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Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8
Arendal Sound

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Specifications · per-field provenance
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Speaker typecenter channelManufacturer
Intended rolescenterManufacturer
Way configuration3-wayManufacturer
Woofer count2Manufacturer
Woofer size (in)8Manufacturer
Midrange size (in)5Manufacturer
Tweeter size (in)1.1Manufacturer
Impedance, nominal (Ω)4Manufacturer
Sensitivity (dB @ 1 W/1 m)85Manufacturer
Sensitivity measurement contextunstatedManufacturer
Frequency response, low (Hz)22Manufacturer
Frequency response, high (Hz)20000Manufacturer
Frequency response toleranceminus 6dBManufacturer
Recommended power, max (W)700Manufacturer
Crossover frequencies (Hz)420, 2800Manufacturer
Enclosure typebass reflex portedManufacturer
Grille includedYesManufacturer
Height (in)11.4Manufacturer
Width (in)31.8Manufacturer
Depth (in)17.6Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)104Manufacturer
Finish optionsBasalt, PolarManufacturer
Common questions
ANSWERED FROM THE DATAWhat receiver do you need to drive the Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8?
The Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 is rated at 85 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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