Arendal Sound introduced its flagship loudspeaker range, the 1528 series, in late 2024. It consists of several bookshelf, standmount, floorstanding and center-channel models — everything needed to build an immersive home theater or traditional hi-fi system. The most expensive models, the 1528 Tower 8 floorstanding speakers, cost $10,900/pair.
Now, the Norwegian loudspeaker specialist has introduced a new loudspeaker range, the 1610 series, positioned just below its flagship 1528 range. Each loudspeaker in the range borrows design elements and acoustic technologies from the flagship range, but costs substantially less.
Arendal Sound claims the new range was created for customers who demand “high-end performance in a design that suits a broader range of rooms, listening distances, and real-world use.”
Loudspeakers for “real-world use”
The 1610 series isn’t as expansive as the 1528 series, as it only consists of four different models: one floorstanding, one bookshelf, one center channel and one slim (designed for on-wall or close-to-wall installation).
The 1610 Tower 8 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed that, according to the brand, is designed for “full-range performance in a wide variety of rooms.” While the 1610 Bookshelf 8 is a compact three-way loudspeaker that’s a better fit for smaller and medium-sized rooms.
