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They are lower priced than the 1528 so not a replacement
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Arendal 1528 high end speakers
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True, though I suspect they will cannibalize the 1528 sales.
1. There is no 1610 Monitor because:
"We decided not to develop a monitor in the 1610 series because the size difference compared to the 1610 Tower would be minimal. Moving from three woofers to two would not result in a meaningfully smaller or easier-to-place product.
Since the 1610 Tower is already much more placement-friendly than the 1528 Tower, a 1610 Monitor would not fill a clearly defined role in the lineup the way the 1528 Monitor does in its series. The 1610 Tower would have a very similar footprint to a hypothetical 1610 Monitor.
For customers who need even more flexibility in placement, the 1610 Bookshelf provides a more suitable and space-efficient option."
2. Which sounds better?
"The 1528 Monitor 8 does have better sound quality than the 1610 Tower, if set up properly. The 1528 Monitor has a better crossover, drivers, and overall construction compared to the 1610 Tower. The 1610 Tower is still an excellent value speaker that performs well above its price point, but does have some sacrifices in terms of components and materials compared to the 1528 Monitors.
To get the most out of the 1528 Monitor 8, the room should be at least 275 square feet with a listening distance of 13 feet.
With the 1610 Tower, it is more flexible and can work well in rooms above 215 square feet. A listening distance of 13 feet is still ideal with the 1610 Tower."
3. As to which series sounds better overall:
"The 1610 series definitely drew inspiration from the 1528 series. They have many similarities between the two. The 1528 series is still the flagship and will have the best overall sound quality. It will have more detail, a smoother frequency response, deeper bass extension, with more premium materials and construction. The 1610 still performs very clarity, wide dispersion, and capable bass extension.
The biggest difference between the two is the overall dimensions and recommended room size. The 1528 series, the towers and monitors in particular, require a large space with a specific listening distance. The 1610 series is designed to work better in medium-sized rooms with typical living constraints."
A Tower and mini-Tower concept is interesting.
I have question about 1528 monitors 8.
Andrew Robinson mention in his review of 1528 towers that the have to be listened at high volumes in order to hear their best. Do any of you who own the monitors experience this? I currently have SVS towers and enjoy their sound in normal volume. By normal volume I mean level that you can listen for long time.
Andrew Robinson mention in his review of 1528 towers that the have to be listened at high volumes in order to hear their best. Do any of you who own the monitors experience this? I currently have SVS towers and enjoy their sound in normal volume. By normal volume I mean level that you can listen for long time.
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You could do a lot better then watching him for information but I have found with arendal speakers 1961,1723 that they do sound better when turned up but so do most other speakers.
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1723 Owner, full THX towers, totally agree but if you have X32 or Dirac you can make a second more aggressive bass curve as sort of a old school loudness switch.
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I've posted earlier in this forum and own the 1528 Tower 8 Anniversary Edition and completely disagree with his take on this speaker needing to be listened to any differently than any large tower speaker in a given room. If you watch that video, there is a sense of "picking nits" because of his misunderstanding regarding the delivery. These are LARGE and HEAVY speakers that are drop shipped to the consumer. Although I received "white glove" delivery all the way inside the home, Andrew apparently did not. (I assume it's due to the "special nature" of my particular purchase.) In either case, his experience started off with complications and dissatisfaction that I believe played a role in his comments. They need plenty of power to reach their full potential as true full-range speakers but his take that you have to listen at above normal levels is preposterous. Setup and distances almost certainly played a part in his comments as I suspect his room is on the smaller side and the towers were just too big for his needs. I agree you can do a lot better in getting information and watch his channel for entertainment purposes only. (I will say his videos are very well done but I treat he and his wife as great content salespersons NOT audio experts.) My $.02.
Thank you, Nondemo01! I guess it is worth asking around. You have an awesome set up! Cheers!
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Thank you! I was shopping for my "end game" for a long time and auditioned many speakers. The Anniversary Edition fit both my budget AND what I wanted looks wise. I auditioned the Perlisten S7t but just didn't love the look (or price) for what I believe without proof, is the same manufacturer overseas. The finish on these "direct to consumer/Chi-Fi" is as good as I've seen. The build is second to none, 10 year (!) warranty, 60 day in-home trial, free shipping, and Arendal's fantastic support are icing on the cake. They really do care about consumer satisfaction. I'd get the Monitor 8s if you're in the market and wouldn't look back.
I am on the market and narrowed to 3 options Monitor 8, 1723 S tower, or SVS Ultra (smallest tower).
According to Gene DelaSalla of Audioholics, the SVS Ultra is not in the same league or camp as the Monitor 8. And since the Monitors are better than the older 1723S, the choice is clear, if your budget can afford it. The disadvantage of the Monitors is that they require an external stands which are expensive if bought from Arendal.
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Ah. I've listened to the SVS Ultras and they have a sound signature to them. Definitely have a listen if you can to see if they're for you. The 1723s aren't built to the same level as the 1528 line so if that's important to you, go with the monitors. They're huge so make sure you have room! Erin from Erin's Audio Corner tested them and has the data on his website. He compares them to the Mofi Sourcepoint 8 and KEF Reference 1 Metas - which are 2x the price. That speaks volumes for how good they are for the price. The Mofi are nice but kinda cheap and ugly IMHO. Good luck and enjoy!
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Via Erin. He does full review, and compared them to some other similar $ and sized speakers.
"The Arendal 1610 Tower 8 is the latest big boy on the block. Suited for both hi-fi stereo and home theater applications, the sheer dynamics of the speaker will blow you back and the fidelity and envelopment sit parked in a nice pocket. Check the review for more details and some comparisons against similar speakers."
"The Arendal 1610 Tower 8 is the latest big boy on the block. Suited for both hi-fi stereo and home theater applications, the sheer dynamics of the speaker will blow you back and the fidelity and envelopment sit parked in a nice pocket. Check the review for more details and some comparisons against similar speakers."
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Thanks for posting, I didn't realize the Tower 8's were rolled off in the upper mids like that. With my age related hearing loss, I don't need rolled off.
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...not to be a dick but can you even tell/notice this...???...
...serious question...it seems like you didn't...???...
...I was/am considering upgrading my speakers as I realize they are the true bottleneck @ SQ in my system...
...except for maybe my (fuking) EARS...!!!....
...it is written that many great musicians have terrible sounds systems because they have terrible hearing...
...serious question...it seems like you didn't...???...
...I was/am considering upgrading my speakers as I realize they are the true bottleneck @ SQ in my system...
...except for maybe my (fuking) EARS...!!!....
...it is written that many great musicians have terrible sounds systems because they have terrible hearing...
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If this is directed at me, I'd appreciate if you'd quote me in your comment.
As to whether it is noticeable, I have to assume you didn't listen to Erin's sound clips. It was easily noticeable.
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...therein lies my answer...I will review the clips @ GP to test my hearing and gain perspective as much as interest in these speakers...
...I don't take much stock in reviewing speakers by listening to them over the internet on my speakers, but I appreciate the value in doing so here to demonstrate a principle...
...I will still question whether my speakers or my hearing are to blame if I fail to notice a notable difference....
...roll off might actually help people like me although we are not fully prepared to admit this yet...
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