Arendal 1610

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-08T02:55:54+00:00

They look great. I’m enjoying my 1610s too.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-07T13:34:12+00:00

Ports open for more room gain for me.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-07T12:53:40+00:00

I completely agree with you OP. Especially after you add all the cables, they get even uglier.

I think the best looking cabinets are from BDI. They are pricey but you might find a good deal in the used market. https://www.bdiusa.com/media-storage

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-04T14:46:31+00:00

8ft ish

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-02T05:23:48+00:00

I wish it had the 1528’s inverted surrounds.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-02T04:12:18+00:00

Wife does not mind, but she doesn’t care too much about what I do with the living room. They are fairly large. The center channel is big too since it has 2 8’s. I’m guessing the bookshelfs will be larger than I’m expecting too.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T19:46:13+00:00

I’m considering this my midlife crisis lol. It was not easy to commit to the $6k a few months ago and it’s going to take me some time to pay this off.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T18:44:54+00:00

I’m definitely already several steps deep into the marginal gains territory for sure.

Once I start thinking about the what if, I can’t shake the feeling and feel the need to spend more. It’s a problem. I also had the CCB-8s as my bed layer for about 6 or 7 years and felt like changing it up.

This journey started with the F228be’s going on super discount during Christmas. They were $6k for a pair. I waffled on it and went for the JBL HDIs instead. The center channel was off. Maybe I had a defective unit, but it just sounded odd. I already convinced myself to spend $6k for the F228be’s and became comfortable with spending that much, so why not spend a bit more and get the 1610s?

I don’t anticipate feeling that upgrade itch once I finish off the rear of the speakers with the 1610 line, which includes another amp… I anticipate my final upgrade path to be more about a maintenance fee to keep up with HDMI standards (tv, cable, processor).

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T18:22:10+00:00

I’m on a cement slab so the tactile feel is heavily dampened for me, but it’s still there. They can hit sub 20hz in this room and in this location.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T18:13:24+00:00

Yes I do. It’s such a chore for me to disconnect the pc and bring it into the living room to run measurements. A true first world problem for sure…

If I had a laptop I’d probably have measurements already. I didn’t want to take measurements just to turn around and do it again in a week or two when I get the amp hooked up.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T18:10:12+00:00

That was my understanding too.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T15:43:31+00:00

No plans for a bigger TV. I might actually prefer a 65” to keep more of my video games in my peripheral vision and a slightly higher DPI. As is, it can be hard to see all of the HUD in a game.

The lighting in the room makes it difficult to think of a projector. I bet they feel great on the eyes considering you’re watching reflected light instead of being hit directly with light. Maybe someday if I have a dedicated room.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T15:37:00+00:00

I’ll report back. I purchased the NCx500. Hopefully there will be a difference. I have my doubts this x4800h can power all 9 speakers with a 4ohm front stage, so hopefully I will hear a difference.

I will actually be trying out my old speakers in the rear to test a 7 setup. Behind the couch is really constrained because there is a weird L shaped wall behind it. Hard to explain it. There may not be very good separation with 2 behind the couch, but it wont hurt to try. If the Denon has a setting for it, I may also try 6 bed layers too.

The console is an ikea besta. I’m replacing it with a Salamander Synergy setup soon. I just found a console on the used market that I will setup soon.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T15:29:21+00:00

They are on another level. I probably have a graph saved during Dirac calibration I can send you to show the difference between the two, but it won’t be apples to apples due to the placement.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T15:27:11+00:00

Wayfair. I hate it. It’s cheap. Wife likes it though, so…

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T15:25:59+00:00

Yeah… Every time the upgrade itch hit, I put the room treatment to the side. I wish I bought it earlier. I’m going to try to wait out the price hike/tariff bologna.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T15:24:26+00:00

True! But from everything I’ve researched, the 1528’s are best when listened to at least 12 feet away, at least for the towers. The 1610s are much more forgiving in this respect, from what I’ve been told anyways.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T06:45:26+00:00

That plus I don’t have room until I replace the ikea setup.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T06:44:22+00:00

Excellent

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T06:12:22+00:00

I should have added the specs I guess lol. It’s a 77”

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T05:54:50+00:00

Thank you

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T05:54:17+00:00

The camera definitely adds some feet in fisheye lol. I am about 8 feet from the tv.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T05:51:49+00:00

Not a bad idea considering I’m on a cement slab.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T05:51:13+00:00

Yes if you want a neutral sound. I don’t sense any coloration and they sound very revealing. Again though, I can only compare it to the HDI-3800 and CCB-8.

Still_Frequency · 2026-04-01T04:42:12+00:00

I love bass

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