1723 Surround THX | Arendal Sound

1723 Surround THX

Based on 23 reviews

In starting with a statement product like the The 1723 Tower and 1723 Monitor, we set ourselves a challenge in designing a matching surround speaker, that could keep up with the capabilities of our front loudspeakers. Using the same 8” mid-bass driver and waveguide tweeter on the front baffle as used throughout the 1723 Series, excellent tonal matching is assured as is pin-point imaging. To deliver an all-enveloping surround field and assist in peerless surround steering, we fitted custom built full-range dipolar drivers to the angled side baffles into our TriAxial speaker.

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

Quote from avforums 2024 review

This speaker is for you if

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you are looking for our reference surround speaker to match the rest of 1723 Series

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you want a more immersive sound than a standard bookshelf speaker can provide

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you want to switch between TriAxial and 2-Way operation

“The surrounds were great at locating individual sounds around and behind me, as well as filling in the overall ambient noises.”

Quote from Top Choice 2023 – AVS Forum

Reviews from our customers

  • Excellent

    4.9 out of 5

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

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

    Richard Lawrence
  • 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
  • …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

TriAxial speaker

1723 Surround THX

TRI-AXIAL 3D

Surround speakers have never been the same after Tri-Axial designs from Arendal Sound came to market. The best solution of directivity and dipole design creates a big and wide, yet detailed and directive soundstage. It makes a big difference in your system.

1723 Surround THX

HI-END CONNECTIONS

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

1723 Surround THX

THE PREMIUM FEEL

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

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.

  • 1723 TRI-AXIAL 3D SOUND STAGE

    To deliver an all-enveloping surround field and assist in peerless surround steering, we fitted two (2) 4” custom built dipolar drivers to the angled side baffles into our TriAxial speaker crossed at 200Hz.

dimensions and tech specs

Design

TriAxial

Dimensions (H/W/D)

45 x 43.2 x 21.6 cm
(17.7 x 17.0 x 8.5 in)

Weight

17.4 kg
(38.4 lbs)

Enclosure

Sealed

Enclosure material

High Density Fiberboard (HDF)

Break-in for optimal performance

50 hours

Recommended amplifier

Up to 300W RMS @ 4ohm

Included

Manual. Rubber pads. Wall mount.

Optional accessories

handbook

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Tweeter

28mm

Woofer

8″

Frequency response
58Hz-20kHz (+/-3dB)
Impedance

4-ohm nominal

Crossover frequency

200Hz / 1400Hz

Sensitivity

87dB / 2.83V / 1m

handbook

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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

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

  • 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.

  • 1723 S Towers are a superb choice. These can play very loud without strain and prove that the THX badging is more than just a trademarked logo.

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

  • 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.

  • Extremely dynamic and detailed in a way that makes the experience even more intense, it will surely give Arendal many fans, especially people who come from car stereo or live audio.

  • There are a lot of speakers made and some are better than others for use in a home theater. It’s the case with Arendal Sound that it is very good on music and totally amazing at home theater.

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