Which Subwoofer is Right for My Setup?
When it comes to subwoofer choice, the decision is can be made based on the variables below. Usage Arguably the most important factor when considering a type of subwoofer. We recommend vented subwoofers for those who primarily watch movies. Our vented subwoofers have more output below 40hz, i.e., they sound louder when playing deep bass; […]
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 […]
What In-Ceiling Speakers do you Recommend?
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 […]
1961 Monitor vs 1961 Tower as Front Speakers?
The main difference between these speakers is how deep they play and the amount of bass they can convey. 1961 Tower has a vent in the rear and a significantly larger cabinet, so […]
1961 Amplifier settings – Best practice for Stereo
Here are the settings we recommend for Stereo purposes, specifically stereo setups that do not have room correction or adjustability on the subwoofer output. For stereo sources with room correction please refer to the home cinema guide. Settings not mentioned are ones we would rather leave as is unless you for any specific reason want […]
Avalanche 550 IQ DSP Amplifier Delay
For manual calibration, the delay from when the amplifier receives the signal until output is 8ms.
My New Subwoofer Is Weak
Your new Arendal Sound subwoofer has arrived! You eagerly unbox it and plug it into your setup. Most customers’ first impressions are beyond expectation, but for a small percentage there is a disappointment; the output is weak. If you find yourself in the latter group, fear not, it is almost definitely a settings issue that […]
Gain Matching Subwoofers
When using multiple subwoofers you sometimes read that you have to gain match subwoofers before anything else. You do this by setting up the subwoofers in the same location one after another and adjusting the volume till every sub has the same loudness. But as long as your room is not symmetrical in every possible […]
1723 Tower S THX – Tweeter Height
The height from the bottom of the cabinet to the tweeter is 69,85cm as you can see on the image below. With spikes kit mounted, the height increases to 73,8cm.
1723 Tower THX Spike Kit Footprint
Here are some dimensional drawings of the 1723 Tower THX speaker with the spike kit mounted. The length of the Spike bar is 37,5cm. The distance between the centre of the spike bars is 31,98cm. The distance from front and back of cabinet to the spike bar is 2,7495cm. The distance […]