Arendal speakers

I have the Arendal 1s sub, it's been stone cold reliable. One thing I've read about all Arendal speakers is you need some healthy amplification to get the most of them A/V receivers don't cut it. I only have a Yamaha A/V so I stayed away. Good luck in your search. 

"...Real world experience"

No but listened to the 1610 at Axpona this past year and they truly were WONDERFUL! I went back 4 or 5 times and each time they had my feet tapping along with every song. I keep hearing them in my mind that says "buy me" but my wife says I have enough gear. But some day I'll pull the trigger.

I can only vouch for their subs (Pair of 1723 1S) which IMO sound great, are built well, highly configurable, are excellent value-for-the-money, and their customer service was exemplary.

Chat with them over email - I think they will be open and honest.

I just bought a pair of the 1528 Monitor 8s. Should have them some time next week. Thanks for all the replies.