REL Carbon Special Subwoofer

The carbon-fiber construction provides a unique combination of extreme stiffness and low mass. This allows the driver to react instantly to transients and stop just as quickly, resulting in bass that feels tight and articulate rather than muddy or bloated.

The Carbon Special is compatible with REL's Airship Direct wireless system, which allows you to place the subwoofer anywhere in the room without running long cables back to your amplifier. You will need to purchase the Airship transmitter separately to enable this functionality.

Not necessarily. The 900-watt class-D amplifier is designed to provide massive headroom, which ensures the subwoofer can handle dynamic peaks without distortion, even at lower volumes. It is about control and precision at any volume level, not just raw output.

The re-engineered passive radiator allows the subwoofer to reach deeper into the low-frequency spectrum—down to 19 Hz—without needing a larger cabinet. It essentially helps the system move more air, providing the scale and depth of a much larger subwoofer while maintaining a relatively compact footprint.

REL subwoofers are renowned for their musicality, and the Carbon Special is no exception. While it delivers the impact and scale required for high-end home theater, its speed and precision make it an excellent choice for critical two-channel music listening where timing and texture are paramount.

The cabinet measures 17 x 18 x 21.25 inches. Because it is a substantial piece of equipment weighing over 85 pounds, you should ensure your floor or stand can support the weight and that you have enough clearance for the passive radiator to operate effectively.