About The REL T/5x Subwoofer
The REL T/5x subwoofer is the entry into REL's T/x range and is quite surprising given its modest size and price. If you have a small to medium size room and want to really open out and deepen the sound of your system with an injection of bass dynamics then adding a REL T/5x could do the trick very nicely.
No model in REL's long history has sold more units nor engendered more affection than the T/5. Here reimagined in a modern, elegant, new form factor, T/5x's mission remains the same: make remarkable bass far beyond its modest size, do so in a way that complements every interior's style, and eliminate all visual distraction. Mission Accomplished.
Designed For Elegance: Perfect for small and medium rooms, T/5x seats perfectly into any décor. Floor-firing is part of its secret; bass energy strikes the floor and spreads uniformly throughout the space making it perform like a larger model. For those picky about style, the hidden bonus is this design eliminates even the grill, rendering it the purest of forms.
Slightly larger in volume than its predecessor, it actually appears to be smaller due to subtle design changes to minimize its visual presence. Finally, 5 hand polished coats of lacquer in your choice of High Gloss White or Piano Black add lustre to the softly rounded cabinetry.
A 360-Degree Upgrade: Many don't realise the intense linkage between performance and design at REL. Performance is everything and so it drives physical design revisions. REL's engineers, recognising the need for greater acoustic volume to achieve the goals of greater fluidity and power, turn to the designer who works dimensions to fool the eye into seeing a smaller, more compact footprint even though cabinet volume increases. Using gently rounded corner radii that allows the eye to flow over and see less visual mass. The result is both modern and familiar with no unnecessary adornment.
Faster & Deeper: T/5x borrows a single long throw 8" (200mm) bass engine from its elder sibling, T/7x. Developed using a composite of aluminium and light paper, this cone captures details that will amaze, while supplying sufficient energy to plumb deeper than one would expect for its size. In T/5x, its throw – the ability to play louder – has been increased. Internally, the suspension received numerous upgrades akin to transforming the handling of a car from a family sedan to a true sports car. More power, greater finesse.
Amplified Power: T/5x builds on its predecessor's reliable, expensive 125 W Class A/B amplifiers. Internally, key items significant to improving transparency and speed have been upgraded at no cost to REL's legendary reliability. Separate inputs for High Level Inputs, Low Level Input (necessary for the increasing number of powered active speakers emerging on the market) allow for a natural, perfect transition from speaker to subwoofer. And in theatre, a separate, dedicated .1/LFE Input permits automatic transition between music in high end 2-channel applications and home theatre without needing to change a single setting. Magic? No, superior engineering.
Bassline Blue: Although all REL Subwoofers are supplied standard with a Hi-Level Cable, REL also offer an upgrade Hi-Level Cable called Bassline Blue. This REL designed cable is the perfect way to improve the sound quality of your REL Subwoofer and in fact your entire system. The Bassline Blue cable is an upgrade every REL owner should investigate.
Zero Compression Wireless - Unlimited Possibilities: REL have developed a sterling reputation for building the finest sounding, fastest wireless systems available in the industry. REL never rely upon digital compression as it results in thin, lifeless sound. Instead, they have perfected an (optional) Arrow Wireless system; so fast and dynamic REL is comfortable encouraging the use of wireless on one channel of a pair of RELs while the other channel may be connected hardwired with cable.
The ability to banish signal wiring between the subwoofer and your amplifier is something many people dream of and Arrow delivers this wireless connection with zero compression. Super-fast delivery of both High Level Bass and .1/ LFE ensures the rich, natural warmth that only RELs can deliver. With a throw distance of some 13.7 metres Arrow permits flexible placement without sacrificing sound quality. Arrow technology is built into all REL T/x subwoofers. The Arrow Transmitter/Receiver hardware is available separately as an optional extra.
Our Take On The REL T/5x Subwoofer
After a serious injection of bass dynamics in your medium size room? Want something nicely designed that all members of the family might appreciate the look of? Need something that's not too big but still offers ample performance? REL might just have you covered with the T/5x. This 125 Watt subwoofer is not overly large but it packs some serious punch. It also features a nicely curved cabinet which makes a refreshing change from the stark look of most subwoofers. At the price it is possibly the perfect blend of design, technology, power and performance. Check out the REL T/5x today.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Sealed Box, Down-Firing Active Woofer
- Active Drive Unit: 1 x 203mm (8") long-throw, inverted alloy dust cap, steel chassis woofer
- Input Connectors: Hi Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level single RCA, LFE (Low Frequency Effects) RCA
- Wireless Capability: Zero Compression REL Arrow Wireless system – available separately
- Lower Frequency Response: 32 Hz at -6 dB
- Amplifier Power Output: 125 Watts (RMS)
- Amplifier Type: Class AB
- Phase Switch: 0 or 180 degrees
- AC Input Voltage: 230-240V/50Hz
- Fuses: 1.6 Amp semi delay
- Protection System
- Fully Electronic SET-SAFE
- D.C. Fault
- Output Short
- Supplied Accessories
- Neutrik Speakon High Level Interconnect (10 Metres Nominal)
- Detachable Mains Lead - Upgrade to IsoTek for better performance
- User Manual
- High Level Cable Upgrade: The REL Bassline Blue is the perfect way to improve the sound quality of your REL subwoofer
- Available Finishes: High Gloss Black or High Gloss White (5 Coats)
- Dimensions Including Feet: (WxHxD) 300 x 307 x 313mm
- Nett Weight: 14.3kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE