and depths, whilst the magnetic grille can be painted to blend seamlessly into any interior.

“To experience the DSP750 was really exciting,” added Richard Widenbar of Finita. “It was great to see how that fits within the Meridian range and how we could recommend it to our customers as a stereo solution, within a media room or as part of a home cinema.”

The DSP750 sits alongside three other loudspeakers in the Meridian Architectural range — the DSP640.2 and DSP520.2 in-wall digital active loudspeakers and the DSP320.2 in-ceiling/in-wall digital loudspeaker. What makes these unique is their ability to consistently perform at a level of quality that far exceeds those usually associated with architectural speakers.

Meridian architectural loudspeakers offer the following key advantages: • A powerful DSP and multiple amplifiers that are integrated into the loudspeaker, keeping your equipment rack cool and much smaller than passive systems • EBA – perfect bass time-alignment for fast, tight, deep and accurate bass • Bass protection – the drive units are protected and monitored by the DSP engine • Extended bass response across the range with long throw woofers and super-accurate amplifier control • Wide sound stage with incredible dynamics, perfect for movies or music • All models in the range install in the same 100mm/4” mounting depth

The reliability and versatility of the range allow for a simple installation and maintenance free solution, giving integrators the confidence and trust in the loudspeaker’s performance.

Integrating Meridian’s growing range of architectural loudspeakers into a home cinema or media room is made simple with its complimentary Design and Specification Service. This service provides bespoke AV system designs, giving integrators more time to concentrate on other aspects of their projects. Each Design and Specification Service pack features precise room layout and speaker positioning diagrams, detailed wiring diagrams, and comprehensive product information. This service gives clients the confidence that they will receive the perfect system for their requirements. To experience these loudspeakers, contact info@meridian.co.uk. For more information visit www.meridian-audio.com/products/ loudspeakers/architectural.