How to narrow down Meyer sound and Grimani?

[xavierjohn]

How to narrow down between Grimani and Meyer Sound speaker for a dedicated home theater of size 13x26 feet?

Let's compare the **Grimani Rixos-S** speaker with the **Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20**:

1. **Grimani Rixos-S**:
- **Type**: 2-way active bi-amplified DSP shallow speaker.
- **Mounting Options**: Flush or surface mount.
- **Depth Options**: Available in 4” and 6” deep versions.
- **Basic Specs**:
- Woofer: 6.5” driver.
- Tweeter: 1” dome in CSA™ waveguide.
- Max SPL (1m Long-Short): 104-112dB.
- Frequency Range: 80Hz to 20kHz.
- Amplifier Power: 160W (rack-mounted).
- DSP: Crossover and room EQ.
- Dimensions (Shallow version): 18”x13”x4”¹⁴.

2. **Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20**:
- **Type**: Self-powered full-range loudspeaker.
- **Mounting Options**: Not specified.
- **Depth**: 7.5”.
- **Basic Specs**:
- Drivers: 2 x 5” cone drivers, 1 x 2” diaphragm compression driver (coaxial configuration).
- Rotatable Horn: 110° x 50°.
- Weight: 26 pounds.
- Amplification: Self-powered.
- Technology: ULTRA-X40 point source technology in a smaller footprint.
- Ideal for: Installed and portable applications .


Source: Conversation with Copilot, 6/30/2024
(1) Rixos-S - grimanisystems.com. https://grimanisystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grimani-Systems_Rixos-S-Speaker-Brochure.pdf.
(2) Grimani Systems- Rixos loudspeaker snr. https://grimanisystems.com/rixos-loudspeaker-series-snr/.
(3) Grimani Systems - Rixos loudspeaker extra large. https://grimanisystems.com/rixos-loudspeaker-series/.
(4) Grimani Systems - Rixos loudspeaker medium. https://grimanisystems.com/rixos-loudspeaker-series-medium/.

 

[xavierjohn]

Grimani setup for MWave 2024

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[Jim Taylor]

I take it that you know about the larger Grimani Rixos speaker already reviewed here?

Jim

 

[xavierjohn]

yes, i have seen that and listened to Grimani.
I don’t know much about Meyer or listened to it. I have heard they sound great.

Both are considered as active speakers.

 

[Mr. Widget]

"How to narrow down Meyer sound and Grimani?"​

I assume you are considering these systems for your home theater? I am using the Meyer Sound Ultra X-20s for my LCR speakers. I chose them because of their compact size and unlimited (for home use) headroom. I couldn't be happier. My room is fairly compact at 13' by 20' with an 8' ceiling.

I am not familiar with the Grimani system, but know of them by reputation. I am sure you could be very happy with either system.

One of the nice features of the Meyer speakers is that they use a 1U remote LV power supply for up to 8 channels so wiring is very convenient with a single LV cable carrying balanced audio and power to each speaker allowing your rack to be quite compact as well.

 

[xavierjohn]

I am not sure how Meyer speaker will connect to a Trinnov. Probably have to use analog connection.


The Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20 loudspeaker supports the Milan protocol. https://meyersound.com/download/ultra-x20-22-23-operating-instructions

Trinnov supports Dante and Ravenna https://www.trinnov.com/en/blog/posts/audio-over-ip-for-home-theater-applications/

 

[gnarly]

I've no experience with Grimani, or the X-20 model. Do have experience with larger Meyer rigs, like X-40 / UPA-1p and up.
Can't go wrong with Meyer imo, if the price works.
Personally though, if I needed digital connect, AVB would push me away from the X-20. If XLR (which is fine for me), no problem.

At risk of veering off course...I'd take the time to audition Theory Professional if I was shopping for class boxes you have in mind.
I've heard several prosound installers whose assessments I trust, talk rather excitedly about good they sound. https://www.theoryprofessional.com/
I'm trying to hear them when an install I can visit comes up.

 

[Stephan]

I'm curious, @Mr. Widget what are you using for surrounds? MM-4XP or UP-4slim? Both are not using compression drivers. Or HMS to match tweeters? Or something entirely different?

 

[Mr. Widget]

I'm curious, @Mr. Widget what are you using for surrounds? MM-4XP or UP-4slim? Both are not using compression drivers. Or HMS to match tweeters? Or something entirely different?

For the projects that I design for clients where they have fabric walls to conceal the speakers and room treatment, I will often use the UP-4slims or even something larger, but for my home system where the room is fairly small even though the MM-4XPs are a compromise, I have been very satisfied with them.

 

[Stephan]

For the projects that I design for clients where they have fabric walls to conceal the speakers and room treatment, I will often use the UP-4slims or even something larger, but for my home system where the room is fairly small even though the MM-4XPs are a compromise, I have been very satisfied with them.

Thank you. That's interesting. Most installations I've seen stick to the product range Acheron/HMS and if X20/40 are used in the front it's usually X20/UP-4slim/MM-4XP as surrounds. I've yet to see an installation with X20/40 as LCR and HMS as surrounds. That's why I asked. At least with European pricing, the HMS are much cheaper than any of the others, except the MM-4XP.

That speaker type grouping is very similar to D&B with the V and Y range together with the 44S vs. E-series systems. For some reason, people never mix these (or at least I've never seen it). But D&B for home theater is even more exotic than Meyer.