Shrinking Size, Not Performance
“When it comes to achieving high-fidelity sound in a home theater or audio setup, the choice of speakers plays a crucial role. One of the key advantages of using monitors in your setup is their size-to-performance ratio. Monitors can be used as main speakers in a stereo setup or a surround sound setup, monitors can serve as both main and surround speakers, ensuring a consistent and immersive experience.
In this review, we focus on the Arendal 1723 Monitor THX speakers, part of a 5.1 setup that also includes the 1723 Center THX as well as the 1723 2V subwoofer.”
“Each speaker in the 1723 series, including the Monitors, Center, and Subwoofer 2V, retains the exceptional build quality, design, and high-end technology that Arendal Sound is known for.”
“The sound imaging from each speaker is impressive, creating a compelling sense of reality.”
“The 1723 2V subwoofer delivers intense, powerful bass.”
“The speakers complement the subs with sudden dynamics and a wide range from calm to intense, showing no signs of strain.”
“The 1723 Monitors capture his vocals clearly, preserving the details in his delivery. The texture of the instruments, from the guitar strings to the bass allows for each element of the song to be distinctly heard and appreciated. This track showed the speakers’ capability to handle complex and dynamic audio content effectively.
“For the center channel, I found the intelligibility to be quite good.”
“The detail and dispersion were impressive.”
“The 1723 Center reproduced his voice clearly while capturing the nuances of its depth, maintaining clarity even when pushing the speakers close to 100db.”
“The sudden roar of the engine, gunshots, and even the explosion towards the end of the scene are rendered with intensity, without sacrificing detail.”
“The 1723 Monitors deliver uncompromised performance.”
“The sound quality of the 1723 Monitors is nearly identical to their larger counterparts, proving that exceptional performance can indeed come in smaller packages.”
“Whether you’re immersed in a blockbuster film or enjoying your favorite musical piece, the 1723 speakers consistently deliver outstanding performances.”
“They capture the dynamics, subtleties, and energy of the sound, all within a more compact form factor.”
“The combination of superior sound quality, build, and design makes the 1723 Monitors, 1723 Center, and 1723 Subwoofer 2V an AVS Top Choice for 2024.”
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