Build quality and engineering
“I see quality not only on the outside, but also on the inside.”
“Both externally and internally, this speaker leaves a very strong impression.”
“Arendal did an excellent job.”
“The construction is extremely solid.”
“I have absolutely no concerns about cabinet resonance here.”
“Overall, he considers the crossover implementation to be very high quality.”
Measurements and technical performance
“The speaker exhibits excellent horizontal dispersion.”
“Frank considers this to be a sign of very good engineering.”
“Distortion measurements were excellent.”
“Technically, this speaker performs exactly as expected.”
“Excellent dispersion, very good power handling, low distortion, and overall a very solid engineering package.”
Bass performance
“The bass is one of the speaker’s defining characteristics.”
“Thor’s hammer.”
“The 8-inch woofer delivers tremendous impact and authority.”
“With eyes closed, the speaker often sounds much larger than it actually is, approaching the presentation of a floorstanding speaker.”
“He removed the plugs and enjoyed powerful, room-filling bass.”
Regarding New Order’s Blue Monday: “The impact and punch were simply fantastic.”
Sound character
“The midrange became less aggressive and more relaxed.”
“The speaker sounded smoother and more balanced.”
“The midrange is energetic, dynamic, and direct.”
“The treble remains smooth and relaxed.”
“Although it doesn’t deliver the last word in airiness, micro-detail, or pinpoint imaging, it never becomes fatiguing.”
“The speaker’s softer treble made audience applause sound natural and enjoyable rather than harsh or exaggerated.”
Overall verdict
“This is not some ultra-analytical audiophile speaker.”
“It’s a speaker that is simply a lot of fun.”
“Massive, powerful bass.”
“Dynamic and energetic midrange.”
“Smooth, non-fatiguing treble.”
“Excellent build quality.”
“Very good engineering.”
“If you like smooth treble but want powerful bass and dynamic mids, you can buy this speaker with confidence.”
“Whether for music or home theater, Arendal has once again created a speaker that’s difficult to go wrong with.”
