This speaker is pretty amazing and nice to see an evolution of form.

Agree in that the communication of MDF no matter how you spin it doesn't pair well with the price tag 😆

One thing I do hope is that Meridian get a demo speaker in the hands and ears of well regarded reviewers to audition and write up reviews. To my knowledge there is not one review of the 8000XEs....

How can we expect our dealers to be successful if there is no such review to build acclaim within the industry. They no doubt have a stunning product... Would be cool to see them invest and get it out there.

Just my take.

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