1723 1S vs Paradigm Defiance S12
The Defiance S12's low-frequency extension is 16 Hz against the 1723 1S's 18 Hz and its woofer 12" against 13.8". Both share power @ 8ω (800W) and drivers (1).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,600
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About the 1723 1S
The Arendal Sound 1723 1S is a single-driver, compact subwoofer featuring a 13.8-inch driver and an Avalanche 800 IQ amplifier, delivering 800 watts of RMS power. It is part of Arendal's market-leading statement series, offering a balance between music reproduction and bass depth with impeccable dynamics. The subwoofer is housed in a High-Density Fiberboard (HDF) enclosure and is available in various finishes such as Black Gloss, White Gloss, Black Satin, and White Satin. It includes connection options like stereo RCA and XLR for direct output and chaining multiple subwoofers. The frequency response is 18-200Hz (+/-3dB) in EQ1 mode, with additional EQ modes available. The dimensions with feet are 19.4 inches in height, 13.2 inches in width, and 17.7 inches in depth, weighing 24.5 kg. It comes with a 10-year warranty.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 18 Hz - 200 Hz
- Power Handling
- 800W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 800W @ 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 13.8"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 335.3 × 493.4 × 449.6 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 24.5 kg (54 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black Gloss, White Gloss, Black Satin, White Satin
Key Specifications
Power: 800W
Frequency: 18-200 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions