1723 Monitor THX | Arendal Sound

1723 Monitor THX

Based on 47 reviews

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.

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“The texture of the instruments, from the guitar strings to the bass allows for each element of the song to be distinctly heard and appreciated.”

Quote from TOP CHOICE 2024 – AVS FORUM

This speaker is for you if

flexible-surround

you seek our reference stand mount speaker for Stereo and Home Cinema

floor-plan

you have bigger room up to 40m²

spacious-room

you have listening distances over 2.5m

“5 out of 5 for performance and 5 out of 5 for value. That’s rare.”

Quote from Audioholics review

Reviews from our customers

  • Excellent

    4.9 out of 5

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

    Håvard D. Jenssen
  • …these speakers are of the highest quality build and provide excellent performance…

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

    Garvin Worrell
  • Heads & shoulders above any other audio buying experience in my 53 years of living!

    John Collier
  • Above and beyond! They really stand by their products.

    Sid
  • Value is incredible. Sound is huge. Super pleased with purchase.

    Jeffrey Mercado
  • Even my wife was like, those speakers are great!

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

    Tom Witziers

Perfect sonic partner
to the matching 1723 Center

1723 Monitor THX

Premium components

High-performance tweeter in an elegant and highly accurate waveguide backed up by our custom dual (2) 8″ drivers.

1723 Monitor THX

HI-END CONNECTIONS

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

1723 Monitor 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.

1723 Monitor THX

THE PREMIUM FEEL

Magnetically fastened steel grills, wrapped in premium cloth for a smooth look.

1723 Monitor THX

Grill on

A “thump” and the grill is snapped onto the gorgeous HDF cabinet in premium paint.

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)

63.5 x 27.5 x 40 cm
(25.0 x 10.8 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.

Professional reviews

  • “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.”

  • “They offer superb sound quality with all the right touches – large dynamic range, well-behaved frequency response, precise soundstage, and the most important for some, basically get as loud as you could safely tolerate without distortion.”

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

  • Arendal 1723 Monitor THX vs 1723 Monitor S THX Shootout!

  • “Of all the branded speakers I have tested, this one is really difficult for me to send back. It was that good!”

  • “What makes the 1723 great is the low cost for this level of performance. I think you will have a hard time finding an alternative that competes with it in price performance in bookshelf configuration.”

  • Best Mid-Priced Bookshelf Speakers! 2021 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!

  • 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.

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

  • “This is extremely high value for what you’re going to get.”

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