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  • Luxury Home Audio

At low frequencies loudspeakers can be assumed to be monopole sources, radiating sound equally in all directions. However, when they are placed close to reflecting surfaces, such as close to a wall or in a corner, reflected low frequencies combine with the direct sound from the loudspeaker causing a perceived increase in bass. 

Meridian Free-Q allows the user to set the location of the loudspeaker and the bass response is automatically adjusted, thus maintaining a natural and smooth bass response.

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CHALLENGE

If a loudspeaker is placed close to a reflecting surface, or surfaces, then the direct and indirect, reflected sounds combine at low frequencies. This results in a perceived increase in bass output and can create “boomy” bass.

SOLUTION

By considering where the loudspeaker is placed, e.g., in a corner, on a shelf or in the free-field, DSP can be used to compensate for acoustic problems associated with specific placement conditions.

RESULT

Free-Q results in consistent audio performance regardless of where the loudspeaker is placed.

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