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REL Subwoofers: HT/1205 $450, HT/1003 EXPIRED

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Various Retailers have REL Subwoofers on sale from $349. Shipping is free or select free in-store or curbside pickup (where applicable).

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  • HT/1003
    • Type: Closed box, front-firing driver
    • Active driver size & material: 10 in., 250mm long-throw, carbonglas™ cone structure, inverted carbon fibre dust cap, steel chassis
    • Low frequency extension: -6db at 24 hz
    • Input connectors: Dual purpose low level stereo RCA or LFE RCA
    • Output connectors: Daisy chain low level stereo RCA or LFE RCA
    • Power output: 300 watts (rms)
    • Amplifier type: NextGen5 class d
    • Wireless capability: HT air wireless (optional), zero compression single large scale integrated chip
  • HT/1205
    • Type: Closed box, front-firing driver
    • Active driver size & material: 12 in., 300mm long-throw, carbonglas™ cone structure, inverted carbon fibre dust cap, steel chassis
    • Low frequency extension: -6db at 22 hz
    • Input connectors: Dual purpose low level stereo RCA or LFE RCA
    • Output connectors: Daisy chain low level stereo RCA or LFE RCA
    • Power output: 500 watts (rms)
    • Amplifier type: NextGen5 class d
    • Wireless capability: HT air wireless (optional), zero compression single large scale integrated chip
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The sale is back again - its on the rel website (no tax for most states) or best buy and some other stores have it on sale as well. Seems like they are getting rid of the old version stock.

https://rel.net/sale/

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rel-...Id=6492837

Has some good reviews I'm going to try it for the price. I wish the 15in predator version was on sale again!

https://rel.net/sale/

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subw...t/ht-1205/
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i don't have this model, but i currently have the REL 1508. I also tried the SVS SB2000 pro. they were about $1000 when i bought it back in the spring. i like the REL a lot more. the SVS app is cool and all but feel like a gimmick to me.

the REL is noticeably better when playing music. but when watching movies, it's hard to tell them apart. in the case of the 1508, it takes XRL cables and has a passthrough XRL, which is a huge plus. the lower models unfortunately do not.

in the appearance department, i think the REL is better too. SVS has the wood finish and the glossy piano finger print magnet finish. neither of which really works with most furniture. this REL sub is black but not glossy. it looks great

i like my 1508 so much that i just bought the 1205 sub from this sale for my summer house. i'm not even cross shopping at this point. i really like this brand.
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What this sub needs is the name REL plastered all over it in a few more places.
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Go with the REL from this deal, particularly the HT/1205.

With the current sale, the REL is punching well above its competitors at their respective deal price points (you're looking at the SVS-SB1000 at $400 and Monolith by Monoprice M10 at $450).

This would be a different story at normal price points, with more folks on the internet seemingly going for SVS or Monolith, but personally, if I didn't already have my sub setup and was in the market for a sub, I'd definitely go for this deal.
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> bubble2 109 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 06:18 AM.
Quote from jaydillyo :
If only I needed another subwoofer...
Need? Lol
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> bubble2 1,150 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 06:25 AM.
REL makes $10,000 subwoofers.

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subw...ies/no-32/
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> bubble2 3,595 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 07:28 AM.
Quote from looser24 :
REL makes $10,000 subwoofers.

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subw...ies/no-32/
I can list 10 subs that are less than half the cost and eat that REL for breakfast.

This is like audioquest selling $1000 stereo cables. Means nothing.
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> bubble2 8 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 07:44 AM.
Thanks for this! My sub just died a week ago and been on the hunt for an affordable but quality one - this deal hit the sweet spot for me!
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> bubble2 1,646 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 07:54 AM.
Picked up a 1205 on the last sale for my home office. Was using a Kanto Sub8 paired with two Kanto Yu4 powered speakers. Was never really happy with the bass coming out of the Sub8 (not totally convinced it's not broken). The 1205 sounds great to me for music and is probably way overkill for this 140 sq.ft. room. Wasn't worried about the branding since it's under the desk anyway.

I've directly compared the REL with a Rythmik E15SE, SVS SB-2000 and Starke SW12. The Rythmik was the winner (as it should be), with this REL second, SVS third, and Starke fourth. If aesthetics are a factor I'd swap the REL and Starke around though.
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> bubble2 48 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 08:25 AM.
I've heard people recommending the RSL Speedwoofer subs, but never REL subs. Seems suspicious.
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> bubble2 1,939 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 08:27 AM.
Before I ordered Rsl speedwoofer mk2, I was watching these REL subwoofers. Unfortunately bb doesnt had them hooked up for listening rel and rsl is their site only. So I took a shot.

After going through some time reading, the Rel subs on these are of gen 1 and currently they got gen 2 which seemed to improve over gen 1 and they are about to release next iteration. Gen1 is end of life cycle. If I am buying, I dont want to buy old and dying line. So I went with latest rsl.

Anyway, I didnt buy and compare side by side. I bought RSL woth wifi adapter for $500 (no tax) and happy with its sound and done with it.

Just sharing incase I someone is checking on these details on rel.
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> bubble2 1,939 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 08:31 AM.
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I've heard people recommending the RSL Speedwoofer subs, but never REL subs. Seems suspicious.
I read forums where they did recommend rel only if budget permit as they are mostly music subs than ht subs. But at that price point most get many other options opened up and this sale is for older generation of rel.
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> bubble2 214 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 08:34 AM.
I purchased 2xHT/1205 v.1 back in Feb 2021 for the same price. I upgraded from the Klipsch R-120SW because I wanted to go back to sealed box and needed something where the port didn't fire directly back into the wall as I'm somewhat limited in room arrangement.

I personally love them. I have them set up in a 5.2.4 system used for gaming, movies, and music, and I have zero complaints. I don't run them too hot, but I can definitely say that they have the ability to make themselves known if you want a bass heavy mix vs. a more blended sound.

For music, they do an excellent job of blending in and work great for a variety of musical tastes.

If you want them to hammer, they can. Opening scene of Blade Runner 2042, Ghostbusters Afterlife, any of the more bombastic FPS games on Xbox or Playstation. All sound great.

I also purchased a pair of Auralex Sub platforms to uncouple them from the floor because this room is a vibrating mess. I can definitely recommend buying those as well, vs. using the included feet.

My room is 10x12 so it's on the small side, which probably helps them out a bit. I don't know that they'd have the same level of slam in a bigger room, but that's pure conjecture.
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> bubble2 663 Posts
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02-02-2023 at 09:00 AM.
Quote from sdaddict001 :
Two REL 1203 or one Monolith 15 vs one HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP?
This deal is alive again: https://slickdeals.net/f/16383010-1-099-f-s-monolith-m-15-v2-15in-thx-certified-ultra-1000-watt-subwoofer-amplifier?v=1

$1,099 for the Monolith M-15 v2.

I'm still waiting for a replacement for the one they sent me though. Frown Dead on arrival.
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