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Adjustment of the SpikesKit

Supplied with The Tower and Monitor Stands, The Spike kit is there to ensure a firm stable mounting of your loudspeaker, with the ability to adjust tilt to suit listening seat height and uneven floors. We recommend optimisation of speaker positioning prior to fitting the spikes to prevent damaging floors and floor coverings. Due to […]

1723 Wall Mount Brackets

The 1723 Wall Mount flush bracket fits the following products:  1723 Monitor & 1723 Center, 2 brackets required  1723 Monitor S, 2 required 1723 Center & 1723 Center S, 2 required for horizontal placement 1723 Surround & 1723 Surround S, 1 required. Included in the box! 1723 Bookshelf S, 1 required Pricing is €20 each.  […]

What Speakers Are Best for My Room Size?

The Greatest Gift Is Room Volume In audio, the bigger the room the better. This is because sound waves need space to travel and properly attenuate. Sound waves that have not decayed before hitting a surface can reflect in a different direction, several times before finding their way back to your ears. These reflections can […]

Speaker Placement & Setup

Too often, calibrating a home cinema is a task that is often entirely left to the AV Receiver/Processor and an ‘Auto Setup’ or ‘Auto EQ’ feature. However, by taking steps to choose and set up your equipment properly, you reduce the requirement for EQ and less is always more with audio. EQ should be thought […]

Placement of the TriAxial surround back-speakers

Our TriAxial surround speakers have side drivers, where the one firing backwards in the room, is out of phase with the other drivers.  Therefore when mounting as the surround back channels in a seven-channel system, the in-phase drivers should be mounted pointing at each other in the center of the rear wall.   Meaning, the Left […]

Connecting 1723 speakers

All Arendal Sound 1723 Speakers offer the possibility of Bi-amp & Bi-wire, as well as normal single wire operation. In all cases, the tweeter (High) crossover is electrically separated from the mid/bass (Low) crossover, by removing the external jumper plates that come fitted between the top and bottom pairs of speaker input terminals. If using […]

Cleaning Speakers

All our speakers and subwoofers have a premium high-quality painted finish. Here is how to clean them. You will need: Soft duster, like a Swiffer e.g. Two soft microfiber towels  Water   First step Dust off any loose dust particles. If you have a small blower for cleaning PCs you can use that as well. […]

What Are Transient Responses?

Do you need a speaker with a good transient response? We have all heard the terms and catchphrases in home theater: dynamics, details, imaging, and transient response. But, what are transient responses and should you care? Should a speaker’s transient response factor into your purchasing decision?  Transients are quick changes in amplitude that occur in […]

What Speakers Blend Well with Yours?

Timbre matching has always been a top priority when designing our speakers. For home theater, an all Arendal Sound setup will naturally provide the most cohesive surround experience. But what if you must build your Arendal Sound system piece by piece and will be blending with other brands in the meantime? We can give some […]

The Benefits of Our Bookshelf Design

Most people consider our bookshelf speakers when space is a concern, but there are a few other reasons you should put them on your shortlist. 2-Channel Music Our bookshelves sound wonderful in 2-channel setups because they couple extremely well in-room, surrounding you in music. Credit must be given to the custom waveguide and tweeter, allowing […]

What Happens If I Disconnect the Bars on My 1723 Surround or 1723 Surround S?

For normal usage of the 1723 Surround S and you must have the bridges connected.  By removing the bridges you disconnect the side drivers on the 1723 Surround and 1723 Surround S. This can be done if you want to use the Surround speakers as Atmos channels to get a more direct sound from the […]

Recommended In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers

While we do not currently make custom-install products, it is definitely a future option.  The Alternative For those with limited floor space, our non-tower speakers can all be flush mounted to a wall via our brackets. Just make sure and use two brackets for our larger, reference 1723 Monitor and Center. Furthermore, we always insist […]

Can I Place Monitors/Center on My Subwoofer?

The search for the right monitor/center stand can be tedious, as is finding the space for a subwoofer in a non-dedicated room. But can you place your monitors on your Arendal Sound subwoofer? We are happy to say that you definitely can. Non-Slip Just make sure to place a non-slip material between the speaker and […]

Why Not More Speakers Like 9.2.4?

Some customers seek advice on speaker layout for their space, and are disappointed when we recommend a 5.1 or 7.1 setup. Keep reading for some insight as to why we sometimes recommend a more conservative number of speakers.   Why So Few? We all know that speakers that are ideally placed in relation to the […]

How to Get Great Sound in a Small Room.

Great sound in a small room is possible. Listening to music or watching movies in a dedicated listening room can be a great way to enhance the overall experience. However, choosing a small room for this purpose can present some unique challenges. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of having a […]

Toed-in Speakers Can Make All the Difference.

I’ve heard the term ‘toe in’ but what does it mean? With so many different terms in the audio world, it can be hard to keep up and understand what they all mean. So let’s demystify this one and get you one step closer to better-sounding audio.Toe-in refers to the angle at which a pair […]

Can You Use Our Center Chanel Speakers Vertically?

Horizontal or Vertical does it make a difference? Typically, the orientation of center channel speakers is horizontal to fit under projector screens or TVs but from time to time we get the question can it be used vertically. Perhaps you are building a baffle wall or would like to use our center channel speaker behind […]

One Of My Speakers Is Louder Than The Other, What Gives?

Placement Sometimes, the slight difference can be linked to placement differences where one of the speakers is slightly closer than the other. A different degree of toe-in can also have this effect, so make sure they are the same distance away from the listening position, and that they have the same amount of toe-in. Walls […]

Spikes Kit Installation Guide

Content of Spikes Kit: 2 aluminium bars 4 aluminium spikes Spikes nuts Spikes washers 4 rubber pucks 8 bar screws (6 for 1961) 8 spring washers (6 for 1961) 4 metal discs Hex key Step 1: Begin by placing the loudspeaker upside down to facilitate the mounting of the Spikes Kit.   Step 2: Align […]

How to Differentiate Left and Right 1961 Surround Speakers?

You’ve received your new speakers and you want to set everything up. But you can’t distinguish the left surround from the right surround speaker as they are identical speakers! Well, not exactly identical, on the back of the speakers the label will tell you which one is right and which left as seen in the […]

Using Speakers in a Hybrid System: Home Theater and Hifi

Disclaimer: Do NOT ever connect two amplifiers directly to the same speakers if you don’t know what you are doing. Bad things would happen. Reach out if you have any questions. In the world of audio systems, the quest for the perfect sound often leads enthusiasts to create a hybrid system that combines the immersive […]

Can I Use Banana Plugs With the 1723 Speakers?

Yes, you can. Our speakers will accept banana plugs, spades, and bare wire. Please have a look at this article if you want to check How to Connect a Speaker Cable?Also see this guide: Finding the Right Banana PlugsIf you have any issues connecting your speakers, please reach out to sales@arendalsound.com  

Do I Need Balanced Cables for a Short Cable Run?

To XLR or not to XLR?  Balanced cables (XLR) are generally recommended for longer cable runs.  This is done to minimize the potential for noise interference. The longer the cable run, the more ideal an XLR cable becomes. However, for short cable runs, the differences are nominal – the difference in performance between balanced (XLR) […]

What is a Phantom Center?

Should you watch movies in stereo?  We are all told that we “need” a 5.1 (or even higher) channel surround system to enjoy TV and film content. Though the center channel is one of the more important pieces in a HT system, we sometimes can’t have them. There are various reasons why we might add […]

Does Atmos Work With All Ceilings?

Are overhead speakers “right” for your room?  The idea of Dolby Atmos is exciting for all of us – who wouldn’t want to experience the sound and imaging that overhead speakers provide? The problem is that not all rooms are suited for this type of speaker configuration.  Though movie theaters have had Atmos for years, […]