1961 Monitor

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The 1961 Monitor delivers high-performance sound in a more compact form, offering a perfect blend of precision, versatility, and design. As a key model of the 1961 Series, the Monitor is designed to excel in both stereo and surround sound setups, transforming your listening space into an immersive audio environment.​

Built for modern living, the 1961 Monitor’s advanced engineering ensures exceptional performance across a wide range of applications. Whether you’re enjoying your favorite playlist or diving into a movie, the 1961 Monitor provides stunning clarity and detail.​

Tech Specs | 1961 Series

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LIFELIKE CLARITY

The 1961 Monitor combines a sleek, space-conscious design with room-filling sound, exceeding expectations for a speaker of this size. Featuring a 2-way  configuration, it is crafted to deliver a transformative listening experience. The waveguide, featuring a 28mm soft dome tweeter, ensures precise sound dispersion, reducing distortion and delivering stunning clarity across all listening levels. Proprietary 5.5” long-fiber pulp cone drivers provide dynamic midrange tones and controlled bass, but we recommend adding a matching 1961 Series subwoofer for serious low end listening. ​

Whether as part of a stereo setup or a larger surround sound system, the 1961 Monitor ensures every detail is heard with precision and power.​

DESIGNED FOR LIFE

The 1961 Monitor is built to last, reflecting Arendal’s commitment to creating products that stand the test of time. Its high-density fiberboard (HDF) cabinets minimize resonance for cleaner sound and are finished with premium matte paint for an elegant appearance. These speakers are as visually striking as they are acoustically impressive.​

With a smaller form than the 1961 Tower, the 1961 Monitor integrates effortlessly into any room, making it an ideal solution for those seeking high-performance audio without sacrificing space. Its versatile design allows it to excel in both traditional stereo setups and multi-channel configurations, delivering outstanding results in any setting.​

WHY CHOOSE​ THE 1961 Monitor?​

The 1961 Monitor offers incredible versatility and performance, making it an essential component for both stereo and surround sound setups. Its compact design, advanced engineering, and premium craftsmanship ensure you get the most out of your music and movies. ​
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With a 60-day risk-free trial and a 10-year warranty, the 1961 Monitor invites you to experience transformative sound with complete confidence.​

ENGINEERING ​ EXCELLENCE

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  • Waveguide Tweeter Technology​

    Adapted from the award-winning 1723 Series, the waveguide tweeter enhances sound dispersion and clarity, delivering an efficiency boost while minimizing distortion. This ensures a consistent listening experience across the entire room, delivering stunning detail even at higher volumes.​

    Waveguide Tweeter Technology​

    Adapted from the award-winning 1723 Series, the waveguide tweeter enhances sound dispersion and clarity, delivering an efficiency boost while minimizing distortion. This ensures a consistent listening experience across the entire room, delivering stunning detail even at higher volumes.​

  • Custom Drivers​

    The 5.5” proprietary long-fiber pulp cone drivers are engineered with effective damping properties to prevent coloration and ensure natural sound reproduction. Their CNC-milled vented motor structure enhances airflow and reduces thermal compression, enabling dynamic midrange tones and controlled bass. Designed to minimize distortion, these speakers bring music and movie soundtracks to life with exceptional clarity and depth.​

    Custom Drivers​

    The 5.5” proprietary long-fiber pulp cone drivers are engineered with effective damping properties to prevent coloration and ensure natural sound reproduction. Their CNC-milled vented motor structure enhances airflow and reduces thermal compression, enabling dynamic midrange tones and controlled bass. Designed to minimize distortion, these speakers bring music and movie soundtracks to life with exceptional clarity and depth.​

  • HDF Cabinets​

    Constructed from thick high-density fiberboard, the 1961 Monitor’s cabinet minimizes resonance and ensures cleaner sound reproduction. Robust internal bracing enhances stability and accuracy, maintaining performance clarity even at higher listening levels.​

    HDF Cabinets​

    Constructed from thick high-density fiberboard, the 1961 Monitor’s cabinet minimizes resonance and ensures cleaner sound reproduction. Robust internal bracing enhances stability and accuracy, maintaining performance clarity even at higher listening levels.​

  • Magnetic Grilles​

    The 1961 Monitor’s magnetic grilles are made from durable ABS plastic with a rubber backing, ensuring a premium finish while securely attaching to the cabinet. They provide rattle-free protection for the drivers, keeping sensitive components safe and maintaining a sleek, modern appearance. They also keep curious little fingers away from sensitive components, making them as practical as they are stylish.​

    Magnetic Grilles​

    The 1961 Monitor’s magnetic grilles are made from durable ABS plastic with a rubber backing, ensuring a premium finish while securely attaching to the cabinet. They provide rattle-free protection for the drivers, keeping sensitive components safe and maintaining a sleek, modern appearance. They also keep curious little fingers away from sensitive components, making them as practical as they are stylish.​

  • High-Quality Connectors​

    The 1961 Monitor features premium-grade connectors designed for secure and reliable connections. Built for durability, these connectors ensure seamless signal transmission, minimizing distortion and maintaining the integrity of your audio. ​

    High-Quality Connectors​

    The 1961 Monitor features premium-grade connectors designed for secure and reliable connections. Built for durability, these connectors ensure seamless signal transmission, minimizing distortion and maintaining the integrity of your audio. ​

  • Advanced Driver Design​

    Utilizing non-linear FEA modelling and Klippel diagnostics, the drivers are optimized for precise sound reproduction across the frequency spectrum. This advanced engineering ensures exceptional detail and accuracy, even during complex playback.​

    Advanced Driver Design​

    Utilizing non-linear FEA modelling and Klippel diagnostics, the drivers are optimized for precise sound reproduction across the frequency spectrum. This advanced engineering ensures exceptional detail and accuracy, even during complex playback.​

  • Copper Shorting Rings​

    Integrated into the driver design, copper shorting rings improve frequency bandwidth and reduce distortion. This results in dynamic and consistent performance, making every listening experience immersive and engaging.​

    Copper Shorting Rings​

    Integrated into the driver design, copper shorting rings improve frequency bandwidth and reduce distortion. This results in dynamic and consistent performance, making every listening experience immersive and engaging.​

  • Internal Wiring​

    The 1961 Monitor has multi-strand, perfectly braided internal wiring, which minimizes insertion loss and prevents sound degradation. This ensures pristine audio signal transmission, allowing every detail to shine.​

    Internal Wiring​

    The 1961 Monitor has multi-strand, perfectly braided internal wiring, which minimizes insertion loss and prevents sound degradation. This ensures pristine audio signal transmission, allowing every detail to shine.​

dimensions and tech specs

Design

2-way

Dimensions (H/W/D)

42.5 x 16.3 x 15 cm
(16.6 x 6.4 x 5.9 in)

Weight

7.25 kg
(16 lbs)

Enclosure

Sealed

Enclosure material

High Density Fiberboard (HDF)

Break-in for optimal performance

50 hours

Recommended amplifier

Up to 250W RMS @ 4ohm

Included

Grilles. Manual. Rubber pads.

Optional accessories

1961 Wall Mount

handbook

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Tweeter

28mm

Woofer

2 x 5,5”

Frequency response
73Hz-20KHz (+/-3dB)
Impedance

4-ohm nominal

Crossover frequency

1500Hz

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.

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    John Collier

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

    Sid

“Great bang for your buck!”​

STEREO+ PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2.1 SYSTEM 2022-2023​

This speaker is for you if

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You have a room up to 25m² and listen from up to 3.5m away.

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You need universal speaker for stereo, home-cinema, or studio use.

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You looking for a perfect speaker to pair with a subwoofer.

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