Rel Acoustic Limited Edition Carbon Special
The REL Carbon Special is a limited-edition masterpiece, crafted by blending the finest components from REL’s flagship models. Designed for both audiophile-grade music systems and reference-level home theaters, it delivers exceptionally deep, tight, and musical bass in a luxurious, compact enclosure.
Rel Acoustic Limited Edition Carbon Special 12" Inch Powered Subwoofer
- 12" Active Carbon-Fiber Driver (BlackWidow™): Ultra-light, high-excursion driver with advanced materials for fast, clean bass.
- 12" CSP Passive Radiator: Delivers greater depth and dynamics with 50% more excursion than earlier models.
- NextGen5 1,000W Class D Amplifier: Derived from REL’s flagship sub, with abundant clean power and efficiency.
- CS PerfectFilter™: Custom filter circuit for ultra-deep, tuneful bass and high integration with speakers.
- Premium Limited-Edition Design: 8-coat hand-polished lacquer finish with stainless steel trim—elegant and exclusive.
- High & Low-Level Inputs: Neutrik Speakon (high-level), RCA, and LFE XLR/RCA inputs ensure broad compatibility.
430 x 455 x 514 mm
34 kg
12 in., 300mm long-throw, Continuous CastAlloyâ„¢ cone structure, cast chassis
12 in., 300mm Carbon/Carbon flat cone structure, steel chassis
-6dB at 19 Hz
High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level stereo RCA, LFE RCA, LFE XLR
High Level Neutrik Speakon, LFE RCA, LFE XLR
800 Watts (RMS)
NextGen3 Class D
Yes- REL AirShip system [required]. Sold separately.
220-240 volts, 110-120 volts for certain markets
CS PerfectFilters
Elevating low bass performance and overall clarity
Perfect is not a word REL throws around lightly but these latest filters are so good they require its use. Our PerfectFilters elevate the low bass performance to a new standard for a mid-chassis design, while subtle tweaks to its upper range performance allow for an airier, more transparent soundstage and improved clarity throughout the entire system’s performance. It is impossible to overstate its benefit to a fine audio system and all benefits that accrue to its musical performance go on to expand its merits in power theatre. A true two-for-one upgrade.
Sound Beyond Its Size
Inspired by the G/1 MK II
The key to Carbon Special’s amazing performance is its new BlackWidow 12”(350mm) forward firing active driver. Carbon fibre grabs the headlines with its ultra-lightweight and tough, resilient nature. Carbon fibre, while light, has excellent self-quieting properties that allow for far greater dynamics because the driver itself is so quiet. This generation 3 version features a much larger surround to better allow the explosiveness needed to set itself apart from the pack. The inner suspension was re-tuned to take advantage of this and the result, found only here and upcoming versions of the G-1 MK II is a 12” that hits like a heavyweight but reacts like a much smaller driver.
Now Hear This
NextGen5 1000W Digital Amplifier
Power matters, and especially when our CS PerfectFilter demands more from the driver, additional power is crucial. This is why we placed the heart of our flagship No.25 amplifier into Carbon Special. At up to 1,000 watts, it has the current reserves to easily keep up with the demands placed upon it by even the most rigorous user. Carbon Special is capable of startling the listener, used in dual duty for both theatre and music its merits are immediately obvious in music which can lull the theatre aficionado into complacency, only to be yanked out of any sense of normalcy when a huge, unexpected transient explodes without warning. Think Pierce Brosnan’s 007 using plastique at work here.
Totally Stacked Performance
The REL Line Array
REL’s signature gift to the art of sub bass performance is undoubtedly our Reference Line Arrays, wherein three units per side are stacked vertically. This arrangement was practically invented for subs with the deportment of Carbon Special. For those who always dreamed of owning a REL Reference Line Array but were denied it because of their size, your ship has arrived.
Without Wire’s Snarl
AirShip™ Wireless Connectivity
Carbon Special works brilliantly with AirShip™, our state of the art wireless that transports sound invisibly with none of the compromises of conventional wireless. Available optionally, and at reasonable expense with Carbon Special. While most wireless compresses horribly, Airship uses military grade 5.8Ghz wireless with zero compression to send signals so pure and fast they sonically outperform hardwired using anything but the best cables. Not having to see a snarl of cables tangling up in one’s grand salon is itself a reward for you having worked so hard.
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