T/9x
Serie T/x
Serie T/x is instantly seen as crisper, fresher, a full upgrade . Our goals were not simply to improve upon its illustrious predecessor, but to deliver as much as possible of our latest Serie S on a budget. Faster, more transparent sounding system performance awaits you with higher output levels and even greater impact.
Serie T/9x: Bigger AND Better
The Series Flagship
The job of any range topper for REL is to deliver more of everything, particularly output and dynamics. The 9x is no different in this regard, as it delivers the goods in both music and theatre applications. 9x, however, delivers a level of intimacy, clarity and speed that means there are no longer trade-offs between the sonic balance of smaller models weighed against the power and scale of a model 9.
The all new 9x has even greater output than before, but the headline news is the way it sacrifices nothing in clarity and transparency to achieve this. At this price it opens the pathway for owners of high performance European floor and stand mounted monitors and smaller panel speakers to enjoy truly full range sound.
Reimagined, Then Reengineered
A completely redesigned flagship
Many don’t realize the intense linkage between performance and design here at REL. Performance is everything to us and so it drives physical design revisions. Our engineers, recognizing the need for greater acoustic volume to achieve the goals of greater fluidity and power, turn to the designer who works dimensions to fool the eye into seeing a smaller, more compact footprint even though cabinet volume increases. Using gently rounded corner radii that allows the eye to flow over and see less visual mass. The result is both modern and familiar with no unnecessary adornment.
Outsized Performance
Innovative Alloy/Fibre Bass Engines
To achieve higher output with better control requires a complete overhaul of the suspension components. Much like the suspension on a sports car, these items are responsible for the tuning and feel of our designs. By increasing the cabinet volume, efficiency is improved yielding higher output for no more amplifier power. Less back pressure inside the cabinet means we can tune for a stiffer, better controlled driver suspension. We retained the best aspects of our previous design, such as the aluminum center cap responsible for stiffening the lightweight 10” (250mm) cone while adding almost no mass. The updated combination produces considerably better attack and dynamics with greater transparency.
Tried and True Amplifiers
The Brains Behind the Brawn
We have retained our signature Class A/B amplifiers used in every generation of Serie T since 2006. Reliability is the key to happy ownership and with some 200,000 and counting of this range leading long happy lives, Serie T/x owners can feel certain of REL’s standard setting reliability. The powerful 300 watt mosfet amplifier used in the T/9x remains an icon with huge reserves of current, massive power supplies but small upgrades are found everywhere. New driver mosfets that open up performance and transparency and new methods for securing the toroidal transformers mean better performance and superior strength.
REL’s legendary High Level Input connection and fast filters are a significant part of the REL story. Connecting via the speaker outputs of your amplifier without drawing any power from it may seem like magic, but the real magic lies in the way the sound takes on a natural character. Unique tuning and special limiters means the T/x range sounds fresher, faster and more dynamic than before.
Standby Mode switch is only included on 220V units.
Wireless That Doesn’t Compress the Sound
Unlimited Possibilities
At REL, we’ve developed a sterling reputation for building the finest sounding, fastest wireless systems available in the industry. We never rely upon digital compression as it results in dull, lifeless sound. Instead, we have perfected an (optional) Arrow™ wireless system so fast and dynamic we’re comfortable encouraging the use of wireless on one channel of a pair of RELs while the other channel may be connected conventionally with cable.
Specifications
Type
Front-firing active driver, down-firing passive
Active Driver Size & Material
10 in. FibreAlloy™, 254mm long-throw, inverted alloy dust cap, steel chassis
Passive Radiator Size & Material
10 in., 254mm long throw, inverted dust cap
Low Frequency Extention
-6dB at 27 Hz
Input Connectors
High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level single RCA, LFE RCA
Output Connectors
N/A
Power Output
300 watts (RMS)
Amplifier Type
Class A/B
Wireless Capability
Arrow (Optional), Zero Compression Single Large Scale Integrated Chip
Protection System
Fully Electronic Set Safe
Yes
D.C. Fault
Yes
Output Short
Yes
Mains Input Voltage
220-240 volts, 110-120 volts for certain markets
Fuses
3.15 Amp semi delay 230 volts operation, 6.3 Amp semi delay 115 volts operation
Dimensions
W x H x D
14.5 x 13.4 x 15.5 in., (370 x 340 x 393 mm)
Net Weight
45.5 lbs. (20.6 kg)
Finish
High Gloss Black, High Gloss White, 5 coats
Supplied Accessories
Mains Lead
Yes
Neutrik Speakon
Yes (10 Meters Nominal)
Interconnect
Users Manual
Yes
In the interest of product development, REL Acoustics Limited reserve the right to vary these specifications without notice.
Reviews & Awards
“This thing can really move some air. It’s dynamic, it’s fast, impactful and actually puts out a lot more sound, and I should say very accurate sound.” Read More +
HiFi Buys
“I really believe the hero of any system has gotta be the subs. Your home theater or your stereo, and what I felt here was not just a sense of being surrounded or being immersed in the sound track. Now, you’re actually embedded.” Read More +
Ordinary Joe
“These subwoofers are for a more general audience, getting great performance right out of the box. Easy to setup. You plug them in and boom. You get great performance at a relatively low cost.” Read More +
Jay’s Iyagi
“Their ability for bass output, dynamics, tone of the bass, these types of things. I don’t think we’ve seen things at these prices that have this type of ability out of such a small package and a very attractive package” – Hifi Buys Read More +
Hifi Buys
“REL has done it yet again by producing a subwoofer that literally punches above its weight. The T9X is fast, authoritative, can untangle complex bass lines and can convey great detail all the way down to the deepest notes.” – HiFi Pig Read More +
HiFi Pig
“I was truly impressed with the way it can produce sound deep and rich yet very articulate, very responsive notes…For the price, performance, build quality and everything these are probably one of the best you can buy, if not the best in the price range.” Read More +
Tharbamar
High End Subwoofer of the Year 2021
“As with every REL-based system I’ve set up over the years, when properly set up the RELs are undetectable, until you turn them off. In addition to the lowest bass fundamentals diminishing, the front to back imaging component of the system nearly disappears. Even when listening to music that doesn’t have a ton of heavy bass. The level of depth that the REL subwoofers provide never ceases to amaze me.” Read More +
Tone Exceptional Value Award
What the new REL /x subwoofers bring to your system, in addition to more bass output, is a higher level of definition in the lower frequencies, as well as more presence in the entire frequency spectrum…The best way to really experience what any REL subwoofer can do is to shut it off. The 30 seconds you hear your system with it disabled will convince you. That’s truly all it takes. Read More +
Tone Audio
“I was amazed at the T/9x’s ability to energise the room without sounding woolly or frayed. It also managed to deliver powerful bass while retaining REL’s trademark speed and flair. This is a remarkable achievement in terms of redesigning and reengineering an existing product, and one that’s sure to please existing fans of the brand. It should also make it plenty of new ones.” Read More +
Home Cinema Choice Highly Recommended
“Textures, layers and fast attacking response were some of the best I’ve heard in my home. They can be aggressive for Rock music or nuanced during live performances, and this all applies to home theater as well.” Read More +
When you get it out of the box the superior build quality, attractive design and gorgeous finish provides an immediate feeling of luxury. It’s not all looks either, and this discreetly-compact subwoofer does an awful lot with its 10-inch driver, 10-inch passive radiator and 300W of Class A/B power. Read More +
