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Feb 1, 2023 9:06 PM

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

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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).

Thanks to Community Member littlebuddha for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.
Available retailers:Product Features:
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This deal is 40-41% off the listed retail prices.
  • Refer to the forum thread for discussion of this deal.

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Written by littlebuddha
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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).

Thanks to Community Member littlebuddha for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.
Available retailers:Product Features:
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This deal is 40-41% off the listed retail prices.
  • Refer to the forum thread for discussion of this deal.

Original Post

Written by littlebuddha

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Feb 3, 2023 1:22 PM
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PurpleSparrow8227Feb 3, 2023 1:22 PM
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Quote from easymonies View quoted comment :
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.
you can say that about any brand...... this is not a commodity where they will sell at cost. Dislike REL as much as you want, but it has a brand name in the audiophile community, and that's why it can price accordingly.
Last edited by PurpleSparrow8227 February 3, 2023 at 07:30 AM.
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Feb 3, 2023 5:39 PM
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StevenC56Feb 3, 2023 5:39 PM
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I prefer tight accurate sealed subs over boomy sounding ported loud and loose subs. Not enough bass? Use multiple sealed subs then. I have 5 in my HT setup, and 1 in my 2 channel system. Thinking about 1 of these in my vintage 2 channel setup (Infinity Kappa 8's) since my old Velodyne F1200 driver has a deteriorated surround.
Last edited by StevenC56 February 3, 2023 at 09:41 AM.
Feb 3, 2023 6:50 PM
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s1onomoFeb 3, 2023 6:50 PM
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Quote from altmiket View quoted comment :
What this sub needs is the name REL plastered all over it in a few more places.
Turn the legs around...Attachment 12938875
Feb 3, 2023 7:48 PM
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StevenC56Feb 3, 2023 7:48 PM
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Quote from WalterH2943 View quoted comment :
Turn the legs around...Attachment 12938875
Nice!
Feb 4, 2023 1:45 AM
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dj_laneFeb 4, 2023 1:45 AM
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Quote from hollywoodfrodo View quoted comment :
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!
Dude . . . you're getting a Rel!
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Feb 4, 2023 3:55 PM
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JeffLoweFeb 4, 2023 3:55 PM
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can't check out 1205 on their website. shows in stock but SD says oos?
Feb 4, 2023 10:26 PM
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StevenC56Feb 4, 2023 10:26 PM
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Anybody tried to make a front firing model like this down firing?
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Feb 5, 2023 12:09 AM
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Buckeyefan 1Feb 5, 2023 12:09 AM
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Quote from iContango View quoted comment :
You have no idea what you're talking about.
Nice explanation. I just spent part of my afternoon demoing these subs at Best Buy. They had the REL 10" and 12". They also had KEF, SVS, Martin Logan, Definitive Technology, and Sonos.
We demod using music. No movies. Other than the Sonos, every other sub sounded better than both RELs. They could not fill the room properly with bass. They were tight and seamless, but struggled to keep up with the music. No other subs struggled. Even the SB 10" SVS did a much better job blending with the music. Now placement was surely a factor. But the other subs had similar placement issues. And they performed well. The receiver was an Arcam, the speakers were B&K towers. The rep even adjusted the gain and cut off to no avail. I'm not sure how they can sell these when put next to anything else. I will say they look a little better in person. YMMV. Just please don't buy these without listening to them first. We used Donald Fagan, Diana Krall, Steely Dan, Dire Straights, Talking Heads, and Dave Brubeck. It was a fun afternoon, but a bit of a let down for these subs. This is the Best Buy in Polaris, Columbus Ohio for reference.
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Feb 5, 2023 4:47 AM
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StevenC56Feb 5, 2023 4:47 AM
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Quote from Buckeyefan 1 View quoted comment :
Nice explanation. I just spent part of my afternoon demoing these subs at Best Buy. They had the REL 10" and 12". They also had KEF, SVS, Martin Logan, Definitive Technology, and Sonos.
We demod using music. No movies. Other than the Sonos, every other sub sounded better than both RELs. They could not fill the room properly with bass. They were tight and seamless, but struggled to keep up with the music. No other subs struggled. Even the SB 10" SVS did a much better job blending with the music. Now placement was surely a factor. But the other subs had similar placement issues. And they performed well. The receiver was an Arcam, the speakers were B&K towers. The rep even adjusted the gain and cut off to no avail. I'm not sure how they can sell these when put next to anything else. I will say they look a little better in person. YMMV. Just please don't buy these without listening to them first. We used Donald Fagan, Diana Krall, Steely Dan, Dire Straights, Talking Heads, and Dave Brubeck. It was a fun afternoon, but a bit of a let down for these subs. This is the Best Buy in Polaris, Columbus Ohio for reference.
Were the REL's the only sealed model you tested? Sealed subs usually have tighter more defined bass at the expense of output. I run 5 sealed subs in my HT, and one in my secondary system.
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Feb 5, 2023 7:29 PM
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Buckeyefan 1Feb 5, 2023 7:29 PM
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Quote from StevenC56 View quoted comment :
Were the REL's the only sealed model you tested? Sealed subs usually have tighter more defined bass at the expense of output. I run 5 sealed subs in my HT, and one in my secondary system.
Almost all of them were sealed. I couldn't believe how small the SVS sealed subs were.
Feb 6, 2023 1:04 PM
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ppt123Feb 6, 2023 1:04 PM
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I have jbl 550p and i wonder if the rel HT/1205 or HT/1003 will be significant enough of an upgrade or if it even an upgrade at all. I only care about music performance and only want sealed sub. Is rhytmic sub often goes on sale? Any other suggestion for an upgrade to my jbl 550p? Looking for something around $700. thanks
Feb 6, 2023 7:36 PM
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StevenC56Feb 6, 2023 7:36 PM
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Quote from Buckeyefan 1 View quoted comment :
Almost all of them were sealed. I couldn't believe how small the SVS sealed subs were.

So did you listen to both the SVS 10" and 12" SB models?

Edit: I see the SB-1000 and SB-2000 are both 12" models. The 2000 has a larger amp and enclosure volume.
Last edited by StevenC56 February 6, 2023 at 12:38 PM.
Feb 8, 2023 2:37 PM
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aGooseFeb 8, 2023 2:37 PM
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Quote from AquaIdea6843 View quoted comment :
I don't know this brand but I can testify to svs. They had a phenomenal memorial day special where I got a sb2000 for under 400 and it makes me regret that I have a jbl 10in paired with it. I have a wall of subs in my basement that I don't use because that thing is so perfect. I can't recommend svs enough. I even wear their free shirt lol
I just bought the SB-2000 for $500 via the SVS outlet. Super pumped
Feb 8, 2023 8:53 PM
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OliveShow951Feb 8, 2023 8:53 PM
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Quote from ppt123 View quoted comment :
I have jbl 550p and i wonder if the rel HT/1205 or HT/1003 will be significant enough of an upgrade or if it even an upgrade at all. I only care about music performance and only want sealed sub. Is rhytmic sub often goes on sale? Any other suggestion for an upgrade to my jbl 550p? Looking for something around $700. thanks
I've got a jbl 550p myself that I use primarily for music. How big is the room? For a small to medium sized room the jbl does pretty well. In a large room, a more expensive sealed sub (along the lines you listed) is going to be a clear upgrade. I use my jbl in a 12x12 room and have no desire for something more powerful in that space.

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Feb 9, 2023 3:06 AM
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ppt123Feb 9, 2023 3:06 AM
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Quote from OliveShow951 View quoted comment :
I've got a jbl 550p myself that I use primarily for music. How big is the room? For a small to medium sized room the jbl does pretty well. In a large room, a more expensive sealed sub (along the lines you listed) is going to be a clear upgrade. I use my jbl in a 12x12 room and have no desire for something more powerful in that space.
My room is 15x12. the upgrade i mean is not abt power or spl but bass tightness and accuracy for music.

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