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Hej, Säljer min REL Carbon Special subwoofer pga downsizing. Jag är 2a ägaren och den köptes hos Akkelis Audio i Göteborg 2023 Allt emballage finnes. Avhämtning i Kungsbacka 0739029194
This kr 32,000 listing is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of kr 33,814 for used REL Carbon Specials in your database.
The Carbon Special is a top-tier subwoofer that delivers in-room extension to 19Hz and massive 1,000W peak power via its carbon-fibre 12-inch driver, making it a favorite for both 2-channel music and home theater. Its piano black finish and robust build quality have earned it a reputation as a long-term investment, with new retail prices historically hovering around kr 50,000–55,000 depending on region. At this price, you’re getting a high-end sub with genuine upside for a fraction of its original cost, especially if it’s in original-owner condition or includes accessories like the remote or AirShip II wireless module.
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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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