Precision + Focus! Arendal 1961 Tower Speaker Review!

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Жыл бұрын

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Arendal 1961 Tower: arendalsound.com/store/produc...
Other Arendal Reviews:
1961 Bookshelf: • Arendal 1961 Bookshelf...
1961 1S Subwoofer: • Arendal 1961 1S Subwoo...
1723 1S Subwoofer: • Arendal 1723 1S Subwoo...
Test Equipment:
Preamp & Power Amplifiers:
Kinki Studio EX-P7: www.kinki-studio.com/ex-p7
Kinki Studio EX-B7 mono blocks: www.kinki-studio.com/ex-b7
Hegel H190: www.hegel.com/en/products/int...
Emotiva TA2: emotiva.com/collections/pre-a...
Galion TS120 SE: www.galion-audio.com/collecti...
Source: Bluesound Node 2i
www.crutchfield.com/p_813NODE...
(all music is hi-res streamed from Tidal)
DAC: Denafrips Ares II or Venus2
www.vinshineaudio.com/product...
Speaker & Power Cables: Maze Audio Ref4
www.mazeaudio.com/speaker-cabl...
(rest in peace Kent)
Interconnect Cables:
Analysis Plus Oval One RCA
Oyaide Tunami Terzo XX V2 XLR
analysis.plus/product/oval-on...
Your results may vary based on your ears, room, and associated equipment.

Пікірлер: 46

@JosephTongret Жыл бұрын

I love Arendal Sound as a company. Great guys running a really great business.

@robk5745 Жыл бұрын

I love the rear rake, so badass. Seems like an amazing speaker for the money.

@michaelmartin3026 11 ай бұрын

Great review, very informative, articulately delivered Thanks !

@IrenESorius Жыл бұрын

Cheers and thanks for yet another absolute top shelf review, Nemo,, 🍻😎🤘‍‍⭐‍‍👍‍‍

@Novilicious Жыл бұрын

I never thought I’d see you make a tower review or a mini tower one! Kudos amigo!!

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

and probably the last time, too annoying to move around for a/b testing.

@ryangonyer9498 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I've been eyeing this company for awhile.

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

it's good stuff if you're looking for a neutral and precision focused sound.

@ryangonyer9498 Жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda HELL YEAH!

@davel4449 3 ай бұрын

I wosh so much you would review more towers your reviews are in my top 3

@NemoPropaganda 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words my bro! unfortunately what most people don't think of is all the boxes I have to keep track of, the bigger the product the larger the box and I only have so much garage space :)

@aceofspades6667 Жыл бұрын

nice review.. very comprehensive

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@doublet147 Жыл бұрын

Great review as always, brother! They do have a nice neutral sound that I enjoyed. I have a mixed system & listen to music 50%. Ended up going with the Paradigm Premier 800F towers. They're also a nice neutral sound but a wider sound stage. Also grabbed the PP 200B bookshelfs for side surrounds. I've never gotten around to listening to them on their own, though.

@oneemotiva4975 7 ай бұрын

I just saw your review, and I must say was very enjoyable and direct. I own the 1723THX tower and center channel and I use the 1961 tower as the surround and back surrounds. I do use 4 REL reference subs anyways.

@NemoPropaganda 7 ай бұрын

sounds like a great system!

@oneemotiva4975 7 ай бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda thanks

@mladenbasic1 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to review the Galion amplifier behind you any time soon? Awesome review as per usual!

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

yes absolutely!

@keepingupwiththejones2933 Жыл бұрын

Arendal does makes some pleasant sounding speakers. Like most manufacturers they have increased prices significantly since COVID

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

really? I felt their price changes were minimal at least for the products I've reviewed, +$100 on the 1961 1S sub (11% increase), +$100 on the matte version of the 1723 1S sub (7% increase) but the gloss is the same price its always been, 1961 bookshelf is also the same price its always been. A significant price increase is what Focal has done, the Kanta No1 that was $6k is now $8k!! A whopping 30% increase!

@edwarddiogu6377 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Wonderful review as always. In all your (subwoofer) pairings, which subwoofer integrated better, and with the best bass? Also, I think it's a good idea to review more floorstanding speakers. Thank you.

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

with the 1961 tower for music use I felt the REL HT1003 MK2 and T7X was a very good match.

@edwarddiogu6377 Жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Thanks for the response👍. One more thing, and I apologise if it'll upset you.. But I'm trying choose between Rythmik fvx12 (ported) vs the JL audio d110 (sealed). Although they're world's apart, but close in price and also highly praised and recommended by you. I want to settle on one for hometheatre and music. My question to you is, which one can best serve those two purposes? I’ve made a few purchases largely depending on your reviews of the products. Sorry for the 'unrelated' question, but thanks a million.

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

@@edwarddiogu6377 funny you should say that, I was originally going to say the FVX12 also but since its size is fairly large I thought someone looking for a compact tower would not be interested in a larger sub. The FVX12 was my 2021 product of the year, it is a true hidden gem in the subwoofer world and ranks at the highest tier of subwoofer performance in my book for music or movies. If you have the space FVX12 is outstanding. The D110 is good for those who need a more compact solution that doesn't sacrifice too much output. Cool thing is now FVX12 is also available in gloss black :D def go for FVX12 if its a viable option for your space.

@edwarddiogu6377 Жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Thanks, man. You're the best anytime.

@justlisten1 Жыл бұрын

I am currently testing 1961 bookshelf paired with one 1961 1V. Quite impressive...both bookshelf and sub. I was debating Rel or Rythmik but decided to give the 1961 1V a try. I don't think I need try other subs :)

@carlsitler9071 Жыл бұрын

I don't have a rug on my tile but I do have a rug on my scalp as I hate cranial reflection.

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

best comment of 2023!

@deankim6687 Жыл бұрын

Audiophile heaven 🤣🤣🤣

@tonydillinger2553 10 ай бұрын

these compared to martin logan f20?

@NemoPropaganda 10 ай бұрын

I don't know.

@ColocasiaCorm 6 ай бұрын

Can anyone suggest a truly full range tower? Tekton?

@NemoPropaganda 6 ай бұрын

theres literally hundreds of options but most of them weigh 300lbs each and cost well over $20k, if you're looking for large scale and full range 20-20 sound on a budget indeed that would be the tekton double impacts.

@Teachering 10 ай бұрын

Nemo Propaganda, I enjoy your channel. Excellent review.

@NemoPropaganda 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@michaelburton5198 11 ай бұрын

I Just Subscribe To U Fam. I Wish U Would Do More Of Tower Speakers Please! I'm Trying To See ( Cause All I Ever Had Was Klipsch 8060FA Tower Speakers N Center Channels 504c Ect.Ect ) Rather Kefs R11 Meta Speakers Or Arendal 1723's???

@NemoPropaganda 11 ай бұрын

I totally would if I had a bigger room.

@jungtarcph Жыл бұрын

What is the discord name?

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

link is in the description.

@joecartwright9221 Жыл бұрын

Cross-over parts ???

@NemoPropaganda Жыл бұрын

sorry I don't understand your question?

@charlesking678 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of towers that are light on bass and 50hz ain't that deep. I'd save the cash and grab the bookshelfs and pair them with a sub since you're going to need a sub anyways.