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WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing an
Arendal Sound product.
We hope you enjoy it as much
as we enjoyed creating it”

- Team Arendal Sound

STORY OF ARENDAL
1961 SUBWOOFERS
AVALANCHE 550IQ AMPLIFIER
12.2” WOOFER
PLACEMENT & SETUP
HOW TO CONNECT
AMPLIFIER OPERATIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARRANTY
 BUILDING BRIDGES.
Being our entry-level subwoofer range, there is nothing High performance in a compact design – conceived as a
about our brand new 1961 Subwoofers performance or smaller subwoofer that will fit any living room decor, you
build quality that would suggest it being so. HDF cabinets will be amazed how large a room 1961 Subwoofer 1S will
with Premium painted matte finishes and magnetic grills, be happy driving.
to mention couple.
1961 Subwoofer 1V breaks all standards when it comes
Using our newly designed proprietary 12.2” driver, driven to performance. 1961 Subwoofer 1V is simply put a 1961
by the unique 550W RMS Avalanche 550 IQ DSP smart Subwoofer 1S on steroids. Bigger and vented. 1961
amplifier, dynamics and performance is stellar. The HDF Subwoofer 1V can deliver massive performance on movies,
cabinet volume has been sized to produce an optimally with real attention to detail and nuance in music. Movies or
damped system, producing low distortion, extremely music. Perfect for both.
dynamic and natural deep bass. Using many of the same
features from 1723 series, you can be sure this subwoofer Expect nothing less from an Arendal Sound product.
packs extreme amounts of listening pleasure regardless of
its price point. 1961. Building bridges. Premium products for everyone.

Our Avalanche 550 IQ smart amplifier marks a new era in

terms of adjustability, versatility and not mention the dozens
of sensor technologies which makes sure signal quality and
performance are world class which.
STORY OF ARENDAL
I was born and raised in Arendal 1978, Norway. As a kid I get the urge to purchase and test as many products as
enjoyed many activities, such as catching fish for my cat you can, which I did with great joy. Normally, instead of a
Johnas, riding my bike, playing football and video games, paycheck, I brought home new speakers or amplifiers that
and hanging out with friends. Of course not a day went by had to be tested. My very first setup was a stereo system
without wrestling with my older brother Dan Benny. with some huge speakers which could play very loud.
It was hugely annoying to my mother. Does that sound
My dad, Jan, founded an electronic store in the 70´s and it familiar?
quickly became the top selling store of it’s kind throughout
Norway. On a good Saturday it was not unusual to sell It’s one thing to have fun with audio equipment, but
40-50 color TV’s, which were hot tech at the time. Today another very different thing to understand it. I studied
he spends his elder days as a fisherman, just like my electronics for 8 years, graduated from Grimstad with an
grandfather Olav before him. engineering degree and was lucky enough to get a job in
the oil industry. After working in the oil industry for a
During my younger days there was rarely a weekend when while, I knew that it wasn’t the field for me. Audio was my
I was not (somewhat reluctantly!) dragged out of bed on passion and that’s what I wanted to work with.
a Saturday morning to help sell my grandfather’s catch
from the night before to the neighbourhood. I was often With 15 years of business experience in the audio industry
told “your grandfather has caught a lot of fish, you need and after shipping tens of thousands of audio products
to help him sell it”. Dragging all the fish with me, I walked throughout Europe and beyond, I wanted something else.
several kilometers and knocked on many doors utilizing Something of our own which had been lingering in the air
some maybe desperate sales tactics to charm the older for many years. At our 10th anniversary, what better way
ladies. My customers may have felt sorry for me seeing to celebrate and continue the story, than with the release
me walk around with fish, but I was able to sell them and of our own speaker brand?
returned home with pockets full of money. My grandfather
gave me a cut of the sales so I could buy candy and save The idea of Arendal Sound was born.
the rest in order to purchase more audio products. These
were some of the best memories of my childhood. It was no coincidence. We’ve spent years researching,
listening to our customers, planning, developing,
As you may have guessed, I was introduced to the audio engineering and investing in Arendal Sound. I always
world at a very early age. When I turned 14 I started to wanted our team to have something to be extraordinarily
work part time at my dad’s store. When your hobby is proud of and enthusiastic about. It had to be something
electronics and you work in such an environment you that was based on solid acoustic engineering principles
and yet aesthetically beautiful, surrounded by a unique
story - ours. Arendal Sound builds upon traditional and
historic Norwegian elements, where solid craftsmanship
and finish quality are a top priority, backed with pleasure
in the use and pride in the ownership. We even want to
show our beautiful country to our overseas customers and
invite them to Norway.

We are a family and team with the same mentality and goal,
to create market leading products, packed with incredible
value, backed with our highly acclaimed customer support
that extends beyond the date of purchase.

To me, business comes second and at the end of the day,

it’s my family who are most important. Without them it
would have been hard. I would especially like to thank
my wife, Heidi, as she has been by my side all this time
showing extreme patience and understanding. And of
course my two little kids, Marcus and Leander, they are
the dessert in life as my mom and dad say.

We hope you will enjoy our products as much as we

enjoyed making them.

Jan Ove Lassesen

Founder of Arendal Sound
BLACK MATTE WHITE MATTE
SPECIFICATIONS
Being our current entry-level subwoofer, there is Woofer 12.2"
nothing about 1961 Subwoofer 1S performance that Enclosure Sealed
would suggest it being so. Using our proprietary Enclosure material High Density Fiberboard (HDF)

12.2” driver driven by our unique 550W RMS Amplifier Avalanche 550IQ, 550W RMS
Power cable 1.5 meters
Avalanche 550 IQ DSP amp, the cabinet volume has
Frequency response
been sized to produce an optimally damped system,
EQ1 19-200Hz (+/-3dB)
producing low distortion, extremely dynamic and EQ2 26-200Hz (+/-3dB)
natural deep bass. Using many of the same features Dimensions without feet 41.5H x 31.5W x 41.5D cm
from 1723 series, you can be sure this subwoofer Dimensions with feet 42.7H x 31.5W x 41.5D cm
packs extreme amounts of listening pleasure (and Weight 20.0 kg

pressure..) regardless of its price point. Conceived Break-in for optimal performance 50 hours

as a smaller subwoofer that will fit any living room

decor, you will be amazed how large a room 1961
Subwoofer 1S will be happy driving.

31.5 cm 41.5 cm
41.5 cm

FRONT LEFT BACK RIGHT

BLACK MATTE WHITE MATTE
SPECIFICATIONS
The 1961 Subwoofer 1V is simply put a 1961 Woofer 12.2"
Subwoofer 1S on steroids. Same solid HDF enclosure Enclosure Vented
but larger and equipped with a high precision slot Enclosure material High Density Fiberboard (HDF)

port. Using our proprietary 12.2” driver driven by Amplifier Avalanche 550IQ, 550W RMS
Power cable 1.5 meters
our unique 550W RMS Avalanche 550 IQ DSP amp,
Frequency response
the cabinet volume has been sized to produce an
EQ1 16-200Hz (+/-3dB)
optimally damped system, producing low distortion, EQ2 20-200Hz (+/-3dB)
extremely dynamic and natural deep bass. Using Dimensions without feet 54.5H x 39.0W x 50.0D cm
many of the same features from 1723 series, you Dimensions with feet 55.7H x 39.0W x 50.0D cm
can be sure this subwoofer packs extreme amounts Weight 36.1 kg

of listening pleasure (and pressure..) regardless of Break-in for optimal performance 50 hours

its price point. The enclosure is ported, which can

also be sealed for those who wants the edge in extra
dynamics over sheer depth. 1961 Subwoofer 1V can
deliver massive performance on movies, with real
attention to detail and nuance in music. Movies or
music. Perfect for both.

39.0 cm 50.0 cm
54.5 cm

FRONT LEFT BACK RIGHT

AVALANCHE 550IQ AMPLIFIER
- Revolutionary Smart amplifier We welcome the Avalanche 550 IQ amplifier.
“Revolutionary” is rarely used in the audio industry,
especially for speakers and subwoofers. The new Avalanche Highlights:
550 IQ subwoofer amplifier from Arendal Sound is one • Hi-res 1.8” LCD display
exception, measured in performance and technology. • Revolutionary smart subwoofer amplifier
State of the art amplifier designed and developed from • Full 550W RMS down to 10Hz
scratch to give performance and features you could only • Extensive multi sensors to protect and preserve signal
ask for at much higher price levels. quality
• Safety controls
Research and development over two years, fully customized
by Arendal Sound. The 550 IQ is a beast of an amplifier.
Smart Technology
“Smart” or “intelligent” is also rarely used for subwoofers.
The 550 IQ boast killer performance and has features
under the hood no one else in the industry has seen before.

Avalanche 550 IQ has some serious technology to offer.

Multiple sensors in the digital and analog domain from
inputs to outputs to preserve dynamics and clean bass. It
has a powerful microcontroller (MCU) which is the brain
that controls and reads all data that passes the signal
flow. To make sure the signal is as untouched as virtually
possible, from its original source to the output from the
subwoofer.

550 IQ controls
• Over/under voltage safeties on its power supply inputs
(coming from your power socket) and amplifier
output stage
• Thermal variations throughout the complete
amplifier
• All signal processing such as conversions
• EQ filters
• Multiple limiters
• Display interface for the 1,8” LCD
• Multi control buttons
• And more

Subwoofer amplifiers will never be the same again...

12,2” WOOFER
Why 12.2”? tinsel leads. All combined to create a very high excursion
It was only natural to make the less expensive 1961 series with linear suspension. Again, contributing to high output
with a smaller driver than that of its bigger brother the and low distorting accurate bass.
1723 series with their 13,8” drivers. We still wanted to
have a slight edge over conventional 12” drivers in terms Our cone consist of long fiber pulp that has a superior
of surface area so we created a 12,2” driver which requires stiffness to weight ratio to deliver a properly self damped
less excursion and power to achieve the same SPL levels driver. The result is a cone that achieves optimal pistonic
as a standard 12”. The result is lower distortion, higher motion at all frequencies it is asked to produce and
power handling and most importantly - tighter bass. beyond.
Every part for this driver has been customized to deliver
high output, low distortion, accurate bass. The entire moving assembly is designed to have the lowest
possible weight while still achieving the desired frequency
Design features rolloff. A lower total moving mass combined with low
Ultra-high temp polyimide former with aluminum wire inductance typically lends itself to having better transient
voice coil for low mass, high motor force and optimal response, dynamics, “slam” and “impact”.
thermal dissipation.
Air flow venting underneath the dust cap (vents in cone
Benefits: body) and spider (vents in frame) are added for two
very important reasons. Air heated by the voice coil is
• Aluminum wire has very low weight compared to forced away with each stroke of the cone diaphragm.
Copper This continuous exchange of air mitigates thermal
• Ultra-high temp Polyimide prevents insulation compression and increases the woofer’s overall power
handling capability. Second, the airflow relieves
After thorough optimization and testing (using FEA, asymmetric compliance (suspension stiffness) and
Klippel and other methods) we refined a motor featuring noises (ie, distortion) due to non-linear compression and
multiple aluminum shorting rings with focused field “T” rarefaction of air typically trapped under the dust cap
pole design. The result is a linear magnetic field over a and spider. Typical, vented pole designs will be limited in
long voice coil throw, with very low inductance and stable effectiveness due to the lack of airflow volume - At the
function at higher power. highest power and excursions, where free, smooth airflow
is needed most, the pole vent alone is not sufficient.
The symmetrical suspension consists of a heavily analysed
isoprene surround and Connex spider with integrated
PLACEMENT & SETUP
Everyone loves good quality bass as it makes the • The second is the room’s ability to absorb bass sound
reproduction of sound feel natural and full. Bass rhythm waves (or as you will hear it, allowing bass to leak
and timing are critical foundations of music and movie out) through flexible structures like stud walls.
soundtracks. The subwoofer, (bass speaker) is a low-
pressure inducing device that radiates low frequency sound Essentially, every room is different and that’s why
(bass) within your system. Arendal Sound subwoofers ultimately there is no one-size-fits-all approach to
sound better than most, and this is before factoring in the subwoofer integration. The following recommendations
value to cost ratio. But if you want to take your low- are relative and it will always depend on your individual
frequency experience a few notches higher, you will need circumstances. Once you find the optimal spot to place
to experiment.The placement of the subwoofer(s) within your subwoofer(s) it will be time to run your room
the room can “make-or-break” your speaker system correction software.
performance. A poorly positioned subwoofer will deliver
uneven, sluggish, and dampend bass response that will Single Subwoofer
not sound natural. The purpose of this guide is to help
you get your subwoofer placed in the correct position
within the room and configure it for the best possible bass Corner placement
performance. The easiest way to begin positioning the subwoofer in the
room is to place the subwoofer towards one of the front
As previously mentioned, the performance of a subwoofer corners, preferably one that does not have any openings
is intricately linked to the room in which it sits, therefore near it. Having the subwoofer in a corner will give you the
it is impossible to optimize the subwoofer without best room coupling and gain, increasing the apparent
considering the room and its influence on sound. This bass output and impact (corner loading). You may not
room influence can be described in two points: want all of the output generated by this type of placement,
however you can always attenuate the subwoofer and
• The structure of the sound waves reflected within as a result, enjoy increased dynamic headroom and
the room and how they super-impose on top of lower distortion. Adding to that, this placement greatly
each other to deliver excessive (peaks) at certain simplifies the structure of room modes (the peaks and
frequencies (making bass sound boomy), at the same nulls the overlapping bass waves produce), meaning your
time causing total cancellations at others (nulls - AVRs room correction software can easily EQ the peaks for
making bass sound anemic or thin). This is called smoother frequency response.
Room Modes.
Subwoofer crawl Stereo systems (Single subwoofer)
This technique can help you easily find a suitable location Stereo systems without any type of bass management,
for the subwoofer without dragging the subwoofer delay, or room correction will require a slightly different
throughout your room. Instead, place the subwoofer approach for subwoofer placement. For a single subwoofer,
at your main listening position at ear height. This may a good placement is the center between the speakers. Bass
take a longer signal cable and extension power cable to imaging will be at its best and it also allows for higher
do this method and also please ensure the subwoofer is crossover points when used in conjunction with smaller
secure to prevent damage to the subwoofer and to prevent speakers. All the recommendations above will make
possible injury if it tips over. Play some bass-heavy music, localization issues disappear and you will have the
preferable something with a repeating bass line, and crawl impression you are listening to one coherent system. The
on the ground with your ear at the height of the subwoofer. low pass frequency you set is equally important, as the
Carefully listen how the bass sounds in different locations. higher (e.g. 120Hz) you go, the potential for the subwoofer
Once you find a location that has the most balanced and to be localized is much greater than at lower frequencies
accurate sounding bass, this is where you will want to (e.g. 40Hz).
place the subwoofer.
Dual or Multiple subwoofers
Placement in the back
Low bass frequencies are omnidirectional and not Stacking
localizable so you can also place the subwoofer in places If you found a great place for your first subwoofer and you
you don’t traditionally think about such as the back of the feel you need “more” output, an easy way is to supplement
room. In theory, this could work, but most of the time your need of more output is to stack another subwoofer
a proper time alignment is rather difficult, and with directly on top of your first one. 2 big advantages here:
higher bass frequencies, like the LFE channel on movie
soundtracks that goes up to 120Hz, this will result in • It lower distortion by 6db and increase the output by
you hearing where the sound is coming from (bass 6db, making the 2 subwoofers act like act like one big
localization). Placing the subwoofer in the back of the driver. There will be no need for additional EQ or time
room is only recommended for those that have the proper delay, as it is a very straightforward and easy setup.
equipment for this type of placement (DSP (Digital Signal This works best when the subwoofers are identical or
processor) onboard or external) etc. of the same type i.e. sealed subwoofer stacked with a
sealed subwoofer.
• The extra height of the second subwoofer on top also also making higher crossover points possible, without
couples better to the room’s acoustics exciting room being localizable. This placement is optimized for better
modes more evenly and creates a better frequency seat-to-seat consistency and dynamic headroom. With
response. this kind of setup, you will need an AVR or DSP with
two independent subwoofer outputs with a wide range
Mirror / opposite of adjustability. Fine-tuning a setup like this can take
One of the most commonly used practices will be the some time and usually requires software (REW - Room
mirror/opposite placement. In this type of placement, the EQ Wizard) and a calibrated USB measuring microphone.
main objective is to try and position the second subwoofer The time invested with these tools is definitely worth
as symmetrical as possible in the direct opposite placement the effort as it can be a game-changer when it comes to
of the first subwoofer. This principle can be also front-to- overall system performance.
back and side-to-side. Just be aware that having the
subwoofers too close to each other (side to side) will allow Stereo systems (Dual subwoofer)
them to act as a single driver and that would not allow the Just as with the Single Subwoofer setups in a Stereo
room modes to be managed effectively. Using this method 2.1 System. Placement of the subwoofers in the stereo
It is crucial to have an AVR or DSP to set appropriate levels environment will be key to keeping the sound filling
and delay since basically no room is 100% symmetrical full and naturally balanced across the sound stage. The
and the subwoofers will have slightly different frequency key here will be to get the subwoofers placed in close
responses. proximity to the respective channel main speaker and
keep the distance of the subwoofer relatively the same to
Compared to the stacking method you will not gain the the listening position. This will guarantee a proper match
full 6db in output and reduced distortion, as it will vary between the subwoofer(s) and the main speaker’s phase.
with frequency and distance between the subwoofers. If your AVR / Amplifier has a pair of stereo outputs and
In the real world you can expect around 3db in the not LFE or bass management capabilities, you will need to
upper frequency range and closer to 6db in the very low have the proper channels connected to the corresponding
frequencies. However, you will get a much better seat- subwoofer i.e “Left” low level output to the left subwoofer,
to-seat frequency response consistency with even fewer “Right” low level output to the right subwoofer. As with
localization effects. single subwoofer stereo systems, the low pass frequency
you set is very important, as the higher (e.g. 120Hz) you
Diagonal / Opposing corners go, the potential for the subwoofer to be localized is much
The most preferred placement method will be diagonal in greater than at lower frequencies (e.g. 40Hz).
opposing corners (caddy corner) i.e. one subwoofer in the
front right corner and one subwoofer in the back left corner All the recommendations above will make localization
or vice versa. This creates the most balanced frequency issues disappear and you will have the impression you are
response as it excites both the axial and tangential room listening to one coherent system.
modes very evenly, correcting the peaks and nulls. The
result is very consistent bass throughout a wide bandwidth,
Combination of placements
There are many different subwoofer placement
combinations that can be utilized within a speaker system,
all have their advantages and disadvantages. If you have
the possibility of placing more than 2 subwoofers within
your system, you can go for a mix of placement ideas.
Please note that the more subwoofers you add to the
system, the more important the processing capabilities
need to be within the DSP or AVR. Most importantly,
you will need independent subwoofer outputs for each
subwoofer with its own adjustability to perfect the multi-
subwoofer integration.

For example, three (3) subwoofers are added into a system.

The first two subwoofers are placed up in the front left
and right corners of the room (Mirrored) and the third
subwoofer is placed in the middle of the room on the back
wall. This placement method combines the great room
gain/less distortion and consistent wavefront from corner
loading with the “filler” functionality of the subwoofer in
the rear. This method produces a very smooth and even
frequency response and great seat-to-seat consistency.
Just as the other placement methods that have front and
back of room subwoofers, timing and phase will be key in
getting the subwoofers working in unity with each other.

We encourage everyone to get in touch with us at

[email protected] to get expert help on
choosing the right Arendal Sound subwoofer(s) for you
and placement options.
HOW TO CONNECT
How to connect the subwoofer has a signal, and when it does not it will automatically
connect to the other input when it receives a signal. This
Connecting to a stereo setup means you can have one subwoofer and use it both for
Depending on your subwoofer layout, we recommend your home cinema system as well as your separated stereo
two different methods of connecting the subwoofer(s) system.
for a normal stereo playback system, where there is no
dedicated subwoofer output from the source. Single subwoofer connection
When hooking your subwoofer up to an existing stereo
Unique combined A/V-Receiver setup, where there is no dedicated subwoofer output from
and Stereo system connection your source we recommend that you use both L and R
The Avalanche 550 IQ amplifier has the ability to utilize variable outputs (output level controlled by the amplifier
two separate systems on the subwoofer inputs. You can volume control) from the source into the subwoofers
use the trigger signal to assign one of the inputs when it amplifier. This will ensure that the signal is correctly
summed as a mono signal to the subwoofer. If only using
the L or R signal some of the bass may disappear as some
songs have independant bass tracks on the Left and Right
PRE-OUT
L R
channel causing only one of them to be heard through the
subwoofer instead of a summed mix.

WELCOME

LOUDSPEAKER PRE-OUT LOUDSPEAKER

+ - L R + -
Dual subwoofer connection
When using two separate subwoofers in a music system we recommend using L and R outputs to each subwoofer (L goes to left
subwoofer, R goes to right subwoofer) instead of summing a mono signal on each subwoofer if they are located on each side
of the front speakers. This will ensure a true stereo image throughout the entire frequency spectrum. Note that this method
is not recommended if using the two subwoofers in any other configuration than on each side of the room close to the main
speakers. For any other configuration we recommend summing a mono signal to each subwoofer.

If both subwoofers are placed at the same position (side by side or stacked), we recommend summing the signal to mono to
both subwoofers.

PRE-OUT
L R

WELCOME WELCOME

LOUDSPEAKER PRE-OUT LOUDSPEAKER

+ - L R + -
Connecting to an A/V-Receiver
For a typical AV Receiver/Processor
SUB
connection, we recommend using a single
RCA (fig. 1) cable between the receiver’s WELCOME

Subwoofer output (SW Out, LFE Out

or similar, please refer to your product
manual) and connect to the LFE input on
the subwoofer amplifier. Where an AVR/
Processor has two or more subwoofer
outputs, only use one to each subwoofer.
There is no advantage in using two outputs FRONT REAR
CENTER SUB
into one subwoofer.

Finally you have a solution with both

worlds into one.

Subwoofer operation
Enclosure tuning on Subwoofer 1V offers the ability to be used with either vented or sealed alignments. By removing the foam
plug from the port, low frequency output can be extended with different bass character. The subwoofer offers greater deep bass
extension and more power as a vented design. As a sealed enclosure it offers even better transient response and a smoother
roll-off that may suit music listeners and/or smaller rooms better.
AMPLIFIER OPERATIONS
AVALANCHE 550IQ
Quick panel overview
1. High resolution 1.8” LCD colour display.
2. Adjustment knob - To navigate the menu. 1
3. Menu & Back button - Enter the menu or back WELCOME

from settings/menu.
4. Enter button - Enter any setting in the
menu or entering submenus.
5. 3-12V trigger - Triggers the subwoofer
2
unit on/off.
6. Service input - USB input for 3 4
uploading firmware.
7. Input 1 & 2 - RCA inputs.
8. Output 1 & 2 - RCA outputs.
9. Power inlet - With fuse holder. 5
10. Mains power switch - On and off.

7
9 10
8
Menu operation
When the amplifier has been turned on, and the greeting has been presented, the amplifier is ready to use. To check its status
simply press any button or use the adjustment knob to activate the LCD screen. From there you can enter the menu by using
the “MENU” button.

To store any settings in the menu, press enter. By pressing the Menu/Back button, any adjusted setting will not be saved.
Main Menu
1. Levels
Main Menu
- Adjusting input gain and output levels of the subwoofer.
2. Crossover Levels
- Setting desired Low Pass Frequency, Phase, Signal invert and EQ
Crossover
modes.
3. Parametric EQ Parametric EQ
- 3 band parametric equalizer for optimizing the subwoofers frequency
response to your room. Setup
4. Setup Reset all
- Memory bank, number of subs, subsonic filter, assigning inputs, on
time, wake-up sensitivity, backlight and firmware version.
5. Reset All
- Resets all stored settings back to factory default.

Levels Menu Levels Menu

1. Ref. Levels
- On/off, this sets the subwoofer level to reference position, which is Ref. Level
typically the standard for most AV equipment standard calibration
Master Level
levels. We recommend using this setting for anyone with home cinema
processors or receivers. Input Gain
2. Master Level
- Adjustable output volume from -20dB to +20dB in 0.5dB increments.
Only available if Ref. Level is set to off.
3. Input Gain
- The input gain will correctly adjust the subwoofer amplifier input
gain according to how high the output is from your source. If you know
how high the output gain is from your source, here is how to adjust it
properly; 1V output set to +6dB, 2V output set to 0dB, 4V output set to
-6dB, or 8V output set to -12dB. The +6dB and 0dB setting works well
with most modern AV equipment as their output levels generally are
around 1-2V. Analog preamps typically have a low output voltage so the
+6dB setting is recommended.
Crossover Menu
1. LPF Bypass
- On/Off. If On is selected, then the Low Pass Filter will be disabled. For Home Cinema use, where an AVR is used we recommend
LPF Bypass – On. For stereo users you may leave this setting Off, so you can adjust the Low Pass Filter under next step.
2. LPF Frequency
- The Low Pass Frequency is adjustable from 30 Hz to 160 Hz in 1 Hz increments. The number chosen here means the
frequencies above will be filtered away to avoid high tones coming from your subwoofer – nobody wants to hear Diana Krall’s
voice through the subwoofer anyways...
3. LPF Slope
- The Low Pass Frequency Slope mean at which rate the frequencies should be tapering off, from the LPF Frequency point
chosen. It is adjustable from 6dB/Oct to 24dB/Oct with 6dB increments. So, if you already set the LPF frequency to 100Hz, then
setting the LPF Slope to 12dB/Oct will ensure that the signal has 12dB lower output at one octave above 100Hz (one octave

6dB/OCT. SLOPE 18dB/OCT. SLOPE ARENDAL SOUND

LPF SLOPE
12dB/OCT. SLOPE 24dB/OCT. SLOPE
Crossover Menu
5dB
LPF Bypass
LPF Frequency 0

LPF Slope
dB SPL (REL 100Hz)

Phase -5

Signal Invert
-10
EQ Mode

-15

-20dB
10Hz 16 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 640 1k

LOW PASS FILTER (LPF) SET TO 80Hz

Here you can see the different slopes and how they affect the frequency response above the
LPF frequency you have set.
above 100Hz is 200Hz).
4. Phase
- Adjustable from 0-180 degrees. We recommend leaving the phase at 0 degrees when using an AV-Receiver/Processor with
time alignment (speaker distance) feature. For music setups the phase needs to be adjusted so the subwoofer blends with the
front speakers.

Pro tip; Have a friend/wife/mom help adjusting the phase while you sit in your listening position. Play some
music with a steady bass beat, and when you hear the most amount of bass, the phase is correctly adjusted.

5. Signal Invert
- This feature inverts the signal, which means the same as 180 degrees phase, however this is “true” 180 degrees at all
frequencies. Phase adjusting above will shift somewhat with frequency.
Pro tip; If you are adjusting phase manually above, and you found it to couple better with the speakers at a phase or more
than 90 degrees, we would recommend that you turn Signal Invert on, and redo the phase adjustment. Staying as close to 0 on

the phase adjustment will ensure the

most coherent phase in the entire
1S EQ1 1V EQ1
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frequency range. 1S EQ2 1V EQ2 EQ MODE
6. EQ Mode
- EQ1 gives a flat ground plane 5
response, which will give great
0
emphasis on the lower octaves
in-room. For movies this can be -5
especially appealing. For smaller
-10
rooms and/or music listening,
the EQ2 setting can be beneficial.
dB SPL

-15
The bass will roll off with 12db/
-20
octave from around 40Hz which
will give a smooth bass response in -25
smaller rooms for the lower octaves.
-30
Typically, EQ2 setting will sound
“faster” as it has a lack of output in -35
the deepest bass which will give the
-40
10Hz 20 50 100 200

FREQUENCY

Here you can see an example of our Subwoofer 1V, the blue lines indicate vented use
for 2 EQ modes, and red lines for sealed modes.
bass a heavier sound to it. EQ Band 1-3

Parametric EQ Enable No / Yes

1. EQ Band
- 3 selectable EQ bands, to optimize Parametric EQ Freq. 12 - 200
frequency response in your room.
2. Enable Q 0.3 - 10
- To enable the selected EQ band or
not. Gain -10 - +3
3. Freq.
- Adjustable frequency from 12 to 200
Hz, in 1 Hz increments. This enables a
pinpointed adjustment of any irregularities in the room response.
4. Q
- The Q of a frequency adjustment means how wide or small area surrounding the selected frequency you want to affect. A very
high Q will target a very small surrounding area of the selected frequency, whereas a very low Q will select a very wide area
surrounding the selected frequency.
5. Gain
- Adjust how much you want to increase or decrease the levels at the selected frequency. Selectable from -10 dB to +3dB.
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PARAMETRIC EQ
Q1

100 dB

90
dB SPL (REL 100Hz)

80

75,0

70

The graph shows how adjusting the Q

60
settings affects the frequencies above
and below the selected frequency you
want to adjust. Using a low Q will affect
50
a large bandwidth of frequencies,
10Hz 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 200 300 400Hz
while a higher Q will only affect areas
near the selected frequency. PEQ SETTINGS -10dB, 50Hz
Setup
1. Memory bank
- Can store up to 4 different amplifier presets.
2. Number of subs
- This setting is only enabled if you have chosen Reference level On, in the level menu. This setting will enable 1, 2, or 4
subwoofers to have reference level in room, for ease of adjustment from an AVR or similar source. It will decrease the output
sensitivity of each subwoofer to come as close as possible for the sum of all subwoofers to reference level for a single subwoofer
used alone.
3. Subsonic filter
- Selectable subsonic filter settings, that will filter away the deepest frequencies. Selectable from 12 Hz to 31 Hz. In off mode

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SUBSONIC FILTER
12dB/oct.

85 dB

80

75,1
dB SPL (REL 100Hz)

70

65

60

55

50
10Hz 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 200 300 400Hz

SUBSONIC FILTER SET TO 20Hz

In this example you can see how the frequencies below 20Hz are affected by adjusting from 6dB/oct.
slope to 12dB/oct.
the amplifier has an internal subsonic filter at 10 Hz to prevent instabilities in the power supply.
4. Input / Turn-on
- Selectable input turn on process, choose from Auto-on, 12V trigger signal and Dual Source mode. The Dual Source mode is
created for customers that use the same subwoofer in two systems, one typically being stereo and one for home cinema. This
setting enables one input to be triggered and locked by 12V signal, and when the 12V signal is turned off, the other input will
be active for auto-on function.
5. Input Selection
- This option will let you choose whether you want the setting on step 4. to be active for Input 1, Input 2 or Input 1 and
2 together. We do not recommend using Input 1+2 unless you have a stereo signal (L & R) that has to be summed in the
amplifier. For Dual Source, the input selection will be locked to Input 1 – 12V / Input 2 – Auto-on.
6. On Time.
- Selectable on time from 5 to 60 minutes, in 5-minute increments. This setting adjusts how long after the amplifier will stay
active after it has received a signal on the input(s) (Auto-on mode only).
7. Wake-up Sens.
- The wake-up sensitivity when the amplifier is in Auto-on mode, High sensitivity means it react very easily to any input signal,
Normal is what typically works well with modern AV receivers and similar sources, and High is for environments that require
a slower wake-up sensitivity. The
input gain under “level” menu Memory Bank 1-4
will also impact the subwoofers
sensitivity to turn on. Number of subs 1/2/4
8. LCD Backlight
- Adjustable backlight on the LCD Subsonic Filter Off/12/16/20/25/31Hz
display from dim to bright.
9. Firmware Ver. Sub. Filter Slope 6/12dB/Oct.
- States the firmware version of
the amplifier.
Input / Turn-On Auto/12V/Dual Source
Setup
Reset All - Reverts all changes
Input Selection Input 1/2/1+2
back to default settings. This will
erase all memory bank settings as
well. On Time 5 - 60 Minutes

Wake-up Sens. Low / Normal / High

LCD Backlight 1 - 10

Firmware Ver. x.xxx / x.xx

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions. normally, or has been dropped.
• Keep these instructions. • Check that there are no cables under the carpet that
• Heed all warnings. may be damaged by the spike/cone feet. Do not walk
• Follow all instructions. the product on the spike feet as this may cause them
• Do not shower or bathe (with) this product. It to become detached from the cabinet and cause
does not like water nor soap. damage. Take care not to impale yourself with the
• Do not restrict the natural ventilation for this product. spike feet.
Do not cover amplifier plate with polar bear hide or • Do not place this product on an unstable stand,
similar as this product is built to handle even the cold tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall causing
northern climates without such heating devices. serious injury and serious damage. Any mounting
• Large house pets like dogs, big cats or bears of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
should be trained not to cuddle or sleep against instructions.
this product to avoid overheating, scratches and
bite marks.
• Clean this product only with dry cloth.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as an open
fireplace, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord, signal cables or speaker
cables from being walked on, chewed on or pinched
particularly at plugs and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments and accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
• For continued protection against fire hazard, use • The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain
fuses only of the correct type and rating. Mains fuses readily operable.
are located inside the appliance as well as on its back • WARNING: This product is capable of producing very
panel. Replacement of the internal fuse should be high sound pressure levels. Please exercise restraint
entrusted to an authorized operative. User-replaceable in its operation to prevent hearing damage.
fuse types are shown in the specification.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
this apparatus should not be exposed to rain, snow or
moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.
SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN
• Lesen Sie diese Anweisungen. Flüssigkeitseintritt, kleine Objekte verloren im
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• Reinigen Sie dieses Produkt ausschließlich mit einem • Um Brandgefahr zu vermeiden dürfen nur Sicherungen
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anderen wärmestrahlenden Geräten, einschließlich durch autorisiertes Fachpersonal ausgetauscht werden.
Audioverstärker. Durch den Benutzer austauschbare Sicherungen
• Schützen Sie das Stromkabel, die Cinchkabel werden in der Produktspezifikation angegeben.
oder Lautsprecherkabel gegen Bissen, Tritten oder • WARNUNG: Um Stromschlag oder Brandgefahr zu
Quetschungen, insbesondere an Steckverbindungen vermeiden, darf dieses Gerät dem Regen, der Schnee
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• Verwenden Sie ausschließlich vom Hersteller oder andere Gefäße mit Flüssigkeiten dürfen auch
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sind bei jedem Defekt notwendig, z.B. Schaden ist angebracht, um Gehörschäden zu vermeiden.
am Stromkabel, beschädigte Stromstecker,
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forsterkere) som produserer varme. plasseres på apparatet.
• Beskytt strømkabelen, signalkabler eller • Strømkabelen til strømforsyningen skal være lett
høyttalerkabler fra å bli tråkket på, tygd på eller lagt tilgjengelig.
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• Benytt kun tilleggsutstyr og tilbehør som er spesifisert hørselsskader.
av produsenten.
• Koble apparatet fra strømnettet under tordenvær eller
når det ikke skal brukes over lengre perioder.
• Henvis all service til kvalifisert servicepersonell.
Service kreves når apparatet har blitt skadet på noe
vis, som når en strømkabel eller plugg er skadet, væske
har blitt sølt eller objekter har falt ut av apparatet,
apparatet har vært utsatt for regn eller fuktighet, ikke
har normal funksjonalitet, eller har fått støt.
• Sjekk at det ikke er kabler under teppet som kan være
INSTRUCCIONES DE
SEGURIDAD
• Lea estas instrucciones. alimentación o su enchufe, líquidos vertidos sobre el
• Guarde estas instrucciones. equipo, objetos perdidos dentro del equipo, exposición
• Siga todas las advertencias. a lluvia o humedad, caídas o funcionamiento
• Siga todas las instrucciones. defectuoso.
• No se duche o bañe con este producto. El agua y el • Compruebe que los cables no son pisados por los pies
jabón dañarán este producto. de apoyo del producto. No traslade este producto sobre
• No impida la ventilación natural de este producto. No sus pies de apoyo, ya que podrían aflojarse y causar
cubra el amplificador con una piel de oso polar o una daños. Evite empalar cualquier parte de su cuerpo con
protección contra el frío similar. Este producto está los pies de este producto.
diseñado para resistir incluso el clima frío del norte • No coloque este producto sobre un soporte inestable.
sin necesidad de calentadores. El producto podría caer, causando heridas y daños
• Animales domésticos de gran tamaño como perros, serios. El montaje de este producto ha de seguir las
gatos o incluso osos han de ser instruidos para que instrucciones del fabricante.
no se acurruquen o duerman pegados a este producto • Use tan sólo fusibles del tipo y especificación correctos
para evitar sobrecalentamiento, rayaduras o marcas a fin de evitar peligros de incendio. Los fusibles están
de dientes. situados dentro de este aparato, así como en su panel
• Limpie este producto exclusivamente con un paño posterior. El reemplazo de fusibles debe ser realizado
suave y seco. por personal cualificado y autorizado. Los fusibles que
• No instale este producto junto a fuentes de calor como pueden ser reemplazados por el usuario se muestran
radiadores, chimeneas, hornos u otros aparatos que en las especificaciones técnicas.
produzcan calor (amplificadores incluidos). • ADVERTENCIA: no exponga este aparato a lluvia,
• Proteja el cable de alimentación, los cables de señal y nieve, o humedad ni coloque sobre él objetos con
los cables de altavoz ante posibles pisotones, mordiscos líquidos, como jarrones, a fin de reducir el riesgo de
o pinzaduras, especialmente cerca de los conectores y fuego o shock eléctrico.
de las entradas/salidas del equipo. • El enchufe de corriente del cable de alimentación debe
• Use tan solo accesorios especificados por el fabricante. permanecer accesible en todo momento.
• Desconecte este aparato durante tormentas eléctricas • ADVERTENCIA: este producto es capaz de general
o períodos largos sin uso. niveles de presión sonora muy elevados. Úselo con la
• Remita el equipo a personal cualificado para cualquier debida contención a fin de evitar daños auditivos.
reparación. Una reparación será necesaria en caso
de cualquier daño, como por ejemplo en el cable de
WARRANTY
Luckily for you and for us, Arendal Sound products are
extremely durable products that have gone through
extreme stress tests during development. However failures
may happen and if they do, you will always know we are
here to back you up.

Arendal Sound offers up to 10 Years warranty for 1723

Series (5 years on electronics) which is an incredible
statement for you as a buyer. For 1961 Series, we offer a
hefty 5 years warranty. We are of course accepting warranty
to follow second hand purchases where the sales receipt
is proof of purchase on all Arendal Sound products. The
new owner needs to acquire this from the original buyer.

Register today to achieve your full warranty

All Arendal Sound products can easily be repaired by the
customer, by replacing modules yourself. This means
the replacement module can be sent to you, instead of For any service inquiries please send serial number of the
sending the complete product back and forth, this saves product with description and we will help you to identify
down time and you will be guided by qualified staff from the problem. If you bought your Arendal Sound second
the Arendal Sound team, or your dealer. We will only ask hand, please send the receipt along with the report.
you to do very simple steps to fix the products and you do
not need any servicing experience at all. Important!
Do not try to repair the product without permission from
If your product needs service Arendal Sound. Disassembling or removing parts from
In the unfortunate event of a product failure, it will your product(s) in one way or another, can damage your
usually only take a few days to get the problem fixed. product(s) without the right instructions. It will void your
If you have a problem with your product, please contact warranty rights.
your dealer or contact Arendal Sound at
[email protected].
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