The Arendal Sound 1961 Bookshelf ranks #15 out of 92 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Arendal
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#15 Arendal Sound 1961 Bookshelf: $900 per pair Arendal Sound eBay
Pros: Direct-to-consumer pricing at $900/pair backed by a 10-year speaker warranty (5-year on electronics) and a 60-day home audition with free return shipping. On-axis response is close to flat for a compact sealed design, tilting by only about 0.09dB per octave. Compact sealed 5.5” woofer + 28mm tweeter 2-way layout in a small 28.7 x 16.3 x 15cm, 4.9kg cabinet. Measured bass extension of 108.4Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The sealed cabinet and compact 5.5” woofer cap bass extension at 108.4Hz (-3dB) / 54.9Hz (-10dB): the shallowest-extending speaker in this entire batch, a real tradeoff for the small footprint. On-axis response is somewhat uneven, with an average deviation of about 0.53dB, so it is less smooth than pricier active speakers. Direct-to-consumer model means no local dealer for an in-person audition before buying (mitigated by the 60-day home trial).
How it compares: Just above it: Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G - $101 cheaper, 2Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Elac Carina BS243.4 - $299 more, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 108.4Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 28.7 x 16.3 x 15cm (11.3 x 6.4 x 5.9 in) each |
| Drivers | 28mm tweeter, 5.5” woofer |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal |
| Sensitivity | 84dB (2.83V/1m) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.15 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.14 |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Sealed |
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