The Arendal Sound 1528 Bookshelf 8 ranks #36 out of 203 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Arendal
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#36 Arendal Sound 1528 Bookshelf 8: $6,499 per pair Estimated Arendal Sound eBay
Same family: the Arendal 1528 Monitor 8 (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.4/5), the Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 (floorstanding, estimated 4.5/5) and the Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 (center, estimated 4.1/5).
Pros: A 3-way standmount from Arendal’s flagship 1528 series, with the same 28mm waveguide tweeter and 5” midrange as the measured 1528 Monitor 8 (a 5.59 Spinorama preference score) and a single 8” woofer. Arendal specifies ±2dB from 42Hz to 20kHz and 28Hz at -6dB, unusually deep for a standmount.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured 1528 Monitor 8. Sensitivity is a low 84dB into 4 ohms, so it needs a powerful amplifier, and it weighs 30kg.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 19Hz (manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 37Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 420Hz, 2.8kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 21.9”H x 11.4”W x 14.5”D (555 x 290 x 368 mm) |
| Drivers | 28mm tweeter, 5” midrange, 8” woofer |
| Frequency Response | 28Hz - 20kHz -6dB anechoic (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 84dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported (port plug included) |
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