Every time we test Norwegian products, we are accused of being overly positive, but could it simply be that the products made here are so well thought out and proper that they deserve all the praise they get?
Stereo+1961 Monitor
Make an impression in any room
Stunning dynamics. Perfect dispersion. Seamless midrange transition. Everything your subwoofers are begging for, and then some. No need to fantasise. Whatever size the room. Feel the realism; indulge in natural sound.
QUALITY DRIVERS
Quality sound starts with quality drivers. High-performance tweeter in custom waveguide backed up by 2×5.5″ woofers.
Slim design
With 15cm in depth, the 1961 Monitor can be used in multiple installations with its space saving design. On stand. On-shelf. On wall. No limits.
VESA 100 ready
On-wall? No problem. Use our optional VESA 100 bracket kit for a sleek wall mount option.
MAGNETIC GRILLS
We don’t use cheap pins. All our speakers have magnetic grills with a perfect fit and HDF Premium quality cabinets.
Professional reviews
“…for some small factor speakers these throw out an amazingly huge detailed sound stage.” “…these are premium built speakers that throw out premium sound.”
Spare ChangeEISA (the Expert Imaging and Sound Association) is the unique worldwide association of over 60 special interest magazines and websites that test and report on hi-fi, home theatre, in-car electronics, mobile devices and photography from 29 countries.
EISA awardReal home theater speakers should also be able to satisfy picky ears when playing music. This is demanding, but Arendal delivers masterfully.
Stereo+More details and features
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2-way
28 mm
2 x 5,5”
Sealed
High Density Fiberboard (HDF)
1500Hz
87dB/2.83v/1m
73-20KHz (+/-3dB)
4-ohm nominal
Grilles. Manual. Rubber pads.
42.5H x 16.3W x 15.0D cm
7.25 kg
50 hours
Up to 250W RMS
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.
