# Imposing Sound Systems The 'Meridian M6 Loundspeaker' is Tall and Dark By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meridian-m6-loundspeaker References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/01/meridian-m6-digital-active-loudspeaker/) & [meridian-audio](http://www.meridian-audio.com/) The 'Meridian M6 Loundspeaker' is impressively imposing. Tall, dark and handsome, it takes up a lordly stance in a person's home or office. As though clad in a seamless black cloak, this speaker is [striking in an authoritative way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arendal-1528-tower-8-limited). It is, however, very easy to become blindsided by its formidable look and not focus on its tech features. The Meridian M6 Loundspeaker boasts a [powerful bass and crisp upper frequencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-faber-amati-supreme) that does its form justice. It is crafted from a unique resin, which has been built specifically to afford the type of acoustic quality a person would want. The Meridian M6 Loundspeaker can be used with Meridian’s Audio Core 200 for a set-up that is still minimalist and even more powerful. The Meridian M6 Loundspeaker would fit beautifully into any [audiophile's home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piega-premium-801). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Imposing Audio Systems:** Audio systems with an imposing presence and strikingly authoritative design are gaining popularity among audiophiles and luxury consumers alike. - **Minimalist Audio Set-ups:** The Meridian M6 Loundspeaker offers a powerful audio experience in a minimalist package, creating a trend towards sleek and sophisticated audio set-ups. - **Acoustically Optimized Materials:** Advancements in materials science are creating innovative opportunities for manufacturers to craft audio products from materials that optimize acoustic quality. ### Where This Applies - **Home Audio Equipment:** As more consumers invest in high-end home entertainment systems, manufacturers can differentiate themselves by offering speakers and audio systems with an imposing appearance and impressive acoustic quality. - **Luxury Consumer Goods:** Luxury consumers seek out high-end audio products that merge sophisticated design with powerful sound and minimalist aesthetics. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Companies specializing in materials science have the opportunity to create innovative materials optimized for acoustic quality, which can be used by audio equipment manufacturers to craft premium audio products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extravagant Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcs15k-center-channel-loudspeaker.md) - [Dynamic Home Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-speaker.md) - [Landmark-Resembling Floor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floor-standing-wireless.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Edgy Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker.md) - [Floor Standing Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Decor-Friendly Wireless Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-horizon.md) - [Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian.md)