The Arendal Sound 1961 Center ranks #36 out of 71 total Center Channel Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Arendal
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#36 Arendal Sound 1961 Center: $650 each Arendal Sound eBay
Pros: A sealed two-way center with a 28mm soft dome tweeter in a waveguide between two 5.5” woofers; it is the same speaker as the 1961 Monitor, so it matches 1961 left and right speakers exactly. Audio Science Review measured low on-axis deviation (0.46) and a listening window within 2.7dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, and the score rises to 6.56 with an ideal subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 101.1Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass is limited for a speaker this size, rolling off at 101Hz (-3dB) and about 72Hz (-10dB), so it depends on a subwoofer. Its preference score without one is 3.32. It is sold only direct from Arendal.
How it compares: Just above it: Ascend Acoustics CMT-340 SE Center - $351 cheaper, 3Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Polk Audio XT30 - $511 cheaper, 2Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 72.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 101.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 6.4”H x 16.7”W x 5.9”D (163 x 425 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 28mm soft dome tweeter with waveguide, 2x 5.5” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz-20kHz anechoic (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.56 |
| Weight | 16 lbs (7.25 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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