Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer Ex-Demo
The Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer employs a single down-firing 10" driver in a rigidly braced, high-gloss lacquered MDF cabinet, driven by a state-of-the-art digital amplifier. This combination produces remarkably powerful, fast and rhythmic bass while being extremely energy efficient. Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer engineers chose a down-firing orientation as it allows for a simple and harmonious package or a very "quiet" visual design that is understated and elegant. Additionally, the down-firing design is classic REL design approach as for what it may lack sonically in projection of bass into the listening area and leading edge attack, it gives back much in terms of rich, warm room-filling bass.
A special proprietary REL High-Level Input cable is provided with each Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer and is the preferred method of connecting the Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer to your main speakers. This cable joins the Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer to your system by connecting to the left and right channel speaker terminals of your amplifier or surround-sound receiver. This allows the REL to receive the exact same signal as your main speakers, providing for a seamless integration of low frequencies into your system. This is a very important point and together with Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer's Natural RollOff™ circuitry, ensures far superior system integration of the Sub-Bass System with the main system. The High-Level connection is active whether you use your system in two-channel music or surround-sound mode. This connectivity method offers noticeable sonic improvements over the common RCA low-level interface by not only delivering the missing low frequencies by creating the realization of a "lifelike illuminated acoustic space", otherwise known as the "REL effect." Virtually any conventional separate power amplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver can be used with Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer. Even most Class D amplifiers can interface as Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer incorporates REL-D™ circuitry providing the appropriate impedance and grounding for digital amplification.
In order to take full advantage of the Low Frequency Effects channel (LFE), a channel intended for low-frequency content in film soundtracks, provided with the Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer is a .1/LFE input. Most multi-channel processors or surround-sound receivers incorporate a special subwoofer output that bypasses any internal crossover circuitry. It is with this output LFE content can be accurately reproduced and controlled independently of the High-Level input signal. Additionally, both High-Level and .1/LFE signals can be used and adjusted simultaneously in a multi-channel system. By supporting both main, centre and surround speakers with bass reinforcement, your system will sound more realistic, musical and alive through improved dynamics, range and scale of the music or film score.
Rel R-218 Active Subwoofer Ex-Demo Specification:
- Type: Down-firing active woofer
- Active Drive Unit: 10 in., 250mm long-throw, steel chassis
- Lower Frequency Response in Room: 25Hz at -6 dB
- Input Connectors: Hi Level Neutrik Speakon, Lo Level single phono, LFE phono
- Gain Control Range: 80 dB
- Power Output: 250 watts (RMS)
- Phase Switch: Yes, 0 or 180 degrees
- Amplifier Type: Class D
- Fully Electronic with SET-SAFE: Yes
- D.C. Fault: Yes
- Output Short: Yes
- Mains Input Voltage: 220-240 volts, 110-120 volts for certain markets
- Fuses: 3.15 Amp semi delay 230 volts operation, 6.3 Amp semi delay 115 volts operation
- Dimensions - 34.8 lbs / 15.8 kg
- WxHxD, Including Feet and Rear Panel Controls: 12 x 13.6 x 12.5 in., (305 x 346 x 318 mm)
- Net Weight: 29 lbs. (13.2 kg)
- Finish: Gloss Piano Black Lacquer
- Supplied Accessories
- Mains Lead: Yes
- Neutrik Speakon Interconnect 10 Metres Nominal: Yes
- Users Manual: Yes
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