REL Acoustics Carbon Special Subwoofer

£4,099.00
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Carbon Special is a new limited availability model that combines REl's latest engineering with cutting edge components from their reference line, all housed in a moderately sized chassis. It features our third-generation carbon fibre 12” driver with a new, bespoke CSP passive driver that delivers 50% longer stroke, powered by a 1,000 watt amplifier, itself guided by there CS PerfectFilter™. An all new cabinet with highly polished metal and carbon fibre touches appears only in this model.

The key to the Carbon Special’s amazing performance is its new BlackWidow 12”(350mm) forward firing active carbon fibre driver, powering this is the 1,000 watt amplifier from the flagship No.25 subwoofer, so with 1,000 watts at it's disposal, it has the current reserves to easily keep up with the demands placed upon it by even the most rigorous user.  REL's PerfectFilters elevates the low bass performance while subtle tweaks to its upper range performance allow for an airier, more transparent soundstage and improved clarity throughout the entire system’s performance. It is impossible to overstate its benefit to a fine audio system and all the benefits that accrue to its musical performance. It delivers airy, delicate highs with greater reach into the nether regions within a soundstage, as well as truer, more powerful ultra-low bass delivery. If it sounds too good to be true, it almost is.

The cabinet extends deeper than previous mid-chassis designs to optimize performance for this new driver complement. And its looks are delivered in a refined, mature manner with subtle use of carbon fibre details sprinkled among chrome and polished stainless accents. We predict Carbon Special will become one of the highest demand ultra-high performance subwoofers of all time.

REL’s signature gift to the art of sub bass performance is undoubtedly our Reference Line Arrays, wherein three units per side are stacked vertically. This arrangement was practically invented for subs with the deportment of Carbon Special. For those who always dreamed of owning a REL Reference Line Array but were denied it because of their size, your ship has arrived.

Specifications

TYPE

Front-firing active driver, down-firing passive

ACTIVE DRIVER SIZE & MATERIAL

12 in., 300mm long-throw, carbon fibre cone with inverted carbon fibre centre cap

PASSIVE RADIATOR SIZE & MATERIAL

12 in., 300mm Carbon, carbon flat cone structure, steel chassis

LOW FREQUENCY EXTENTION

-6 dB at 19Hz (in Room)

INPUT CONNECTORS

High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level stereo RCA, LFE RCA, and LFE XLR

OUTPUT CONNECTORS

High Level Neutrik Speakon, LFE RCA, and LFE XLR

POWER OUTPUT

1000 watts (RMS)

AMPLIFIER TYPE

NextGen5 Class D

WIRELESS CAPABILITY

Airship Wireless Required (sold separately)

Protection System

FULLY ELECTRONIC SET SAFE

Yes

D.C. FAULT

Yes

OUTPUT SHORT

Yes

MAINS INPUT VOLTAGE

220-240 volts, 110-120 volts for certain markets

FUSES

5 Amp 220 volts operation, 9 Amp 120 volts operation

Dimensions

W X H X D

17 x 18 x 21.25 in. (430 x 455 x 539 mm)

NET WEIGHT

85.3 lbs. (38.7 kg)

FINISH

Piano Black Lacquer, 8 coats

Supplied Accessories

MAINS LEAD

Yes

NEUTRIK SPEAKON

Yes (10 Meters Nominal)

INTERCONNECT
USERS MANUAL

Yes

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Testimonials

Bought some Rega Kyte speakers, stands and chords from DB online and they were incredibly helpful. They updated my delivery address very quickly and recommended a longer cut of cables which they did complimentary. They also noticed I didn’t order with banana plugs so called me back to double check, which I did mean to order. When i had some issues connecting my cables and speakers, I called for some advice which they happily gave. Excellent service and next day delivery to London. Thoroughly recommend.

James F.

Probably one of the best companies in the world. They had to special order in the speakers which took a fair bit of time, which is totally understandable, but they kept in touch with me throughout the entire time with updates (even on a Sunday!!!) and once the speakers were with them, they were dispatched and arrived next day.

The entire sound system that I purchased is insanely good, but still not as good as Doug Brady HiFi!

Guy H.

I have recently purchased a HiFi package with Doug Brady and I could not be more thrilled with my experience with them.
When I walked into the store, I was made to feel welcome and was introduced to some of the products. I produces a list of specific items I was interested in and John was really helpful in showing me these items. He set the system up so I could experience it, he made some suggestions which made the package even better. Nothing seemed too much trouble for him, he was very knowledgeable about the products and gave great advice. I didn't feel pressured to buy anything, or didn't feel that he was upselling at any point. I left with an amazing package and I'd like to thank John and the team for the fantastic experience.

Kaylay L.

It’s now two weeks since I bought home my new system and I wanted to say thanks again for all your help, advice and guidance, not to mention cups of tea. I now have a system that meets all my requirements and sounds fantastic. Special thanks to Jon, who I hope is on the road to recovery from his operation and to Roger, who helped me finalise my choice. The Rega Saturn, Hegel H190V and Dali Rubicon 2 is undoubtedly the best system I have ever owned.

Bryan M