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Arendal · 1528 · Bookshelf
1528 Monitor 8S2
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Product description
The 1528 S2 Monitor 8 is a large 3-way standmount — effectively a Bookshelf 8 with a second 8″ woofer — pairing a 28 mm fabric-dome tweeter and 5″ fibreglass midrange with twin 8″ fibreglass woofers in a rear-ported cabinet (foam plugs allow sealed use). 420 Hz / 2.8 kHz crossovers, 38 Hz–20 kHz ±2 dB, 85 dB sensitivity, 4 ohm, up to 700 W. Factory-direct.
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Units
| Type | Bookshelf |
|---|---|
| HiFi ladder position | #255 of 255 bookshelf |
| Power | Passive |
| Height | 808 mm |
| Width | 290 mm |
| Depth | 448 mm |
| Weight | 47 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (fabric dome), 1× 127 mm midrange (fibreglass cone), 2× 203 mm woofer (fibreglass cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 420 / 2800 Hz |
| Frequency response | 38–20000 Hz (±2 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 700 W |
| MAP (USD) | $6,800 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ |
| Manufacturer | arendalsound.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ |