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Vermogen (rms) 200 watt frequentiebereik 25 - 100 hz active driver 10" (250 mm) zwart lak afmetingen (bxhxd)300x260x280 mm gewicht 13,8 kg meerdere luidsprekers , versterkers , cd speler , tuners
Timing matters here because the R205 is an older generation REL, but it’s still a respected model and the asking price of €475 lands comfortably below your local median of €549 and just under the 25th percentile of €512. That makes it a genuine bargain rather than a merely fair ask, especially for a known-good sub from a brand that still has a strong following.
What keeps it interesting is the usual REL appeal: quick, musical bass that tends to blend well with stereo systems rather than just thump. At this price, it’s the kind of buy that makes sense if the unit is clean, fully working, and ideally comes with the original cable and any useful accessories. The main thing to verify is basic health, since age-related amp or driver issues are the only real concern worth caring about here.
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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