REL Acoustics S/812 Subwoofer Gloss Black Reviews

4.9 Rating 38 Reviews

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Michael Anderson

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Posted 3 years ago

Donald Gibbons

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“Perfect for my home theater using main L/R pre-outs from the Audio/Video receiver for my PrimaLuna Evo 400 Integrated amp. The REL connection taps the L/R main speaker posts on the PrimaLuna - and for music I stream directly into the Tube Amp from a Node 2i. REL adds that tight low end that they are noted for. Then, the LFI from the Receiver connects to the REL directly. I put the PrimaLuna on HT bypass, and now movies are simply more powerful - thunderous! With my 80" LED TV I may never go to the theater again!!!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I ordered a single Rel s812 and fell in love with them that I will be ordering a second as soon as I'm back from vacation! I finally replaced a 10" B and W and sub that could barely pressurize a fish tank. I can't wait for adding a second row to my pair of 812's! Money well spent.”

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Posted 3 years ago

Russell Brikowski

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“Set up is very important to get the performance in your room. using a stereo pair in line with main speakers.”

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Posted 3 years ago

Curtis Huffman

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“Whats to say? I bought one REL a few months ago; and it did exactly what it was supposed to do...really added to my over all experience....that being said, as i piece my stereo system together, i decided to buy a second 812....now i dont have many hours on either of them, but they sound great right out of the box....as we both grow older together, i am sure i will enjoy both of them even more.....REL support is great as is Upscales.....my system sounds pretty bad ass for only having $35000 in it....I am pleased with it....”

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Posted 3 years ago

Curtis Huffman

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“No audiophile review here...just a regular guy whe has been enjoying listening to stereo music for over 50 years. I wanted to add a sub to my current set up, to sort of "fill in" the sound stage...and now the entire band of every group is in the basement sound room in my house. I had listened to crappy subs that came with home entertainment systems, you know, the kind that is like 10 speakers and a sub for $200...so imagine the difference I heard with this REL product!!! Sure, it adds to the bass as it should, but it fills in nicely in very subtle ways throughout the audible frequencies that this "non-adudiophile" listens to. Easy to set up, great support from REL and UpScale as well; UTube videos to check it out with; superb build quality (this is not your grandfathers woofer). It has some heft and the black piano finish makes me feel like I should purchase a Steinway piano to sit beside it...all I can say, is my stereo system with the addition of this sub makes me "want to go call people to come listen" when I am spinning vinyl. It pretty much completes the sound stage that I was seeking...and I will be buying a second one just as soon as I got the coin. I connected directly to a Niagara 5000 high output AC outlet; I use Hurricane cable from the AQuest Edition 20 amp wall outlet to the Niagara 5000, and then a AQuest Storm series Thunder power cable from the 5000 to the REL...I think it's a decent set up...as much as it is possible to love an inantimate object like a sub, this one puts out beautifully. It's a few bucks, but worth every penny of it and more. As usual, UpScale was right on target and guided me to a purchase I am extremely pleased with. For the common man, which I am, this is an exceptional sub...and I am betting, for those with zillion dollar systems, they have REL subs as well...and love them as much!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Absolutely amazed at the flexibility of this sub!! Seamless integration. It disappears as it exponentially expands the entire soundstage. The incremental crossover is critical in coupling with the rest of the speakers. High level connection rocks!!”

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Posted 4 years ago

Mike Steffenson

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“Rel subwoofers are by far the best subwoofers you can get I’ve had quite a few different brands and couldn’t believe how big of a difference these made. I have 2 S812s hooked up to primaluna Luna evo 300 high level terminals for my music and lfe channel to my receiver for watching movies. All I can say is wow best upgrade I ever did. These subs have a lot of headroom and a lot of output they will blow you away A++++++++”

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Posted 4 years ago