{"product_id":"rel-t-5-ultra-compact-yet-powerful-low-range-companion","title":"REL T\/5, Ultra-Compact Yet Powerful Low-Range Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREL\u003c\/strong\u003e has been making ground-shaking subwoofers since 1993.  In 1998, the Strata III was introduced and gain incredible acclaim.  The simple design doesn't really give a true indication of the type of performance one can expect from this subwoofer.  At the time, it was at the top of the market and carved out a niche for REL as a subwoofer company to be reckoned with. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eREL T\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, high-performance powered subwoofer designed for seamless integration into small-to-medium-sized audio systems. At its core, the T\/5 utilizes a sealed-box, downward-firing, 8-inch, long-throw alloy\/fibre composite woofer. This downward-firing orientation is a critical design choice, allowing the bass energy to couple directly with the floor and radiate uniformly throughout the room, reducing room boundary issues and eliminating the need for a protective grille. The cabinet itself is constructed from heavily braced, high-density MDF, often finished high gloss piano black lacquer.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe aluminum feet, or stand-offs, provide the precise distance the woofer needs to perform its duties.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the driver is a\u003cstrong\u003e 125-watt\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eClass-AB amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen for its high-current delivery, musicality, and speed, which are hallmarks of REL’s design philosophy. The amplifier incorporates a massive power supply and \u003cstrong\u003eMOSFET\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, ensuring that the subwoofer can deliver quick, tight, and punchy transients that match the speed of fast main speakers.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T\/5 manages its low-frequency output down to around 32Hz (-6dB), providing significant reinforcement to the lower registers without the \"overhanging\" or boomy sound typical of ported, budget-oriented subwoofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T\/5’s was designed for hifi music and small theater applications. It features a high-level Neutrik “Speakon” input, which receives the same signal as the main speakers to ensure perfect sonic timing and timbre matching, alongside a dedicated .1\/LFE RCA input for home theater LFE channels.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis piece includes the original REL-provided cable as well as an improved \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest “King Cobra”\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizing the same terminations.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides a few minor scratches to the top of the piano black finish, this T\/5 is in excellent condition physically and sonically.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAs mentioned, it comes with two Speakon cable adapters, power cord, instruction manual, and original box and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemos are encouraged in Andover, MA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$399 (plus applicable shipping and\/or MA sales tax)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Hill Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43052177326147,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/6387\/files\/RELT501.jpg?v=1773940447","url":"https:\/\/holthill.com\/products\/rel-t-5-ultra-compact-yet-powerful-low-range-companion","provider":"Holt Hill Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}