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Audioholics1723 Monitor THX
Perfect sonic partner to the matching 1723 Center
Featuring the same uncompromising approach we used to create the 1723 Tower, the 1723 Monitor was developed for smaller spaces. The 1723 Monitor features a completely custom-built 2-way lineup of mid-bass drivers and a waveguide tweeter you cannot find anywhere else.
Premium components
High-performance tweeter in an elegant and highly accurate waveguide backed up by our custom dual (2) 8″ drivers.
HI-END CONNECTIONS
Rhodium-plated copper terminals. The aluminum backplate is precisely recessed for a perfect fit in the HDF cabinet.
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.
THE PREMIUM FEEL
Magnetically fastened steel grills, wrapped in premium cloth for a smooth look.
Grill on
A “thump” and the grill is snapped onto the gorgeous HDF cabinet in premium paint.
Professional reviews
Congratulation to Arendal for the 1723 Monitor THX winning both the Pursuit Perfect System Best in Class Award and the serious Bang for Buck Award.
Pursuit Perfect SystemThe Arendal 1723 THX surround system is an unqualified success from almost every standpoint I can imagine. Incredible value and highly recommended!
Home Theater & HiFi“This is extremely high value for what you’re going to get.”
AudioholicsMore details and features
THX Certified
All our 1723 speakers are Certified by the very strict testing protocols of THX Ultra where each speaker must pass a set of 400 measurements. The THX Certification does not mean it is a dedicated home speaker, but rather a guarantee of tight consistency within well-established acoustic parameters. THX Certification is as much about music, as for movies.
The engineers at THX Labs utilize a proprietary scientific testing methodology to ensure the highest audio fidelity possible. All 1723 speakers passed the THX Ultra Certification without any change to the products, meaning our standards already exceed THX Ultra level out of the box!
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2-way
28mm
2 x 8″
Sealed / vented
High Density Fiberboard (HDF)
1500Hz
89dB/2.83v/1m
Sealed 58-20kHz (+/-3dB)
2 vents 34-20kHz (+/-3dB)
2 vents 34-20kHz (+/-3dB)
2 x 2″
4-ohm nominal
Manual. Rubber pads. Port plugs.
63.5H x 27.5W x 40D cm
26.7 kg
50 hours
Up to 400W RMS @ 4ohm
Frequency response
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 response
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.
Impedance response
The impedance charts are electrical measurements of the loudspeaker’s resistance vs frequency.
Product compliance
CE marking is an administrative marking with which the manufacturer or importer affirms its conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).
RoHS is an abbreviation for “Restriction of (the use of certain) Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic Equipment”. This directive restricts the use of ten hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. It is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC which sets collection, recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of huge amounts of toxic electronic waste.
