Giant Killer / Value
“Arendal Sound does not do half measures.”
“Today, still a genuine bargain.”
“Yes.”(Answer to: Do We Have a Giant Killer?)
“This is one of those rare products that plays far above its price bracket.”
“It competes with speakers costing two to three times more.”
“That is my definition of a giant killer.”
“Plays in the league of €10,000–15,000 speakers.”
“They deliver full value for every cent.”
“My current reference point.”
Dynamics & Performance
“The THX Ultra certification is not merely a home cinema badge — it primarily reflects the speaker’s ability to deliver extreme output without distortion.”
“112 dB clean, up to 124 dB peak with music signals — that is serious output.”
“Immediate impact.”
“They play powerful yet airy, deep yet clear.”
“Voices sound natural and precise.”
“They never sound strained.”
“Brutally dynamic yet refined.”
Musicality
“I did not expect them to be this musical.”
“They match Amphion Argon3S in clarity and soundstage while offering far more body and depth.”
“Emotional tension, build-up, breakdown — delivered with authority and control.”
“The stage detaches cleanly from the cabinets.”
“Raw energy without harshness.”
“Dirty and aggressive but enjoyable.”
“Extreme dynamics handled with composure.”
“Never overly analytical, never soft and flattering.”
Build & Engineering
“High-Density Fiberboard is denser and stiffer, resulting in more inert cabinets.”
“The satin white finish… is flawless.”
“Rhodium-plated binding posts on a massive anodized aluminum plate.”
“The 1723 Tower represent a grounded reference point.”
“They are not boutique luxury objects, but serious tools for music and cinema.”
Home Cinema
“For serious home cinema setups, they form an ideal foundation.”
“They dig extremely deep on their own.”
Giant Killer / Value
“We’re going to see if they really are the giant killer so many people are talking about.”
“They can easily compete with speakers that cost two to three times as much.”
“Yes, this is something to take very, very seriously.”
“They compete in price ranges where others easily charge five-figure sums.”
“A down-to-earth, honest, and absolutely worthy reference.”
“As of today, the Arendal 1723 Tower speakers are the benchmark against which many future products… will be measured.”
Build & Engineering
“Technically extremely robust, with an HDF cabinet, four 8-inch drivers, a large waveguide, and true THX Ultra certification.”
“HDF instead of MDF – meaning an even denser, stiffer, and heavier cabinet material designed to stifle resonances from the outset.”
“The finish is absolutely flawless.”
“Everything feels like it was designed with serious thought.”
“They occupy that sweet spot between still being reasonably affordable and technically quite uncompromising.”
Performance & Dynamics
“For me, the 1723 Tower speakers are above all else: extremely complete.”
“They can be brutally loud, they can be quiet, they can be refined, and they can be very, very gritty – in the best possible way.”
“The soundstage detaches cleanly from the speakers.”
“The vocals are firmly positioned in the room.”
“The bass remains controlled, powerful, and deep, without becoming boomy or muddy.”
“It’s precisely these kinds of transitions that reveal whether a loudspeaker truly understands dynamics.”
“The Arendal speakers manage to convey this raw energy without losing control.”
“It remains gritty and raw, but in a way that makes you want to listen for hours.”
Musicality & Balance
“Vocals are clean and focused in the room.”
“The soundstage has depth.”
“Instruments are clearly separated, and even at very low volumes, everything remains transparent.”
“Most importantly, the Arendal speakers never sound like a sterile analytical tool.”
“They show you what’s happening on the recording without constantly shouting ‘Look at me!’ at you.”
“They’re honest, but not fatiguing.”
Bass & Home Theater Capability
“The bass simply gains even more authority.”
“For home theater, it’s an excellent foundation.”
“The towers deliver soundstage, punch, and body.”
