1528 Slim 8 | Arendal Sound

1528 Slim 8

The 1528 Slim 8 is the perfect all-rounder. Due to its slim dimensions, it can seamlessly adapt to any role—whether as a main stereo speaker, surround or height speaker, center channel, or desktop unit. With a shallow depth of only 19.8 cm and standard VESA100 mounting, the 1528 Slim makes it easy to install premium sound anywhere.

Tech Specs | 1528 Series

Basalt

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Experience unmatched flexibility

Audio excellence in a variety of settings

1528 Slim 8 has a 3-way speaker design that delivers incredible performance with its 28mm lithium-magnesium tweeter, 5″ carbon-graphene midrange, and 8″ aluminum bass driver, ensuring detailed highs, rich mids, and impressively powerful, deep, dynamic bass. The acoustically time-aligned driver baffle and controlled directivity waveguide create a wide listening window for smooth, immersive sound. 
Designed for critical Hi-fi listening. Anywhere.

“This is the perfect on-wall speaker, the most versatile speaker in the lineup.”

Thomas Gunvaldsen, Arendal Sound CTO

Like a live concert

in your living room

The 1528 Series makes this possible with its unique 3-way design, custom Carbon-Graphene midrange driver, lithium-magnesium tweeter, alongside other extraordinary features we designed with the discerning listener in mind.

Tweeter & waveguide

Sound as it’s meant to be heard.

At the heart every speaker in the 1528 Series, is a sophisticated 3-way design featuring a custom premium 28mm Lithium-Magnesium tweeter, offering unparalleled detail and dynamics. Housed within a controlled directivity waveguide, it ensures that high frequencies are stunningly clear and detailed and precisely directed for optimal sound dispersion across your listening space. The result is an expansive soundstage that immerses you fully in your favorite music and soundtracks.

Midrange 

Lifelike clarity and seamless sound. 

The over specified custom 5″ Carbon-Graphene midrange driver combines incredibly light and stiff materials to provide exceptional accuracy and dynamics, while reducing distortion to the bare minimum. It delivers rich, natural sound that seamlessly blends with crisp highs from the tweeter, making notes, dialogue, and musical detail come alive with incredible realism. A perfect partner for the tweeter-waveguide combination.

Woofer 

Feel the power of deep, lifelike, dynamic bass. 

Our new, custom-designed 8″ aluminum long-throw bass drivers have inverted surrounds for a sleek, integrated design and housed in a prism structure for added stiffness. Everything comes together in a robust, acoustically optimized HDF cabinet, resulting in a dynamic performance with deep, impactful bass that you feel as much as you hear.

Perfect Timing, Flawless Reproduction

Experience every note with precise, in-phase sound

Our innovative, precision-engineered, and acoustically time-aligned driver baffle ensures every note is delivered with pinpoint precision, creating a coherent and dynamic listening experience that is always in step with the listener. This functional yet innovative design effectively solves the inherent challenge of aligning multiple drivers. By curving the baffle, we achieve a mechanically clean solution that avoids adding unnecessary complexity to the crossover, preserving the purity and integrity of the sound. 

“The curved front baffle of the 1528 series isn’t just for looks—it plays a crucial role in achieving an incredibly lifelike and engaging performance.”

Thomas Gunvaldsen, Arendal Sound CTO

Personalize Your Sound

Perfect your listening experience

The 1528 Series offers both ported and sealed modes, allowing you to customize the bass response depending on your individual room acoustics and personal preference. Choose an open port for maximum output and the lowest bass extension when the speaker is free standing. Or go sealed for a tighter, faster bass response when the speaker is close to a wall or corner. 

“Sounds great as a front stage speaker, for music as well as movies.”

Thomas Gunvaldsen, Arendal Sound CTO

Where Elegance Meets Durability.

Precision engineered for your home. Built to last.

1528 Series are serious statement pieces. A hardwearing, satin paint finish — with metal flake detail in the Basalt version, and pearl in Polar — adds a touch of elegance, and solid multi-layered HDF cabinet construction minimizes resonances for pure, uncolored sound. The time-consuming care and attention to detail we put into the development of 1528 series reflect the pride and integrity we take in every Arendal product.

The new definition of excellence

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  • Perfect Timing, Flawless Reproduction

    Experience every note with precise, in-phase sound

    Perfect Timing, Flawless Reproduction

    Experience every note with precise, in-phase sound

    Our innovative, precision-engineered, and acoustically time-aligned driver baffle ensures every note is delivered with pinpoint precision, creating a coherent and dynamic listening experience that is always in step with the listener. This functional yet innovative design effectively solves the inherent challenge of aligning multiple drivers. By curving the baffle, we achieve a mechanically clean solution that avoids adding unnecessary complexity to the crossover, preserving the purity and integrity of the sound. 

  • Where Elegance Meets Durability.

    Precision engineered for your home. Built to last.

    Where Elegance Meets Durability.

    Precision engineered for your home. Built to last.

    1528 Series are serious statement pieces. A hardwearing, satin paint finish — with metal flake detail in the Basalt version, and pearl in Polar — adds a touch of elegance, and solid multi-layered HDF cabinet construction minimizes resonances for pure, uncolored sound. The time-consuming care and attention to detail we put into the development of 1528 series reflect the pride and integrity we take in every Arendal product.

  • Precise Connectivity

    Precision Bi-Wire terminals for perfect signal transfer and superior sound.

    Precise Connectivity

    Precision Bi-Wire terminals for perfect signal transfer and superior sound.

    1528 Series speakers feature custom-designed, rhodium-plated copper bi-wire binding posts, offering both flexibility of connection and distortion-free performance. These binding posts ensure superior conductivity and durability, delivering clear, high-fidelity audio signals. Designed for audiophiles who appreciate uncompromised quality.

“The perfect surround and height speaker for home theatre use, complimenting the other speakers in the lineup.”

Thomas Gunvaldsen, Arendal Sound CTO

dimensions and tech specs

Design

3-way

Dimensions (H/W/D)

55.5 x 29.0 x 19.8 cm
(21.9 x 11.4 x 7.8 in)

Weight

23 kg
(51 lbs)

Enclosure

Sealed

Enclosure material

High Density Fiberboard (HDF)

Break-in for optimal performance

50 hours

Recommended amplifier

Up to 400W

Included

VESA 100 Wall Mount, Grille

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Tweeter

28 mm

Midrange

5”

Woofer

8”

Frequency response
57Hz-20kHz +-2dB
F3 55Hz
F6 48Hz
F10 36Hz
Impedance

4-ohms nominal

Crossover frequency

420Hz / 2800Hz

Sensitivity

84dB / 2.83V / 1m

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Frequency

Frequency response does not reflect maximum output but shows its true response in a anechoic chamber. Typically you will see an elevated response in the bass response below 40Hz in room due to room gain, which can add around 6dB pr. octave under 40Hz depending on the size of your room.

“Whatever you imagined or expected for the new 1528 Series, it exceeds them all by 10x in both build and sound quality”

Jay Lee – Jay’s Iyagi

This speaker is for you if

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You want a shallow depth speaker without sacrificing high-end sound

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You want an extremely flexible speaker for every placement option

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Want the perfect surround/height/wide speaker for your 1528 multichannel setup

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We’re audio enthusiasts, just like you. Your concerns are ours, and we’re here to assist every step of the way. 

Buying directly from Arendal Sound ensures you get the utmost value for your investment. You communicate directly with our industry-leading customer experience specialists for a fast, smooth, and accurate response. 

No middlemen, minimal shipping. 

And with a built-in 60-day audition period, we promise you a risk-free purchasing experience with no hidden catches. Experience it for yourself. 

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