Best Value in High Performance Speakers? Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor THX Review
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Күн бұрынArendal Sound is a Norwegian based loudspeaker company that you likely never heard of but should pay more attention to based on our findings. The 1723 Monitor is a THX Ultra rated bookshelf speaker that has tower like bass performance down to the mid 30Hz region and prodigious output able to hit reference peaks of 105dB at 12ft in a 3,000 Ft^3 room (or 117dB at 1 meter). Best of all, they measure very well, look and sound great. Their 60-day trial period, inclusive shipping and 10-year makes them one of the best values in high performance loudspeakers today. Watch our video to learn more.
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@xanderguldie 3 жыл бұрын
This is what I like about this channel. No glorification of famous brands or expensive speakers but honest reviews.
@Smellslikegelfling 3 жыл бұрын
This is pretty obviously paid content. He even says there's a coupon code.
@70grade37 2 жыл бұрын
@@Smellslikegelfling So iyo, With my set up (702 S2's FL, 700 series Center, 705 S2's for the rears and 600 series towers for my side surrounds and a pair of 683's for Atmos) do you think it would Sound better if I switched over to these or kept mine for Home Theater??
@Audioholics 2 жыл бұрын
@@Smellslikegelfling it's pretty obvious you make stupid assumptions. This is NOT paid content and every successful KZfaqr has affiliate links. You're welcome for the content with accurate measurements done by degreed engineers this channel provides the public for free.
@svensvensson627 Жыл бұрын
Agree, no bs and true. I have had some of the things they review and I think its very spot on. 👌
@gnawty4662 Жыл бұрын
What are you guys doing to me? Ignore me while I go down the Amplifier rabbit hole. I always thought a good-to-great receiver was good enough. 😅
@Big-J-8579 3 жыл бұрын
James' review was awesome as always. These are on my list of potential upgrades to my Klisch Epic CF-2's. The Epics are also an MTM design.
@stevenshelp1107 Жыл бұрын
These are my bucket list endgame speakers, built my first budget system for 2 grand over the last year (5.2 w reciever factored in) catching deals with stuff half off and let me tell you... I have the itch now! I can't wait to have a homerun setup, what I appreciate most about this brand is the fact that they fill every category. What I mean by this is something like polk, they do not have good subs or surround speakers, they have great floorstanding and bookshelves but that's about it. If you want a matching system you can't do it with them, Arendal have killer looking speakers for a full theater setup! Thanks for the great review.
@homeboi808 3 жыл бұрын
Some small directivity mismatch around 1500Hz but otherwise very solid. My main gripe is that for their center channels they simply post the measurements of these MTM bookshelves, so the wrong orientation, which is misleading. But I have to commend them for posting measurements of most of their speakers and CEA-2010 data for their subs.
@667Gurba Жыл бұрын
I have a pair of satin white 1723 Towers powered by a Rotel RB-1572 and an NAD C658 and I really love this setup. The bass is insane and mids and highs are smooth as long as I don't play too loud. I'm having acoustical issues in my livingroom. 🙈🙉 I have 2 SVS-PC4000s too but for music they aren't really necessary.
@Novilicious 3 жыл бұрын
I was this close to getting these 1723 towers and then switched to Atlantic Technology 8600 speakers. Haven’t regretted it because my only reservation with the 1723 is that they are NOT 3-way but 2.5 way, and that the rear-ports would prevent me from placing them close to the wall. That being said, I’m sure they sound astonishing!
@pedrobottesineto7523 Жыл бұрын
Just use them with the ports plugged and you're good to go
@ashikhan244 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, I’m sure spare change has had these speakers in the past as well. Love your work keep it up!
@joshbieker7388 3 жыл бұрын
Running anthem amplification and an Acuras act 4 processor to these things. Sounds absolutely incredible
@slimjim1104 3 жыл бұрын
Ever since I got a pair of polk lsi9 I love using beefy bookshelves for my fronts. Running four subs I dont need big towers in my main rig.
@gregrichard9192 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, heard of this brand before. Spare change did a review probably a year ago. Seems to be a flagship speaker
@riccitone Жыл бұрын
Great review. Wondering about Arendal's newer 1723 S Monitor - same design only smaller - and how it compares to these.
@davidrojas6457 3 жыл бұрын
Arendal 1961 owner here. Nice to see the brand finally getting more recognition over here in the US. You guys should also check out the 1723 S series for incredible midrange value. And of course my own 1961s are stellar for mid-budget value as well. Some Arendal sub reviews would be great!
@Zoranurai13 3 жыл бұрын
I have the original sub 1.5. Its great
@edwardgreenberg8298 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of getting the 1961 towers or these. Which would you recommend/ Also plan on using speakers with existing snell center channel and snell dipole surrounds. Would that degrade from the overall impact of these speakers?
@raymondayala5355 2 жыл бұрын
I have the 1723s for front stage and 1723s surrounds. Best speakers I’ve ever owned. These sound better than the B&W 702s I had.
@curtissanjenko285 3 жыл бұрын
Really intriguing speaker for my living room in white ( non HT) and my wife’s living room is in white. Only thing is rear port, really messes up bookshelf mounting, and/or n Ed’s to come out into room more from wall, to properly get port away from wall/corner. I wish more speakers/subs would do front porting …unless you have other suggestions Gene . Love the channel. Curtis.
@BradsHacks Жыл бұрын
They come with port plugs. Arendal shows both ported and plugged measurements on their website.
@srip9648 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gene, I'm sorry if my comments comes across as rude but here is my feeling after watching the video for few mins, I have already read the review when it was published on your website and I got an impression that you have not listened to these speakers and you were just reading what was written on your website. In my opinion it would help to bring in James and he can put across his experience listening to these speakers firsthand, I really enjoyed some your earlier speaker review videos that you did with James and Matthew.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
James is unfortunately not ready to stream on our YT so I did this for him as I wanted to bring this review to our YT audience. I do plan on having him back on to cover more products he's reviewed.
@jarihakala950 2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Finland! I would really appreciate opinion/video about small brother of these 1723 speakers. And specially some comparison between 1723 monitor, and 1723 S tower. Thank you for the ultimate content you guys produce.
@josedomin1 3 жыл бұрын
I am a fan of your channel and new to Home theater. Trying to decide on Polk Reserve, Polk Lsi-m705s or SVS ultra speakers for surround sound. Your opinion is appreciated. Thank you
@danieloherrick6332 3 жыл бұрын
Do you think theses would pair well with the Denon 110th amp for a 2-channel system? Thanks
@chrishessey9733 Жыл бұрын
Hi, would these speakers work good with the Marantz Cinema 50 I also could add a 3 Ch amp for the front 3 speakers?
@harrisarp3841 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great review!!This is my 1st choice for my new hifi speakers?I wonder if you could recommend some stands because they are too heavy for bookshelf and arendal stands are too expensive!!Thank you so much!!!Greetings from Greece!!!
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3 жыл бұрын
I have always been a fan of MTM speakers , Thanks Gene ! But would of loved to seen you measured the lsim 703s
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a spare !!
@SwirlingDragonMist 3 жыл бұрын
They seem real nice, I’m really digging the chart standard you guys are using with the dispersion, and acoustic power curves at the bottom. I’m always curious about this style of 2 way design and if any mid-performance is lost in transitioning from a tweeter to a 8” driver. Or if a 3” mid would bring an advantage. Maybe a power compromise between hitting midrange THX level output, and preserving crossover fidelity. Maybe none
@FOH3663 3 жыл бұрын
You're exactly right, good observation... a key potential weak point to such a two-way is the upper end of the LF driver, and lower end of the HF driver. The big waveguide helps the lowest range of the tweeter... but it establishes a sizable c-t-c distance creating lobing nulls. That said, the upper range of the LF drive unit is likely key to quality playback. It really needs to be clean... ie., clean and minimal ringing noise seen via CSD measurement. Another challenge jumping from a big cone to a 1" dome is beamwidth discontinuities. Again, the waveguide for the win, but the cone is fighting physics with directivity. The addition of a dedicated midband driver, making it a three way can certainly help, but it also adds an another layer of complexity to the crossover. There's so many newer drivers typically offering great performance and control of the cone misbehavior.
@SwirlingDragonMist 3 жыл бұрын
@@FOH3663 awesome! I also wonder about how important it is for the mass of the driver to be proportional to the wavelengths of it’s operating band. I’ve recently been feeling that I may be more satisfied with something light and responsive, rather than slow and powerful. But I feel that thinking may be a misconception, and that overall sensitivity supersedes concerns over the driver mass. Speaker A could be lighter than speaker B but also be larger. Or if a coil adds weight, but the magnet adds responsiveness, then the big one could outshine the small one, and provide more cone area at the same time. But I haven’t been hands on with enough speakers to observe any trends relative to size or type. So I’m reluctant to embrace theoretical rules of thumb, even those that make sense to me. In the system I’m building now, I have 7 tower speakers, each with dual bass drivers, most of them are dual 8” but 2 of them are dual 6.5” they go down to 45hz and the 8’s to 35hz but if I cross them all over at 80hz which set would sound better the 8” or the 6.5” They also have identical mids and tweeters. The infinity Beta series.
@FOH3663 3 жыл бұрын
@@SwirlingDragonMist All I know about mass relative to performance is sensitivity. Read Eric Alexander's work on the subject, I believe he's applied for a patent... regardless of it's veracity. Your question hits at the heart of loudspeaker design; everything matters, and the designer must balance the attributes they're striving for. There are few pursuits as all encompassing as loudspeaker design. Physics, materials science, acoustics, fluid dynamics, electrical/electronics engineering, auditory perception and psychology, pyscho-acoustics, mechanical engineering, etc, etc.... Chineese philosopher Confucius say;... "in transduction of electric energy into enjoyable sound, the craftsman wears many hats" Yep, speaker design, that's his most widely known quote of wisdom. His rarely known quotes include; Before embarking on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves.
@shinvergil 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video about the article. I hope you keep doing these.
@danielwander605 3 жыл бұрын
Been using these for over a year. Wish they would catch on more in the US. Maybe this will help.
@Tearial311 3 жыл бұрын
I have the LCR of the THX tower and center. Love them
@jacobsteele7138 3 ай бұрын
Have the 1723s bookshelf for LCR in a home theater with SVS SB-16 subwoofers. It rocks.
@soopy1975 3 жыл бұрын
I have the 1723 1 V sub it's phenomenal for music and movies.
@peterwilliamson2965 2 жыл бұрын
I will have to check out these speakers. I bought my membership to find good quality, but moderately priced speakers! Would you recommend two separates or an AVR with an amp with two tower and two bookshelf speakers, plus a centre, one or two subs, and possibly two height speakers?
@JoshuaPeters3036 2 жыл бұрын
How would you rate these and the arendal towers compared to the svs ultra bookshelves and towers? I realize these probably have better performance but I have the svs and was wondering if these were worth the upgrade? The SVS ultras struggle to play reference with clarity. Using my 200 W per front stage xpa 7 amp from Emotiva they can only play up to -14 DB clearly. Would these Arendals play reference with clarity using my xpa 7?
@b.borrelli8688 2 жыл бұрын
Curious how the center channel measures off axis and if there’s significant lobing effects ?
@Alex4SiliconValley 3 жыл бұрын
What is the latest budget bookshelf speaker champ used for surrounds with a nice balanced sound ?
@baderalmansour9715 3 жыл бұрын
I bought them last year the arendal 1723 tower and center and 4 surround with emotiva power amplifiers man they are amazing in room not well acoustic treated I think the wave guide design making everything sound good. In Europe norway 🇳🇴 denmark 🇩🇰 and germany 🇩🇪 and many more companies there stepping there game in speakers design and quality of sound they just need more ads and reviews like this one thank you gene watching all your videos learned alot in HT. All the way from kuwait 🇰🇼
@ALshala7i 3 жыл бұрын
I'm considering to change from klipsch to arendal did you heard klipsch speakers before is there a big different? From Kuwait 🇰🇼 here too 😅
@ALshala7i 3 жыл бұрын
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@baderalmansour9715 3 жыл бұрын
@@ALshala7i اي كلمه واتساب اخذ راي الشباب مو بس راي انا في قروب هوم سينما
@ALshala7i 3 жыл бұрын
@@baderalmansour9715 ما حصلت رقمه بس حساب انستقرام
@baderalmansour9715 3 жыл бұрын
@@ALshala7i كلمه بالانستقرام دزله مسج وانا بلغته ان راح اتكلمه
@eniojurko 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely considering them when i save up some.. In the meantime i got sweet polk reserve r200 bookshelves
@Kwarkiemodo 2 жыл бұрын
I think you can't go wrong with the R200's either.
@alyra_ 3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys think you could review a few "studio" subwoofers for home audio use or vice versa? Examples of these subs would be: Krk 12.4, Mackie MRS 10, Kali WS 12, Yamaha HS8S. I'm wondering if these kinds of subs are functionally any different than a home studio sub like an SVS, DAYTON, KLIPSCH ETC. Thanks in advance, killer videos.
@TheDnmrtn 3 жыл бұрын
I have the 1961 1V sub. It is a monster. never in my life heard a sub that can slam quite like that one. (and thats the small one of theirs...)
@Nick-sk1qp 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, would these speakers work for a stereo only system? You have peaked my interest, always looking for a quality speaker at a reasonable price. I’m surprised this company has not been on other reviewers radar!
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@jondoe9510 3 жыл бұрын
Have owned 1723 towers, center and surrounds for a bit over a year. Great speakers .. they are rather large but I love them. I have found that they need power .. I had a denon 4500 and found it was distorting .. switched to an 8500 and have no issues. Will be adding an amp down the road .. possibly paramount a51.
@MrPreet23 2 жыл бұрын
After couple of years when I upgrade I will go with these speakers
@WDFH 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on a newbie looking for a great budget system. Id love a Bose system however Im certain you guys could suggest something better for that kind of money. Thank you!
@subramanyamysore 3 жыл бұрын
How about a comparison study with Revel?
@dustang05 3 жыл бұрын
When you get excited Gene I get excited!😁
@seanlacroix 3 жыл бұрын
I was just checking out the tower version of these and they look awesome. The specs and the measurements are incredible. I love my Paradigm premier 800f towers though, not sure I can be steered away with the Arendal
@PlazaMaya 3 жыл бұрын
60 trial period
@Zoranurai13 3 жыл бұрын
I love the matte finish but i have a ton of hairline scratches on my sub 1.5 and they are impossible to get off
@svensvensson627 3 жыл бұрын
I got their small sub and it is really good.
@emotive7 11 ай бұрын
Are these good for low level listening, like late at night?
@bennypuuduu 3 жыл бұрын
These speakers are exactly what i am saving up to get. A full 7.2.. Hopefully they will be mine before xmas..
@JosephTongret 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just teetering on the fence about ordering these! Ah, frustrating.... I want to purchase them for my 2 channel system, that I also use for TV/movies, but mostly music. Bass heavy music like old school hip-hop. I have dual SVS SB3000's, too. I sold my Revel F208's about a year ago and I'm using Emotiva T2's right now. Great speakers for the money, just not very pretty and the tweeter is just a little hot for me. The 1723 Monitor's look like they could really excel with my music and look good doing it! I don't know though, prying my wallet open isn't always easy! Anyone have these in a 2 channel system and can chime in? James Larson, should I go for it?!? Beautiful review as always James! You're a rock star!
@jameslarson2277 3 жыл бұрын
It's hard to say how much of an upgrade it would be over your Emotiva speakers, since there is no real information about the T2s anywhere. If it were me, I would go for the Arendal speakers simply because they are a known quantity whereas the Emotivas are an unknown. The Arendal build quality will certainly be a huge step above that of the Emotivas at the very least.
@knowledgeunderstanding4192 3 жыл бұрын
Great speakers. Villaman also has a review. Called Arendal Sound over in Norway. Great customer service, very responsive, and are excited about there product. I WILL be purchasing the 1723 towers and center.
@Tearial311 3 жыл бұрын
Mine come tomorrow
@michaelp7185 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tearial311 How do you like your new speakers?
@Tearial311 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelp7185 they are great! Absolutely love them. I can’t localize any sound, and my center channel is under the screen on a 150”. They are very impressive
@DescartesRenegade Жыл бұрын
How are the Bookshelves for nearfield use?
@dustang05 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to buy them but couldn't use Affirm. Arendal needs some financing options.
@denisdoyle5756 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Arendal 1723 2S subwoofer that I added to my system a couple of weeks ago for LFE. I also have a pair of B&W DB1D's which is a similar design. The Arendal sub is as good or better than the B&W's. Very happy!
@290766rene 3 жыл бұрын
How are they compared to Canton vento ?
@willbrink 3 жыл бұрын
The reason for the price is Norwegian based company, built in China. I would happily try a pair for that $, but people will want to be aware they are not made in Norway. If they were, then they would easily cost the $2.5k each Gene mentioned in the beginning. They sound like a killer deal!
@PragmaticTornado Жыл бұрын
My $6500 speakers were built in China - almost everything is. Having to make aware of a fact like this today, is extremely redundant.
@willbrink Жыл бұрын
@@PragmaticTornado No it's not. My sub 5k speakers (ATC SCM 19) where built in the UK. My integrated amp in Canada, Sub was built in US, etc. It goes without saying some components no doubt produced in China.
@Bradimus1 3 жыл бұрын
I have heard of this brand, but still can't quite afford unfortunately. They seem like a great value.
@pooter4e552 3 жыл бұрын
I was getting ready to purchase these, but the center channel is huge and won't fit cabinet in family room. I settled with Monitor Audio Silver 100 and C350, because needed a 3 way center. Hopefully, it sounds good.
@BOER1717 3 жыл бұрын
How do you like your Silvers?
@pooter4e552 3 жыл бұрын
@@BOER1717 The MA Silver 100, C350 paired with the SVS SB-3000 sounds amazing in family room. I have SVS Prime Pinnacles, Ultra Center, Prime Elevations, Ultra Bookshelf and Dual SB3000 in main room upstairs. Just running MA Silver 3.1 sounds better then the SVS system. I'm hearing things in music I haven't heard before. The wife and I watched The Greatest Showman again and OMG did it sound spectacular.
@BOER1717 3 жыл бұрын
@@pooter4e552 awesome to hear! What is powering the speakers? And is your family room acoustically treated at all?
@pooter4e552 3 жыл бұрын
@@BOER1717 A31 is powering LCR and the room is semi treated, carpeted, drapes and a few panels. The upstairs is completely treated and fully carpeted. REW's measurements of the family is better then the main room above the garage, which is strange, and has less treatments. It might be due to the fact main room above the garage has sloped ceilings and the family room is almost a prefect square.
@redstang5150 2 жыл бұрын
These look awesome, but if you buy the matching stands for $800, I feel like spending the extra $1100 for the towers is by far the better options. They are going to take up the same amount of space regardless.
@Smellslikegelfling Жыл бұрын
$1100 could buy a really decent subwoofer or two, which could be placed in a more optimal location for bass. I think most people who are using these for home theater would want a sub anyways.
@redstang5150 Жыл бұрын
@@Smellslikegelfling the difference between the monitor+stands and the towers is only 300. Not going to get much of a sub for 300
@bomt697 3 жыл бұрын
i am considering the towers. is there free shipping back if am not happy ?
@danielwander605 3 жыл бұрын
Shipping is included, and I think they recently updated their pricing to include import taxes assuming you’re in the US.
@westcoast708 3 жыл бұрын
the towers or the 80f founder series I heard the founder found the 80 f little narrow not a wide stage thoughts please.
@jeremymorales8951 3 жыл бұрын
I am looking at the same problem. Arendal towers or the founders 100f. Going to hear the 100f soon. Too bad nowhere to listen to arendal in the US. I will more than likely go with paradigm as the 90c should outperform the arendal center.
@westcoast708 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeremymorales8951 never heard the 100 but its a awesome looking speaker but up there in price .
@mrkajtar 3 жыл бұрын
Would have loved these to be measured as a center aligned horizontally as people would use without AT screens, to see what kind of lobing issues they have.
@thomaslutro5560 3 жыл бұрын
I'd say they are. Just look at the lateral dispersion as vertical and vice versa, pretty much covers it.
@davemccague222 3 жыл бұрын
I am considering running three of these vertically behind a acoustically transparent screen. Not a good idea?
@mrkajtar 3 жыл бұрын
@@davemccague222 Vertical alignment is best, so its an absolutely good idea. Unlike horizontal alignment, that always causes many issues.
@davemccague222 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@cableguydan 3 жыл бұрын
I have my 1723 Monitor S and 1723 Surround S on order following the review by Spare Change. I’m in the UK and saw very little else about these speakers before Shane’s review. I was looking to upgrade my speakers to the Bowers & Wilkins CT 7.4 series, however, the Arendal’s really caught my attention. Sadly, due to delays in China, they won’t be with me until late August (ordered back in June).
@raymondayala5355 2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered them as well. I was torn between the B&WCT 7.3 front stage and 7.5 rear stage but I decided to go with the arendal 1723s monitor theater package. I’m waiting as well for them. Right now I’m trying out the SVS ultra theater package.
@darrelltchir284 2 жыл бұрын
@@raymondayala5355 how's the SVS sound
@raymondayala5355 2 жыл бұрын
@@darrelltchir284 I’m still waiting on the towers. I got the Ultra center,surrounds, height and rear speakers, and PC2000 and 1 PB3000. As of now, I’m not too happy with the center, the surrounds are really good and fill up the space. The towers were shipped separately and were lost during the first shipment. As i keep reading more abs more about the Arendals, I think I’ll end up with the Arendal 1723s package. It arrive on the 18th. I was expecting more from the center channel. It’s better than my B&W HTM-62-S2, but not by a lot. The B&W Ct 7.3 is what I really wanted but they’re a bit more than I want to spend and SpareChange did a review on the 7.4s and said the Arendals have a bit more depth to them.
@johnbancroft5242 Жыл бұрын
Im in the UK looking to move from Klipsch 500c and R-625FA towers, to 3 Arendal 1723s for the front soundstage, (I have a couple of SVS PB1000's subs that's more than enough bass for me) and currently own Emotiva BasX A3 and A4 power amps to suppliment my Denon X6700H. But I cannot seem to get the Arendal site to open to view, I plan on getting the 3 Arendel's next year 2023. Could anyone give me a price guide on the 1723s.
@cableguydan Жыл бұрын
@@johnbancroft5242 hi John. I’ve just tried and their site appears to be working (for me, anyway). The 1723 Monitor S are currently showing at £1659/pair GBP. :-)
@michaelbutny7020 2 жыл бұрын
How would these speakers compare to PSA speakers?
@dreliux 2 жыл бұрын
Waiting on my arendal 1723 S they with 6,5in drivers aswell THX and 1723 1v sub
@BoredSilly666 3 жыл бұрын
Id love to see you guys review some of the PMC speaker range
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
PMC makes some great stuff. They don't seem to be doing much online these days though.
@BoredSilly666 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics I notice that myself. We see a bit more over here in the UK but in general they dont seem to be a company that push their brand as much as others. I think when it come to their Pro range the kind of people looking at the range already know who they are. So many of the top selling albums have been mastered on their big studio BB5.
@tonezou3918 8 ай бұрын
Do you think 1723 THX monitors + subwoofer is better than 1691 towers + subwoofer? I have an issue with 1961 towers being too short for a bedroom where the bed absorbs half of the sound, so I wonder if I should upgrade the towers with 1723 monitors and what would be the difference?
@Audioholics 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Dual subs for the win.
@jtmjnow 2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if this business is related to Burhardt. Not sure of the spelling. The business is near Norway and a driver looks close to theirs.
@froenesis1 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review! It's pronounced A-ren-dal, with pressure on the very last part of the word. It's the name of a Norwegian city, actually. Dal means valley.
@Emperor36 3 жыл бұрын
I own the Arendal Sound Center channel 1723 THX and its an amazing center channel. The only draw back is I need a differential Amp and the Towers!
@subramanyamysore 2 жыл бұрын
I have the center too… bought a VTV 3 channel amp… am waiting for the Anthem 70 Processor to hook them up before getting the towers for the left and right channels
@stopthefomo 3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t towers with lower bass response be pointless because thanks to Gene, we all know that positioning is likely wrong resulting in peaks and dips in all the wrong places?
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. You get more dynamic range and output from a tower with more drivers in it.
@tenehaglendening9246 3 жыл бұрын
If you had to choose which would be your pick? Denon avr-5800 or integra dtr-80.2. I know they both are old. I listen to music more then watch movies if that helps. Thank you for your time.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
The Integra has Dolby TrueHD, the Denon doesn't. Go Integra.
@tenehaglendening9246 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics Thank you
@Guy-zt1eb 3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at their speakers for ages thinking upgrading to these
@davemccague222 3 жыл бұрын
Me too. I am considering running three of these as LCR’s behind a acoustically transparent screen.
@Guy-zt1eb 3 жыл бұрын
@@davemccague222 yeah that would be really nice time to save my coin
@danielwander605 3 жыл бұрын
Go for it! I went from klipsch RP to Arendal on an impulse and have not regretted it.
@pf5658 2 жыл бұрын
Are these really as good as claimed? I am considering getting three for my theater fronstage to place behind an AT screen.
@Audioholics 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@pf5658 2 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics Thank you!
@raulitrump460 Жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics xtz m8 vs Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor
@joeydelmarsjr.646 11 ай бұрын
are the 1723 more impressive than the 3way JBL 698s?
@mikedinno8413 Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see Ascend Acoustics brand new 340SE2 compared to one of the Arendal Monitors. That would be interesting.
@jasonmeinhardt4631 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Coupon code for them? Was thinking about these or the Aperion not sure which sounds better but both have a coupon code and great pricing.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
You can use "Audioholics " for 50% off their speaker stands.
@jasonmeinhardt4631 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics Thanks Gene!
@solarfall2728 3 жыл бұрын
A few years ago I tried a pair of Aperion. They were made well and felt substantial. Sound wise, they didn't do anything wrong.
@dextermorgan1 Жыл бұрын
@@solarfall2728 Im trying to decide between these Arendals and Aperion now. Wish I could compare the two.
@MasterChief37 3 жыл бұрын
Hi good review, I think you should also check out the 1961 series, I think I you’ll find they are giant killers. They will surprise you.
@michaelp7185 3 жыл бұрын
You have the 1961's?
@MasterChief37 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelp7185 I do.
@dustang05 3 жыл бұрын
Ordered them today.😊
@1tmo4sho 3 жыл бұрын
Saw these on SpareChange and Tha_VillaMan. Look sick!! Debating between these and Tekton Double Impacts- both for surround sound and music. Haven’t heard either yet.
@themergen1 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, Gene from Thailand. What is MTM ? Explain,please.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Midrange - Tweeter - Midrange vertical arrangement of drivers.
@themergen1 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics Your website and regular bulletins are excellent. Where is Hugo, your muscle- bound partner ? Thank you for your very fast answer.
@audiotechguy 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for my #Arendal Towers
@lights80088 2 жыл бұрын
I really would love to give these speakers a new place in my system. The biggest issue for me and perhaps many others is the "60 day" trial. IF, for some reason they need to be returned, it will cost $360.00 (15% x $2499.00) out of pocket to return these. It's just to much of a hit to give them a try. Arendal needs to set up a distributor in the USA. I really believe their sales would be boosted and more people would try and buy them. So far they have not responded to me. That's a large chunk of money to loose. Arendal, if your reading this, expand you distribution area. This is the only reason I'm holding back on my purchase.
@eniojurko 2 жыл бұрын
dude nobody is gonna return those, if you ordered them you are keeping them :D
@lights80088 2 жыл бұрын
I ordered them and have about 50 hours on them. In the first 5 minutes I knew they were NOT going back. Excellent speakers.
@craigbarnes7227 Жыл бұрын
If you're serious,$360.00 for two months of trial time seems fair to me. Even if you have a local supplier you're going to need to put them into your room to insure they'll perform to your expectations.
@operamatthew 2 жыл бұрын
Focal Chora, SVS Ultra Towers ,Klipsche RF-7 III & Arendal 1723 S trying to get the best bang for the buck atmos system and these are my top choices.
@hdtvkeith1604 2 жыл бұрын
Based on the list you have the Arendale by a mile. Klipsch will be bright and non-linear (I know I have had 2 gens of Klipsch) the Focal will lack bottom end, but awesome high end and if pushed hard will sound hollow, likely due to cabinet resonance. The only other speakers close to the Arandale in linearity at this price point are Revel F206 and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G that I have found.
@operamatthew 2 жыл бұрын
@@hdtvkeith1604 thankyou. i went with the 1723 towers and full 1723 7 channel system. waiting for them to release in-ceiling speakers.!
@hdtvkeith1604 2 жыл бұрын
@@operamatthew How have you liked them? I am planning on 1723 towers/center then 1961 for surrounds due to some space limitations.
@operamatthew 2 жыл бұрын
@@hdtvkeith1604 best speakers i’ve heard anywhere near this price. my top speakers for this price range were golden ears but these are the new standard. i’d buy them again no question.
@hdtvkeith1604 2 жыл бұрын
@@operamatthew Wow that is impressive. I was going back and forth with these, Ascend Acoustics and Monitor Audio, but seems these Arendale's are the sleepers that once people get them they are just blown away by them. I have read the mids are a bit laid back and the speaker skews toward highs. I want to hears the hairs of a bow dragging across the stings of a violin and after hearing ribbon tweeters it is hard for me to think a soft dome can compete. Thoughts?
@arnelcomia2060 3 жыл бұрын
What to do for my SvS??
@raymondayala5355 2 жыл бұрын
Trade them in or sell them. These speakers are way better
@70grade37 2 жыл бұрын
So would you say these speakers for Home Theater content sound better or are a better bet than say my 700 series B&W's I have??
@Audioholics 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely though the 700s are nice speakers especially for music.
@70grade37 2 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics So for my 7.2.2 set up should I use the Monitors for my side surrounds and use their bookshelves for rears or Monitors/Bookshelves all around for Surround?? Also, I'm using 683's B&W's for in ceiling Atmos... Will those work fine if I don't replace those??? Arendal doesn't seem to have any option for in ceiling speakers. As far as the Center, should i go with a Monitor as a Center or get their actual Center channel?? Thanks
@farheezil 2 жыл бұрын
What about their Towers?
@nonametofame 3 жыл бұрын
I've been intrigued by these since Sparechange originally covered them as he owned them in his dedicated setup for awhile. I wonder how these compare to the Monolith series by Monoprice, that are also quite large, THX certified, and are value priced. I'm sure there's a difference in build quality and finish, but I wonder how they stack up in terms of measurements and performance.
@davidrojas6457 3 жыл бұрын
Build quality of the Monoprice would not come close.
@danielwander605 3 жыл бұрын
I have Arendal and Monolith THX in walls. I use the monolith in ceiling for heights as I thought they’d be a good match for the Arendals, and a nice step up from regular in ceiling. I was impressed with the monolith build quality, and I’ve been very curious what the towers sound like. I think you’d be content either way
@marcusmcmurray77 3 жыл бұрын
@@danielwander605 I have the Monolith 465T towers are I'm totally satisfied. They are smooth sounding and very dynamic and extend low (29hz). I too was impressed by the build quality. I'm sure Arendal put more money into the cabinet finish but that also comes at a cost. I'd be VERY interested to see (hear) how the Monolith 365T compare to the 1723 S (model with 6.5' drivers). At $2k/pair (double the cost), I would expect the 1723's to outperform the Monolith 365's, but by how much? As stand alone speakers, the Arendals can extend much lower when sealed, but add in a sub and crossover at 80hz (recommneded by THX) and I wonder how much of a difference one would see... if any
@danielwander605 3 жыл бұрын
@@marcusmcmurray77 I agree about the low end. It’s nice to have a speaker that can dig a bit but in a home theater application it probably doesn’t matter that much. Besides build quality and look the only difference is probably the wave guide in the arendal. Not sure if that makes a huge difference or not. I just loved the look of the arendals and like the obscurity of the brand and went with them. However, I’m huge monolith fan: I have the processor, a 7 channel amp, the 4 in wall speakers, and a DAC for a small 2 channel setup. I have no doubt that those towers are performers close to par with the Arendal and other more expensive brands.
@dustang05 3 жыл бұрын
And the 10 year warranty on the Arendal that monoprice doesnt give you.
@paulorr9262 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to find an affordable LCR setup that would be good.
@johnwhite2576 2 жыл бұрын
The subs are even BETTER, esp the 2.1 unported
@eddi3h89 3 жыл бұрын
I own the 1723 s model, along with the 1723 s Center channel. Great speakers and excellent value.
@raymondayala5355 2 жыл бұрын
I do too. Incredible sound.
@Macroproxy 3 жыл бұрын
I'd totally go with these if I were going to do big speakers all around in a home theater. Personally, even without the WAF, I prefer hi performance in-walls and don't think there is much downside if your willing to do some good construction in your room.
@johnwhite2576 2 жыл бұрын
Joe - as Hemingway said, its pretty to think so, and yes you can get very good sound with in walls if you have a sound engineer design the room and An artisan build your walls; and you install JBL pro series. But in the real world, with remotely realistic budget , you cant.
@joeydelmarsjr.646 11 ай бұрын
anyone heard or audition the Bentley Acoustics R-Line tower speakers?
@andreemilsen369 3 жыл бұрын
Thouse are on my wishlist for center (two playing as one) and surround channels. Want towers as left and right though, which is why I want 2 for center, to get the same amount of bass. 😊
@andreasgunnarsson7276 Жыл бұрын
review XTZ.99.36 FLR please.
@user-cb3rq1zy3k 2 жыл бұрын
Arenfal vs Perlistten... ???
@kyleo2113 3 жыл бұрын
I thought measurements didn’t matter?! - haha I am just kidding - great review
@stopthefomo 3 жыл бұрын
$2500 is an excellent price but sturdy stands for this will be $400 to $600 at least
@ultimateone624 11 ай бұрын
They look bad ass😊
@Guy-zt1eb 3 жыл бұрын
Now you have definitely sold me lol
@robertchase3638 3 жыл бұрын
The only Arendal Sound speaker owner I know was Shane Lee from Sparechange
@viperracing2889 2 жыл бұрын
This would be the ultimate choice for my home theater, but they are simply too expensive. 😔
@zackpetrovic3029 3 жыл бұрын
The woofers look very similar to ones made by Peerless
@ald71 3 жыл бұрын
I just went to buy a set of these with the stands. But the code is expired. What a disappointment, I guess I just saved a ton of money.
@zorhis1996 Жыл бұрын
did look at these but ended up not getting a pair ... maybe i should have oh well , choices... too many
@rudyhenriquez7877 2 жыл бұрын
Please pay Larson enough so he can hire his own Hugo so he won't be afraid to review large towers and subs. Thank you, just a thought, lol.
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