Built on years of research, customer feedback, and engineering expertise, the company was born to blend high-quality craftsmanship, strong acoustic principles, and the cultural heritage of Norway. Beyond building market-leading products, the venture is deeply personal, grounded in family support and a desire to share pride in both the products and their Norwegian roots.
Arendal’s design ethos is described as purposeful, precise, and proud. This is reflected in their unique customer service and sales operation that is retained in-house, cutting out retail and distribution margins and sharing the savings with the customer.
Sound Quality & Musicality
- “Unbridled power delivery and an outstanding, crisp and clear presentation.”
- “Vocals are exceptionally smooth and uninterrupted… pristine in these loudspeakers.”
- “The crack of John Bonham’s snare is accurate, edgy, and clean.”
- “They crackle and punch with the best of them—many at higher price points.”
- “With such a clean presentation, there is everything to like here.”
Subwoofer Impact
- “The moniker ‘Avalanche’ is not wasted on this subwoofer.
- “Turning the subwoofer off leaves you, quite literally, with an empty feeling.”
- “That bass drop at the end of the track [Billie Eilish – bad guy] under total control with super clean vocals.”
- “Even at low volume, it does a great job of establishing the music’s soundstage.”
Build, Design & Finish
- “These loudspeakers are big for me and the room… and they are heavy.”
- “Internally braced HDF cabinets with minimal unwanted resonance.”
- “Substantial metal magnetic grilles… rhodium-plated speaker terminals… can accommodate any cable configuration.”
- “Aesthetic and build quality unmatched by many/any at this price point.”
Value, Experience & Trial
- “A loudspeaker with twice the thump at half the price, in my view.”
- “Premium sound at a competitive price point.”
- “Owners of a new Naim NAP 250 or Moon amplification can now pair their electronics with a high-end loudspeaker at an unbeatable price.”
- “With a free extended trial, you might as well give them a listen if this is near your price point.”
