Meridian DSP3300
The Meridian DSP3300 brings active DSP precision to home cinema, pairing twin long-throw bass drivers with dedicated amplification for deep, controlled bass, clean dynamics and focused dialogue. Its SpeakerLink digital connection supports high-resolution system integration, while the compact, substantial cabinet is engineered for a coherent soundstage and confident output. A sophisticated centre-channel solution for Meridian-based systems.
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Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
92/100
Value for Money
78/100
Pros
Purpose-built active digital centre speaker with integrated amplification and Meridian SpeakerLink connectivity.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Bass
92/100
Two 165mm long-throw polypropylene woofers, DSP tuning and claimed in-room response down to 45Hz support strong low-frequency extension and control for a bookshelf. Peak SPL 114dB and active amplification help preserve articulation at higher levels; described here as delivering deep, controlled bass for its size.
Mid
90/100
Single 85mm aluminium wide-range driver with Meridian DSP crossover implies accurate, forward mids with good clarity and body. DSP correction and the system's active amps should keep timbre consistent and well controlled across listening levels.
Treble
89/100
Specification cites >20kHz extension; aluminium cone wide-range driver and DSP likely produce detailed, airy treble with low distortion (<0.02%). Aluminium drivers can trend toward brightness, but DSP control should limit harshness while preserving detail.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Active DSP, precise drivers and cabinet width (555mm) suggest a spacious, well-focused soundstage with stable imaging and good depth. The combination of dedicated amplification and digital crossover typically yields tight center imaging and coherent stereo layers.
Dynamics
90/100
Two 75W amplifiers, 150W total, plus 114dB peak SPL spec indicate strong macro- and micro-dynamic capability for the form factor. Low measured distortion (<0.02%) supports clean transient response and punch.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
At 11.5kg with substantial cabinet dimensions and Meridian engineering, the DSP3300 appears solidly built with attention to internal bracing and driver quality. Meridian's product positioning and component choices (aluminium cone, long-throw woofers, DSP/amplifier integration) point to premium construction.
Features Connectivity
92/100
Active design with Meridian SpeakerLink RJ45 input/output (up to 96kHz/24-bit), built-in DSP and amplification provides modern, high-resolution digital connectivity and flexible system integration. Includes digital passthrough and active speaker management — strong feature set for an active bookshelf.
Value for Money
78/100
Performance and features indicate a premium product, but price was not provided (N/A). Without pricing or peer-review comparisons, value is rated conservatively: likely good for buyers seeking integrated DSP/powered performance, but exact value depends on MSRP and competitors.
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Specifications
- AUDIO INPUT
- 1 x Meridian SpeakerLink (RJ45) accepting 32kHz to 96kHz sampling rates at up to 24-bit
- AUDIO OUTPUT
- 1 x Meridian SpeakerLink (RJ45) delivering 32kHz to 96kHz sampling rates at up to 24-bit
- PERFORMANCE
- Peak SPL: 114dB at 1m\nNoise less than 15dB SPL\nFrequency response in-room within 3dB: 45Hz to over 20kHz
- AMPLIFIERS
- 2 x 75w (150 w)\nOverall distortion typically <0.02% at any frequency or level
- BASS DRIVERS
- 2 x 165mm polypropylene long throw bass drivers
- Wide-range Driver
- 1 x 85mm aluminium cone wide-range driver
- DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
- HEIGHT: 206mm [8.1in]\nWIDTH: 555mm [21.9in]\nDEPTH: 235mm [9.25in]\nWEIGHT: 11.5kg [25.3lbs]
- POWER
- 550W (maximum)
Manufacturer's Description — Meridian
Designed to be versatile within the home, the DSP3300 is an ideal building block in a compact, high-performance cinema system.
Loudspeakers
DSP3300
Ingeniously engineered to suit a variety of applications within your home, the DSP3300 is the ideal building block in a compact Meridian system. The DSP3300’s precision-manufactured cabinet includes a rubber mount, enabling the speaker to be placed horizontally or vertically with no reduction in sound quality. Finished as standard in piano lacquer black, our Select finishing option means DSP3300 loudspeakers can also be supplied in the colour of your choice.
Bespoke Signal Mapping
Meridian Bespoke Signal Mapping utilises digital signal processing to apply tailored crossover filters that are designed specifically for each configuration of drive units within a loudspeaker.
E3 Bass
Meridian E3 Bass uses specifically designed filters to expand, extend and enhance the low-frequency response of the loudspeaker.
FFA
FFA (Full Frequency Alignment) is a combination of digital filters and delays to correct the group-delay of a loudspeakers. It ensures that all frequencies reach the listener’s ear at the same time.
Q-Sync
Meridian Q-Sync deploys Meridian's multiple “First In, First Out” buffering system which minimises jitter, ensuring perfect timing and improved clarity.
Pro-Active Bass
Meridian Pro-Active Bass protects the bass drivers from over-excursion, ensuring maximum bass output without damaging the drive units.
Pro-Active Thermal
Meridian Pro-Active Thermal monitors the audio being sent to the wide-range driver and limits the overall volume of the loudspeaker if there is a risk of the drive unit getting too hot.
True Time
True Time is Meridian's proprietary Apodising Filter that avoids pre-ringing and cleans up the effects of early filters, converting pre-echo to post-echo.
True Link
Meridian True Link is an encryption method for transferring high-definition digital audio over SPDIF connections. It allows secure movement of digital audio whilst ensuring that the SPDIF clock signal can be transmitted with minimum degradation.
Free-Q
Meridian Free-Q is used to compensate for acoustic problems associated with specific loudspeaker placement conditions.
The Performance series comprises a collection of loudspeakers that offer innovative and compact designs without compromise. Featuring individual components that are perfectly matched and sonically balanced, they deliver a level of performance that is unsurpassed by traditional speaker design.
With its extensive Research and Development programme Meridian has pioneered the development of a host of innovative audio technologies many of which feature in today’s Meridian products.
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