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Arendal Sound 1528 Bookshelf 8
Arendal Sound

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Specifications · per-field provenance
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Speaker typebookshelf standmountManufacturer
Way configuration3-wayManufacturer
Woofer count1Manufacturer
Woofer size (in)8Manufacturer
Midrange size (in)5Manufacturer
Impedance, nominal (Ω)4Manufacturer
Sensitivity (dB @ 1 W/1 m)84Manufacturer
Sensitivity measurement contextunstatedManufacturer
Frequency response, low (Hz)28Manufacturer
Frequency response, high (Hz)20000Manufacturer
Frequency response toleranceminus 6dBManufacturer
Recommended power, max (W)500Manufacturer
Crossover frequencies (Hz)420, 2800Manufacturer
Enclosure typebass reflex portedManufacturer
Grille includedYesManufacturer
Height (in)21.9Manufacturer
Width (in)11.4Manufacturer
Depth (in)14.5Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)66Manufacturer
Finish optionsBasalt, PolarManufacturer
Common questions
ANSWERED FROM THE DATAWhat receiver do you need to drive the Arendal Sound 1528 Bookshelf 8?
The Arendal Sound 1528 Bookshelf 8 is rated at 84 dB sensitivity (on the hungrier side, so amplifier headroom matters) and is 4Ω nominal with no stated minimum — pick a receiver explicitly rated for 4Ω loads. Our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.
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