Will it work? Short answer, Yes! But Dolby says they do not recommend Dipole speakers. (Dolby Atmos Guidelines) Our TriAxial design is not your typical Dipole from back in the day that Dolby is referring to. It was designed with all current formats in mind, including the object-based ones, like Dolby Atmos or DTS-X. For […]
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 […]
Considering the 1961 Center’s compact size relative to the 1961 Towers, some may wonder if it can “keep up” or match the SPL of the taller speakers. Let’s dig into why this is an unfortunate misconception. The 1961 Center and Monitor are the exact same design […]
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 […]
The speaker purchases in your home theater can usually be broken into four stages. Stage 1 For most people, it is best to start with the LCR or left/right/center channels. The left and right channels are important because they handle most of the musical scores and dynamic sounds like gunshots and explosions. The center channel […]
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 […]
In general, we recommend that you have at least 10cm (4 inches) between your subwoofer’s driver and the closest surface, like a wall or sofa. Placing your subwoofer near a wall/corner will better allow it to couple with the room, which will amplify the deep bass in your space. This is an efficient way to […]
In-ceiling speakers look nice and blend into your ceiling well, so why would one opt for a mounted ceiling speaker? Enclosed Height Speaker Pros Better mid-bass performance This is because most in-ceiling speakers are open-backed and once mounted in a wall, it will not create the amount of bass an enclosed design would. Even […]
One of the most common concerns we get from customers is “can my entry-level AVR power my speakers properly?” The answer is definitely yes! You do not need an expensive or even prosumer AV receiver to bring out the proper sound signature of Arendal Sound speakers. The difference will be clear after the recommended 50-hour […]
Height Channels – The Last Frontier While there are audible benefits to mounting an enclosed height speaker to a ceiling like our 1961 and 1723 S series, we can point you in the right direction if you absolutely must use in-ceiling speakers for Atmos duties. Our designs prioritize a well-balanced and neutral sound with excellent […]
