ARENDAL Introduces 1610 Series Speakers
ARENDAL INTRODUCES 1610 SERIES SPEAKERS...
Arendal, Norway - Norwegian speaker specialist Arendal Sound today unveils the 1610 Series, a new speaker line-up created in direct response to customer demand for high-end performance in a design that suits a broader range of rooms, listening distances, and real-world use.
That real-world focus shapes the 1610 Series. Designed around how systems are actually used, it accounts for imperfect rooms, compromised placement, and everyday listening. Music remains the primary reference, but movie performance is treated as equally essential, delivering a balanced, coherent experience whatever the entertainment choice.
“Since we launched 1528, many of our customers have asked us for the same confidence, build quality, and sound philosophy in a more approachable system,” says Jan Ove Lassesen, Founder of Arendal Sound. “With 1610, we’re deliberately moving the reference point. This is high-end sound built for customers who expect real value for their money - not inflated pricing justified by marketing narratives or tradition.”
Positioned below the flagship 1528 Series, the 1610 Series features four models, each available in Arendal Sound’s signature Basalt and Polar finishes. Prices start from £1800/$2100/€2300.
· 1610 Tower 8 – a floorstanding three-way loudspeaker designed for full-range performance in a wide variety of rooms
· 1610 Bookshelf 8 - a compact three-way loudspeaker designed to deliver full-range performance in smaller and medium-sized rooms.
· 1610 Slim 8 (– a slimline three-way loudspeaker designed for on-wall or close-to-wall installation.
· 1610 Center 8– a three-way centre-channel design.
Every model in the 1610 Series shares the same acoustic intent and voicing, allowing systems to be built or expanded over time without changing character or balance. This system-first approach ensures long-term performance continuity - not just at purchase, but years into ownership.
At its core, the 1610 Series is designed to reduce uncertainty. It is for customers who want to feel safe in their decision - confident that what they are buying makes sense for their space, their listening habits, and the value they expect in return for their hard-earned money.
Built on Arendal’s Core Design Principles
The 1610 Series shares notable DNA from the flagship 1528 Series. This includes the RØST Essence architecture, Time-Aligned Design for coherent wave propagation, controlled dispersion through carefully shaped waveguides, and rigid HDF cabinet construction for predictable acoustic behaviour. These choices are not about novelty, but about consistency-ensuring stable, balanced performance in practical listening environments.
Pricing & Availability
The Arendal Sound 1610 Series is available to order directly from Arendal Sound starting today, February 10: https://arendalsound.com/series/1610-series/
The range is priced from £1800/$2100/€2300 - full international pricing for each model is available on the Arendal Sound website.
As with all Arendal Sound products, each 1610 model comes with:
• 60-day home audition
• Free returns (USA and EU mainland)
• 10-year warranty
• Direct support from the Arendal Sound team.
Deliveries are expected to begin in early March, with regional timing varying slightly between Europe and the United States. Orders will ship directly from Arendal Sound’s regional warehouses once inventory is available. Orders placed at launch will receive priority allocation and dispatch from the first available production batches.
Why 1610?
All Arendal Sound speaker series are named after key dates in local Norwegian history. Having been founded in 1528 (latterly the name of Arendal Sound’s flagship speaker range), Arendal earned international trading rights in 1610 - expanding from recognition to independence. From foundation to aspiration.
The 1610 Series reflects that evolution. It takes the lessons learned at the top of the Arendal Sound lineup and refines them into a more accessible form – meaning more people around the world can experience Norwegian engineering excellence.
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