Arendal Sound has introduced the 1610 Collection, a brand new high-end loudspeaker vary aimed toward listeners who need flagship-level efficiency in a smaller, extra attainable package deal.
Sitting slightly below the corporate’s top-tier lineup, the 1610 Collection is designed round how folks truly pay attention: at practical distances, in normal-shaped rooms and throughout a mixture of music and films. Whereas music stays the first reference level, the system is tuned to deal with movie and TV naturally and convincingly.
Quite than designing for idealised, completely symmetrical demo areas, Arendal says the 1610 Collection is constructed for on a regular basis use – programs that work persistently whether or not you’re locked in for a targeted listening session or simply streaming an album on a Tuesday evening.
Each mannequin within the vary additionally shares the identical acoustic voicing, that means you may construct out a full encompass system over time with out shifts in tonal character. Beneath the hood, the 1610 Collection carries over core components from Arendal’s higher-end designs, together with its RØST Essence structure, time-aligned driver format, managed dispersion through rigorously formed waveguides, and inflexible HDF cupboards for lowered resonance and predictable efficiency.
“Since we launched 1528, lots of our prospects have requested us for a similar confidence, construct high quality, and sound philosophy in a extra approachable system,” says Arendal Sound founder Jan Ove Lassesen. “With 1610, we’re intentionally transferring the reference level. That is high-end sound constructed for patrons who count on actual worth for his or her cash.”
The vary contains 4 fashions:
- 1610 Bookshelf 8 – A compact three-way loudspeaker designed to ship full, balanced sound in smaller areas. From $3,800 per pair.
- 1610 Tower 8 – A full-range loudspeaker designed to ship scale, steadiness, and management at practical listening distances. From $7,900 per pair.
- 1610 Slim 8 – A slim, sealed loudspeaker designed for versatile placement with out sacrificing tonal consistency. From $2900 per pair.
- 1610 Heart 8 – A devoted heart loudspeaker engineered for clear, practical dialogue throughout the room. From $2,500 every.
The 1610 Collection is now out there to order direct from Arendal Sound, with deliveries anticipated to start in early March throughout Europe and the US.
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