MERIDIAN DSP 5000

Pre owned. In fair condition. Shows several signs of wear. Original packaging not included.

The Meridian DSP5000 is an active two-way loudspeaker featuring a fully digital design, developed to provide a high-fidelity playback solution with integrated electronics. The system accepts a digital signal directly with sampling rates up to 96 kHz, eliminating the need for an external amplifier and allowing direct connection to compatible digital sources.

The design is based on a configuration aimed at achieving tonal balance, dynamic control, and easy integration into complex audio systems. The DSP5000 maintains a sonic character close to Meridian’s higher-end DSP models, delivering wide dynamic capability and excellent coherence even at high sound pressure levels.

The low-frequency section is designed to provide controlled extension and a balanced energy response. Although it does not reach the deepest bass extension of the DSP6000 model, the DSP5000 maintains a consistent response through the upper bass and lower midrange region, avoiding any lack of definition. The system also includes a dedicated control for compensating placement near the rear wall, a useful feature considering its intended use in side or rear positions within home theater systems.

The loudspeaker features a compact rectangular cabinet that allows greater installation flexibility compared to Meridian’s larger models. The configuration is suitable both as a main speaker in smaller listening environments and as a surround speaker within multichannel systems based on Meridian digital technology.

Compared to the DSP6000, the DSP5000 offers a slightly less open presentation in the upper frequency range, mainly due to the different cabinet geometry and the larger front baffle area around the tweeter. Despite this difference, it maintains a balanced and natural reproduction, with accurate soundstage reconstruction and precise signal handling.

The Meridian DSP5000 represents a complete solution for those seeking an integrated digital audio system, offering high performance in a format that can be more easily adapted to different environments. Configurations using multiple DSP5000 loudspeakers provide a consistent and homogeneous system, with the possibility of further extending low-frequency performance through the integration of a dedicated subwoofer.

Technical specifications:

• Configuration: active 3-way loudspeaker with integrated amplification and D/A conversion
• Tweeter: 1" metal dome; silver voice coil
• Midrange/Woofer: 6.5" polypropylene cone
• Woofer: 6.5" polypropylene cone
• Frequency response: 25 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
• Digital inputs: 2 coaxial inputs
• Amplification: 75 W for high-frequency section; 75 W for mid-bass section; 75 W for low-frequency section
• D/A converters: one for each amplifier; 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution
• Maximum output level: 112 dB SPL at 1 m
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 927 × 216 × 305 mm
• Weight: 31.8 kg