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Meridian Audio Limited
Latham Road
Beaufort Park
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE
England
T +44 (0) 1480 445678
F +44 (0) 1480 445686
Meridian America Inc
8055 Troon Circle, Suite C
Austell
Atlanta GA 30168-7849
T +1 (404) 344 7111
F +1 (404) 346 7111
SW1600
SW5500
Digital/Analogue Subwoofers
www.meridian-audio.com
SW1600/5500 v1.4 20050713 RE
Applications
The SW1600 and SW5500 can be used to complement Meridian DSP Loudspeakers in both stereo and surround systems. In addition, the analogue input capability makes them ideal for analogue systems too.
A Meridian surround processor such as the G68 can handle several DSP loudspeakers, and the SW5500 is ideal as a mono subwoofer for a Meridian Digital Theatre system, in particular to give exciting cinema effects and added realism in DVD movies.
The recommended confi guration for music is to provide two subwoofers, one for each of the main left and right channels, for a superb stereo image. The SW1600 is ideal for this application.
In a large system, multiple subwoofers can be employed to provide even more impressive effects.
Accessories
The SW16 00 and SW5500 are supplied with feet , spikes and castors , allowing maximum versatility of mounting and position, including built-in or cabinet installation. Included are the cables required to use the subwoofers in a Meridian system.
SW1600
Digital inputs
- 1 x S/PDIF coax input (+1 output) , 32-96kHz.
- PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection.
Analogue inputs
- 3 x phono inputs: mono, left, right.
- 3 x XLR balanced inputs: mono, left, right.
Output stage
- Power amplifier: 150W Class G high efficiency ultra low output impedance.
Acoustic Parameters
- Sealed enclosure; no port noise.
- 1 x 300mm (12in) high-efficiency long-throw cus-tom driver.
- Inert basket-braced bitumen-damped cabinet.
Characteristics
- Distortion <0.01%, typically <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies.
- Noise and hum <-72dBm.
- Acoustic output typically >107dB spl @ 1m.
- Frequency response within 3dB, 20Hz-400Hz in-room (bypass).
Control
- 2 x Meridian Comms (BNC & DIN, in and out).
- Variable gain control.
- Variable low pass filter 40Hz-150Hz.
- Internal filter defeat switch.
- Absolute phase switch.
Cabinet
- Black cabinet constructed from 22mm MDF.
- 6mm annealed plate glass top.
- 417mm x 417.5mm x 411mm (16.4in x 16. 5in x 10.5 in) (W x H x D excluding feet).
- 28kg (62lb).
Power
- 100/115/120V; 220/230/240V AC 50-60Hz.
- 20-500VA
SW5500
Digital inputs
- 1 x S/PDIF coax input (+1 output) , 32-96kHz.
- PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection.
Analogue inputs
- 3 x phono inputs: mono, left, right.
- 3 x XLR balanced inputs: mono, left, right.
Output stage
- Power amplifier: 300W Class G high efficiency ultra low output impedance.
Acoustic Parameters
- Sealed enclosure; no port noise.
- 2 x 300mm (12in) high-efficiency long-throw cus-tom drivers.
- Inert basket-braced bitumen -damped cabinet.
Characteristics
- Distortion <0.01%, typically <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies.
- Noise and hum <-72dBm.
- Acoustic output typically >110dB spl @ 1m.
- Frequency response within 3dB, 20Hz-400Hz in-room (bypass).
Control
- 2 x Meridian Comms (BNC & DIN, in and out).
- Variable gain control.
- Variable low pass filter 40Hz-150Hz.
- Internal filter defeat switch.
- Absolute phase switch.
Cabinet
- Black cabinet constructed from 22mm MDF.
- 6mm annealed plate glass top.
- 775mm x 417.5mm x 411mm ( 30.5 in x 16. 5in x 10.5in) (W x H x D excluding feet).
- 50kg (110lb).
Power
- 100/115/120V; 220/230/240V AC 50-60Hz.
- 20-500VA Meridian reserves the right to improve or
modify product specifications and design at any
time. E&OE.
Subwoofer rear panel layout.
Specifications
