General

App – How to Set up Parametric Eq

  Band  7 selectable EQ bands, to optimize frequency response in your room.  On/off toggle  On/Off selectable to choose whether the EQ band should be enabled or not.  Freq.  Adjustable frequency from 12 to 200 Hz, in 1 Hz increments. This enables a pinpointed adjustment of any irregularities in the room response.  Q  The Q […]

The Condition of Outlet Items

    Items sold in the outlet section are very popular and tend to sell fast. But what condition can one expect when their shipment arrives? Spoiler alert: you can expect outlet items to be very similar to an unopened new item. Where Do They Come From? The majority of outlet items are returns from […]

How We Achieved Smooth High-Frequency Sound

A common question we get is “do your speakers have smooth highs” and “are your tweeters fatiguing?” The short answer is that our signature sound is remarkably smooth and composed, even at higher listening levels. Let’s break down how we achieved that below. How We Perceive Loudness Believe it or not, loudness is a bit […]

A Guide to Positioning Dual Subwoofers

The benefits of multiple subwoofers are becoming common knowledge in home audio. In this guide we will cover the best locations to place your subwoofers in order to leverage the maximum benefit. Corner Placement In a typical room, it is best to hide your subwoofers by placing them in corners. In a rectangular room, you […]

App – How to Set Up Crossover Menu

  EQ Mode – EQ1, EQ2 & EQ3  3 modes for sealed subwoofers, 6 modes for vented subwoofers as they can be used in vented or sealed mode.  EQ1 – Gives a flat ground plane response to under 20 Hz, which will give great emphasis on the deepest bass in-room. For movies this can be […]

5% Ambassador refund for existing Ambassadors

If you are already an Ambassador and have recently purchased new items for your system you are of course eligible for a 5% refund, just like new ambassadors! We only ask you to first send us updated pictures of your room with the new equipment installed. We will issue the refund as soon as that […]

Shipping to Canada?

  Yes, we ship to Canada! When you choose your country in the drop-down menu at the top, the shipping costs will be calculated in the cart. Please note these are our export prices and local customs/tax/broker fee will apply. Prices are in USD. Here is a link to calculate this for your territory in […]

Vented vs Sealed Subwoofers

Sealed box All Arendal subwoofers start with an optimally damped, low Q sealed box design. Low-frequency performance is accurately damped delivering a tight impulse response – the time the driver takes to stop moving after the signal has passed is very short – and rolls off at the natural sealed box rate of 12dB/octave below […]

My Shipment Hasn’t Arrived Yet – Why?

We understand you want to hear your speakers as soon as possible. In fact, we want you to start enjoying them as well so you can spread the word. Unfortunately, the journey from warehouse to customer is at times fraught with peril, trials, and random customs inspections. Below are some reasons why your shipment may […]

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 […]