Short answer: the Arendal 1961 Tower. It ranks #47 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $1,900; the PSB Imagine T65 ranks #66, rated 4.3/5, and costs $2,699, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Why pick the Arendal 1961 Tower: Slim sealed towers with accurate sound and exceptionally clean output at high volume, a great home theater front pair with a subwoofer. The catch: Erin measured F3 at 62Hz and F10 at 43Hz, so the four woofers prioritize clean output over deep extension; a subwoofer remains necessary.
The PSB Imagine T65 is the deeper-bass option. Three way floorstanding speakers with strong, deep bass, clean output and a forgiving listening height, a great home theater pair for the money. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 3dB, against 62Hz for the Arendal 1961 Tower. The tradeoff: Noticeable dip in the midrange/crossover region that Erin flagged as affecting dialogue and vocal clarity, though he notes a couple bands of EQ smooths it out.
Buy the Arendal 1961 Tower. It is rated higher for sound quality than the PSB Imagine T65 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the PSB Imagine T65 reaches 26 Hz (10 dB down) against 43 Hz for the Arendal 1961 Tower, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Arendal 1961 Tower scores 7.2 against 6.5 for the PSB Imagine T65 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Arendal 1961 Tower | PSB Imagine T65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,900 per pair | $2,699 per pair |
| Ranked | #47 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #66 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 47Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 26Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85.1dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal; dips below 4 ohms (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum measured by Erin’s Audio Corner; manufacturer specifies 4 ohms minimum) |
| Drivers | Four 5.5-inch woofers; 28mm waveguided soft dome | 1” titanium dome tweeter, 5.25” woven carbon fiber midrange, 2x 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers |
| Enclosure | Sealed HDF | Vented: dual rear slot ports, individual woofer chambers |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.83 | 5.29 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.25 | 6.51 |
| Dimensions | 33”H x 6.4”W x 11.2”D (837.5 x 163 x 285 mm) (without feet) | 38.8” x 8.4” x 13.5” (986 x 213 x 343 mm) |
| Weight | 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg) each | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 600Hz & 2000Hz, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley |
| Recommended Power | - | 20-200W |
| Frequency Response | - | 28Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB, manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Arendal 1961 Tower: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner video.
- PSB Imagine T65: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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