Meridian Technologies:
E3 Bass (Expand, Extend, Enhance)

The main limiting factor of a loudspeaker’s low-frequency extension is the volume of the cabinet. The relationship between extension and volume is such, that to increase the low-frequency extension of a loudspeaker by an octave would require a cabinet with 8 times the volume. 

Instead, Meridian E3 bass uses specifically designed filters to modify the low-frequency response and provide increased bass extension that would not be possible with a passive speaker of the same size.

CHALLENGE

The low-frequency extension of a loudspeaker is directly related to the volume of its cabinet. To extend a loudspeaker’s low-frequency performance by an octave, e.g., from 80 Hz to 40Hz, would require a cabinet with 8 times the volume, or double the dimensions.

SOLUTION

Meridian E3 bass uses specifically designed filters to modify the low-frequency response of the loudspeaker.

RESULT

This results in increased bass extension for a given speaker cabinet size, that would not be possible with a passive speaker.

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