Land Rover and Meridian: Unprecedented sound experience.

When it comes to luxury driving experiences, you can't overlook the pleasure of audio that fills the cabin. The collaboration between Jaguar Land Rover and Meridian continues excellence, creating unrivaled audio systems that deliver an extraordinarily immersive hearing experience in your vehicle.

Meridian audio systems: What are they?

Meridian Sound System – Within the imaginative Jaguar Land Rover interior, the Meridian system features 12 speakers optimized to deliver 380 watts of acoustic purity, including a vibrant dual-channel subwoofer. Available in two variants, InControl Touch and InControl Touch Pro, the system matches perfectly with the vehicle's information and entertainment system.

Meridian Surround Sound System – The next step up in immersion is the Meridian Surround Sound System which sports 18 strategically placed speakers to deliver sound that emanates from every angle, with a devastating 825 watts of power. Trifield technology will ensure you experience your music in an enveloping way, as if you were at the center of a live stage.

Meridian Signature Sound System – For the pinnacle of audio experience, the Signature Sound System delivers incredible sound distribution via 28 speakers, for a total of 1700 watts of power. The addition of Trifield 3D technology takes things to a new level, creating the illusion that the music is taking shape around you, giving you a sense of space and detail you've never heard before.

The merger between Meridian and Jaguar Land Rover is the apotheosis of British elegance and technological wisdom in the audio sector. It is a combination that promises to take car enthusiasts and potential buyers of luxury vehicles on an exclusive sensorial journey, where every note and every vibration is a sparkle studded with pure sonic excellence.

These cutting-edge systems, as well as being an addendum, are an integral element of the Jaguar Land Rover experience, creating an impeccable soundstage for authentic, crystal-clear listening.

It is the end result of meticulous engineering and design studied down to the smallest detail to ensure that every journey is accompanied by the perfect soundtrack.

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What makes Meridian different from other audio systems?

While Meridian audio systems represent the pinnacle of sonic sophistication in luxury cars, competitors such as Bang & Olufsen and Bose also offer high-quality auditory experiences. Bang & Olufsen's BeoSound systems, for example, are renowned for design aesthetics and sound innovation, with advanced speaker placement for a truly immersive sound experience.

Bose, on the other hand, places an emphasis on a precision approach to sound engineering, with its SoundTouch systems designed to deliver clear, rich sound throughout the car's cabin. Each brand has its distinctive strengths, but the combination of acoustic purity, advanced technologies such as Trifield 3D and bespoke integration with Jaguar Land Rover interiors positions Meridian as a unique contributor to the luxury automotive auditory experience.

Let's see together some of the aspects that enrich the experience with Meridian.

Trifield and Trifield 3D

Meridian's exclusive Trifield technology seamlessly mixes center and surround channels with left and right channels, providing an experience that mimics that of live concerts for all occupants. This sonic excellence ensures that the sense of immersion is not limited to a single sweet spot but envelops the entire cabin.

Likewise, Trifield 3D takes this concept to the next level by incorporating height channels, creating a three-dimensional soundscape that raises the audio experience, quite literally, to new heights, allowing passengers to hear music coming from every direction, even from the high. This level of acoustic refinement sets a new gold standard for in-car audio systems, transforming the vehicle into a mobile auditorium.

Digital Signal Processing

A crucial technical aspect that sets Meridian audio systems apart is their superior Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The DSP is the underlying engine that powers each Meridian system, optimizing sound reproduction through complex algorithms. Whether it's advanced equalization to adapt to the internal dynamics of a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle or environmental noise compensation, Meridian's DSP ensures that the integrity of the music is maintained even in a wide range of environmental conditions. This level of adaptability and precision ensures that every note emanates from the speakers with crystal clarity, transforming the cabin into an acoustic sanctuary for the audio enthusiast.

Meridian Cabin Correction

Meridian's innovative Cabin Correction technology further enhances the in-car audio experience. This system meticulously analyzes the acoustics of the cabin to identify and correct any anomalies or resonances that may occur due to the unique shape and materials of the car. By adjusting the audio output to compensate for these factors, Cabin Correction ensures that the sound is perfectly tailored to the cabin's characteristics, delivering a pure and natural audio experience. Whether you're driving through the busy city streets or traveling on a highway, this customized approach ensures that the music is always heard as the artist intended, free from any alterations or distortions introduced by the surrounding environment.

Meridian Digital Dither Shaping

A fundamental part of exceptional audio reproduction in Meridian systems is the Digital Dither Shaping technology. This advanced feature ensures that the digital signal conversion is carried out with the utmost fidelity, preserving even the subtlest nuances of audio performance. The underlying principle of Digital Dither Shaping is to replicate the original sound wave as accurately as possible. This technology goes beyond the traditional process of digital-to-analog conversion, maintaining the entire dynamic range of recordings. In this way, it manages to evoke authentic emotions and the intent behind the music, just as one would with the original studio recording.

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The future of audio in cars with Jaguar Land Rover and Meridian.

Looking ahead, the partnership between Meridian and Jaguar Land Rover is set to revolutionize the world of in-car audio. With the rapid advancement of electric vehicles (EVs), the absence of engine noise presents a new opportunity to showcase audio systems. Meridian's sound engineers are already exploring innovative ways to utilize this quieter environment to amplify audio precision, creating even more realistic and immersive soundscapes. As infotainment systems become more sophisticated, there is also increasing potential to integrate personalized audio profiles and adaptive audio technologies that respond in real-time to driving dynamics and the external environment..

This ongoing innovation ensures that Jaguar Land Rover owners will enjoy an unparalleled, dynamic, and refined auditory experience, just like their vehicles.