Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Arendal Sound. It was released in February 2026. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1.1" Dome Tweeter, 1 x 5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Aluminium cone, reinforced ribbed surround Woofer.
Three-way centre with the tweeter and 5-inch midrange stacked vertically between two 8-inch aluminium-cone woofers, so the horizontal lobing of a conventional MTM centre is avoided. Ported (71.5 mm) with a foam plug for sealed use. Arendal publishes 40 Hz-20 kHz at -6 dB anechoic (F3 51 Hz, F6 40 Hz, F10 31 Hz), linearity 52 Hz-20 kHz within 2.5 dB, estimated in-room bass to 24 Hz. Recommended amplifier up to 500 W. Priced each.
The speaker has a frequency range of 40-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 88.6 dB. Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 has an MSRP of 2300$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Arendal Sound's 1610 Series of Loudspeakers
1610 Center 8 is a member of Arendal Sound's 1610 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Arendal Sound 1610 Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 Speaker
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 has a Frequency response range of 40-20k Hz at -6dB and Power Range of up to 500 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how 1610 Center 8's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8
Crossover frequency of the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8?
The crossover points of the 1610 Center 8 are set at 470Hz / 2900Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88.6 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–300 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
1610 Center 8 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 External Dimensions and Weight
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10-7/16 x 27-15/16 x 11-13/16inch (265.0 x 710.0 x 300.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 is approximately 2130.0cm2 / 330.2inch2.
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WeightThe Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 weighs 24.20kg / 53.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how 1610 Center 8's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $3,000
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8
Cabinet type and Materials
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a HDF, painted finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Available colors
Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 is available in Basalt, Polar and Black.
Does the Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8 come with a Grille?
1610 Center 8 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
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Official Product Page
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Official Product Page for Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8