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REL Stentor 3 Subwoofer - As Traded
Condition: Used. Good, couple of dents in timber and scratches to top plate (see photos)
Includes: REL Neutrik Speakon "high level" cable, Power Cable
SN: ST304785
Includes 3 month (90 day) warranty
Local pick up only - contact for freight quote
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 wonderfully finished dark glass top, you'd soon find it bouncing right off. The sub bass output of the Stentor III rivals modern 12" and 13" designs, and is somehow still toneful and agile. It's surprising strength in our demonstration space was it's ability to fully pressurise the room, creating an insane depth to the soundstage.
Plenty of Rel's flagship subwoofer technology is utilised including Set-Safe driver protection and an Acoustic Resistive Matrix (ARM) loading for smoother bass response. An intriguing concept, Rel's "ABC" variable crossover adjustment covers 24 musically correct semi-tone increments between 22-106Hz.
An audiophile grade toroidal transformer is the backbone of 300W continuous power, allowing 600W peaks. While this doesn't seem as powerful as some modern offerings, the output is robust and more than adequate for home theatre.
Where the Stentor really shines though, is music. Classical and larger jazz ensembles take on extra dimension, weight and depth without becoming laborious or slouchy, and modern electronic music fills out in a way that is reminiscent of reference headphones.
High level connection to an amplifier (now a standard for Rel subwoofers) is available using the included Neutrik Speakon cable. Thanks to independent volume controls for high and low level inputs, simultaneous connection of high and low level sources is possible.
Specification
10″ Big Ten Volt Driver (long throw)
Super ARM™ loaded cabinet
Enclosure Volume: 70 liters
Frequency Range: 12-100 Hz
DC Coupled, 300 watts RMS, 600 watts peak
High & Low-Level Two Channel Balanced and Unbalanced Input Connections & Neutrik Speaker-Level Inputs
Dimensions: 65 × 59 × 41 cm
Weight: 60kg
Condition is unknown, so at A$3,450 this sits above the recent market anchor of A$2,542 and even clear of the A$2,996 75th percentile. That makes it ambitious rather than a clean bargain, unless the unit is exceptionally tidy, recently serviced, or comes with something meaningful beyond the power cable.
That said, this is a well-regarded REL tower: big, agile bass, good low-end extension, and the kind of scale that suits serious two-channel systems. If the cabinet, driver, and amp are healthy, it can be a very satisfying buy for someone chasing real authority. But at this level, I’d want proof of condition, age, and stable operation before paying up.
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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