Arendal an upgrade from Canton?

[HawgHead1960]

For the past 5 years have been using Canton Chrono SL-596.2 8" Towers and Chrono SL 556.2 6" center for the LCR of a 5.1.2 setup with a pair of HSU 15" subs on a Denon 3600H. Have enjoyed them very much....but. These Arendals have gotten my attention and upgradeitis has set in. Considering the 1723 series monitors and center for the LCR. Have not been able to listen to them in person but all of the research I have seen on them is positive. Would those with better ears than mine consider this an upgrade? Thanks for any advice or opinions you are willing to share.

 

[lovinthehd]

Better ears? How does that work? No experience with Canton myself, never have seen one even, let alone Arendal....but no way to do that without significant travel. Curious, what do you want improved particularly? What is lacking with the Cantons? Have you tried comparing measurements?

 

[HawgHead1960]

Honestly, I have no complaints with the Cantons. Maybe just a case of FOMO, but always looking at equipment upgrades if not too hard on the pocketbook. As far as measurements, afraid I am a perpetual noob when it comes to all that, may as well be a foreign language.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

but always looking at equipment upgrades if not too hard on the pocketbook.

You’ll end up wasting a lot of money.

Just plan your dream system, save up, then buy it when you have the money and knowledge.

 

[Bobby Bass]

I have the 1723 towers and I love their sound. I also had the 1723S towers but not the monitors. Have not listened to the Cantons so I can’t compare. If you are in the US you can buy and try Arendals for 60 days and return for free for a full refund if not satisfied. You could A/B test both sets of speakers for 2 months and decide which you prefer.