
1723 Monitor THX Product of the Year – Audioholics 2021 Award Winner!
Best Mid-Priced Bookshelf Speakers! 2021 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!
Read moreEISA (the Expert Imaging and Sound Association) is the unique worldwide association of over 60 special interest magazines and websites that test and report on hi-fi, home theatre, in-car electronics, mobile devices and photography from 29 countries.
Best Mid-Priced Bookshelf Speakers! 2021 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!
Read moreEISA (the Expert Imaging and Sound Association) is the unique worldwide association of over 60 special interest magazines and websites that test and report on hi-fi, home theatre, in-car electronics, mobile devices and photography from 29 countries.
Read moreEISA (the Expert Imaging and Sound Association) is the unique worldwide association of over 60 special interest magazines and websites that test and report on hi-fi, home theatre, in-car electronics, mobile devices and photography from 29 countries.
Read moreThe Arendal Sound 1723 Monitors offer superb sound quality.
Read more"Best I’ve heard under a 1000$! Good clarity, good delivery, good tone, good detail, good separation as well!"
Read moreWith the 1723 Sub 2V, Arendal Sound offers a high-performance subwoofer for a very special kind of sophisticated low-frequency spectacle. AV-Magazin tested the Norwegian bass hammer and since then the joyful smile hasn’t left its face.
Read moreMy overall summary is that these are fantastic speakers and I do truly mean that, and I would run them personally if I lived in a smaller place.
Read moreI just really do like the speaker. This is one of the better speakers that I’ve tested in this regard.
Read moreIf you want serious bass performance in your room without a huge box, the 1961 subs are a great choice.
Read moreThis is the result of years of brainstorming, development, and research, as well as listening to customers, investment in the brand, and solid acoustic engineering principles in first-class construction and finish presented at a particularly high aesthetic level.
Read more“High-end sound and more of a high-end experience.”
Read moreIt tells me that someone at the company, most likely the owner, just cares a lot about the product.
Read more“We have been very impressed with their speakers that we reviewed, we are really impressed with this subwoofer. We think these guys make a really good speaker package, very high performance, very high value, very honest.”
Read moreArendal continues to deliver interesting home cinema products, but they play music just as impressively. Even if the speakers in this case are very compact there is still a lot of, and cool sound to hear.
Read moreArendal Sound has delivered another knock-out product. This is a truly extraordinary performance. The 1723 2V added a foundation that doesn’t become apparent until you remove it. The technology and sophistication are second to none in its price class.
Read moreCongratulation to Arendal for the 1723 Monitor THX winning both the Pursuit Perfect System Best in Class Award and the serious Bang for Buck Award.
Read moreThe Arendal 1723 THX surround system is an unqualified success from almost every standpoint I can imagine. Incredible value and highly recommended!
Read more“This is extremely high value for what you’re going to get.”
Read moreIt’s a subwoofer that manages to sound really big and powerful but on the other hand also takes on a much more subtle role as part of the sound system.
Read moreThe sound is the best in the test and on top of it the cabinet's shape is designed so that this large subwoofer does not take up much space.
Read moreThe subwoofer has the nice ability to disappear completely from its physical placement and just exist in the room, due to the solidly built box and completely free from distorting sounds.
Read moreArendal Sound has managed it again, and made their 1961 series to one of the winners in the price range. You get a lot of fun for your money!”
Read moreArendal delivers – the price taken into consideration, an amazing value for the money with a performance and build quality, which one normally won’t see ANYWHERE NEAR this price range.
Read moreFor any home theater enthusiast that is really passionate about great sound!
Read moreIf you want to enjoy home cinema sound at the highest level and physically feel powerful, precise low-frequency sound, the 1723 S2 subwoofer from Arendal is ideal.
Read moreWith the new 1961 series, Arendal now offers the proven technology and thrilling sound of the 1723 models at a remarkably fair price.
Read moreWith the new 2V in the 1723 series, Arendal delivers sub-bass on a very high level, and all things considered for a very reasonable price.
Read moreArendal Sound continues to impress, and Subwoofer 1S is not an exception. With very flexible adjustability and impressive control, this subwoofer belongs in both hi-fi setups as well as the home cinema.
Read moreThese are serious speakers built and finished to a high standard. You will never think: “This is a bit cheap”.
Read moreWith 1961, Arendal has a system that not only is considerably cheaper than the 1723 sisters, there are also speakers that fit perfectly in everything from really small to fairly large room
Read moreIt takes little time at all to realise this system is pretty special. It's a revealing, full-range performance
Read moreReal home theater speakers should also be able to satisfy picky ears when playing music. This is demanding, but Arendal delivers masterfully.
Read moreThey may be some of the best looking speakers I've seen in a while
Read moreThe 1723 Subwoofer 1 provides a lot of home-cinema fun because its tight and precise way to catapult bass impulses through the listening room can indeed thrill you.
Read moreArendal 1723 Monitor S speaker systems are designed primarily for home theater systems, even highlighting THX certification.
Read moreArendal Sounds new subwoofer 1061 1S delivers a lead-heavy, firm and controlled bass with powerful pressure. It is difficult to think that any competitor could do it much better at this price point
Read moreThe new Arendal Sound 1961 subwoofers deliver a tight, mighty and highest-quality bass with an impressive power handling within this price range.
Read moreArendal Sound Bookshelf S is one impressively playful, lively, competent and engaging compact speaker!
Read moreIt’s a sub that digs deep, hits hard but retains control – and can be tailored to your room.
Read moreThe robust and bulky subwoofer is capable of producing wall-shaking sound pressure and good sound quality.
Read moreI haven’t had them for very long but both subwoofers impress me very much! Tight, authoritatively and heavy bass summarizes the impressions where 1V gives an even more physical experience than the small 1S.
Read moreThe performance that the Arendal system provided in our environment and in our laboratory is not trivial and does not fall into the category of speakers below 2,000 euros.
Read moreThe 5.1 system of Arendal delights us in our test with outstanding musicality and a highly dynamical ability despite of the compact format.
Read moreWhen we start playing some music, I am not surprised that these speakers have some very good all-round characteristics. On the other hand, I am quite surprised of how much I enjoyed classical music on them
Read moreIncredibly good work down there in the Southern part of Norway - it should not be easy to match the price tag, the great quality feeling and the amazing sound of the Arendal Sound 1723 Bookshelf S THX Ultra
Read morePurely tonal and basically with all the hifi parameters taken into consideration, for the price close to completion.
Read moreThe 1723 Subwoofer 1 provides a lot of home-cinema fun because its tight and precise way to catapult bass impulses through the listening room can indeed thrill you.
Read morehe build quality and finish is nothing short of excellent for the price, and the speakers are very thoughtfully designed. When it comes to the exterior, the gloss lacquer finish is particularly handsome.
Read moreIf you're looking for a pair of speakers that show remarkable agility both in music and movies, 1723 Tower THX is a brilliant choice.
Read moreEven driven to reference levels which is normally too loud for my ears the 1723s never distorted or cracked under pressure. This cant be said of other popular brands that I have heard.
Read moreArendal Sound Bookshelf S is an impressively good sounding, lifelike, competent and engaging compact speaker.
Read more1723 Monitor S scores the most points in combination with movies and music, but it is a hifi-speaker that stands out really well in the price range.
Read moreArendal Sound has put together a system that for the time being is the most impressive you can experience in this price range.
Read moreArendal has delivered another Highlight for home cinema enthusiasts with its 1723 Monitor S THX system. Being only marginally less dynamical than the bigger “sister models”, the Monitor S system plays with extreme precision and can also show off with a THX license.
Read moreSubwoofer 3 sounds breathtaking and violent and with surplus in heaps, and it plays movies and music equally well. You decide. Subwoofer 3 delivers.
Read moreThe brand Arendal already caused quite a furore with the 1723 system back in summer 2017. Now they raise the stakes presenting the 1723 Monitor S, an equally powerful speaker set including THX certificate, but in a more compact package.
Read moreWe can honestly say that Arendal's 1723 S truly is one of the most convincing home theater speaker systems in its price class.
Read moreNorwegian Arendal is a newcomer goes from clarity to clarity. 1723 in the latest variant is a serious loudspeaker system in relatively compact form, that even has THX certification and sounds exceptionally good!
Read moreWith a price well below 1.000 EUR and despite the manageable size of this 1723 Subwoofer 1, Arendal is offering a remarkably powerful deep-bass performer that can easily take on larger competitors.
Read moreThe brand Arendal already caused quite a furore with the 1723 system back in summer 2017. Now they raise the stakes presenting the 1723 Monitor S, an equally powerful speaker set including THX certificate, but in a more compact package.
Read moreWhen we are talking about clean and effortless deep bass, we have hardly heard it better than this “doomsday machine” from arendal.
Read moreAn open, energetic and entertaining speaker that is impressive in combination between movies and music.
Read moreI would rate this first Arendal Sound surround set as a big entrance. Essentially conceived for the sound reproduction in home cinemas, this set delivers more than enough arguments to stand up to a fierce competition
Read moreWhat nevertheless impresses is the calm, relaxed and undaunted way it plays music, and that it still manages to render each and every hit of the drums and every single blow with palms and fingers.
Read moreArendal Sound has managed to shrink the loudspeaker a lot without losing dynamics, sound signature and the great soundstage. An impressive loudspeaker!
Read moreWe found out that the Norwegian loudspeakers are really exciting. The Arendal 1723 display a big and mighty appearance and then show a really superior sound, capable of handling any situation.
Read moreWith a big and mighty visual appearance, the Arendal 1723 Tower displays a superior musical performance that can cope with any listening situation.
Read moreOne of the most compelling speakers in this price range. Especially for the one who wants to mix SPL and finesse.
Read moreWith the 1723 system, Arendal has delivered a real highlight for home-cinema fans. The extreme dynamics, the effortless precision and the flawless finish make the Arendal system a real recommendation for ambitious movie fans.
Read moreArendal Sound’s smallest subwoofer is externally quite bald but no-nonsense, and rationally constructed. Its’ frequency range reaches low and is tuneful.
Read moreListening to this system brought a smile to our face and reminded us of how good a 5.1 system can sound when done correctly.
Read moreArendal has with the 1723 created a glorious masterpiece, a very good all-rounder, which is easy to control, easy to operate, easy to live with.
Read moreIt puts a smile on our face, this is really good! No matter what system we are currently using the sub with, and regardless of the eq and closed / ported box, the sub base is seamlessly integrated in a rarely heard way.
Read moreWith 1723 Monitor Arendal Sound has created a speaker that impresses grand as music renderer in stereo. It also is an outstanding home theater speaker you can take as a pure bonus!
Read moreExtremely dynamic and detailed in a way that makes the experience even more intense, it will surely give Arendal many fans, especially people who come from car stereo or live audio.
Read moreThere are a lot of speakers made and some are better than others for use in a home theater. It’s the case with Arendal Sound that it is very good on music and totally amazing at home theater.
Read more1723 Monitor’s sound matches well the image conveyed by its’ looks: big and dynamic. Colorations are delightfully minimal, and the speaker seems like quite a universal sound reproducer.
Read moreAfter we reviewed the larger Tower, we were so impressed that it was not particularly fun to test cheaper floorstanding speakers. Now it’s time for the smaller "bookshelf speakers"; The Monitor. They simply make a mockery of everything else that is designed for stands or shelf placement similarly priced.
Read moreIt's not often we hear so insanely tough home cinema like this. Arendal Sound takes the soundstage and just thrusts it into the room. The subwoofer especially hammers and shakes the whole body loose, without even trying.
Read moreI am impressed with what Arendal's achievements with Subwoofer 1. It is flexible, very versatile and easy to integrate. In the price class it challenges absolute everything else on the market, and even our reference similarly priced under ten thousand.
Read moreFor such a big speaker it shows a lot of refinement and ability for details, however it also has a mid bass and a deep bass that you nearly can’t find any other place in this price region.
Read moreA Norwegian made subwoofer that makes life exceptionally hard for many foreign competitors. A lot of fun and entertainment for the price!
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