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Meridian Audio DSP8000SE Floorstanding Loudspeakers These Meridian 8000SE speakers are an exceptional find for audiophiles seeking unparalleled sound quality. Originally retailing at AUD 100,000, they represent the pinnacle of Meridian’s audio engineering. Key Highlights: Impeccable Sound Quality: Enjoy an immersive audio experience with crystal-clear highs, rich mids, and powerful bass. Well-Maintained: These speakers have been kept in good condition in a home lounge setting, ensuring they perform at their best. Audition Available: Experience the superior sound quality firsthand. We are hap
Meridian’s DSP8000SE sits in the company’s serious, all-in-one reference tier, so the asking price is the first thing that jumps out. Against your recent AUD comps, A$100,000 is well above the 75th percentile of A$997, so this is not a normal used-market ask; it reads as extremely ambitious unless there’s some exceptional provenance or an outright typo.
That said, it’s a highly regarded active speaker with built-in amplification and DSP, which can deliver very controlled bass, seamless integration, and a big, polished presentation that still competes hard with separate amp-and-speaker rigs. If the listing is genuinely clean, fully working, and includes the right control hardware, it could be a compelling long-term ownership piece—but at A$100,000 I’d want proof of originality, service history, and included accessories before taking it seriously.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Meridian Audio traces its roots to 1977, when British innovators Allen Boothroyd, an industrial designer, and Bob Stuart, an engineer, founded the company in Cambridgeshire, England. From the outset, Meridian—initially known as Meridian Sound System Company—targeted high-end audio, launching with the M1 active loudspeakers, among the first designed specifically for domestic listening rather than professional use. This heritage of British engineering excellence has defined the brand, with all products researched, designed, and engineered in Great Britain, earning over 350 industry awards and placements in prestigious collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum and MoMA.
The company's product focus centers on cutting-edge digital audio solutions, particularly DSP (digital signal processing) loudspeakers with integrated amplification, including groundbreaking active designs like the world-first D600 digital loudspeaker in 1989 and high-resolution active systems from the 1990s. Meridian excels in premium home audio and video entertainment systems, encompassing amplifiers, digital speakers, and in-wall options for custom installations. Its expertise extends to bespoke automotive sound systems, partnering with luxury marques like Land Rover, Jaguar, and McLaren to deliver immersive 3D surround audio tailored to vehicle acoustics.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Meridian commands respect among discerning audiophiles and custom integrators worldwide, sold in over 80 countries through specialists. Renowned for pioneering digital audio advancements and superior fidelity, it sets benchmarks in both residential and in-car luxury audio, blending innovation with craftsmanship for those seeking uncompromised performance.
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