Dual drivers, twice the fun.
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Dual drivers, twice the fun. 1723 Subwoofer 2S offers an exceptional balance between perfect music reproduction as well as sheer bass depth and output. Utilising two of our proprietary 13.8″ drivers, driven by our smart 1200W RMS Avalanche 1200 IQ amplifier that offers ample adjustability for any setup. The cabinet is sealed and made of HDF, and is sized to provide an optimally damped system that produces deep, undistorted musical bass with a complete lack of smearing or coloration.
The dual opposing, force-absorbing driver layout delivers clean, deep bass, without cabinet movement subtracting anything from the driver output.
Literally startling dynamics. We believe this the world’s best subwoofer for music. At any price level.
It handles everything. Detailed, dynamic, and high performance. Dual 13.8″ drivers equal 21″.
No plastic pins. Magnetic grills for a seamless and premium look and feel.
Only the best is good enough. Resonance-free HDF cabinets with high-quality multi-layer paint.
This amplifier doesn’t only look good, it has market-leading performance and technology. Unbeatable and unsees at this price. Boasting real 1200W down to 10Hz.
Get all settings in your hands. This is not a kindergarten app for subwoofers.
The term “intelligent” is rarely used in the audio industry, especially for speakers and subwoofers. The new Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ subwoofer amplifiers are two more exceptions from Arendal Sound, when it comes to performance and technology.
The term “intelligent” is rarely used in the audio industry, especially for speakers and subwoofers. The new Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ subwoofer amplifiers are two more exceptions from Arendal Sound, when it comes to performance and technology.
We introduced the 550 IQ which already has set market-leading standards. The Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ build on the 550, but have been optimized, equipped with additional features, and highly refined for our hi-end 1723 subwoofers. Impeccable performance, conservatively rated at 800/1200W, with capabilities that make the difference. Subwoofers are not the same anymore.
Highlights
Thanks to the new Avalanche IQ technology subwoofer amplifiers will never be the same again.
The amplifier has a built-in Bluetooth module for future App upgrades.
The term “intelligent” is rarely used in the audio industry, especially for speakers and subwoofers. The new Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ subwoofer amplifiers are two more exceptions from Arendal Sound, when it comes to performance and technology. State-of-the-art amplifier, designed and developed from scratch to deliver performance and features you could not get before.
The Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ boast killer performance and offer features under their hoods that have never been seen in the industry before. Multiple sensors in the digital and analogue domain, from inputs to outputs, to preserve dynamics and clean bass. It has a powerful microcontroller (MCU) which, as the brain, controls and reads all data passing through the signal flow. This ensures that the signal is as unaffected as possible from its original source to the subwoofer output.
Research and development over two years, fully customized by Arendal Sound. The Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ are smart and intelligent beasts in the world of amplifiers.
Normally you will be bending over the subwoofer to make adjustments as the amplifier and user interface is on the back of it. You can now easily flip the screen in the menu settings, so it makes it much easier for you to make your last adjustments for the perfect sound experience without neck bending around the subwoofer.
This is a true gift for complex setups!
Do you combine stereo and multi-channel equipment in one system and want to use one subwoofer system for both? Yes, we got you covered! This is a unique feature only available from Arendal Sound through the intelligent amplifiers Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ. With your new subwoofer you can control which input is used by your stereo system and your AVR, so that it is connected to this one input only. You can lock the signal, whether mono or stereo, to the preferred input. There are up to 8 dual input configurations to choose from. This means you can control the inputs depending on what you are playing, and Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ manage the signal flow in both your systems.
Once you have set up your dual input settings, you also have the option of assigning a memory preset to each input, giving you a unique set of settings for your stereo system and another for your home theater system – if this is the path you want to take.
The old-school fiddling around with adapters and connecting back and forth with multiple subwoofer settings from stereo to AV and vice versa is a thing of the past. Thanks to Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ.
The Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ amplifiers offer out-of-scale features in any price range where physical knobs wouldn’t fit on the amplifier panel, even if we wanted them to. The 2.6″ high-resolution colour display provides a clear overview of all settings of your subwoofer. With the multi-control knob and buttons with great tactile feedback, you will make any setup and adjustment a breeze.
The Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ offer market leading feature sets in the subwoofer industry.
The new app for controlling your highly capable and advanced Arendal Sound 1723 Subwoofer.
Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ have some aces on their hands. First, they have RCA & XLR inputs and outputs, but that’s just where it starts.
Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ are equipped with both adjustable phase and signal inversion. Signal inversion inverts the signal, which means the same as 180 degrees phase, but these are “true” 180 degrees at all frequencies.
However, as with all variable phase shifts, the variable phase shifts slightly depending on the frequency. These two settings are very handy for achieving perfect alignment in a stereo system where there is no processor to delay the signal in time.
Auto on is a feature that wakes up the subwoofer when you start playing material from the connected source. Most subwoofers on the market have different wake-up sensitivities, which can cause problems with some systems because you cannot change the sensitivity at the inputs.
With the Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ, we are offering you more than just one option. With the new automatic power-on function, you have the choice of several levels so that you can wake up your subwoofer at the right time for sound reproduction. Choose between low, medium and high wake-up sensitivity and you are set for seamless use of your subwoofer.
The days when you had to crank up the master volume to turn on the subwoofer are over with the new auto on feature!
The subsonic filter is user selectable and adjustable from 12 to 31 Hz, or you can turn it off completely. The slope is also adjustable from 6 to 12 dB per octave. This feature can come in handy for adjusting the low bass level to suit your room or preferences. The amplifier has a built-in subsonic filter that is activated at 10 Hz, to protect the amplifier’s power supply.
To save energy, it’s important that your equipment shuts down when not in use. Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ let you decide when to enter sleep mode after use, for a period of 5 to 60 minutes in 5-minute increments.
The low-pass filter (LPF) is selectively switched on or off and can be adjusted in steps of 1 Hz to 30–160 Hz. For the feinschmecker, the LPF slope can also be adjusted with 6/12/18/24dB filter curves to perfectly match the subwoofer to your system. Of course, you can adjust the phase in 10 degree steps and with full signal inversion (on/off).
We offer up to 6 EQ modes to choose from. 3 EQ modes for sealed and 3 EQ modes for vented cabinets. Our 1723 vented subwoofers offer all 6 EQ modes as the ports can be plugged to operate the 1723 as sealed subwoofers. You get a flat frequency response in half space down to under 20Hz in EQ1 mode, EQ2 mode will start tapering off half an octave above the +-3dB frequency point of EQ1 and EQ 3 mode will start tapering off one octave above the +-3dB frequency point of EQ1. This is the same for vented and sealed.
Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ also has a built-in 7-band PEQ that can be tailored to suit your room. It is extremely accurate to enable a perfect integration in your room. The frequency is set at 1Hz-increments and the Q is adjustable all the way from 0.3 up to 10, so you can target sharp irregularities in your room response.
The Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ amplifiers are equipped with an adjustable input gain to match your source output level, as well as an adjustable master level for perfect integration in your setup. You also have the option of setting the level to reference position, which is recommended for most users with an AVR. For ease of use we have also implemented a feature that allows you to select a reference level for multiple subwoofers used together in the same setup.
If you have hidden your subwoofer behind a sofa or inside a baffle wall and still want to have control over whether it is on or off (without using the auto on function) we offer a 3-12V trigger connection with 3.5mm jack. Avalanche 800 IQ & 1200 IQ listen to your source control and power up when your system is turned on, then power down when you turn your system off.
Each bridged power amplifier module has a 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) for control and monitoring purposes. This MCU communicates with the Digital Front-End.
The power amplifier module MCU utilizes 5 channels of A/D (analog to digital) conversion to monitor the following parameters in real time at a rate of 1000 samples/second:
By monitoring these parameters and the over-current detector, fault conditions can be detected immediately and lead to immediate shutdown of the amplifiers.
Certain strategies are employed to increase the safety margin and reliability: For example, the power supply rail voltages are measured before the power amplifiers are activated. If either rail voltage is outside the normal limits, the amplifiers are not activated and the power supply will be shut down. Since this is a bridged amplifier, the output voltages of both amplifiers should always be equal and opposite (A+B=0).
If a fault condition occurs in either amplifier, the MCU can detect it within 1 millisecond (1/1000 of a second, ms) and shut down the amplifiers. A typical single-ended power amplifier with an analog offset detection circuit must have a long time constant (> 100ms) in order to distinguish between DC and a low frequency signal.
All of the parameter margins (limits) are part of the digital front-end firmware. They are downloaded to the amplifier module(s) at power on. In the case of any fault condition, the power amplifier MCU informs the digital front-end MCU and adds the specific fault information.
The strategy for each error type is determined by the digital front-end MCU firmware. For example, in the event of an overcurrent condition, the amplifier can be restarted with a limit on the number of restarts.
To simplify troubleshooting, the digital front-end MCU displays the error information on the LCD in case of a fault condition.
The power amplifier MCU also stores statistical information that can be used in various ways: Number of clipping events, maximum and minimum values for all monitored parameters (such as max/min rail voltages). This is crucial for the Arendal Sound engineers to understand if there are any problems or strange behaviour of the amplifier.
The digital front-end can run a complete self-test of the entire system. This includes generating a test tone and measuring the amplifier output voltages and all other parameters. Any failure is displayed on the LCD screen.
ROHS, FCC and CE certified.
Twice the fun! Dual Opposing Driver Configuration adds more cabinet stability where forces are canceled. Meaning improved dynamics and room response.
Twice the fun! Dual Opposing Driver Configuration adds more cabinet stability where forces are canceled. Meaning improved dynamics and room response.
At first glance, it may appear counterintuitive to place the drivers 180deg apart. This observation may be true for higher frequencies (shorter wavelengths) where two drivers would only be 3dB louder than one. But for the case of subwoofers where the wavelength of sound being reproduced is considerably larger than the inter-driver spacing, the wavefronts from each driver sum totally, giving a 6dB increase in output. That’s double acoustically power.
To put that in perspective; to achieve a similar increase at higher frequencies, you would need to employ four drivers, or one four times the area. Even double the area – which is all we require in the world of sub-bass – would present it’s own set of issues in terms of engineering because we are already using a 13.8” cone.
There is a further benefit to using two drivers and that relates to thermal compression. With two drivers, you have two voice coils, with double the area. This greater area makes it easier to dissipate heat, the build-up of which, limits maximum power levels, compresses dynamic peaks, and generally distorts the signal – It causes distortion. In the bass arms race, bigger is not always better, but more, is.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When you push a speaker cone out in response to a signal, an equal force is applied to the structure of the basket and cabinet, to which is fixed, trying to move it in the opposite direction with exactly the same force. Use two drivers pointing in opposite directions, and these forces cancel, totally.
Of course, opposing drivers change nothing when it comes to the pressure inside the cabinet, resulting from the pressurization and rarefaction caused by the drivers pumping in and out. This significant force literally bends the cabinet walls, causing them to emit bass out-of-phase with the drivers, robbing us of output and introducing cabinet colorations. To cope with that, we resorted to good old-fashioned over-engineering, with inch-thick minimum HDF cabinet panels (2” on the driver baffles) and further internal bracing.
So, with our dual opposed drivers and massively engineered cabinets, vibrations within the cabinet structure become hardly noticeable to the touch, even when the subwoofer is playing at substantial SPL’s. Place your hand on an Arendal Sound subwoofer and you will feel very, very little indeed, even if all hell appears to be breaking loose within the room.
The end result is rock solid, undistorted bass that may not move the planets Newton was thinking of, but it will move you.
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.
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.
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. We have then wrapped it with a clean black cloth to tone down the visually hard look, whilst simultaneously damping out any residual vibrations.
In addition, we did not want plastic pins to add the grill, which will degrade the clean look of the cabinet with pin cups. Neodymium sub-surface magnets grip the metal grill with great force, preventing unwanted movement and vibration during high level playback. The grills have a rubber protection to ensure the cabinet is not damaged when you attach the grill and you will hear a nice ‘thump’ when you let them seat. Grilles on or off, our speakers look and sound great either way.
The new app for controlling your highly capable and advanced Arendal Sound 1723 Subwoofer.
The new app for controlling your highly capable and advanced Arendal Sound 1723 Subwoofer.
The new app for controlling your highly capable and advanced Arendal Sound 1723 Subwoofer. With real-time settings directly transmitted to the subwoofer for instant feedback. All functionalities from the subwoofer are accessible from the app at your fingertips. New features like Grouping for complex subwoofer systems and time delays are also added.
Any settings you do on the app will be directly transmitted to the subwoofer without any delay. Make accurate and instant settings.
Tweaking your PEQ bands to match your in-room response has never been easier and more convenient.
The app tackles all the professional features onboard the 1723 subwoofers but with intuitive use. Easy, or complex setups. Still easy to use.
One subwoofer might not be enough for you. We know how painful it can be to set up and organize multiple subwoofer arrangements. We are happy to introduce the new Grouping feature! This lets you set up multiple groups with multiple subwoofers to align with the group and global level settings.
Extremely simple. No more frustrating setups.
Set up your RCA and XLR inputs to act independently and with different configurations. Memory banks, on-time, wake-up threshold sensitivity, and more.
These are a unique pro-feature. What was complex before, is now made easy.
Check out all features for the 1723 subwoofers.
Access our help center to get started with the app.
How it works.
* Supported by 1723 Subwoofers.
53H x 42W x 50D cm
54.2H x 42W x 50D cm
41.4kg
Sealed
High Density Fiberboard (HDF)
2 x 13.8″
50 hours
Power cable. Manual.
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.
CEA-2010 is measured at 2m distance, following current guidelines. CEA-2010 measurements should be presented in 1m Peak measurements currently, although many are still using 2m RMS, so we include these as well.
Please note that our vented design is extremely difficult to accurately measure as the port and driver are on different planes. We are suffering some output on CEA-2010 measurements for this reason.
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.
FCC mark is a voluntary mark employed on electronic products manufactured or sold in the United States which indicates that the electromagnetic radiation from the device is below the limits specified by the Federal Communications Commission and the manufacturer has followed the requirements of the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity authorization procedures.
if you desire flagship, dual-driver model with unparalleled precision and low distortion
if your room spans up to 40m²
if you prefer App-guided setup and integration
If you are looking for a more brutal and spectacular experience with movies, either the 1723 Subwoofer 1V or our flagship vented subwoofer, the 1723 Subwoofer 2V is for you.
For better seat-to-seat consistency and more balanced frequency response, you can add a second 1723 Subwoofer 2S.
