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Arendal 1528 Tower 8 vs Perlisten S7T

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Arendal 1528 Tower 8 vs Perlisten S7T
Does anyone have opinions regarding these two towers. Will be using as HT and stereo listening. Large room open to kitchen, Marantz AV10 with Hypex NCx500 3-ch and Hypex NC502 MP 8-ch amps. Will probably buy the respecting center channel first to make sure dialogue ineligibility is top notch! I am coming from a complete RF-7III Klipsch setup....RC-64 sounds a little muffled on occasions....could be my ears from 40 years of flying without adequate ear protection:oops:
 
I don't know if you have seen these reviews. If not, they may help you in making your decision.

www.audioholics.com

Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8, Center 8+ Loudspeaker Review

Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 and Center 8+ speakers deliver audiophile sound, advanced tech, exceptional build quality & value, but there are caveats. Our review dives deep with measurements & listening.
www.audioholics.com www.audioholics.com

www.audioholics.com

Perlisten S7t Tower Loudspeaker Review - Are these Endgame?

Perlisten's S7t flagship THX Certified Dominus tower speakers have made leaps in technology that have some folks going so far as to question their reality and our reviewer calling them endgame products.
www.audioholics.com www.audioholics.com
 
Yes, I read those 2 reviews. That is what peaked my interest with these 2 speakers.....wish there was a head to head. I could order both and send back the pair that fell short....kinda hate doing that.
 
Mike4700h said:
Yes, I read those 2 reviews. That is what peaked my interest with these 2 speakers.....wish there was a head to head. I could order both and send back the pair that fell short....kinda hate doing that.
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Not much choice these days. I think the Arendals are direct order only. Perlisten has dealers, but it may be hit or miss whether you have one near you.
 
I heard the Perlisten S series at AXPONA last year and found them to be way too bright. I felt the R series were the best speakers I heard at the show. I'm considering the Arendal 1528, but they're extremely big and heavy.
 
Thanks, I have heard that too regarding the 7T series.....i do have a high frequency loss, however in my left ear...so brightness may be a plus! Hard to imagine those big Arendal towers waying 150+....and the center is even heavier! I was all set to pull the trigger....but the Tax man was not kind to me this year. May have to appreciate what i am listening to presently
 
Perlisten S series is significantly more expensive. I have not heard 1528 but they seem pretty impressive based on reviews. This would probably make 1528 a better value, but few speakers can actually compare to Perlisten S series. Perlisten R series would be a more direct competitor to Arendal's.

In terms of centre channel and if you are looking for horizontal centre, I think that Arendal has done a better job matching the center with their big towers. Perlisten S center is sealed and towers ported and that is not really design I prefer. That is the same design approach Klipsch took with RC-64 and RF-7, which you already know. I have RP-8000s with RC-64 in one HT setup and it's really not optimal. It took me a while to get used to RC-64 vs the lovely RP-504C that was definitively a better match to RP-8000, just not so accurate as RC-64.

I would consider some other speakers as well and sure you will get some recommendations. I would recommend Revel 328 towers and C426 center. This is the end-game speaker combination, and could be had for less than $15k if patient and wait for the sales. Center would be a bit smaller (although it is huge) than the towers, so if looking to balance that out 228 towers might be a way to go.

Final remark is that neither Perlisten S/R or Arendal have any solution for tilting the horizontal center speaker - which I find extremely annoying and serious design flaw. After spending such money on the speaker, you would have to find your own way of doing it? Really a bad joke, but unfortunately true. Especially with Arendal that is 80kg speaker. Tilting would be required for most horizontal centers based on my experience. Revel C426 has provided a solution for that, so in that respect is a winner.
 
Funny you mentioned the Revel 328's...that is also on my short list. What's nice is Cruthfield offers a generous 60 day trial period! Also like the fact that the 328's and matching C426 have one of the widest "off axis" response for those not seated in the sweet spot. I do listen to 2ch music...however, most of the time will be used for HT.
 
Mike4700h said:
Arendal 1528 Tower 8 vs Perlisten S7T
Does anyone have opinions regarding these two towers. Will be using as HT and stereo listening. Large room open to kitchen, Marantz AV10 with Hypex NCx500 3-ch and Hypex NC502 MP 8-ch amps. Will probably buy the respecting center channel first to make sure dialogue ineligibility is top notch! I am coming from a complete RF-7III Klipsch setup....RC-64 sounds a little muffled on occasions....could be my ears from 40 years of flying without adequate ear protection:oops:
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1528 as long as you like their looks, enjoy loud and plan to pair with powerful amp(s). cutting edge world class drivers, world class crossovers and world class cabinets with reviews to back it up. for me id either go monitor or tower
 
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Mike4700h said:
Funny you mentioned the Revel 328's...that is also on my short list. What's nice is Cruthfield offers a generous 60 day trial period! Also like the fact that the 328's and matching C426 have one of the widest "off axis" response for those not seated in the sweet spot. I do listen to 2ch music...however, most of the time will be used for HT.
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I don't have 328's but have C426 and it does not have any issues with HT use which is almost 100% of what I do nowadays. Best center I even had. Goes loud and remains clear. If you are interested in Revels, below is the link that shows what bottom pricing you can get.

If you look into the review of 328s on this site, you will see that is in deed extraordinary speaker that made even the toughest of the reviewers to show some love. They go loud without any noticeable distortion as well - as measured at 96dB. Another "emotional" review for Revel line would be Audioholics for 226 towers and C426.

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The UK dealer does not have C426, but I got mine from Germany for EUR 2.8K including shipping.
 
avdoc said:
I heard the Perlisten S series at AXPONA last year and found them to be way too bright. I felt the R series were the best speakers I heard at the show. I'm considering the Arendal 1528, but they're extremely big and heavy.
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Curious your observations of the S7t do not agree with the data or the reviews with supportive measurements.
 
Mike4700h said:
Funny you mentioned the Revel 328's...that is also on my short list. What's nice is Cruthfield offers a generous 60 day trial period! Also like the fact that the 328's and matching C426 have one of the widest "off axis" response for those not seated in the sweet spot. I do listen to 2ch music...however, most of the time will be used for HT.
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I think all 3 on your shortlist…can’t go wrong with any of them (although I have never heard the 1528). I have heard the Perlistens on a couple of occasions and they sound excellent. I also like how Perlisten has a full complement of surround speakers, in-wall and even in ceiling speakers that all match.

Personally I have the most experience with Revel as I have the salon2 and voice2 but have had the F228Be, F208 and C208. The voice2 while it looks small now has the best angle adjustment as it’s infinitely variable. The Revel F328Be and C426Be I think are equally excellent for HT and music. Pretty much the same with Perlisten too though.
 
Oddball said:
Perlisten S series is significantly more expensive. I have not heard 1528 but they seem pretty impressive based on reviews. This would probably make 1528 a better value, but few speakers can actually compare to Perlisten S series. Perlisten R series would be a more direct competitor to Arendal's.

In terms of centre channel and if you are looking for horizontal centre, I think that Arendal has done a better job matching the center with their big towers. Perlisten S center is sealed and towers ported and that is not really design I prefer. That is the same design approach Klipsch took with RC-64 and RF-7, which you already know. I have RP-8000s with RC-64 in one HT setup and it's really not optimal. It took me a while to get used to RC-64 vs the lovely RP-504C that was definitively a better match to RP-8000, just not so accurate as RC-64.

I would consider some other speakers as well and sure you will get some recommendations. I would recommend Revel 328 towers and C426 center. This is the end-game speaker combination, and could be had for less than $15k if patient and wait for the sales. Center would be a bit smaller (although it is huge) than the towers, so if looking to balance that out 228 towers might be a way to go.

Final remark is that neither Perlisten S/R or Arendal have any solution for tilting the horizontal center speaker - which I find extremely annoying and serious design flaw. After spending such money on the speaker, you would have to find your own way of doing it? Really a bad joke, but unfortunately true. Especially with Arendal that is 80kg speaker. Tilting would be required for most horizontal centers based on my experience. Revel C426 has provided a solution for that, so in that respect is a winner.
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The S7C has its midranges and tweeter inside a waveguide complex that exactly matches the orientation of their towers.
 
Golfx said:
The S7C has its midranges and tweeter inside a waveguide complex that exactly matches the orientation of their towers.
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As I noted, few speakers can compare to Perlisten S bench results. I do however feel that one should try to balance LCR best they can. Sealed S7C is just not my cup of tea as its low extension will be different than the towers, which might be more or less noticeable depending on your setup.

Between Revels, Arendals and Perlistens I don't think there is a bad decision to be made. It would just come up to personal preferences. Auditioning speakers is obviously best way to make a commitment. Arendal's are a bit more difficult in that respect as just bigger and bulkier than the rest so even with 60 day return policy boxing them up would be quite an endeavour.
 
I've looked at these same speakers as an upgrade for HT use but have also been considering the either the RBH Signature 8300 or the Unrivaled 8300 PX, maybe AX also, but haven't heard much on the Unrivaled which seems closest to Revels/Perlistens/Arendal 1528. Does anyone have any opinions on the RBHs?
 
Oddball said:
As I noted, few speakers can compare to Perlisten S bench results. I do however feel that one should try to balance LCR best they can. Sealed S7C is just not my cup of tea as its low extension will be different than the towers, which might be more or less noticeable depending on your setup.

Between Revels, Arendals and Perlistens I don't think there is a bad decision to be made. It would just come up to personal preferences. Auditioning speakers is obviously best way to make a commitment. Arendal's are a bit more difficult in that respect as just bigger and bulkier than the rest so even with 60 day return policy boxing them up would be quite an endeavour.
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“Low extension will be different than the towers”? They are all on a crossover of 80hz. I believe your ideal of a perfect match would always be skewed by different enclosure sizes unless they were all the exact speakers matched perfectly
 
Golfx said:
“Low extension will be different than the towers”? They are all on a crossover of 80hz. I believe your ideal of a perfect match would always be skewed by different enclosure sizes unless they were all the exact speakers matched perfectly
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Plus it makes sense for the center to be a sealed design since placement could vary.

My voice2 is sealed vs the salon2 that’s ported. In fact most Revel centers are sealed. Like you said I cross my center over at 80Hz…actually cross my salons at 70Hz for surround. No issues at all.
 
Golfx said:
“Low extension will be different than the towers”? They are all on a crossover of 80hz. I believe your ideal of a perfect match would always be skewed by different enclosure sizes unless they were all the exact speakers matched perfectly
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Perhaps you have 80hz crossover, some other people might not. As I noted, Arendal has addressed the size disparity with their monster 1528 center probably best that it could be done. But also, good luck tilting that center.

@Lsc - same could be said for the towers as "placement could vary". In theory you LCR speakers should be the same, so in my book it translates into either ported or sealed. However, the world will obviously not end if the ideal state is not achieved.
 
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