Meridian is excited to announce the appointment of a new distributor for the United Arab Emirates. Based in Dubai, Minara is the latest addition to Meridian’s growing global hub of distributors, delivering high-quality automation and audio-visual solutions to dealers in the region. To celebrate this new partnership, Minara is planning a dedicated Meridian event on Tuesday 26th November in its showroom in Dubai.

Watson Floyd Crasta, Technical Director of Minara, said: “We are excited to be named as the newest distributor for Meridian in the UAE region. At Minara, our mission is to successfully build our partner brands and grow businesses, whilst working with dealers to deliver exceptional products to homeowners. Meridian’s innovative premium range of loudspeakers looks and sounds amazing. We look forward to working with the Meridian team and showcasing the brand’s iconic appeal in our showroom.”

On demonstration at the event, Minara will showcase the Meridian DSP9 Reference loudspeaker in Volcanic Orange. The DSP9 combines aesthetics and performance, compacting years of research investment from Meridian’s Extreme Engineering Programme to deliver a level of engineering and operation never previously achieved on a loudspeaker of this size.

The attendees will also be able to experience Meridian’s newest product, Ellipse. The high-end wireless streaming speaker offers lifestyle luxury for homeowners, delivering powerful sound in a compact, elliptical form factor. With straight out-of-the-box playability, Ellipse includes the easy-to-use Meridian Control app and integration with premium streaming apps, ensuring it seamlessly fits into a space.

Speaking about the event, International Sales Manager at Meridian, Jeremy Brown stated: “It is great to see Meridian expanding our distributor network in the region. Showcasing the DSP9 and Ellipse at the Minara Experience Center enables us to have valuable conversations with dealers about the expert technology that drives these products, whilst also highlighting our proud partnership with Minara.”

Minara first introduced its distribution partnership with Meridian through a display of DSP9s at a Dealer Event held at the Minara Experience Centre in September. The evening featured engaging demos and valuable networking and enabled Meridian to share their expertise with attendees and deepen an understanding of the brand. As Meridian’s newest distribution partner, Minara will open a door for Meridian’s brand success in the region, delivering Meridian’s unrivalled performance to new customers.For More Information: www.meridian-audio.com

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Meridian is thrilled to collaborate once again with its sales representative, AV EMEA, at stand 2G400 for ISE 2024. This presents an exclusive opportunity for ISE visitors to experience a hands-on encounter with a range of audio solutions, including the acclaimed DSP9 Digital Active Loudspeakers, available in select colors.

The DSP9 is a testament to superior product design, audio engineering, technology, and performance. Boasting a fresh and iconic cabinet aesthetic, it introduces a new design signature for the company while delivering exceptional fidelity, dynamics, and power suitable for cinemas and listening rooms. Displayed in three distinct colors – Satin White, Volcano Orange, and Pigeon Blue – visitors can appreciate the speakers from all angles, showcasing an aesthetically pleasing design that ingeniously utilizes the geometry of the ellipse.

As the flagship product in the Meridian loudspeaker range, the DSP8000 XE Digital Active Loudspeaker is built on a groundbreaking audio architecture. Employing higher-specification, more powerful components and leveraging Meridian’s expertise in psychoacoustics, it achieves unparalleled sound quality. The hardware and software platforms synergize to unleash a new level of accuracy, power, and emotional connection, providing a holographic sound experience so immersive that the loudspeakers seem to transcend the physical space.

The Meridian display will also feature the Meridian DSP640.2 architectural in-wall loudspeakers. Powered by a Meridian Audio ‘CLASS-M’ DSP engine, these speakers deliver high Sound Pressure Levels (SPLs) and robust bass performance. Enhanced by a double precision Aux filter for improved resolution on low frequencies and Dynamic bass protection technology for maximizing bass extension, the DSP640.2 ensures exceptional audio performance.

The stand will showcase a selection of Meridian products neatly arranged in a rack, including the 210 Streamer, the 218 Zone Controller, the 251 Zone Controller, a 258 Power Amplifier, and a 271 Digital Theatre Controller.

The Meridian team welcomes attendees to visit the stand and explore the complete product range. Additionally, they invite discussions about Meridian’s complimentary Design and Specification Service, designed to facilitate project planning and presentation, streamlining the process for integrators to select the most suitable products for their installations.

Join the Meridian team for a drinks reception at 5 pm on Tuesday, 30th January, at stand 2G400.

For more information, visit www.meridian-audio.com

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Meridian will be showcasing a number of its audio solutions on the AV EMEA booth (2H150) at ISE 2023, including the flagship DSP8000 XE loudspeaker in Volcanic Red.

The DSP8000 XE is the first Meridian loudspeaker to emerge from the company’s Extreme Engineering Program which commenced more than six years ago. It is built on a brand-new audio architecture, using higher specification, more powerful components and leveraging Meridian’s expertise in psychoacoustics to achieve exceptional sound quality.

Also on display will be Meridian’s DSP750 loudspeaker, which combines high dynamic range, incredibly low distortion, and outstanding signal-to-noise ratio combine to provide full-range audio with exceptional headroom and low listener-fatigue. It delivers a maximum output of 120dB and bass extension down to 30Hz.

Meridian will show its DSP3200 loudspeakers in a striking Volcanic Orange colour. These compact speakers provide a powerful performance and are designed for intimate listening spaces or as part of a larger installation. The speakers employ Meridian’s award-winning DSP technologies with two integrated amplifiers, on-board digital signal processing, and two drivers.

The Meridian display will also include the 210 Streamer, the 218 Zone Controller, a 258 Power Amplifier, a 271 Digital Theatre Controller and the 251 Powered Zone Controller. Visitors will also be able to discuss Meridian’s complimentary Design and Specification Service, which supports project planning and presentation and makes it quicker and easier for integrators to specify the right products for the installation.

The Meridian team invites visitors to join them at a drinks reception at 5pm on Wednesday 1^st February on stand 2H150.

If you are attending ISE and would like to meet the Meridian team, please email shereen.russell@wildwoodpr.com to book in an appointment.

Visit Meridian at https://www.meridian-audio.com/

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