AmbassadørerAmbassadors
Poul Story
He has been a radio host and a roadie. Today, a pair of 1528 Tower 8 speakers anchors the main room of his family’s home in Denmark.
MusikkenThe music
A life around music.
Poul has been a radio host and a roadie, and did an internship at an audiovisual production company. That experience shaped what he wanted at home: a system that lets him listen to music and watch films in a meaningful way, updated step by step over the years as he could afford it.
“I’ve always enjoyed playing different kinds of music, without focusing on any specific genre.”
SøketThe search
Tall and sculptural.
When Poul felt ready to upgrade again, he weighed up adding a subwoofer to the speakers he had or waiting a few years for a new class of speaker. He first heard about Arendal Sound through Jay’s iyagi’s YouTube review of the 1528 Tower. The more he looked into the brand, the more it resonated with him.
“I was looking for something tall and sculptural that could also play music really well.”
FlaggskipFlagship
Take a closer look.
The 1528 Tower 8: full-range loudspeaker delivering uncompromised scale and authority.
“What surprised me with these speakers was the level of sound quality for the money.”
“This speaker really is a DISRUPTOR.”Jay’s iyagi, the review that started it for Poul
ValgetThe choice
A surprisingly easy choice.
The design stood out, especially the curved front baffle. Poul wanted something that could stand tall in the living room, visually and sonically. He also liked that he could try the speakers for two months and return them if they weren’t the right fit.
“My wife has a soft spot for all things Norwegian, so that helped.”
“But the real question is not why I bought them – it’s why I kept them.”
HjemHome
Part of daily life.
The towers aren’t tucked away in a dedicated listening room. They stand in the main room of the home, where the family passes through constantly, and set the atmosphere for cooking, for dinner and for relaxing on the sofa or terrace. Poul sums up the sound as full-bodied, precise and present.
“Visually and sonically, they anchor the room and fit into everything from quiet mornings to loud weekends.”
FamilienThe family
Something they gather around.
One of the best parts, Poul says, is that his family listens to more music now. His wife and kids have started to share the experience, and it has become something they enjoy together.
“It’s no longer just background noise—it’s something we gather around and feel.”
“On a scale from 1 to 10, I’d rate them a 12. They’ve far exceeded my expectations—not just in terms of sound quality, but in how much joy they bring to the space. Every time I sit down to listen, I’m reminded I made the right choice.”
Poul, Arendal Sound ambassador, Denmark
GalleriGallery
Inside Poul’s room.
- Speakers
- 1528 Tower 8
- Feet
- 1528 Puck Pro
- Amplifier
- Lyngdorf TDAI-3400
- Streaming
- Roon, from a dedicated server
Din turYour turn
Start your own story.
The 1528 Tower 8, the speaker Poul rates a 12 out of 10. Try it at home for 60 days.