The Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S ranks #29 out of 137 total Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30–75 lbs) for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

#29 Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S: $1,000
Pros: 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.
How it compares: Just above it: Velodyne Acoustics EQ-Max15 - $699 more. Just below it: RBH Sound SX-12 - $99 more.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.5 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, white |
| Country | Norway |
| Dimensions | 16.33"H x 12.4"W x 16.33"D (414.8 x 315.0 x 414.8 mm) |
| Driver | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (1) 12 inch |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 19–200Hz, ±3dB |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 93.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 102.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 111.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 115.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 117.6 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 550W RMS |
| Warranty | 10/5 |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs / 20.0 kg |
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