Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S Review: Rated 3.8/5

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S is rated 3.8/5 for sound quality, #55 of 212 Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S · Editor's rating 3.8/5, ranked #55 of 212 Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
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Brand: Arendal

#55 Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S: $1,000 Arendal Sound $1,000 eBay

Same family: the Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1V (larger subwoofer, rated 3.8/5).

Pros: A sealed 12 inch subwoofer with clean punch, very deep extension and flexible controls for music and movies. Sealed 12-inch with 550W RMS delivers clean 110dB+ punch with extension below 20Hz. Better group delay than most sealed subs avoids overhang or sluggishness. Exceptional build quality and flexible adjustability for hi-fi and cinema.

Cons: Peaks near 107dB in the 80 to 100Hz range and reaches only about 93dB (CEA-2010-A) at 16Hz, roughly 9dB less than the Arendal 1V. The RSL Speedwoofer 12S outputs more below about 40Hz for less money, though it takes up more floor space.

Released2020 (6 years ago)
Amplifier Power550W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)115.5 dB
Cabinet Colorblack, white
CountryNorway
Dimensions16.3”H x 12.4”W x 16.3”D (414.8 x 315.0 x 414.8 mm)
Drivers12.2” (310mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Frequency Response19-200Hz, ±3dB
Measurement SourceErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 15 Hz93.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz102.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz102.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz107.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz111.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz115.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz117.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz118.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz117.6 dB
Warranty10/5
Weight44.1 lbs (20.0 kg)
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