1961 Surround

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The 1961 Surround speaker brings immersive, cinematic sound into your home theater, delivering enveloping audio that places you at the center of the action. Designed to complement the other models in the 1961 Series, the Surround speaker ensures seamless integration while enhancing the dynamic range of your system.​

Whether you’re building a new surround sound system or upgrading an existing one, the 1961 Surround is crafted to deliver breathtaking soundscapes for movies, music, and gaming.​

Tech Specs | 1961 Series

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IMMERSIVE SOUND,

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

The 1961 Surround fills rooms with an exceptional off-axis sound performance for a wider listening area. Featuring a TriAxial design, it incorporates two dipole full-range drivers working in harmony with the front-firing 2-way mid/bass and tweeter system to create an enveloping soundstage. The waveguide adapted from the award-winning 1723 Series containinga 28mm soft dome tweeter, ensures precise sound dispersion, enhancing clarity and immersion. A 5.5” long-fiber pulp cone driver provides dynamic midrange tones and controlled bass, ensuring every sound effect and musical detail is brought to life.​

The unique design allows the 1961 Surround to excel in multi-channel systems, creating a fully immersive experience that brings movies, shows, and games to life.​

DESIGNED FOR YOUR SPACE​

The 1961 Surround blends performance and versatility in a compact, stylish package. Constructed with a high-density fiberboard (HDF) cabinet, these speakers are engineered to minimize resonance, delivering exceptional clarity and dynamics for a truly immersive experience. Finished with premium matte paint, the 1961 Surround is designed to complement any home theater aesthetic.​

Compact enough for discreet placement, the 1961 Surround integrates effortlessly into any room, whether mounted on walls or placed on shelves. Its versatile design ensures optimal performance, no matter your layout.​

WHY CHOOSE​ THE 1961 SURROUND?​

The 1961 Surround speaker is an essential addition to any home theater system, providing immersive audio and seamless integration with the rest of the 1961 Series. Its advanced engineering and premium craftsmanship ensure that every movie, song, and game is delivered with stunning detail and depth.​

With a 60-day risk-free trial and a 10-year warranty, the 1961 Surround invites you to experience cinematic sound at its finest. Are you ready to transform your home entertainment experience?​

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 harshness even at lower crossover points. This ensures a consistent listening experience across the entire room.​

    Waveguide Tweeter Technology​

    Adapted from the award-winning 1723 Series, the waveguide tweeter enhances sound dispersion and clarity, delivering an efficiency boost while minimizing harshness even at lower crossover points. This ensures a consistent listening experience across the entire room.​

  • Custom Driver​

    The proprietary 5.5” long-fiber pulp cone driver is engineered for minimal distortion and exceptional performance, delivering rich midrange tones and tight bass with precision.​

    Custom Driver​

    The proprietary 5.5” long-fiber pulp cone driver is engineered for minimal distortion and exceptional performance, delivering rich midrange tones and tight bass with precision.​

  • TriAxial Design​

    The innovative TriAxial configuration combines four drivers to create a spacious and enveloping soundscape, immersing you in the action. ​

    TriAxial Design​

    The innovative TriAxial configuration combines four drivers to create a spacious and enveloping soundscape, immersing you in the action. ​

  • Magnetic Grilles​

    The magnetic grilles provide secure, rattle-free protection for the drivers while maintaining the sleek design of the speaker. They also help keep curious fingers away from sensitive components.​

    Magnetic Grilles​

    The magnetic grilles provide secure, rattle-free protection for the drivers while maintaining the sleek design of the speaker. They also help keep curious fingers away from sensitive components.​

  • High-Quality Connectors​

    The 1961 Surround 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 Surround 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.​

  • VESA Mount Compatibility​

    The 1961 Surround is designed with VESA 100 mount compatibility, offering flexibility for wall-mounted placement. This feature allows for optimized positioning, ensuring the speakers deliver their best performance while integrating seamlessly into your space.​

    VESA Mount Compatibility​

    The 1961 Surround is designed with VESA 100 mount compatibility, offering flexibility for wall-mounted placement. This feature allows for optimized positioning, ensuring the speakers deliver their best performance while integrating seamlessly into your space.​

  • HDF Cabinets​

    Constructed from high-density fiberboard, the cabinets are designed to reduce unwanted vibrations and resonance, ensuring cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction. The robust build quality makes for long-term durability and performance.​

    HDF Cabinets​

    Constructed from high-density fiberboard, the cabinets are designed to reduce unwanted vibrations and resonance, ensuring cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction. The robust build quality makes for long-term durability and performance.​

dimensions and tech specs

Design

TriAxial

Dimensions (H/W/D)

28.7 x 16.3 x 18.5 cm
(11.3 x 6.4 x 7.3 in)

Weight

6kg
(13.2 lbs)

Enclosure

Sealed

Enclosure material

High Density Fiberboard (HDF)

Break-in for optimal performance

50 hours

Recommended amplifier

Up to 180W RMS @ 4ohm

Included

Grilles. Manual. Rubber pads.

Optional accessories

1961 Wall Mount

handbook

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Tweeter

28mm

Woofer

5,5”

Frequency response
75Hz-20KHz (+/-3dB)
Impedance

4-ohm nominal

Crossover frequency

1500Hz

Sensitivity

84dB / 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.

“It takes little time at all to realise this system is pretty special. It’s a revealing, full-range performance”​

HOME CINEMA CHOICE NOVEMBER 2020

Reviews from our customers

  • Excellent

    4.9 out of 5

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

    Tom Witziers

  • …these speakers are of the highest quality build and provide excellent performance…

    Scott McKanna

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

    Richard Lawrence

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

    Garvin Worrell

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

    Gladiator

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

    Håvard D. Jenssen

  • 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

  • Speakers sound amazing and the build quality is top notch. Couldn’t be happier.

    Talosian

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

    Jeffrey Mercado

“Very well designed speakers, with a premium finish that is noticeable right out of the box. They offer a neutral and transparent sound, with magnificent dynamics and perfect integration.”​

AVPASIÓN JUNE 2022​

This speaker is for you if

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you need a surround partner for 1961 setup, or even 1723 Series if you have space constraints

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you need performance in tight spaces and short listening distances

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you desire immersion beyond typical Bookshelf speakers

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