What Was The BEST Audiophile Speaker of 2024? My TOP 3 Picks

[@Jayiyagi]

*Happy Holidays! Hope all of you are having a wonderful time filled with music and surrounded by your loved ones!* 0:00 Intro 0:43 Best Bang For Your Buck Audiophile Speaker of 2024 4:24 THE BEST Audiophile Loudspeaker of 2024! (Price no object) 6:20 SPECIAL Award !!! Product Links (some may be affiliate links) MonAcoustic Platimon: monacoustic.us/product/platimon-virtual-coaxial/?v=3e8d115eb4b3&sld=35 Arendal 1528 Towers: store.arendalsound.com/product/1528-tower-8/?refer=iyagi Arendal 1723 THX Monitor S: arendalsound.com/store/product/1723-monitor-s-thx/?refer=iyagi Related Videos (Full Reviews): MonAcoustic Platimon Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZuncmalbN2Imacsi=1vp73q5EVeoz_PEu Arendal 1528 Tower Speakers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYq9g6Z3p62gjZosi=jjFZ8XFDEtykhCdw Arendal 1723 THX Monitor S: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqbTfJ6sqcatepIsi=y-CBQnfHuN-S3mhq Have questions? Join our public discord! discord.gg/Sf6XR2ZRww Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayiyagi follow on Instagram: instagram.com/jays_iyagi/ follow on Facebook: facebook.com/jayiyagiofficial Speaker stands: amzn.to/3ssRhI3 Better speaker stands: solidsteel.it/my-product/ss-7-vintage-hi-fi-speaker-stands/ acoustic panels I use: ua-acoustics.com/ acoustic curtain: amzn.to/31d1zAM BDI Cabinet I use: bit.ly/2OJRwQQ amzn.to/3chBuFZ other BDI Cabinets: bit.ly/3ctxXV1 amzn.to/30bsUCH my fav hifi tweaks: (Isoacoustics devices) amzn.to/3j5FGvM

[@goodsound4756]

Please make also a recommendation video along with listener taste preferences: a warm / neutral / analytical speaker recommendation.

[@jonkraeme2]

Jay, Been listening to you religiously for the past 2 years and are my go to review videos. I trust your opinions and appreciate your detailed overviews. Thank you for the great products this year! Have a great new year!🎉

[@Johnnytrades101]

Happy new year! great 2024 following your channel. Best yet!! I was struck by lightning, (waiting for my Sonus Faber Sonetto 2 G2's to arrive, bought in early June, and still a month out), while innocently visiting a hifi shop here in Calgary, and was gob-smacked by a Danish speaker, Audiovector R1 Arrete'. What a perfect Xmas present The pair is in my system! and possibly end game for me. Wish you the best for 2025, happy audiophiling! Cheers!

[@MotownAudio]

I’m trying to Find the Audio Vector Trapeze, do they have any at the Calgary shop ? Audio Vector is the real deal

[@Johnnytrades101]

y\Yes they do! had a quick listen. In their big room, high end electronics. all I can say is WOW

[@barrykrakovsky756]

Arendal makes great speakers that are fairly priced. I've been enjoying the 1723 towers after your review put them on my radar. Thanks man.

[@MrValentindumitrasc]

I bought the 1723 Monitors after I watched the 1723 Towers review. The towers are too big for my room. And added a 1723 sub 2S. Happy listening!

[@robertforet4477]

I am excited about the 1528 bookshelf speakers video coming next year, but also want a review of the 1528 monitor speakers. I am hopeful for both reviews because already know about the towers, and my next pair of speakers will be 1 of the 3. It will be a tough decision between the towers, bookshelf, and monitor speakers, but I know you can help me decide with your videos. Thanks

[@wegardfjeld3789]

Consider each to have a similar soundsignature. They are neutral with a hint of warmth from the solid base performance all got. What you get no matter Which model you go for is end game quality. Do you have the 5-10k$ and space for them ? Do you prefere towers or bookshelves? The monitor is somewhat Inbetween both

[@robertforet4477]

@wegardfjeld3789 All 3 speakers are big, and I am having a tough time deciding wether to go with the towers or the monitors. I have space for either according to Arendal. But, I need to see a complete review on the monitors because I have 3 reviews on the towers and no review on the monitors. My space is 26 ft long, but Trying to figure out if the monitor would be enough and maybe the tower

[@robertforet4477]

Might be overkill?

[@wegardfjeld3789]

@@robertforet4477 Pretty sure the Monitor would be enough to fill your room with musical happiness. The tower is however also capable of bringing the roof down. The bigger the speaker the more dampening you need. The only way to figure it out would be to trial them

[@Embre_2]

The arendals new center speaker is so big it could do stereo by itself. Certainly made for bigger spaces. I really liker their bookshelf or monitors as a more balanced alternative, they are all 3-way speakers and just seem like a better fit for most spaces.

[@darrenanderson2014]

Love your reviews keep up the good work. FYI Klipsch is coming out w a La Scala Al6 next year, hope you get the chance to review!

[@ewellmubdit8336]

All the best for 2025. I’m waiting to order the Arendal 1528 Bookshelf 8 (my space is smallish, too) but the acoustically matched custom stands I see in reviews aren’t on the website. I really want those stands. So, I contacted Arendal and they got right back to say that those stands are pre-production prototypes that will be finalized for release in early 2025. When you do your review, information about the stands would be really helpful. Thanks.

[@DigitalDonAV]

Can't wait to spend some time with you in February at the Florida International Audio Expo. I hope to see some of your fans there as well.

[@Jayiyagi]

Thanks Don! Can't wait to hear those towers in your room if chances allow

[@Porchewaitombi]

Hey would you please review the New Moniter audio 6g speaker series sir👍 happy New year to sir✨✨✨

[@suwatt6019]

Hey bud - Looking forward to that system tour. Happy new year to you and your's 🎉

[@grandpipco]

Great video. I'm looking forward to the video about your system, and Happy New Year. I'll see you in 25.

[@westensanchez9483]

I've been waiting for this to drop

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

I heard theMons VC2 at Axpona this year. Phenomenal.

[@hi-friaudioman]

You talk about speakers the way i talk about IEM's aka In Ear Monitors. It's crazy just how far driver technology has come in the last few years. Of course in my field miniaturization is key and that's where progress is really happening but i'm sure loudspeakers are very similar as far as progression goes, with the evolution of computational modeling and material science.

[@DeepHorizon3773]

Jay you have to review the all new Driade Premium Model 9 Speakers from Driade Systems ! Mind-Blowing Sound Quality...at any price ! Bargain of our lifetime....

[@pharoahkenun999]

A nice honest review

[@morganfralick1220]

Hi Jay Happy new year! Hope you’ll take a look at the Revival Atalanta 3 and 5 in 2025

[@OscarSanchez-tk3hx]

Thanks Jay like always gave myself a little present this Christmas a Pair of Wharfedele 2.4 bookshelf speakers hooked to My Marantz 2265B receiver very satisfied Happy New year

[@chriskellas2902]

HI Jay, I really love your speaker reviews and have been watching for some time now.. I really have my heart set on the MoFi 888's, but its hard to find any kind of side by side comparison...Do you think you'll be reviewing and possibly doing any comparisons of other speakers in that price point?? I Would really love it.

[@Jayiyagi]

absolutely possible!

[@mariocassar3117]

Continue the excellent work Jay.

[@abxaudiophiles]

Well played sir!... Here is to an awesome 2025.

[@ericstefko4852]

Jay will you be testing the Monitor version? it is a little larger than the bookshelf ?

[@davidm5803]

In your opinion, how do the Arendals compare to comparable Dali speaker?

[@roccobruno8027]

Arendal really through down the gauntlet with the 1528 Series and we can only hope it's scared the poop out of the other speaker manufactures out there.

[@chrisrichards2827]

@@roccobruno8027 I listen to the speakers they're not that good lol

[@brownjonathan86]

Hey Jay I would love to hear your comparisons between the 1723 monitor s and the 1528 bookshelf since you like them so much. I’m having a difficult time understanding what sets them apart and why would either one be better. Why didn’t Arendal choose to get the thx badge for the 1528 series? It seems like Arendal has stiffer competition in the 1528 price bracket.

[@livinaftermidnight9651]

Forget the speakers, I want the Reel to Reel behind you!

[@PGHJR002]

Looking forward to the system video! Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2025!

[@liamporter1137]

Great sharing and purchasing guide 👍.

[@commane21]

Going to try out the Totem Element Metal v2 at home, based on your recommendation. We’ll see …..

[@BostonMike68]

Those arendel look great! With good designers and quality components. I would just got rid of the connections on the binding posts and make some better ones. Which I know you already know.

[@Reluctantaudiophile]

Hi Jay, happy holidays, have you had the chance to listen to the Arendal 1723s towers?

[@Jayiyagi]

I am actually really excited to potentially review the S model of the towers in the new year!

[@Reluctantaudiophile]

@@Jayiyagi I look forward to that review

[@talosian]

I have the 1723 towers for fronts, and 1723 S for rears. Here's my review: they're awesome!

[@sebastianj9153]

Send the Platimons to Erin, would love to see Data. Nice Video

[@i0001w]

would love you try MonitorAudio brand silver and Gold

[@sener.seymenoglu]

I'm really curious about the bookshelf version of the 1528. How would it pair with the Hegel H120? Two Norwegian beauties coming together like that...? Let me wish to own a 1528 in the new year. Happy New Year!

[@mortimersnerd1348]

I own the Arendal 1723 S monitors and regard them "end-game" for me. They deliver in every way and check all the boxes for me.

[@westensanchez9483]

I can't help but wonder if it's overkill to get the 1528s over the 1723s for a smaller room.

[@mannycazz8018]

Get the Dali oberon 9 in for review and then let us know your bang for your buck category. On sale right now for 2400 for the pair! Rock on Brother Jay! 2025 here we come!

[@dandinhofer9240]

Missing the 70's, as speakers are priced beyond expensive. Nothing mentioned unfortunately a blue collar employee with rent, mortgage, insurance, utilities, food, gasoline, sewer, maintenance can begin to even fathom. Hmmm. Even Santa forgot to drop these Arendals off down the chimney.Maybe the next episode will be titled speakers for mere mortals.

[@MikeK6046]

Hey my friend. there are "LOT'S" of "very good" speakers out there that are between $400 to $1,200 that will provide a wonderful listening experience (For example, check out ELAC's new 3.0 - DBR 63). In addition, (just saying) if you don't have a great listening room/ proper placement of speakers & excellent hearing it can be money down the drain in spending more money.

[@howardskeivys4184]

You don’t need a 2nd mortgage to purchase exotic audio equipment to enable you to enjoy listening to music. It’s not difficult to assemble a fantastic sounding audio system on a shoestring budget. The difference between a system costing 3000 and one costing 30000 is nowhere near 10 times better. Yeh, if you’re an enthusiast and you have 30000 disposable income you may well decide that the difference that extra 27000 makes is worth it, but that does not degrade the true value and enjoyment factor of the 3000 system.

[@billarmstrong5568]

Because Arendal sell direct their pricing is already about 50% less than they would cost from a local dealer. And is $4k dollars really a huge investment for a quality European manufactured product you could easily still be playing the heck out of 25yrs down the line? I don't think so.

[@EbonySeraphim]

There are other KZbin channels that are better tailored for that than this one. I consume KZbin across a range of talents and topics, and the instant presentation of this one oozed “high end expensive” - and is why I avoided it for a while. Combined with little objective/numerical evidence to at least occasionally back up the opinion rubbed me the wrong way.

[@Gugubirdyeye]

My top 3 Kef R3 Focal aria evo x Wharfedale Linton super

[@Gugubirdyeye]

Add in price no object B&w signature D4

[@mengirex]

Another great video Jay. I have a question: based mostly on your review, I purchased a pair of 1538 Tower 8. But since then I’ve been reading that they need a lot of power to “come alive.” Do you think that my McIntosh MC611s have enough power to feed them? Thank you

[@Jayiyagi]

MC611 should be perfectly fine driving those towers

[@mengirex]

Thanks for the reply. Happy New Year!!!

[@doug-j3j]

@@Jayiyagi I just got an Arcam class A/B AVR21 110 watt 8 ohms per 7.1 channels that will do 160 watts 2 channel 4 ohms. A decent AV receiver. I got a Great price on it, for stereo, AV 4k blu ray movie and audio and DSD hi rez audio format capabilities, all around uses. I had planned on getting Martin Logan Motion XT f200 600 watt 3-8 inch woofer towers with 27hz bass extension, in a year, for all AV, music around use. i just discovered the 3 Arendal 1528 series, tower 8, monitor, and bookshelves, thanks for all your informative initial impressions on them! The new top tier Arendal series seem to be a higher level of performance compared to the most expensive Martin Logan f200 which lists $5,500. I am will to save up for any of these 3 Arendal 1538 speakers longer, and is my decent Arcam toroidal transformer AV receiver enough to drive the 3 Arendals at at least moderate listening levels, at this point? I don't have to have 500 watt powered speaker loudness, but it's a great attribute to me to have when i want it. I was planning on a high end 2 channel audiophile music system for critical 2 channel superior sound quality, resolution, 2 or 3 years later. The 3 Arendals might fit the bill right now, in addition to great AV capabilities, 4k blu ray movies, and hi rez streaming, this or next year, instead of getting a Hegel $5,000 integrated for the 2 channel Audiophile system later, which is obviously a step up from an Arcam AVR21 receiver. but that Saved $5,000 could upgrade from the Martin Logan f200s for any of the Arendal 1528 type speaker models. And maybe cover the cost of an Emotiva high power only $2,000 cost xpa-dr2 differential reference two-channel power amplifier at 550 watts 8 ohm, 800 watts 4 ohm, which would power my Arcam front 2 channels to high sound level capability it didn't previously had. Covering the loud music potential completely right now, with the Arendals having better sound quality, higher volume, bass response, than the f200 towers would. Then later lower wattage 2 channel stereo systems would not necessitate high sound level capabilties, the Arendal, Arcam, Emotiva system would cover that. The future 2 channel system could focus on sound quality, instead of also loud volume capabilities, leaving open the possibilty of tube amps and mini monitors, for the first time, for me. The Arcam Arendal would cover more than just movie and music quality and loud volume, and i could focus on a Quality 2 channel setup 2 to 4 years later without factoring in if it would play loud enough for all situations. The Arendals in the home theater would cover that. Arendal Bookshelfs are 500 watts, Monitors 700 watts, and Tower 8 s 1,000 watts. something i didn't know from your videos, but very intriguing. My later 2 channel stereo choices could be totally unrestricted by loudness capabilties. I don't mind listening to quiet 2 channel stereo, but also like loud movies and music at times, also for home theater. My home theater room is 20 ft wide, 12 feet deep.. 2 channel room is 11 ft. by 11 ft. I may be in a bigger listening area rooms later, too. The Arendals have changed my 3 year plans totally. Most loud AV speaker choices for my price level have had compromises at the price point, until the Arendals. Thanks for the great reviews and insight!

[@RJArrayCPA]

Hey question for ya! What AVR receiver would you recommend for the 1723 S Monitors and/or your intriguing CSS Typhon (impressive accomplishment on those btw)? Assuming I’m only using a 3-channel system for music and live sports mostly? Happy New Year and keep up the great work 😎🤘🏼

[@Sly_fox379]

Using a yamaha a8a to power my arendals (5.1) Seems to be fine although thinking of getting a buckeye amp, not sure I need it though.

[@talosian]

I sure like my Integra DRX-8.4. It has XLR pre-outs if you ever want to get external amps.

[@blackoceanaudio]

We might be on your list for '25

[@Thyrialin]

Can you tell what speakers stands are those under Arendals at 1:17?

[@stefan.r42]

Hi Jay, can please Check the Radiant Acoustic 6.2!?

[@jenserikjohansson6228]

Tanks for nice vlogs

[@digitalm3ssiah]

Very conflicted between 1723(s), SF Sonettos and Kef R3 Metas. Mix between movies and music in a very large room. Help!!! 😅

[@Jayiyagi]

if its a mix between music and movies, I think you would be most satisfied with the Arendals or the KEF R3 Metas!

[@digitalm3ssiah]

Appreciate you and love your work. Keep it up!

[@tuathadedanann195]

arendal vs perlisten?

[@Roof_Pizza]

I have the Arendal 1723S centre channel and from what I can tell it's identical to the bookshelves except the orientation of the binding posts. I will not be getting 2 more of them for my system as they are home theatre speakers and not audiophile speakers. I've decided on some Magnapans and am currently waiting on those.

[@lsaideOK]

I would like to know what you think of the sonus faber G2 line if you're able to get your hands on a pair

[@s18169ex3]

The price range of speakers that you are showing of those individuals who will probably not looking at videos on KZbin

[@RafaelGrigorian]

I'm wondering how better would Platimons and 1528 bookshelves be, compared to my Dynaudio Special 40's. No way to compare them unfortunately. On the other hand other reviewers recommend MoFi speakers and Radiant Acoustic speakers. So many choices in that price bracket >,

[@lextr3110]

please tell arendal to make their speaker in a darker black brushed metallic matte color... their grey look toyish platicky to me...

[@Jayiyagi]

not really in-person but they do look a bit plasticky on camera and photos

[@bilguana11]

ELAC Vela 409.2.

[@bagelhunk]

Maybe next year. Best value and cost no object for bookshelf and tower.

[@sylvio1980]

That might sound great but aesthetically they are hard to look at. Keep up the good work bud 👍

[@triplelexxx9407]

Jay how far up the sonus faber line do you think the Arendal 1528 competes? Do they best the olympica nova 8'? Can they compete with the snus faber lilum?

[@Jayiyagi]

I think it competes with the Olympics line. Although its a completely different sound from the Sonus faber’s house sound so there are bound to be people that prefer even the Sonetto line above the Arendals.

[@Thaivacationer]

2 was speaker for 6k. Are you serious? Have you heard a 3 way speaker? It's quite an improvement in many regards.

[@Jayiyagi]

Arendal 1528 is a 3 way speaker

[@Thaivacationer]

@@Jayiyagi Yes, but not @6k. You made a recommendation on a 6k 2 way speaker. Which means muddy mids, severely limited dynamics, compression hits very soon....

[@TriAmpMyFi]

@@Thaivacationer . I agree. And compounding the problem X 2 is the given expectation that a sub-woofer will always be added which, of course, just ups the price tag again. Then the other thing is that even with all the discussions about sub-woofers, they are still mis-used 96% of the time. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass🔈🔉🔊

[@AntBlack-o6z]

What stands do you have the arendal 1723 mounted on, I’m looking for a set of those?

[@Jayiyagi]

These are prototype stands that will be available in 2025

[@sagarprasanthreddy5700]

On what stands are the 1528 bookshelf speakers sitting on?

[@Jayiyagi]

These are prototype stands that will be available in 2025

[@hanse81]

Arendal city born and raised and I can tell you that it is pronounced more like "aa-ren-daal".

[@-predict7443]

Looking for an integrated AMP for the Buchardt S400 mk2 in the range around 500 €. Since im a "beginner" im wondering if i need to have an amp that matches the speaker price, but my feeling tells me thats would be a little too much for the start. Any recommendations?

[@Jayiyagi]

take a look at iotavx or audiolab. Also consider looking at well maintained used components

[@-predict7443]

@ thanks for the feedback, will do that!

[@-predict7443]

@ was taking a look at audiolab 6000a but read bass would be weak\muddy due to low wattage, is that true??

[@petarst]

For sure it is Arendal, why not all to be Arendal...come on man.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Happy New Year! Happy 2025.

[@IsaacChew]

How about the paradigm founder 120H? ◡̈

[@chrisp.916]

I have them and they are immaculate . So much clarity and resolution in the medium range and the mid to low bass are great too. And the looks of the Paradigm Founders 130H Loudspeakers are very eye-cathing and beautiful.

[@teknolojigundemi]

I wish to have Monacoustic platimon but dont have that budget, look for second hand for some time but nobody sells them.

[@Jayiyagi]

a good sign! Nobody wants to change them out haha

[@benjamink.6286]

Thanks for the brief and interesting overview. Could you please led us know whether you get paid e.g. by arendal for reviewing those speakers? In general it would be great to know when speakers are provided for free or money is payed. Many KZbinrs are transparent about that. Thank you.

[@Jayiyagi]

Hi all sponsorships are disclosed on this channel. No money or product exchanged hands unless otherwise stated

[@raymaksimavicius4902]

The Vandersteen VLR desrtoys all these speakers!

[@chengo51]

So....your friend Bellanger's Audionote speakers aren't in the awards?

[@Pete.across.the.street]

Watch until the end

[@krisalee123]

Do you have a review of best powered speakers?

[@melvinberrian153]

Are the drivers for the Arendal 1528 towers made by Bespoke Audio? How would you compare the Paradigm 120 H with the 1528 tower 8?

[@howardskeivys4184]

So Jay, your click bate mentions “best audiophile speaker”. Can you please differentiate between an audiophile speaker and a non audiophile speaker? Also, how do you quantify “best”? Surely this comes down to personal preference?

[@Jayiyagi]

Audiophile speakers prioritize high-fidelity sound reproduction, using premium materials and precise engineering for a superior audio experience. Normal speakers are designed for general use, focusing on affordability, convenience, and broader sound preferences like enhanced bass or loudness. Since this is my channel and Jay's iyagi means Jay's story, as I've stated in this video - it would be "best" based on my opinion and objective data from what I have reviewed in 2024

[@howardskeivys4184]

So how do non audiophiles differentiate? Speakers aren’t labeled as such. If a speaker is advertised at $999 how can a non audiophile determine whether it is an entry level audiophile speaker, or a premium non audiophile speaker?

[@Jayiyagi]

@@howardskeivys4184 As the term "audiophile" or "audiophile quality" really pertains to the expectation of quality of build and sound quality for those that do care about these qualities in their audio product, it really is determined by the consumer or end user all the same as how one would shop for an audiophile speaker - through listening and experiencing it for themselves. Just like quality standard is a spectrum based on the individual's taste and experience level of said product category, just the same, I personally may not think some Bluetooth speaker off amazon or powered bookshelves may fit into the "audiophile" category but some may very much feel that they do if that is to their taste and aligns with their expectations based on their previously owned audio products.

[@howardskeivys4184]

So that invalidates your original response that an audiophile speaker was built by the manufacturer to higher standards, including parts, electronics and specs. Because your now saying that whether or not speaker is classed as audiophile, is at the discretion of the end user.

[@Jayiyagi]

@@howardskeivys4184 it does not. An audiophile speaker may be designed with the qualities I have specified above. How that is “perceived” to the end user is a different matter based on subjective taste and experience.

[@coreymoyers]

Who won the giveaways?

[@Jayiyagi]

it was posted on the community page

[@Audfile]

1723 bookshelf. Just get a taller stand.

[@PetraKann]

What about the music?

[@brunokahn8113]

Arendal bought this video?

[@Jayiyagi]

they have not

[@chrisrichards2827]

Jay, unfortunately there's no such thing as best in anything in high fi, everybody's hearing is different so I wish you guys would stop using that the best of.

[@Jayiyagi]

Its best based on my opinons of what I have reviewed in 2024. Feel free to throw in what was your best in 2024. Cheers

[@chrisrichards2827]

@Jayiyagi like I said Jay I don't say there's best of anything because there isn't because everybody's hearing is different so everybody's going to have a different opinion and my system is very good it's worth $85,000 and just so you know what I have I have the SIM audio p8 preamp, SIM audio 861 amplifier which just bested the dagostino momentum Mxv S250 according to an owner who now sold his dagostino and bought the 861 after comparing the two amps for one month, esoteric P10 transport, Wyred4sound 10th anniversary DAC, monarchy audio upsampler, monitor audio platinum 200 ll, Neotech the Sahara copper rectangular OCC bi-wired, Neotech the Sahara XLR interconnects, audio sensibility signature digital interconnects, Neotech The Grand rectangular copper OCC power cords. and just like you said it's based on your opinion so you can't really say it's the best of with only one person's opinion, they're obviously would have to be a consensus of many many people to say best of.

[@Jayiyagi]

and...? I don't get you point. Like I said and titled. It's my top 3 picks. Not yours nor anyone else's. cheers

[@chrisrichards2827]

@@Jayiyagi well your title says the best speakers of 2024 it doesn't say my choice for best speakers of 2024 which is what it should have said.

[@Jayiyagi]

It says “my top 3 picks” So I don’t get your point Thanks

[@yardi20005]

For $8998 a pair I think you need to review the JTR 215RT it will blow all of these speakers away, especially in comparison to Arendal towers.

[@Jayiyagi]

Those look badass!

[@Albet27]

JTR 215RT is a 2000 watt PA speaker with only 30 degrees of sound dispersion that can do 130db It's not a hi fidelity speaker. With two large 15" woofers. It's more a concert speaker than anything else.

[@mpp9964]

Arendal speakers are puzzling. They look like the speakers that come from a white van that rips up to you in a Canadian Tire parking lot and the door flies open and some greaseball tells you hey - jabroni, have I got a deal for you. They look good enough to give it a hard think but not good enough to pull the trigger. Reminds me of Nuance speakers from the 90’s. Jay you are Canadian but probably too young to understand. The sound might be amazing and maybe even the build quality but they have to clean up the looks. And you’re not likely to make comment as you are on their payroll I think, but fellow commenters… tell me I’m wrong here.

[@Jayiyagi]

Aesthetic taste is a subjective thing so it very much may not be for you. I am on no companies payroll. No money or product exchanged hands unless disclosed Cheers

[@talosian]

I think they look great and the build quality is exceptional.

[@wegardfjeld3789]

You're wrong here. In more ways than one. I've had the 1723 monitors and the design and finish was great. The quality and finish is on a level rarely seen in this price range.. The issue with them was the size was too big for my home office. I can see that the basalt colour choice isn't my preference either, but I'm pretty sure the white looks great and hopefully Arendal comes with a darker shade soon too.

[@randyritzow5178]

Arendal speakers are good, but resale is miserable…just sayin

[@wegardfjeld3789]

I'm curious, where do you live ? What speaker have you tried to sell and where ? Here they are nigh impossible to find used outside Arendals own reselling system. The trade up system is really good too.

[@matrix101redorblupill4]

Bad pick. Mofi 888, Dali Epikore7 and Aucoustic 6.2 are much better...

[@Andy-qk4bl]

Paid video

[@Jayiyagi]

Incorrect

[@Andy-qk4bl]

@@Jayiyagi in this case, why are the links affiliated?

[@Jayiyagi]

@@Andy-qk4bl You are confusing affiliate links with paid sponsored content. This channel does have affiliate links and is disclosed so that viewers can decide to support the channel by buying through the links or not.

[@Andy-qk4bl]

​@@Jayiyagi I am not confusing anything : you have an incentive to have people use your affiliate links for these products, thus your opinion cannot be trusted.

[@Jayiyagi]

if that's your view, that's perfectly fine. I disclose all paid sponsorships and affiliate links so that you can make that choice.

[@hochinglee8966]

Happy New Year.

[@hochinglee8966]

No sound demo ? As before ? Is it convincing ?