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We are pleased to now provide more information about the forthcoming Meridian Special Edition DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers, including further details on the products and headlines of our continued product preview activities, customer launch plans and future upgrade paths for current owners:

Special Edition Loudspeakers

Below is a brief overview from Bob Stuart on how Meridian�s on going research, original technology developments and new audio engineering designs enable the Special Edition Loudspeakers to offer the most revealing, lifelike and powerful performance of any Meridian loudspeaker to date.


We can confirm the recommended retail pricing (RRP) for the new Special Edition loudspeaker models are;

- DSP5200 SE ----------- GBP 10,000
- DSP5200HC/VC SE --- GBP 5,250
- DSP7200 SE ----------- GBP 24,000
- DSP7200HC/VC SE --- GBP 12,500
- DSP8000 SE ----------- GBP 43,000
- DSP8000VC SE -------- GBP 22,000

Meridian is running Special Edition Loudspeaker preview events in the UK (London, Oxford, Bristol and Edinburgh) and the US (Seattle) during February to continue to drive awareness and interest following the unveiling of these new products at CES, Las Vegas in January. These events offer customers a first chance to experience the Special Edition Loudspeakers before they go on public sale in March.

In March a roadshow of Special Edition Loudspeaker launch and sales events will roll-out in the UK, USA and across international markets. Meridian will publicise the schedule of events in advance on the Meridian website and social media channels, and develop customer communication and lead generation activities to help drive customers to experience the Special Edition systems at participating Partner locations.

Special Edition Upgrade Path

With the introduction of the Special Edition Loudspeakers, we will also provide a future upgrade path for many owners of Meridian DSP5200, DSP7200 and DSP8000 models. The Special Edition Upgrade will comprise a complete set of the new Special Edition DSP digital active electronics and amplifiers plus the new Special Edition tweeters and will be applicable to all SpeakerLink versions of DSP5200, DSP7200 and DSP8000. Please note that the mid-range and bass driver mechanical clamp rings are not offered as part of the Special Edition Upgrade Path.

We will also be able to offer the upgrade for many, but not all, non-SpeakerLink versions of DSP5200 and DSP8000. Contact your Premium Partner with the serial number of your current loudspeakers to check if your loudspeakers can be upgraded. Full details on the Special Edition Upgrade Path will be provided before the full Special Edition Loudspeaker launch in March.

Confirmed recommended retail pricing (RRP) for the Special Edition Upgrades are;

- DSP5200 SE Upgrade ----------- GBP 4,750
- DSP5200HC/VC SE Upgrade --- GBP 2,500
- DSP7200 SE Upgrade ----------- GBP 6,500
- DSP7200HC SE Upgrade -------- GBP 3,500
- DSP8000 SE Upgrade ----------- GBP 11,000
- DSP8000VC SE Upgrade -------- GBP 6,000

Special Edition Upgrades will be available for purchase 4 to 6 months after the launch of the Special Edition Loudspeakers. Meridian will announce the exact date of availability for these upgrades in due course.

Best Regards,

Paul

I wonder if Meridian will initiate a trade-up option in addition to the upgrade path detailed in their comms e.g. 5k2 or 7k2 to a 7k2SE or even 8kSE?

TD4 (Del)

Trading up from 5200 to a higher level DSP speaker such as 7200/7200SE/8000/8000SE is likely to remain a matter for discussion with your dealer, I suspect.

What are the odds that mine will be the exceptions? Ah well, I probably shouldn't be spending the money anyway.

As an aside, does the upgrade price list include the non-SLs?

Yes: I understand from M that the upgrade price is the same regardless of whether you are upgrading SL or (qualifying) non-SL speakers.

This should make some people very happy indeed!...

I wonder what the qualifying criteria are for non SL speakers?

Whether or not the case is likely to fail during the upgrade. I guess age has a bearing but whether it is just age or something in the construction of older versions.

All non green DSPs are eligible.

Cheers

George

I also wondered whether the bass drivers might have been changed through the years.

Also I rather doubt wood veneered 5200 would work the same with the mounting ring.

Both pure speculation.

I think it says mounting rings are not included in the proposed upgrades.
Yep read it again not included
Hector

Please note everyone ... if you didn't spot it:

The new clamp rings are NOT part of the upgrade.

These will only be seen on the actual SE products.
This is due to very slight cabinet differences and tolerances.

So it does, sorry for my oversight.