1723 Center THX

Based on 81 reviews

In developing the 1723 Series, part of the reason for using a waveguided tweeter was that it offered controlled dispersion, plus a lower crossover point than a traditional tweeter flat mounted on a baffle. Lowering the crossover point, removed concerns about turning the 1723 Monitor on it’s side for use in the horizontal format under a screen. As such, the 1723 Center is the same speaker as the 1723 Monitor but sold separately and with the grill badges moved for aesthetic purposes. Tonally, it is a perfect match for The 1723 Monitor and 1723 Tower.

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“The 1723 Center reproduced his voice clearly while capturing the nuances of its depth, maintaining clarity even when pushing the speakers close to 100db.”

Quote from TOP CHOICE 2024 – AVS FORUM

This speaker is for you if

central-speaker

you want our reference center for the 1723 Tower and Monitor

spacious-room

your room is spacious with listening distances over 2.5m

tv-cabinet

if you value easy TV cabinet integration with a sealed option

“So addictive, you find yourself looking for excuses to re-watch things”

Quote from avforums 2024 review

Reviews from our customers

  • Excellent

    4.9 out of 5

  • What made my experience great; that the level of customer service was outstanding.

    Garvin Worrell
  • My highest recommendation even for those who can afford much more expensive gear!

    Gladiator
  • Speakers sound amazing and the build quality is top notch. Couldn’t be happier.

    Talosian
  • …quality build very impressive and sound for home the best alI have had…

    Tom Witziers
  • Value is incredible. Sound is huge. Super pleased with purchase.

    Jeffrey Mercado
  • …these speakers are of the highest quality build and provide excellent performance…

    Scott McKanna
  • Above and beyond! They really stand by their products.

    Sid
  • Fast delivery. Best product i have ever tested. Good customer service!

    Håvard D. Jenssen
  • Heads & shoulders above any other audio buying experience in my 53 years of living!

    John Collier
  • Even my wife was like, those speakers are great!

    Richard Lawrence

Perfect match
for The 1723 Monitor and 1723 Tower

1723 Center THX

PREMIUM DRIVERS

Quality sound starts with quality drivers. High-performance tweeter in custom waveguide backed up by Dual (2) 8″ woofers.

1723 Center THX

THE PREMIUM FEEL

Magnetically fastened steel grills, wrapped in premium cloth for a smooth look. A “thump” and the grill is snapped onto the gorgeous HDF cabinet in premium paint.

1723 Center THX

HI-END CONNECTIONS

Rhodium-plated copper terminals. The aluminum backplate is precisely recessed for a perfect fit in the HDF cabinet.

1723 Center THX

TUNE YOUR BASS NIRVANA

Massive bass. Massive ports. Tune your bass to your liking. Two (2) ports make three (3) different variations including sealed for optimized dynamics.

MORE DETAILS AND FEATURES

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  • 1723 ENCLOSURE TUNING

    Vented vs. Sealed – Whatever floats your boat!

  • 1723 CROSSOVER NETWORK

    Crossover design is a culmination of model, measure, listen, remodel, remeasure, re-listen, all while refining performance in increasingly small steps.

  • 1723 MAGNETIC METAL GRILLS

    We are especially proud of our new exclusive and fully custom made grills. For all Arendal Sound speakers we have made a free flowing, perforated metal grill which does not affect sound quality.

  • 1723 MASSIVE & CLEAN BASS

    The 8” woofers in the 1723 THX series are built upon the same core fundamentals as the the 13.8” subwoofer, but with application specific details changed.

  • 1723 WAVEGUIDE TWEETER

    The heart of all Arendal speakers, our Tweeter utilizes a 28mm synthetic soft dome with custom designed, matching waveguide.

  • 1723 SPEAKER INPUT POSTS

    Chosen for its excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance and hardness; all serve to protect the copper material and music signal carried within.

dimensions and tech specs

Design

2-way

Dimensions (H/W/D)

27.5 x 63.5 x 40 cm
(10.8 x 25 x 15.7 in)

Weight

26.7 kg
(58.9 lbs)

Enclosure

Sealed / Vented

Enclosure material

High Density Fiberboard (HDF)

Ports

2 x 2″

Break-in for optimal performance

50 hours

Recommended amplifier

Up to 400W RMS @ 4ohm

Included

Manual. Rubber pads. Port plugs.

Optional accessories

1723 Wall Mount (2 per speaker needed)

handbook

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Tweeter

28mm

Woofer

2 x 8″

Frequency response
Sealed 58Hz-20kHz (+/-3dB)
2 vents 34Hz-20kHz (+/-3dB)
Impedance

4-ohm nominal

Crossover frequency

1500Hz

Sensitivity

89dB / 2.83V / 1m

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Frequency

Frequency response does not reflect maximum output but shows its true response in a anechoic chamber. Typically you will see an elevated response in the bass response below 40Hz in room due to room gain, which can add around 6dB pr. octave under 40Hz depending on the size of your room.

Polar

The charts display frequency response measured at different angles, the sum of which is referred to as power response. Much scientific research has been undertaken on this subject and a linear power response has proven a substantial impact on the overall sound, because the frequency response is more even in all directions. This means an Arendal Sound speaker will be more tolerant of differences in room shape, size, construction and materials.

Impendence

The impedance charts are electrical measurements of the loudspeaker’s resistance vs frequency.

“So addictive, you find yourself looking for excuses to re-watch things”

Quote from avforums 2024 review

Professional reviews

  • “Built like a Volvo, sounds like a Ferrari.”

  • “I approached this review with high expectations, considering my previous experience with the 1723 THX Towers last year. These expectations were not only met but exceeded.”

  • “This system will make an incredible home theater setup.”

  • All of these luxury touches, together with their immaculate style and specifications, make these speakers among the best I’ve tested and certainly an AVS Top Choice for 2023.

  • The Arendal 1723 THX surround system is an unqualified success from almost every standpoint I can imagine. Incredible value and highly recommended!

  • They may be some of the best looking speakers I’ve seen in a while

  • I would rate this first Arendal Sound surround set as a big entrance. Essentially conceived for the sound reproduction in home cinemas, this set delivers more than enough arguments to stand up to a fierce competition

  • With the 1723 system, Arendal has delivered a real highlight for home-cinema fans. The extreme dynamics, the effortless precision and the flawless finish make the Arendal system a real recommendation for ambitious movie fans.

  • Listening to this system brought a smile to our face and reminded us of how good a 5.1 system can sound when done correctly.

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