REL Acoustics

REL S/812 Subwoofer

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  • REL S/812 Subwoofer in High Gloss Black, front view without grille
  • REL S/812 Subwoofer in High Gloss Black, front view with grille
  • REL S/812 Subwoofer in High Gloss Black, angled view without grille
  • REL S/812 Subwoofer in High Gloss Black, angled view with grille
  • REL S/812 Subwoofer in High Gloss Black, rear of unit
  • REL S/812 Subwoofer in High Gloss Black, underneath
  • REL S/812 Subwoofer in High Gloss White, angled view without grille
$6,799.00

Description

Introducing the All New S/812

SHATTERING PERFORMANCE BARRIERS

For S/812, every aspect of the previous generation’s inner workings were examined without regard to its critical and customer-driven success. REL turned a fresh eye to power requirements, driver improvements, and specialty filters, upgrading each to extract all the extra performance possible. All this alongside the cabinet refinements necessary for those upgrades to emerge cleanly.

This latest S range is a triumphant development that has exceeded every expectation of the design team.

The requirements were for far stronger deep bass output between 19-35 Hz, vastly improved theatre dynamics, and an even more open and spacious soundfield which benefits both music and film. So REL's engineers turned to their NextGen5 amplifier, tuned to 800 watts, with huge reserves of power beyond this, added a light film of carbon fibre to the rear of the driver to handle the extra power, and developed two new sets of custom filters to extract the utmost in brute force and spaciousness.

Finally, they imbued 812 with the ability to be stacked in 4- or 6-unit line arrays, just like our reference models. 

INVISIBLE UPGRADES TO S/812’S BASS ENGINE

PURE CARBON FIBRE BACKING

S/812 required upgrades to its ContinuousCast™ Alloy Cone to allow it to survive the massive power upgrades. To permit its thin, aluminium cone to survive 800 watts and incredibly long stroke, they added an ultra-lightweight backing of pure carbon fibre, strategically placed over portions of the rear surface of the cone.

This produces two benefits; it strengthens and stiffens the cone and also eliminates reversion, wherein the backwave inside the cabinet is now prevented from interfering with the main launch of bass into the room. The result is more accurate and far louder deep bass. 

THERE IS NOTHING PASSIVE ABOUT THESE

CARBON PASSIVE RADIATOR

REL's uniquely tuned passive radiators use special suspensions, now with an additional 30mm of linear travel, to produce performance far beyond conventional subwoofers. 

The new SuperProgressive™ passive radiator produces extremely long travel allowing for very loud output while retaining the variable stiffness of its suspension. This allows it to act like a sealed box compact 12” design at low volume and a high output 14” design at its limit.

WARNING: POWER AMPLIFIER ON STEROIDS

800 WATTS AND COUNTING

At 800 watts the NextGen5 amplifier is borrowed from their reference models and rocks huge reservoirs of power and current. The 45% increase in power (previous version was 500 watts) is needed to deliver both the profound output levels needed for modern theatre, as well as to produce the deepest bass in a high end 2-channel system.

This increase in power is necessitated by the development on the musical front of an all-new circuit termed PerfectFilter™ that balance both frequency extremes.

PerfectFilter performs two seemingly disparate qualities; extending the strong, even response of the extreme low end of bass frequencies while simultaneously opening up air and delicacy in the middle and high frequencies of one’s system.

Additionally, they applied customised PureTheatre™ filters to allow S/812 to deliver the most awe-inspiring theatre effects ever offered in a classic REL. 

SERIE S LINE ARRAY

STACKED FOR ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

In the real world, bass occurs with width, depth and height. By stacking up to three units per side (stereo or theatre main L-R speakers) the proper perspective and height of sonic events are illuminated.

This elevates reproduction from conventional stereo or theatre to a floor-to-ceiling panoramic, full scale perspective of each sonic event. Reviewers are lining up to marvel at the transformation of music and film into the full-scale representation that REL Line Arrays uniquely deliver.

Technical Specifications 

Type
Front-firing active driver, down-firing passive

Active Driver Size & Material
12 in., 300mm long-throw
Continuous CastAlloy™ cone structure
cast chassis

Passive Radiator Size & Material
12 in., 300mm Carbon/Carbon flat cone structure
steel chassis

 Low Frequency Extension
-6dB at 19 Hz

Input Connectors
High Level Neutrik Speakon
Low Level stereo RCA
LFE RCA
SMA for wireless antenna 

Output Connectors
N/A 

Power Output
800 watts (RMS)

Amplifier Type
NextGen5 Class D

Wireless Capability
Yes- REL Airship system [required]. Sold separately.

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)
430 x 455 x 514 mm (17.5 x 18 x 20 in.)

Net Weight
34 kg (75 lbs.)

Available Finishes
Piano Black Lacquer
White Lacquer, 8 coats 

Included Accessories

  • Mains Lead
  • Neutrik Speakon 10 Meters Nominal
  • Users Manual

 

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features, Specifications & Price are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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