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How do the 1961 Heights sound off-axis for Atmos?

I’m looking into the 1961 Heights for on-ceiling Atmos placement as the 1723s are just too big for on-ceiling mounts IMO. I see the baffle angle is 10° and the typical recommended Atmos angle from MLP height is 35° off vertical which puts the Heights at 25° off-axis (roughly 40″/101cm...

4 replies last reply 11 months ago

1V has minimal output

I received the 1V yesterday. Hooked it up and the output from it is very low. Any reason why that might be? Here’s a rundown of the settings:   Subwoofer settings: Connected via RCA 1 Reference levels: on Input gain: 0db Phase: 0 Parametric EQ: Off Auto Turn On: Mode...

20 replies last reply 11 months, 1 week ago

THX What does/did it mean for you?

I tried to search, so I hope this is not an all together duplicate conversation. THX is not “free” and it does have specific meaning/s. The conversation is what did it mean for you? Did it help your decision? Perhaps guide you to Arendal in the first place? Did it...

21 replies last reply 11 months, 1 week ago

TriAxial Surround Mounting Height Clarification

Hi Everybody, In Arendal’s speaker placement guide it says “TriAxial surround speakers should be ideally mounted 50-60cm above head height”. What exactly is the reference point on the surround that should be 50-60cm above one’s head? Top of speaker, tweeter center, middle of speaker, woofer center, bottom of speaker? For...

3 replies last reply 11 months, 1 week ago
Anonymous

Looking for advice on 1723 Tower vs 1723 Tower S

Hi all! I’m sorry if this has been asked many times before, but each room and situation is different and I’d love your input. I’m looking to upgrade from bookshelf speakers to towers, primarily because we’ve got a baby coming and can’t have a tipping hazard in the living room....

3 replies last reply 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Speaker placement

I have a question on speaker placement, rears in this case. The speakers for a ideal placement should be where the lamp is. But as you can see there is a channel from the fireplace sticking out the wall which blocks the sound of sides. Currently it has been as...

9 replies last reply 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Jim

Class D Amplifier

Hello, New to community, I am considering Arendal speakers for my home theater upgrade and trying to choose an amp. I’ve read a lot about class D amps and was wondering if anyone is using one for their Arendal speakers. How does the sound compare to class A/B amps? Monolith...

23 replies last reply 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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