Introducing Arendal Sound's Revitalized 1961 Series Speakers
Norwegian loudspeaker manufacturer Arendal Sound has reignited interest among audiophiles with the revival of its acclaimed 1961 Series. This eight-model lineup, reintroduced after a two-year hiatus, caters to both home theater enthusiasts and high-fidelity stereo system aficionados. Combining precise engineering with elegant Scandinavian aesthetics, the 1961 Series delivers dynamic performance traditionally expected from higher-priced alternatives, all while maintaining a competitive price point.
At the heart of the series lies the 1961 Tower, the flagship floorstanding speaker. It features a sophisticated 2.5-way configuration, equipped with custom 5.5-inch long-fibre pulp cone drivers and a 28mm soft dome tweeter enhanced by a waveguide. The Tower promises a room-filling sound experience, complemented by an adjustable bass port for versatile placement options. Additionally, the included spike kit allows for precise tilt adjustments, ensuring optimal sound projection and minimizing vibrations.
For those seeking more compact solutions, the 1961 Monitor and 1961 Bookshelf models offer impressive performance in smaller footprints. The Monitor boasts a two-way design suitable for both stand placement and wall mounting via a VESA100 compatible bracket, while the Bookshelf variant maintains clarity and dynamism tailored for limited spaces. Both models incorporate Arendal’s proprietary driver technology and waveguide tweeters, delivering a balanced and articulate sound profile that resonates well in diverse listening environments.
Enhancing the home theater setup, the series includes the 1961 Center, Height, and Surround speakers. The Center ensures clear and natural dialogue, seamlessly integrating with other models to create a cohesive soundstage. The Height speaker is engineered for immersive spatial audio, supporting Dolby Atmos and similar technologies by adding a cinematic vertical dimension. The Surround unit’s triaxial design delivers a broader and more enveloping multi-channel experience, further enriching the overall audio landscape.
Complementing the speaker lineup are the 1961 Subwoofer 1V and 1S. Powered by the robust Avalanche 550 iQ amplifier, the Subwoofer 1V features a vented configuration for enhanced low-frequency performance, while the 1S offers a compact sealed design for precise and controlled bass in smaller rooms. Both subwoofers are built with custom 12.2-inch glass-fiber reinforced drivers and advanced airflow venting technology, ensuring consistent performance across various dynamic ranges.
With prices starting at €600 for the Center and €1,900 per pair for the Tower, the Arendal Sound 1961 Series provides audiophiles with high-end performance and audiophile-grade sound without the premium price tag. Each purchase is backed by a 60-day risk-free trial, a 10-year warranty on the speakers, and a five-year warranty on the subwoofer electronics, reinforcing Arendal’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
