MERIDIAN DSW ACTIVE SUB WOOFER

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DSW is a powerful and dynamic subwoofer offering exceptional performance in a wide range of Meridian system applications.

Designed to complement Meridian’s Digital Active Loudspeakers, DSW is an extremely powerful unit. It is ideal for use in a complete surround-sound configuration of DSP3200 or DSP3300 loudspeakers, for example, or to complement larger Meridian loudspeakers such as the DSP5200. DSW subwoofers can even be paired with DSP7200 loudspeakers where appropriate.

The unit includes full thermal protection and an advanced, sturdily-constructed, long-throw, high-power 12in drive unit. It is driven by a powerful Class D amplifier capable of delivering up to 600W. The driver points downwards and thus removes any tendency to sideways cabinet movement.

The design criteria for a subwoofer to complement Meridian Digital Active loudspeakers differ significantly from thoseof a subwoofer designed for conventional systems. To begin with, Meridian Digital Active Loudspeakers already include a significant deep bass extension that far exceeds the capabilities of conventional loudspeakers of a similar size.

Thus, to make a meaningful contribution to the bass reproduction of the Meridian system in which it is installed, a Meridian subwoofer design must generate a significant level of low bass. This, in turn, dictates a larger, more powerful driver and appropriate cabinetry. The result is a digital subwoofer that is not only suitable to complement DSP3200 and DSP3300 systems but larger loudspeakers in the range, such as the DSP5200, as well.

An additional benefit of the Meridian approach is that the subwoofer does not require the phase control found on many conventional active subwoofers. This is because the phase control is designed to compensate for performance differences in an unknown system that could include one of many types of main loudspeakers that are not under the direct control of a controller. In a Meridian system, this is not the case.

In most cases, the phase control is in fact an attempt to compensate for an inability to establish the correct delay setting in signals sent to the main loudspeakers. In a Meridian surround system, however, loudspeaker delay is configured as part of the setup and installation of the surround controller, so this issue does not arise. As a result, the phase control can be dispensed with as it is completely unnecessary.

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Connections

• Meridian SpeakerLink in and out (RJ45)

Controls

• Channel selector switch for channel(s) 1, 1+2 or 2

Construction

• Plywood cabinet with extensive internal structures for maximum strength & rigidity

Driver

• 1 x 12in long-throw bass driver, facing downwards