UK case Study: MerIidian adds the Hi Res Audio Magic to Mayfair Mansion
Meridian Audio has collaborated with Hertfordshire-based home theatre specialists Prestige Audio to create the supreme Hi Res Audio experience in the media room, and kids’ TV room, of an opulent seven-storey family home in the heart of London’s Mayfair.
“It was clear from the beginning of the project that the experience was the most essential element for the client,’ says Russell Bryce of Prestige Audio. “But we also needed to take into account the short project timeframe and the restrictions on installation, because of the cost of the furnishings and artwork in the room. Meridian delivered the supreme media room audio experience that was easy to install and offers a phenomenally authentic sound. After a completely stress-free installation we were pleased with the result, the room sounds amazing and the client couldn’t be happier.”
In the main media room, Meridian offered two special edition DSP8000 digital active Loudspeakers to offer the left and best channel audio, positioned on either side of the 100 inch Sony TV. The DSP8000 SEs deliver an extremely powerful sound, capable of not just conveying the drama and excitement of an action scene, but adding real depth to quieter, much more peaceful moments. The loudspeakers’ customized finish in silver, RAL 860-M, guarantees that the pair blend perfectly into the interior design of the room, and look just as much a work of art as the client’s comprehensive collection on display.
A DSP7200SE centre channel speaker is positioned below the Sony 100 inch 4k TV in a bespoke unit, and two DSW sub-woofers are placed on either side of the room in customized cabinets with ventilation. four DSP320s offer in-ceiling audio with colour-matched grilles to blend perfectly into the ceiling, clad in luxurious Alcantara fabric to assist with the room acoustics.
The shallow profile and innovative design of the DSP320 loudspeakers enabled Prestige Audio to specify a discreet service that blended into the interior design of the room. The DSP320 includes all the system’s electronics within its 300mm square and 100mm deep enclosure, including digital audio converters and two integral, powerful 80W class amplifiers for wide-range and bass drivers. This implies that, as with all Meridian loudspeakers, the DSP320 removes the need for an amplifier in the rack, which not only reduces the complexity of the installation, but also reduces power and thermal management requirements and improves system reliability.
Prestige Audio specified Meridian’s HD621 audio processor to offer the link between the Blu-ray player, sky TV box and Apple TV to the Meridian system, as well as ensuring that audio and video remain in ideal synchronisation. The Meridian 861, also installed in the room, guarantees Hi Res Audio performance and Meridian room Correction, offering the supreme movie-watching experience.
While the whole family can view films together in the larger media room, the children have their own space in an adjoining room to play video games and view films with their friends. The client wanted the room to be a fun, unwinding space that would still offer a fantastic audio and visual experience for the kids. featuring an 85 inch Samsung TV with an Apple TV, Blu-ray player, sky box and, of course, games consoles, the room also comes with a full Meridian sound system.
Prestige Audio specified three Meridian DSP3300 loudspeakers to be installed in a cabinet below the TV, offering left, centre and best channel audio, with two DSP3300s positioned in cabinets on the back wall to deliver the rear channel audio. A DSW sub-woofer is hidden in a customized cabinet with ventilation. Meridian’s technology far exceeded the client’s expectations for the system, ensuring that the kids have a fantastic experience while gaming or viewing films.
meridian.co.uk : www.prestigeaudio.co.uk
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