Arendal Sound THX 11.1 Channel + 1961 Subwoofer 1V Review | HOME THEATER UPGRADES! 

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Steven, I got the big center a few days ago and plan to order a set of Monitor S and Surround S today :-) The S Center does not sound better than the bigger Center does it? I can still return the big center and get the S, but my thought was to go big on the center for dialogue. I am thinking I will use Surround S in the ceiling/Atmos and dialogue lift from Yamaha A2050.

Steven, is the S range actually sounding better than the bigger ones? Or did i misinterpret your sentence?

@@KristianWanvik both the s and non s range are superb. The s range is just my preference

@@Chosinus they both sound excellent.

Sorry, I missed your comment. The S and non S centre are both great, the larger just plays louder. The motor assembly is the same, just the cone surface is smaller.

I just got my 1723s monitor set up. 5.1.2. Incredible soundstage. Feels like I’m in a huge theater and that center channel… it’s spectacular!

@@raymondayala5355 Yeah, I konw what you mean !

Sound nice too.

Let us know how you like them. Tell them we sent you too 👍

@@therealshanelee Will do!!!

I almost ended up with the B&W CT series but liked the sound of these better.

SpareChange Cool, thought the AS had a bit more punch more suitable for action and the B&W had the little extra in the top for things like live acoustic music which I guess is just natural. Though I only heard them for a short demo with different room + amps so hard to be precise. Either way these speakers are🔥🔥🔥

Sounds good too.

@@therealshanelee love your room Shane! What are the dimensions? I would love to replicate that set up in my spare room. It’s 12x14 so I don’t know if that’s too small.

I've always wanted the powered versions.

Hey man. How do you run your surrounds? I was looking at M&K and am coming round to Arendal

@@howieb4217 funny enough I actually haven't got the Arendal surrounds. I only have the Arendal LCR I will get the surrounds at some point though. If I had them I would run them as tripoles all the way, with the front firing and side firing speakers all active.

@@FitraHomestead I'm a good way away from getting the speakers in - room hasn't been built yet - but that sounds good. It was the tripole on the M&Ks that I liked

Agree on the "last speaker I will ever buy".

Thanks for the clarification 👍

It's mentioned in the video 🤑

Heard 1100$. Norwegian prices are usually a bit more pricey due to more vat and i guess labour cost. Thanks for follow up 👍🏼

The website should be back up sometime today. They are adding the new products.

Are they coming to usa with these??

No yet but you can order them. Many have.

...trying to cut down the shipping and customs fees .Do you know if this will happen (usa distributors)?...maybe you can take over and make a lot of us super happy. 👍

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Theres a tour video on it.

Didn't PB-3000 go lower, than SB-3000 does?

@@8000860 yes, after a few more weeks of listening I returned the SB300 and kept the PB 3000. The PB just has base you can feel in your bones and shakes my apt lol. I like it!

There’s always something better.

@@therealshanelee Thanks for the response! Huge fan of your channel. You’re saying you prefer the B&W’s to the Arendal Sound THX, and the M&K S150 THX?

I have a small space so I went with the smaller ones. They're awesome speakers. Go for it.

@@therealshanelee thanks do u have any plans to change speakers? j/w

Yes they come with mounting hardware if you want to hang them. There's a tiny gap if you use them ported against a wall but I'd give them more room for the air too flow if you take the port plugs out.

SpareChange ok thanks! Can’t wait for the next video to drop 👍

They still sound great.

They wanted to show off their latest so I obliged.

@@therealshanelee ah, makes sense, I do like that sub but being disabled Id need that dsp n controls on a cell phone app for sure like svs pb16. wish svs would give us a 18". Looking at Rel no25 or s812s if not jtr 4000 captivators! Dont want that low end port noise the pb16 does with edge of tommorrow. Im probably being too picky. That rel predator review coming soon?

Not odd as the Arendal 1961 series is their budget series 👍🏾 it's a budget series but still using some stuff like HDF, same woofer material etc from the higher up flagship series 👌🏾

I think the wave guide will give you that bigger wider sound. The 8's should give harder punch. I'm sure there are guys here with the larger speakers that'll chime in.

@@therealshanelee thanks for reply Shane hopefully they'll Rock.

I paid for them.

Elkins859 6 ft maybe 7ish reclined

Love them so far.

I'd like to know this was well!!

@@loboswildin I tried asking in 10 videos, no answer. He doesnt care enough to respond, so I unsubscribed.

I know. They always end up sending me one at a time 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@therealshanelee can't wait for the 3rd review of them 😂

Their definitive technology stands and sanus for the center.

SpareChange awesome thank you so much

I would buy the 6013 for $899 with 11.2 processing

@@randymcminn1045 u will be hard pressed to notice the difference between the 6012 and 7012 so get the cheapest. The yamaha is very nice but the room eq isn't amazing but better components than the rest, so if you got separate sub eq then definitely the yamaha

Here's a video to get you started ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1eOxqbQY__g.html

Good question

They come with mounts.

If you have a great subwoofer, you don't need the towers.

I've been trying.

I have 2 xtz cinema m8 speakers. Buying more of the cinema series soon. They are really good speakers with excellent dynamics and are very detailed with clean sound. Love them.😊👍

Can u do a review of the 1723 sub 3 also then?

I have 3 × xtz cinema m8 and 2 × cinema s5 speakers. I think my next sub will be a arendal then.

Hasn't blown up anything yet.

SpareChange Cool thanks!

Yes

@@therealshanelee and what are the square shape sound proof u have on the wall and on the ceiling....what brand r those and could u leave a link??

1723

SpareChange Very kind of you... and... xtz M6 or 1723 S?

I got the Arendal Sound 1723 Subwoofer 3. I had an old SVS PB10-ISD. i have gotten the center in same series too. Massive subwoofer! Im going for the 1723 series and upgrading my system slowly. Next in line will be the fronts. Then the surrounds

No contest. Be a waste of time.

Word

I can't afford the copyright strike on my channel.

I had the 1.5. I liked the 1961 better. Went lower.

You will like the 1723.2 better than either...

But u can get 2 × 1961 1v for the same price as one 1723 2v then. Actually 2 × 1961 1v is a little less money then one 1723 2v in my country then.

You have to order them online only in the US.

Do it.

Do it! You will never regret that decition

Not really it's not aimed at your ear.

SpareChange but you are sitting 1 foot away from it, it wouldn’t have the space to image before it gets to the ear

It's not perfect but it isn't terrible. Best seats are in the front.

If your wondering if they're better. I'd say get the Arendals.

Thank you @sparechange. I have SVS ultras, will think about upgrading to Arendals. Great reviews 🙏🏽

Well if your happy with the SVS then keep them. I'm not trying to talk you out of another brand.

Sounds fair 👍 I’m happy with ultras. But your reviews are making me want to upgrade 😂

😁

Better ? Maybe lower but sealed they are great for music. These are never gonna move the room a foot but better for movies than RELa Nd almost as clean. A great compromise for those who do music and video. But spend a few more bucks and get the 1723.2 !

Vented gives more punch and goes lower

@@johnwhite2576 1961 1v, 1723 1s or SB-3000? (Movies/Music - 40/60)

No; and certainly not better than 1723.2

@@johnwhite2576 you have no idea what you're talking about. This is quality, svs is all about going low but doesn't compare to the quality of Bass

TheWidowMaker well sorry to cavil, but unless you own both as I do , my conclusion stands. NB I am NOT knocking Arendal AT ALL-Love their subs, and if I had to choose one, certainly would be the Arendal. But the SVS is more optimized for HT listeners who want the floor and walls to vibrate. Arendal more balanced and a bit cleaner. Look if you are listening to music esp 2 channel, REL is the king (which I have also owned in he past) and for HT addicts who want to be blown out fo their seats by movies like Fury and Interstellar, SVS >Arendal. I dont think we are disagreeing per se...perhaps I’m just being More precise in my evaluation. I dont think its possible to make a sub that is king in all matters and I suspect that engineers at REL, SVS and Arendal would agree to that statement in private. I feel overall Arendal is the most balanced , useful of the three, but they all have their strengths-That’s inherent in the choices that the manufacturer HAS to make. I would add this. SVS has better options at equalization at the sub level, even compared to new Arendal platform. But if you have a good processor with great sound correction (Direc, Anthem etc) not sure that adds much value. And REL prices are higher for comparable build. Nobody offers the same value, quality build , placement flexibility or balance of Arendal subs. I also like their cabinet edge style and finish (sl matte and hex corners) YOU CANT LOSE WITH ANY OF THESE THREE LINES....NB I have not heard the latest KEF sub which sounds very competative with REL line, but I have owned Martin Logan subs. At the time they weren’t competative with REL and SVS (Arendal not in business) but IU hear they have raised their game.,Ive also demoe’d JTR, Rhytmik and PSA in my HT system- very good subs for the money, no doubt, but their cabinetry isnt, unsurprisingly, competitive with REL, SVS and Arendal.

@@johnwhite2576 I'm thinking about whether to choose between Arendal 1961 1v dual or svs pb2000pro dual at the same price. My room is not that big. (3.5 m × 5 m × 2.5 m) The ratio of movies and music is about 7:3. If svs is better in the movie because their spl is high, would I prefer the exact Arendal with a small room? I want to hear your opinion.

@@johnwhite2576 1961 1v is different from Arendal's previous product. It has a similar level of low end to Pb2000.

2.1 can sound great if properly setup.

SpareChange thnx its a discontinued Bose Cinemate G series II paid $400 had it for years its has good bass and surround sound but this 11.1 has to sound unbelievable