How Should I Budget My Home Theater?
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 […]
How to Safely Unpack Your New Arendal Subwoofer
1961 Subwoofer – Why does the amp plate get hot?
The amplifier plate will go up to a certain temperature because the entire front plate of the amp acts like a heat sink for the internal transistors. We recommend not covering the plate with anything to let the heat dissipate, and it will never be so hot that it is uncomfortable to the touch.
Return Costs
We hope you don’t have to return an item, but if you do, see the guidelines below. We offer free returns for mainland Europe, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. For the remaining countries, we are offering a fixed price. We require that we use our choice of carrier, so we […]
Do You Charge at Shipment or at Order?
Our inventory is shipped on the FIFO (first-in-first-out) method. Thus, we charge at the time of order to guarantee your spot in line. Mutual Agreement Just like our commitment to customer satisfaction, your order is a commitment to purchase. Rest assured that you will have our support before, while, and long after your shipment is […]
Is It Possible to Purchase a Single 1961 Bookshelf, 1961 Monitor, 1961 Height
The 1961 Bookshelf, 1961 Monitor, 1961 Height are only sold in pairs due to the fact the shipping box contains a pair of speakers. Unfortunately, it is not possible to split and ship single items of these speakers.
Your Website Says This Item Was in Stock Months Ago, What’s Going On?
Because the majority of our team is from Europe, we use European date notation in our store. If the re-stock date says 05.09.2022, that means 5th of september 2022.
Bigger Center Speaker
A question we get a lot is if it makes sense to upgrade/up-spec the Center speaker, instead of sticking with the dedicated one from the series.First of all, you can basically mix and match every Arendal Sound speaker as they are timbre-matched as closely as possible. Please also see: Can I mix 1723, 1723 S […]
1723 Subwoofer 1V vs 1723 Subwoofer 1S
We all know that the 1723 Subwoofer 1S is a fantastic, compact, sealed subwoofer. But what are you missing by passing on the larger 1723 Subwoofer 1V? Let’s dig in. Ample Pressure The 1723 Subwoofer 1V’s significantly larger enclosure and vented design allow if to better pressurize your space. When necessary, it can replicated a […]
How Much Amplifier Power Do I Really Need?
Amplifier power is a common concern. If your amp “only” has 160 watts per channel but your tower is rated for 500 watts, we can see why you might reach out. Our speakers are designed to handle serious power, but how much do they actually need for normal usage? Let’s find out. Don’t Worry, Be […]