REL T/5x Subwoofer

Key Features

• Closed Box, down-firing driver
• 8 in. FibreAlloy™, 200mm long-throw, inverted alloy dust cap, steel chassis
• -6dB at 32 Hz
• High-Level Neutrik Speakon, Low-Level single RCA, LFE RCA
• 125 watts (RMS)
• Class A/B
• Arrow (Optional), Zero Compression, Single Large Scale Integrated Chip

REL T/5x Subwoofer

No model in REL’s long history has sold more units nor received more affection than the T/5. Now reimagined in a modern, elegant, new form factor, T/5x’s mission remains the same: make remarkable bass far beyond its modest size, do so in a way that complements every interior’s style, and eliminate all visual distractions.

Perfect for small and medium rooms, T/5x seats perfectly into any décor. Floor-firing is part of its secret; bass energy strikes the floor and spreads uniformly throughout the space making it perform like a larger model. For those picky about style, the hidden bonus is this design eliminates even the grill, rendering it the purest of forms.

Slightly larger in volume than its predecessor, the T/5i, it actually appears to be smaller due to subtle design changes to minimize its visual presence. Finally, 5 hand-polished coats of lacquer in your choice of High Gloss White or Piano Black add lustre to the softly rounded cabinetry.

T/5x borrows a single long-throw 8” (200mm) bass engine from its elder sibling, T/7x. Developed using a composite of aluminium and light paper, this cone captures details that will amaze, while supplying sufficient energy to plumb deeper than one would expect for its size. In T/5x, its throw–the ability to play louder–has been increased. Internally, the suspension received numerous upgrades akin to transforming the handling of a car from a family sedan to a true sports car. More power, greater finesse.

T/5x builds on its predecessor’s reliable, expensive 125 W Class A/B amplifiers. Internally, key items significant to upgrading transparency and speed have been upgraded at no cost to REL’s legendary reliability. Separate inputs for High-Level Inputs, and Low-Level Inputs (necessary for the increasing number of powered active speakers emerging on the market) allow for a natural, perfect transition from the speaker to the subwoofer. And in theater, a separate, dedicated .1/LFE Input for Theatre performance permits automatic transition between music in high-end 2-channel applications and home theater without needing to change a single setting. Magic? No, superior engineering.

What is the T/x Series?

Serie T/x is an upgrade over REL’s T/i series, with an upgrade to speed, power, and transparency, resulting in higher performance and greater impact from similarly sized subwoofers.

Their new series has had a visual overhaul, with smooth, sweeping edges on both the high gloss lacquered cabinet and the aluminium feet, giving the T/x subwoofers a smaller look, despite their large cabinet volume and high-performance capability.

The amplifiers have been tuned and upgraded to be both more efficient and powerful, while REL’s hand-made drivers have been stiffened and lightened, producing a faster-sounding subwoofer with more impact while retaining REL’s infamous musicality and smoothness.

REL’s T/x series is made up of three subwoofers to suit all room sizes and requirements, from the T/5x for modest rooms to the T/9x to deliver thundering bass even in the most demanding of situations. 

REL achieves its musicality and speed due to a revolutionary method of connecting to your amplifier. Rather than the traditional low-level pre-out or sub-out RCA connection, which relies on the processing of your amplifier which is often slow. For music applications, REL offers their high-level connection. This connects directly from the powered speaker outputs of your amplifier, allowing the subwoofer to blend seamlessly with your main speakers. When the main speaker moves, the subwoofer moves in tandem, producing an effortless sound that disappears in your room, simply making your speakers sound bigger and better than ever before.

Who is REL Acoustics?

REL subwoofers are engineered to deliver deep, powerful bass in both stereo and multi-channel systems. Even full-range loudspeakers can often not extend to the lowest bass frequencies, which reduces the impact and involvement for the listener in both music and movie playback.

All of the REL designs have onboard power amplifiers so that a low-level signal can be fed to the sub, and all crossover frequency controls, phase adjustment and volume level can be set to suit your room and other system components perfectly.