Set up DSP5200 SE
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We connected the Meridian via coax to a Metrum Acoustics Ambre streamer for this test. It is also possible to connect a Meridian Core200 via speakerlink. Or a Reference 818 for example. The speakers are interconnected with speakerlink ((RJ45 connection). Left is the master speaker. So that ‘out’ goes to the ‘in’ on the right speaker. If you have it the wrong way round, you can of course change it via the menu.
Customizable
The great strength of an active system is the simplicity of installation and often the power to adapt to the environment. Especially if there is a DSP inside that you can tune. Think of systems from Grimm Audio, Dutch & Dutch, Buchardt, System Audio or for example Devialet. All these active systems can be tuned, so they play better in your environment.
The Meridian can do that too. You can use the menu (on the speaker, operated with the remote control) to specify where the speaker is placed: free of the wall, in a corner, close to the wall. You can also adjust the bass, mids, treble and phase separately. lt all affects performance and is therefore crucial when it comes to achieving maximum performance.
We have played with it and can confirm (and measure) its influence. Especially the low end (we think). And since most enthusiasts have problems with the bass, this is a significant strength after all!
I have been enjoying these speakers since 2017, and have yet to find their limit with every improvement made to a source for the AES/EBU (Speakerlink) inputs. My most recent successful experiments are dual (cascaded) AudioPhool Meraki network switches feeding a RPi4 running audiolinux with Shunyata and iancanada power.