Meridian DSP5500 96/24 Active Speakers

Further Information: Today we have a pair of Meridian DSP5500 96/24 Active Speakers in good secondhand condition..These speakers are the sought-after 24/96 24bit/96kHz version, featuring a distinctive square top with a four-digit 7-segment display. Originally released in 1999, these speakers have stood the test of time and continue to deliver exceptional audio quality.

Key Features:

These speakers boast a three-way active loudspeaker design with a DSP crossover at 200Hz and 2.6kHz. They feature four channels of delta-sigma D/A conversion and are equipped with four 75W power amplifiers per channel. All signal processing is handled by the powerful 100MHz digital signal processors, ensuring precise sound reproduction. Operate the system and speaker effortlessly with the included Meridian System Remote. You have control over various features, including bass, tilt, listening axis, volume, balance, and absolute phase. Enjoy a tailored listening experience to suit your preferences. They offer two coaxial digital audio inputs, supporting a wide range of sample rates from 32kHz to 96kHz and up to 24-bit resolution. They also feature MHR support for enhanced audio quality. With a frequency response ranging from 35Hz to 20kHz and a maximum output of 112dB SPL, these speakers deliver powerful and detailed sound that will satisfy even the most discerning audiophiles.

The speakers come with a four-character display (note that the DSP5500.2 version has an eight-character dot-matrix display). The speaker setup includes two 200mm high-efficiency bass drivers, one 160mm polypropylene mid driver, and a Meridian 25mm short-horn tweeter with an aluminum dome and silver voice coil, ensuring clear and accurate sound reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. Cabinet is a veneered MDF construction that is braced, steel shielded, and damped for optimal sound quality. 
Specifications

System Type: 3-way acoustic reflex system.

Drivers: 2 x 200mm long-throw bass drivers, 1 x 160mm polypropylene mid driver in a separate enclosure.

1 x 25mm aluminium-dome tweeter with silver wire, short horn-loaded design, and protective grille.

Cabinet: Constructed from high-density MDF. Integral magnetic shielding. User-changeable real wood veneer with acoustic damping side panels.

Digital Input Receiver: Utilizes a unique proprietary Meridian twin phase-lock-loop system.

Converters: Four precision 64x oversampling converters for bass, mid, and tweeter signals.

Amplification: Analogue gain and filtering using proprietary Meridian Class-A discrete amplification. Digital and conversion electronics constructed using advanced surface-mount techniques and partitioned 4-layer printed-circuit boards. Four 70W power amplifiers, one for each of the drivers. Power amplifiers use a unique feedback topology and precision local error-correction systems to achieve a performance equivalent to the conversion system.

Dimensions: 1100mm H x  284mm W x 450mm D

Weight: 81kg each
 

Don't miss the opportunity to own these iconic Meridian DSP5500 96/24 Active Speakers. Experience audio quality that stands the test of time!