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Deze subwoofer verkeert in goede staat, is volledig gecontroleerd en functioneert technisch zoals het hoort. De rel stadium iii behoort tot de klassieke modellen waarmee rel acoustics zijn uitstekende
The age and generation matter here because the Stadium is an older REL design, but on the numbers you gave, the asking price is still slightly above the local market rather than silly. At €550, it sits above the median of €526 and just over the 75th percentile of €538, so I’d call it ambitious, though not wildly out of line.
What makes it worth a look is that REL’s Stadium line is still respected for deep, musically integrated bass and fast, high-level blending with proper stereo rigs, especially if you want a sub that disappears rather than thumps. If this one is clean, original, and includes the usual cable/accessory set, the premium can be justified by ease of integration and the model’s reputation; at this price, I’d just want reassurance on condition, because older subs can be fine but aren’t where you want to gamble on tired drivers or electronics.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
REL Acoustics traces its origins to the inventive mind of Richard Edmund Lord, the man behind the brand's acronym, who founded the company in the United Kingdom around 1990 out of frustration with the subpar subwoofers available at the time. Dissatisfied with conventional low-frequency solutions, Lord crafted his own mammoth custom design, integrated into a bay window, which quickly earned acclaim from audiophiles as the finest they had encountered. This grassroots beginning in a tiny workshop marked the start of REL's relentless pursuit of audio perfection, evolving through innovations like the revolutionary High-Level Input that connects directly to a main amplifier's speaker outputs for seamless integration.
The brand specializes exclusively in powered subwoofers, eschewing amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables to focus intently on sub-bass systems. Early models like the Strata 2, Stadium, and Britannia range established REL's signature forward-firing designs and simplified crossovers, while later series such as T/x and the reimagined Serie S—launched in 2025 with models like the 212 Black Label and S/850—refine musicality, style, and power. Acquired in 2005 by John Hunter and Donald Brody, REL modernized its aesthetics and engineering without diluting its core philosophy.
REL commands a prestigious niche in the high-end hi-fi market as the preeminent authority on subwoofers, revered by discerning audiophiles for transforming even elite $15,000-to-$20,000 speaker systems into reference-caliber performers. Its boutique status stems from unwavering innovation and musical fidelity, positioning it as an essential upgrade for serious setups rather than a mass-market or mid-tier option.
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