Meridian System Poor

[PhilB]

I've unlocked this topic so a member can add relevant info on the Meridian.
No more rants/accusations of being deluded or other forms of nonsense or it gets locked again.
Thanks

[W7KET]

Ok Phil you're the boss...
But as to having issues, no my friend that's not the case, the system is absolutely irrefutably poor. And if you actually have had the pleasure of owning a 'Real' Meridian sound system, you'd know that this excuse for a high end car stereo does not live up to Meridians standards in any shape or form, except badge name.
So in my honest opinion the original title was apt.
But I understand the legality and brow beating it could cause.

But please don't convince yourself/selves that this sound system is high end, it's not. For what Jaguar charge, you could have a system fitted at half the price and ten times the quality.

Its adequate for a standard system, not premium.
AS I said, my partners Citroen sound great for a two bob car.

I once had a smart car (great fun Except for that gearbox) and I spent around £500 on the in-car system, it was superb, no rattles, clear treble, chest pounding bass, a real pleasure, in fact I used to listen to all my music in that car and never in doors.

@simpleR yeah I know which one it is and I've heard the £1000 upgrade and nope sorry don't agree, its still ok.

Have to agree it’s a terrible sound system ! My fiesta work car has B&O and sounds far better !

[steviegtr]

We had the Evoque HSE with 825 system which was great. I now have the 380 in my V8 & it's great. What is wrong with you people. I do understand if you have a V6 & like to listen to an orchestra. But really it is an F-Type Jaguar. It has it's own Orchestra ,Tubular bells. 4 of them. Anybody worked out the actual area /volume of the cabin. It is a bit small to expect a perfect system to work in it.

[RPSN]

What is wrong with you people. I do understand if you have a V6 & like to listen to an orchestra. But really it is an F-Type Jaguar. It has it's own Orchestra ,Tubular bells. 4 of them.

Yet another dig at V6 owners........what is wrong with you man!

More than happy with the sound system and exhaust note from my silver dream machine

[Jimbo095]

Sorry but I entirely agree with the thread starter having also created a related thread some time ago, the system is by far the worst 'premium' audio I've ever had. Other standard systems are far better and any 'acoustics in confined spaces' excuse is just nonsense. The rattles, vibrations and bass distortion are horrific and to cut a long story short many AV specialists are aware of this and the sub standard components used. In short MM, a complete overhaul is required including the AMP/fibre optic cabling, I was quoted circa £5k so gave up. Asked about dynamat and replacing just some components but was told it was just polishing the proverbial and wouldn't deliver tangible benefits.

[steviegtr]

I am guessing that some systems are not too good. But mine is great for me. That may be the problem. Everyone has there own idea of good

[RPSN]

Sorry but I entirely agree with the thread starter having also created a related thread some time ago, the system is by far the worst 'premium' audio I've ever had. Other standard systems are far better and any 'acoustics in confined spaces' excuse is just nonsense. The rattles, vibrations and bass distortion are horrific and to cut a long story short many AV specialists are aware of this and the sub standard components used. In short MM, a complete overhaul is required including the AMP/fibre optic cabling, I was quoted circa £5k so gave up. Asked about dynamat and replacing just some components but was told it was just polishing the proverbial and wouldn't deliver tangible benefits.

Not sure if you've already done it but try downloading some music onto a USB stick then plug it into the car's USB connection.

You may find an improvement in sound quality?

[davidd]

I thought I'd step in here as I know the Meridian folks quite well.

The Ftype is a fantastic car, but the packaging is very tight. I have the basic Meridian System in mine, it's fine, certainly better than HK systems I've had in BMW's or the Bose system that was in our Porsche.

I think that there are two issues with it.
1) The packaging of the car.
2) The implementation and fit.

We know the car is tight, any audio engineer will tell you that a car is always going to present problems. When I say audio engineer I mean that, not some bloke who fit's car hifis. The tighter the car, the harder to make it all work. I'm not saying it can't be done, if the money is right I'm sure anything can be done.

However there are budget considerations when it comes to the components that Jaguar might use, and certainly when it comes to fitment. Jaguar can't even get the doors to line up, so we'd be lucky if none of the speakers rattled.

We have a Meridian system in our epace, I'm sure the basic components are of similar quality (high or low) to the ftype, it is much easier to get a better sound.

Also what we want from our sound systems is different. So our opinions will be different.

I have a Meridian system at home. It is excellent but then it was built and QA'd by Meridian (in Britain).

Cheers

D

[captainham]

I'd also say that the Meridian is not the best quality kit - not for the money I paid for it anyway. I agree that the sound of the car itself is one of the main reasons I bought it, but if I'm driving 12-14 hours to southern Germany like I do on occasion then I do sometimes want to listen to music!

I saw these guys advertise ages ago (Byfleet, Surrey) but can't vouch for their work and don't know of anyone who took them up on it - adding purely FYI so you can make your own minds up.
https://www.cartronics.co.uk/case-studi ... er-upgrade

[Deleted User 1088]

Hello all

Well I am one of the members who are happy with the system .. its a car sound system not a 10k audiophile front room system, it's better then my old corvette bose systems ... and our Evoque HSE system is very good, now my old BMW 35is was not very good but OK ..

Now I use full wav files uncompressed using a program to rip called dp power amp .. https://www.dbpoweramp.com/cd-ripper.htm ... which i use for my home music systems .. also I make audio amplifiers / and valve amplifiers so know abit about music production.

I really think if you make the source files the best you can not mp3 or using a phone by blue tooth you should see an improvement ... plus the F Type cabin is very small so you can only achieve so much with road noise .. tyre drown etc etc

I had the 825w version in my XE s and again for a car environment very good in my humble opinion, also a little picture of the valve amplifier I have made off topic I know