The NEW HiFi Darlings? 🥳 Review! ARENDAL 1961 Bookshelf Speakers

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► ARENDAL 1961 SPEAKER REVIEW
00:00 SMALL BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS (SPECS + BUILD)
01:21 BEST AMPLIFIER FOR ARENDAL SPEAKERS
02:32 ARENDAL 1961 BOOKSHELF SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS
03:03 ARENDAL 1961 SUBWOOFER
03:20 SOUND QUALITY
06:31 ARENDAL HOME THEATER
07:09 MY CONCERNS WITH ARENDAL
08:32 ARENDAL VS OTHER SPEAKERS
08:50 ARENDAL VS JBL
09:19 ARENDAL VS PRO-JECT
09:31 ARENDAL VS REVEL
09:55 ARENDAL VS SONUS FABER
10:13 ARENDAL VS POLK R200
10:26 ARENDAL VS KLIPSCH
10:42 CONCLUSION - HYPE WORTHY?
11:12 WHO MAKES THE BEST BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS + WHAT AMPS/AVRS ARE RECOMMENDED
17:57 ARENDAL 1961 VS 1723
19:02 SIGN OFF
Arendal Sound, new to the HiFi scene, well loved by audiophiles and reviewers alike. Are they the new HiFi Darlings ready to put the competition on notice? We got a chance to review the 1961 Bookshelf Speakers so that we could see if the brand and their speakers were truly hype worthy. For bookshelf speakers under $1000, there’s a lot to like!
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@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

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@isaacsykes3 Жыл бұрын

Ok, Andrew Robinson since you finally got around to reviewing the something from the Arendal line, you now have to do yourself the favor of reviewing the Perlisten S7 Towers or anything from that brand. The reason, if you're not aware, is because the former head designer at Arendal left and started the Perlisten company, and these speakers are incredibly great. I have heard them personally and believe that you and your wife would absolutely love them, and more than likely swap out your new endgame speakers. Keep up the great work. Also, three other brands I hope you look at, are Goldenear, Spatial Audio(their X series or Sapphires), and Ohm from Brooklyn.

@Brett1334 Жыл бұрын

Like Kristi said, You have come a massive long way in your reviews, I watched one from 3 years ago today and the difference in overall quality and confidence in yourself and what you’re reviewing is massive! Congrats to you and also Kristi on being the best audio visual channel on KZfaq, you both seem like such down to earth people in a sea of pretentious audiophiles!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, Brett. Thank you for watching!

@SeanVedell Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@ryanw8664 Жыл бұрын

This ^

@JeffHeon Жыл бұрын

Yes! I now watch even when I’m not particularly interested in the reviewed product. The reviews are just so well made and entertaining. 👏

@techsamurai11 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews We all know it's all because of Kristi! 😋

@j.harris8426 Жыл бұрын

I have a quick question. Will you ever review they 1723 speakers? I love the take you guys both have as well as the real world experience.

@nonametofame Жыл бұрын

One of the few speakers I bought, sold, and purchased again. The Lumina 2s and these 1961 bookies battle for placement on my 2ch rig. I thoroughly enjoyed the review and thanks for listening to your community.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@jmax5105 Жыл бұрын

I've loved seeing so many great speakers on your reviews lately and I really appreciate each of your perspectives on all of them, I always love Andrew's reviews and look forward to the "Let's see what Kristi thought" section. Having both of your perspectives on all of these is very helpful (and fun!!!). Thank you both for all of the time and work you put in to each of these videos, you do amazing work and they are informative and fun to watch. Keep up the great work!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jason!

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jason!

@zerocapacitance1 Жыл бұрын

The editing rhythm is excellent since my last comment. The video is very enjoyable to watch. The commentary is perfect as usual. And the B roll footage capture is extremely smooth and professional. Nice job.

@htnorthman6234 Жыл бұрын

Great review you two. 😀 I purchased the Arendal 1961 towers, 1723s center, 1961 monitors for side are rear surround duty, and 1961 atmos for ceiling. 1723 1V sub. When I demo’d the 1961 monitors it was like pure bliss. Sounded so nice. Better when louder!😂 My wife and I listened to music for 4 hours. So fun. I did purchase the Outlaw Audio 7000x amplifier. Balance and unbalanced connectors. 200watts 4ohms all seven channels. Using a Denon X6200W for receiver. Just running the 2 atmos speaker from the receiver. The amp really helps the 7 main speakers. Receiver is cooler. I like that there are actual mounting holes for brackets built into the speakers. Great fit and finish. The speakers are friggin awesome!!! Thanks for what you’s do. Have a great one😀🍻

@christofferulleland8084 Жыл бұрын

Being a patriot i had to try these speakers. Started with a pair of the reviewed ones, and ended up with a 9.4.6 setup for my theatre (1723/1961) and a stereo setup w/sub for my livingroom! I love the whole lineup of speakers Arendal provide👌

@leehallman5104 Жыл бұрын

I love the two of you with the plain speak and budget friendly reviews. I've been drooling over Arendals 1961 monitors for months. Your review, for me sadly, was the bookshelf. But you sold me. Respect and peace.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

I bet either speaker is going to sound great!

@leehallman5104 Жыл бұрын

My thought was the monitors would sub integrate a little easier. Thanks for replying.

@MasterChief37 Жыл бұрын

I have the monitors, you will love them.

@rafacq Жыл бұрын

Forgot to say THANKS for the review! You write and produce amazing content. Keep up the great work.

@sudd3660 Жыл бұрын

i am an owner of the 1961 monitor(MTM), i went for the extra 5" woofer. if you have dsp available to you, in a small room you can push these to 30hz. but still i went for dual 10" subwoofers and set high pass to the arandals. i had some spendors before them and the 1961 kept up with them :) but the white color in the review looks nicer, the black i have just blends in.

@TJPavey Жыл бұрын

This brand is high on my list for my HT revision. The fast rolloff around 80 probably has to do with building around THX specs. That also allows them to seal the box, making placement along the walls better. I'd wager the floor standing speakers to be better for stereo if you want to go without sub.

@adamjj85 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see more love for Arendal! I've got a full 7.2.4 Arendal build currently in progress ;)

@therealboofighter Жыл бұрын

I like that you guys are introducing me to brands I have never heard of before. As person who has not really paid attention to audio brands for a long time it is nice see what is out there. The only problem is now I want it all. Lol.

@bryanbassett2110 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos Mr. Robinson. I build my own audio equipment, but I enjoy listening to the enthusiastic recommendation of nice sounding audio 😁🎧

@erickessler6094 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful review! I love how it was audience interest driven that nudged them to send the speaker; congratulations! 👏 Cheers, Eric

@WNK1955 Жыл бұрын

Great to see this good objective review! Fun to see/hear you both excited as well as reined in enough to offer a valid critique. This review reminds me how good your channel can be. For anyone considering Arendal: I made a big investment (for me) going upscale a bit from the 1961. I own three 1723 Monitor as L/C/R (not the 1723 S version, nor the tower version--so the MTM configuration; 2 ports that I have never opened because I bought the 1723 2 Sealed sub at the same time). They're much larger and quite heavy plus the sub exceeds what I can lift safely. Before this, 2 subs were in use here. Happy to say I nailed the placement for the single 1723 2 Sealed and have nothing but love for this brand. Bass is a joy and so well joined at 80Hz that it defies description. 1723 Monitor compares well against my KLH Model 5 (newish model), vintage Yamaha NS-1000M and my pair of OLA from 1974 too. Also bests several others from the decades between.

@Bork0r Жыл бұрын

I think the move to get kristi onboard for the reviewing makes this channel stand out so much. I think her perspective really rounds out the analysis. Not that andrew is not speaking to the masses, but I think she now has the perfect amount of experience and common sense to both nerd out while keeping us grounded in reality.

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

😍

@raphaelmeillat8527 Жыл бұрын

Fully agree. Great differentiator!

@mohamedahmed1023 Жыл бұрын

Great review! The part I found most interesting is actually the wireless sub transmitter/receiver you use. I use them as well with dual 3000 Micros and even my surrounds. They work flawlessly.

@MrRafaeldm02 Жыл бұрын

I love the back and forward between Andrew and kristi! I love listening to you both ! Do a podcast guys

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@Dmu_girl-2008 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of arendal before but always interesting to hear about new brands.

@karansincharge Жыл бұрын

Was waiting for your review before I could decide. Loved the review. Can’t wait for the Arendal 1723 THX and 1723S review. Thanks

@givvia6782 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos Andrew and Kristi, keep up the great work!!

@taxi615 Жыл бұрын

I have a full 7.1.4 Arendal 1723 setup and these are the most incredible speakers I've ever owned or heard. I happy I invested last year before the 2 price increase they did and even with the price increase they are still great money for what your getting. I have a sim racing rig and have bought the 1961 for my setup and paired with a spare svs pb-1000 pro makes my racing so much better. I will say these are good for very small rooms or desktop setups as they won't blow your socks off but they can handle loads of power. Anyone looking to build a HT the 1723 S or 1723 thx are incredible even the monitors will do more then most towers can but if you get these in tower format they will make your house fall apart.

@ManuelMedellin. Жыл бұрын

Ah, Good you are finally getting to review Arendal, one of Europe's most hyped (deservedly so) brands. 1961 is their "Budget" line, now imagine their 1723's. Hope you can also get in their Tower Speakers for review, I suppose the Norwegian Vikings let you.... eventually lol.

@lloydbrown3223 Жыл бұрын

Loving the reviews you two! Keep up the good work. Slight tangent, but was wondering which speakers have you found soundstage the best?

@cdavey7654 Жыл бұрын

Another great review, thank you! You two make a great team! 😊 Yes, would love to see some Paradigm and Anthem reviews.

@CrazyAZ1975 Жыл бұрын

I REALLY think these are my endgame now a month into them (in GORGEOUS matte black). Running an Audio Control Rialto 600 to them on my desk. I am absolutely OK with the reduced bass because I LOVE sealed enclosures and I have a sub regardless.

@JayDpwnz Жыл бұрын

Honestly would love to see you review the 1961 towers and center channel. Like you said a lot of woofers can either go really well or badly, unlike the buchardt a700 - you won't have the ability to tune it in dsp. For the center speaker it uses a MTM design which is least favourable in the audiophile world with 3 way designs being most preferred. Would love to see how they shake up.

@zardoz2627 Жыл бұрын

I really like the idea of mids/highs only "stand mounts" because I already have a SVS S2000 sub and would definitely consider these if I didn't just receive the pair of Polk R100's I got on sale. I am super happy with the R100's already btw.

@ruvamsi Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat, already have subs so always on the hunt for interesting bookshelves with poor bass extension so I can integrate them without bass management or high pass filter. Very interested in Chane 740s

@MasterChief37 Жыл бұрын

I have 1961 monitors, centre, surrounds and 1S sub in my basement theatre, powered by a Denon 3700, it works for me!

@d10x21 Жыл бұрын

Funny, weeks of research, bought 4 -1961 bookshelf’s, center and sub, next day I saw this video. I just wanted a step up from a sonos arc setup. Great job discussing how to power them! 🤔… Denon 3700 is where I’m leaning Worth noting WHY I chose these. Was trying to mostly kid proof the system. Metal grills, smaller cabinets, able to wall mount or shelf on wall to keep away from baby, they look and sound great. All boxes checked!

@Belivo Жыл бұрын

Was it worth it?

@mediaserver8265 Жыл бұрын

Great to see Arendals on the channel. I have 1723 monitors and surrounds and they are truly excellent.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks for sharing and for tuning in!

@hdtvkeith1604 Жыл бұрын

I have 1961 heights for my side/rear surrounds as I wait for my 1723 Towers/center and so far very impressed. Arendal reminds me of the early days of SVS where it was a shockingly good ID direct brand that was building a loyal following by offering far more performance and value than many of the competitors.

@buddhikaw Жыл бұрын

How are the 1723 towers?

@psyphonyxaudio Жыл бұрын

Glowing review! Nice to see Arendal getting some love. Their team and mission seems to be exactly what Audio Community needs, even if some people do not agree with their products, there business model and aproach to making products is arguably the better part of why buy/support them. I'm definitely looking at their 1723 series for a full theater. - SIDE NOTE.. The Monolith ( yes, yes I KNOW, commenters. relax. breath. .. )... Monolith Encore series speakers share 'some' relation to the Arendal. I'd be keen on seeing a review of Monolith to round off the 'budget' options and contrast the ' what do you get for $$' perspective. Thanks for this one!

@bynahelemaal Жыл бұрын

It’s a simple b&w color way, yet somehow it’s really pretty, so simple… Can’t stop looking at them!

@matt34003434 Жыл бұрын

I have the 1961 monitors, they are perfect for my room and listening preferences! Have them matched with dual SVS SB-3000.

@CaptainTechReview Жыл бұрын

I have the 1723 S THX bookshelves, and yes they are power hungry. One thing I will mention is that the size of the 1723 is SUBSTANTIALLY bigger than the 1961 bookshelves and heavier!! So keep that in mind when looking at the 1723 series, they are BIG but so is their sound!!

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@danielwander605 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got both the 1961 Monitors as well as a bunch of 1723S’s in my HT and completely agree with your assessment. It took me a minute to realize that the more you push them the better they are. But I love that about them. My previous Klipsch RP’s had a ceiling that if pushed through my ears would bleed. The Arendals on the other hand I can push as much as I can handle and get nothing but clean dynamic output. Look forward to your review of the 1723/1723S.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you sharing your personal experiences!

@hatoraidcowboy Жыл бұрын

Great review Andrew & Kristy. I just interviewed Luka and Kristoffer from Customer Service on my channel and I have the 1723 S Center Channel in my theater. This company is very transparent and just a really top notch speaker company. Excited to see where the future takes them.

@dextermorgan1 Жыл бұрын

What is your opinion on the center? I can't find a review anywhere.

@hatoraidcowboy Жыл бұрын

@@dextermorgan1 I’m still breaking it in, but will be doing a comparison of it sealed vs ported. But Andrew is absolutely right…You DO have to turn Arendal’s up louder than most to really truly enjoy them. Its a very neutral speaker which I’m not used to but an liking, very VERY much compared to my Polk speakers which are very bright and harsh at louder volumes

@1L3g3nd Жыл бұрын

Love Kristi’s laugh. Another great review, guys. Keep it up

@DavidBurgess1 Жыл бұрын

Always great to learn about a “new” high quality brand. Given the proliferation of excellent speaker systems ( i.e including subs, where necessary) under $2k it seems we are in a new golden age of hi-fi.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

You can build a hifi or home theater setup for well under $5K nowadays that would embarrass (not to mention have cost you) upwards of $15K five years ago.

@techsamurai11 Жыл бұрын

I think you're right about the hi-fi part! Hi-fi is definitely improving.

@techsamurai11 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I'm going to play Devil's Advocate here just for kicks 😁 I'll go 14-15 years back to 2008. What would $15k buy you? 2 pairs of Nautilus 804s ($4,000 a pair) The Nautilus HTM1 center channel ($2,000) The PV1 sub ($2,000) Marantz SR 8002 ($2,000) Total $14,000 The front 804s bi-amped. Now that's a world class system. Are you going to call or fold? 😄 You can go with $5,000 or $15,000 as money is worth more today.

@dandavids9794 Жыл бұрын

Love your reviews and expert take on systems and speakers. In the process of buying new bookshelves for my new HT setup. Torn between Arendal 1961 and Monitor Audio Bronze/Silver 100 that you reviewed sometime back. Your thoughts please on how the two would compare?

@Keithwithfever Жыл бұрын

I have the 1723S Towers. I love them. Bass is great on their own. They shake the walls when playing Billie Eilish's songs. Well rounded speakers for both movies and music. I powered them with DVA M225 monoblocks from AVA (I think you should review them too. Tiny class AB amp, 225W, very clean output).

@nooneusesthisname Жыл бұрын

Have the same, bi amping with Outlaw 5000 and love it

@kibyras 7 ай бұрын

Yes ‘Bad guy’ song is moving things in my room 😅

@dillonquackenbush3895 Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome I have been looking forward to hearing more about this brand!!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Hope you find the video helpful!

@stephencosta6814 Жыл бұрын

🤪Christie is crazy you hit it out of the park years ago I liked your very first review from day one been shining ever since🙌🙌👍👍❤️

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@Echo-jg8is Жыл бұрын

For those who are not familiar as to why they need more power it is because 4 ohm speakers are rated nowadays at 2.83V @1M ( ohm dependent sensitivity) instead of the old days of 1W @ 1M ( true speaker sensitivity) most AVRs for example do not increase wattage when faced with a 4ohm load so you are always compromised when fed 4ohm speakers... In other words running the AVR at half it's original power... Dedicated amplifiers however do gain on average 50% power when the load of the speakers goes from 8 to 4 ohms but the amplifier itself is now presented with double the workload so it is also compromised but less so than a AVR... Hence why we have double down amplifiers which were invented in the USA in the 90s due to the change from 1W to 2.83V... 🤔

@dubscee6472 Жыл бұрын

I literally just installed these speakers with the center speakers in my living room setup as an upgrade from my Klipsch RP400M and RP404C respectively. My wife noticed the difference right away, and so did I. For my wife, who really has no interest in these things, to come out and say wow I can hear a much better sound, speaks volumes.

@gavriushka Жыл бұрын

Paradigm ain’t worth your time, not the other way around! 🤟😏 In all seriousness it seems like an awesome pair of little speakers, and I’m definitely trying to save some space now and do away with floor standing speakers at least for now. So this is perfect video for me. Thank you and hope y’all enjoy your day and evening!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your day too Vadym! These are definitely space savers and your Rotel has the juice to drive them properly!

@johnnycorona8851 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Hopefully next on the list will be the 1723 Series. 😁

@duriarte3190 Жыл бұрын

You got it right. I own 1723 monitors, center and 2 pairs of thier surrounds. Love them.

@davidjurney Жыл бұрын

I'm not at all surprised by this review, but glad to see it nonetheless. After a LOT of research, I ended up going with an Arendal 1961 system for my home theater. They are fantastic speakers and very capable. I do use the 1961 towers as my left and right mains. They are very good, but are best when paired with a sub. I use two subs in my system, an SVS SB3000 and the Arendal sub you reviewed. I wanted to see how their sub performed. If I had it to do over, I probably would have gone with another SVS for ease of use. I use them primarily for movies, but I do enjoy listening to music on the system as well. They perform extremely well with both.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nice setup. I am very curious about the 1961 towers after this experience.

@danielvogel7322 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear your thoughts on these vs the Magnat Cinema Ultra's you've reviewed? Also, I would be very interested to see you both review the 1723 line, particularly the 1723 Monitor S. Thanks for the great content!

@davidrojas6457 Жыл бұрын

Finally, my dude. It took you long enough. I've been yelling about these in your comments for at least two years, lol. These have been rocking my living room for at least that long. Highly recommend the entire 1961 series. NOTE: For those who already have a Sonos Amp and want to use this in a living room setup like me, that combo is #chefskiss for sure.

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

☝*Took _them_ long enough 😎

@hobblyjig Жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear what you think of the Arendal towers! I've had my eye on them for a while, but haven't heard enough about them to pull the trigger.

@JosephTongret Жыл бұрын

I have the 1723 Monitor in a 2 channel system and they're just an incredible value for the money!

@bubbax7477 Жыл бұрын

Make sure people understand the 80hz roll off is designed that way to make a supremely good home theater speaker system w/ THX certification. I've just grabbed a 7 channel 1723 S set for home theater. It's absolutely amazing. Huge upgrade to my previous set which are no slouch.

@pdemetriou92 Жыл бұрын

... Andrew, you have really come along way since you met Kristi!!! ☺️👍💕 ...

@rsolsjo Жыл бұрын

Hope you get to try out the 1723 THX line as well. They seem like utterly remarkable speakers, especially for movie watching.

@priteeshkissoondhery7616 Жыл бұрын

Great review as always, how would you compare these to the Magnat ultraline you reviewed a while back ?

@michaellemay430 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered the 1723s Towers and center myself, this makes me even more excited for them to come! Great review, always enjoy the Kristi’s take!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new speakers, I bet they're going to be great!

@MasterChief37 Жыл бұрын

The 1723s is a completely different speaker.

@eldogo1 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Waiting for your review on these.

@buddhikaw Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on them?

@michaellemay430 Жыл бұрын

@@buddhikaw I love them. Very detailed and neutral. The build is out of this world in my opinion. Was driving them with a Denon x6700h at first but they really come alive when you give them some power.

@jacobsteele7138 Ай бұрын

Andrew. Just do it. Just ask for the Arendal 1723 Monitors. Dual 8" woofers. It will be something we want to see you react to.

@vitorm4414 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your awesome reviews! I have been watching lots of your videos last few days, and it’s absolutely awesome! I’m looking for a 5.1 system for my HT system, and I got a pair of ceiling speakers (Focal Dome). Would it be necessary to have also a pair of Focals for L and R speakers? Those Arendal speakers are gorgeous, and I’m really tempted to got those instead of the Arias 926 (my room is about 12-13 square meters). My amp is a NAD T778, not sure if it will do well with the Arendals. Thanks for your advices, and keep up the good work! 👍

@CrispyOkra Жыл бұрын

I'd like to hear what you both think of the Arendal 1723 series. Would they too sonically sound the same between the bookshelfs, monitors & towers? How do they compare to the 1961 series?

@PumpUptheJam81 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone have any thoughts on how these may compare to KEF Lc50 Meta’s? I realize they are priced a bit lower, but then again all of Arendal’s offerings seem priced very well.

@henriquenicolau Жыл бұрын

That frequency response looks like a bit like what the Yamaha NS-10s does in a good room... but more balanced. I wonder if these speakers paired woth a flat amp would be a great studio monitors. What do you think?

@uTube00789 Жыл бұрын

Great review, Andrew! I had awesome experience with these speakers. Can you please review ELAC Carina BS243.4?

@j.p.1214 Жыл бұрын

Your review of the Magnat LCR Ultra THX introduced me to your channel because I was looking for that type of speaker, and since Arendal makes a similar monitor style speaker with two drivers versus one on the bookshelf, how would you estimate the two would compare to each other, since you were high on the Magnats when you reviewed them? Thanks.

@supercaradventures2219 Жыл бұрын

Great review 👍 These speakers are on the list for 7.2.4 set up, in fact I can’t really see a reason not to buy them, I would have liked a slightly cheaper speaker as these are at top end of the budget(pairing with the Denon 6700) though, but don’t see anything cheaper being as good? What tripods are you guys using in this review?

@xaviers2721 Жыл бұрын

I really think Arendal should send you their 1723 THX speaker. It's impressive speaker on very good price. I hope they listen to us and send it to you guys

@justlisten1 Жыл бұрын

Great review! I see they have Bookshelf and Monitor series. What's the main difference and which one is better for both music and movies?

@dumitrudan608 Жыл бұрын

@Andrew Robinson do you have any tutorials for the hifi lingo you use?, if feels like a foreing languageto me right now, but i would love to learn

@drew6815 Жыл бұрын

Great Review. This is my first time commenting... Based on this and other reviews, Arendal is on the short list. I also would like to see the towers reviewed. I have 2 questions. 1) You mentioned the great center imaging. Do you recommend a center channel for home theater use, or can this do the job? 2) I would love to see you review a DIY on my short list. Would you consider reviewing the CSS Criton 1TD-X (or possibly the GR Research X-LS Encore)?

@johan5660 Жыл бұрын

Great review 👍. I will wait for your review & comparison on 1961 & 1723 S towers. Hopefully Arendal will send to you the towers asap.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

We may have to request them ASAP!

@davidhenson7445 Жыл бұрын

I invite you to look into Ascend Acoustics products at some point. Not as visible of a product from a marketing standpoint, but they are simply amazing. The new Sierra LX's in particular are fabulous.

@Belivo Жыл бұрын

Great video! Would really like a review of the 1723 and 1723S towers!

@flaviusmad Жыл бұрын

Is there a review coming for the Technics SU G700 Mk2? If not, at least a short in which to highlight some differences to the Mk1 would be great. Thx

@luisdiazcava8697 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome review!!! Do you think possible make a review of the ELAC Solano BS283, haven't seen any Elac review on your channel, that will be great. BTW Yamaha still no loan you the A8A for a new review? They alreay update the whole functions, would be nice to know your toughts regarding the A8A

@nigesavage5548 Жыл бұрын

LOVE your channel guys - even I'm no longer in the market (because I bought some Wharfedale Lintons, largely on the strength of your review, and loving them), I'll still be watching your reviews religiously!

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

Thank you for continuing to watch, Nige!

@HPLeft Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about these for my computer desktop - even if I have to use a smaller sub under the desk. Being a sealed design, it seems ideal for desktop placement.

@mikedifranco5423 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. I just settled on Dali Spektor 1s for my desktop which I am enjoying, otherwise I would be ordering these for that purpose right now

@andreasmoller9798 Жыл бұрын

I agree about a sub should blend with speakers Arendal is perfect for that, i have 1723 1s subwoofer and it has blown me away on all fronts, it works perfect for music with my b&w 702 s2.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

👍

@barkindustry8150 Жыл бұрын

Def not an audio guy here but... if I were to choose to get the 1961's for my desk (80x30 so I have room), what desktop amp could power these and still have a sub output if I want it later? Thx!

@gib-sun 5 ай бұрын

Interested in how these compare to a pair of Q Acoustics 5020 bookshelf or QAs Concept 30s also if the Arendal 1723 bookshelf are even noticeably much different?! With or without a Rythmik sub

@UncleKarlito Жыл бұрын

I took this as a sign to place an order. Have been torn between several options for upgrading my LCR. Arendal was at the top of the list so I figured if you loved the 1961 so much the 1723 should be fantastic. Just clicked order on the 1723 S center and 1723 S bookshelves for L/R. Hopefully my Emotiva A3 has enough juice to run these well! You can tell the Arendal rep that you helped sell three more speakers 😄

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

Did you use our link to make your purchase?

@UncleKarlito Жыл бұрын

@@KristiWright I actually did not, completely forgot you guys have links. I just emailed Arendal to see if they can credit you. Otherwise, I was considering canceling anyway to switch to satin black. I ordered the gloss black but am reconsidering that choice now

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Hey Kyle, we really appreciate you going the extra mile to get us credit for your purchase. With regards to the finish, in a home theater environment (even a 3 channel one), I would steer you towards the matte finish to avoid reflections and seeing what is on your screen bouncing back at you from multiple angles.

@UncleKarlito Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews that was my first thought too but they were out of the satin in Chicago so I'll have to wait for it from Norway, I'm an impatient person lol I figured I'd probably lay some black velvet on top if there's a bad glare off my A80j that sits above it. Main concern with the gloss I'm having now, is if I want to upgrade to the monitor for L/R, the gloss is being discontinued so I won't be able to get matching monitors. Not sure if I'll ever need to upgrade from the bookshelves though... Btw, I'm sending an email to Anthem to tell them they need to get you a sample. I heard you say they having been unwilling in another video and now their sister co. Paradigm is playing the same game. I have an Anthem MRX 740 and love it! I think they have an amazing product but people partially overlook it to go Denon/Marantz because they are being stingy with reviewers like yourself. I was really interested in the Paradigm Premier 600c and 800f but there are so few reviews...

@janovelassesen3122 Жыл бұрын

@@UncleKarlito Thank you for your order! We will handle this on our side and let Team Andre get their kickback. :)

@gokhanersan8561 Жыл бұрын

1723 s tower review would be very helpful-for people comparison shopping in the KLH, Burchardt zone.

@HolyPT Жыл бұрын

I am in the queue to get a 1723 series for my home theater. Wish they sent you the 1723 series for you to test it out. Their sub has a LOT of options but once dialed in it is amazing.

@buddhikaw Жыл бұрын

Have you got it? Thoughts?

@mortenhennyng-heckmann7856 Жыл бұрын

Loved your review Andrew, cannot for your review of the Arendal 1723 THX Tower speaker!

@michaelmcgehee5932 Жыл бұрын

How would this work for a pc/ps5 desk setup? Recommended sub and receiver for that situation? Thanks. :-)

@user-ys4og2vv8k Жыл бұрын

I have one question: I am very interested in these Arendal 1961s. What is your opinion on the comparison to the KEF LS50's that I know and have owned in the past. Bass is not a problem because I own a REL subwoofer.

@BattleGroundElite Жыл бұрын

I am waiting for a ArendalSound 1723 TOWER THX review on this channel... I am soooooo close to pull the trigger on them but I am struggling to find a good review of them out there so I am still holding off.

@serubi Жыл бұрын

I'm considering getting these speakers. Do they pair well with the Denon AVR-X2800H?

@TheObsesedAnimeFreaks Жыл бұрын

Might be a grounding issue, whether that's with the sub or with the wireless sub kit it's something i just had to deal with for my new amp. It was picking up GPU Coil Whine from my computer and amplifying and playing it through the shared ground between my computer, my dac, and the amp. Had to go optical to fix it. so... yeah.

@BobbyJ337 Жыл бұрын

nice review, I would personally like to see you review some of old favorites like the bw 7.3 ct and triad in room gold speakers

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

I believe I already reviewed those about 10+ years ago. Thanks for tuning in this morning!

@TexasCorgiGun Жыл бұрын

How this sound compare with Polk reserve line ? Thanks 👍

@corymarcotte5853 Жыл бұрын

They sound like nice speakers. It to bad I’m into the powered speakers idea. I want to ask if you have herd about Audioengine speakers. Wondering what you think. They are the only A/B powered speakers I have found.

@neo673 Жыл бұрын

You say that the 1961 bookshelf is maybe not the best choice when listening at low or moderate volume. I am in that case where i am listening at low/moderate volume. At first i thought of picking the Cinema 50 with these speakers, but is there a better choice for this purpose at this price tag ? Thank you for your great work !

@tazoriginal Жыл бұрын

Would an Onkyo 7100 run these? And where do you find this in the specs to see if it would run 4 ohm loads?

@justinbeamon6624 Жыл бұрын

Seems like as long as they have enough power they seem to shine. Great review! I love that their bookshelfs and surrounds have VESA 100 capability so you can buy a cheap small TV mount and it'll look awesome! Will you review the towers next?

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

If y'all smash the like button we'll reach out for some towers 😉 Thanks for watching Justin!

@hatoraidcowboy Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Smashed!

@kurtdekeersmaecker205 Жыл бұрын

Smashed too

@JoeGsPizza Жыл бұрын

Beautiful speakers. The Eames chair is looking great back there as well. Since these are sealed, would they work well placed closer to a wall (12-18" range)?

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Yes. You could even mount them directly to your wall.