New Rel Classic 98 Subwoofer


These were just released earlier this month.

Curious if anyone here has purchased them or maybe plans to?

They have been designed / tuned to be not quite as fast as the current modern Rel’s but apparently still articulate.  I’m reading they are intended to be paired with speakers like Harbeth, Dynaudio and even Klipsch.

I’ve been planning to replace my very noisy Omega subs with another pair in the coming months.  
Wondering if these could pair nicely with my Fritz Carbon 7’s.

That said it’s kind of weird to think about buying a sub that is intentionally slower.

I can’t tell if this is a great idea …to match the sub with slightly warmer speakers or just a lifestyle gimmick.

They are priced in between Rels’ T7/x and T9/x at $1400 and use a 10” paper driver , bottom firing … with a 300W class D amp.

 Link here: https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoofers/classic/classic-98/

thoughts?

JS

 

j_andrews

A big miss....less power,down firing?...thanks but I'll pass...Perlisten is one of the new standards

@audiocanada I recently acquired secondhand. The veneer goes perfect with my 1960’s credenza and Tannoy Stirlings. This 2-channel system has been used with a HSU ULS-15, Rythmik F12G, and another no-name sub which was ported. Integrating this sub was seamless, which blended perfectly to help anchor the system. Connection was their included high-level Neutrik Speakon connector. The hype is real about REL and the way their subs integrate - something I dismissed for years. Planning on purchasing a second to round out the system in the future.

REL now has Classic 99 with 450W down-firing sub. Upgrading subs are not a priority for me but 99 is now my upgrade list in near future. I know classic 99 would handsomely compliment my Canterbury’s. 

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoofers/classic/classic-99/