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Commercial REL Acoustics Stentor 3 Subwoofer (Active / Powered) REL Stentor 3 Subwoofer - As Traded Follow us on Facebook and keep up to date on Insta Pick up available in Leichhardt, NSW. Please message to book an appointment. Condition: Good, couple of dents in timber and scratches to top plate (see photos) Includes: REL Neutrik Speakon "high level" cable, Power Cable SN: ST304785 Overview In any other space than a dedicated hifi listening room, you'd be forgiven for thinking Rel's Stentor III is a statement piece coffee table. However, if you were to put your cup of coffee on the wo
Condition is unknown, so A$3,800 is really a “show me the details” price rather than an automatic buy. That said, the few market anchors I can find put comparable Stentor III examples around A$4,300 for a listed second-hand unit in Australia, A$3,930 for a €1,400 asking price, and A$4,100 for a $2,600 asking price, so this listing looks fair to slightly strong, not cheap.
If it’s complete and healthy, it’s a serious no-nonsense sub: big, fast, and musically tuned rather than bloated, with REL’s high-level connection being a real plus for integrating with good stereo systems. The included power cable is nice, but for this kind of money I’d want confirmation of amp health, driver condition, and that the original high-level cable is present if needed; the Stentor III is an older design, and amp repairs are the main thing that can turn a fair deal into an expensive one.
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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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