The REL 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 REL’s 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 our CS PerfectFilter. An all-new cabinet with highly polished metal and carbon fibre touches appears only in this model.
REL Carbon Special Information and Specifications:
Carbon Special
REFERENCE PERFORMANCE, MODEST SIZE
Where previous special editions have used existing cabinets, drivers and filters, Carbon Special uses many elements developed solely for Carbon Special. REL employed their newest BlackWidow 12”(350mm) carbon fibre driver, developed to deliver superior dynamic balance throughout the full range of its considerable 4”(100mm) of fore-and-aft stroke. It is better able to handle, smoothly and effortlessly, the massive power needed to deliver explosive dynamics. REl mated it with the NextGen 5 1,000 watt amplifier which has proven to be both a sonic wonder and utterly reliable. Directing all this is a CS PerfectFilter, a custom-designed variant of the latest evolution of filters that improves both ends of the spectrum. 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.
REL didn’t stop there. 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. REL predict Carbon Special will become one of the highest demand ultra-high performance subwoofers of all time.
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 EXTENSION
- -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
