![]() I can say the T/5x is an absolute beaut of a unit. With no T/5i to hand, I can’t say exactly how the T/5x compares visually. The net result is a slightly larger subwoofer, but REL says the T/5x looks smaller “thanks to good design”. The driver’s suspension and several internal components have also been upgraded. The driver is the same size as the one in the previous T/5i from which the T/5x is derived, but its greater throw means it can, according to REL, play louder. ![]() Its 125W Class A/B amplifier was chosen for its superior current delivery over Class D amplifiers (noting that REL uses Class D in other models).Ī single driver fires downwards. Downward-firing long-throw 200mm (8") steel chassis driver rated at 150W with ventilated pole-piece.The £650 / US$679 / €799 T/5x uses an 8” FibreAlloy aluminum & paper driver to deliver bass down to 32Hz (-6dB, mfr’s spec).True 100W (continuous) discrete, direct-coupled MOSFET amplifier.Its superiority remains unchallenged, proving that genuine sub-bass is a rare commodity, and only available from a specialist. For over ten years, the evolving range of REL products has delighted audiophiles and cinephiles around the world, and received universal critical acclaim. It doesn't build loudspeakers, it only builds sub-bass systems. REL Acoustics designs and builds specialised sub-bass systems that do just this. In many cases, the best way, the only way, to add these critical bass frequencies is to introduce a correctly designed sub-bass system, one which not only has the technical ability to reveal the deepest sounds, but will also integrate seamlessly with the loudspeakers so that your system speaks with one deeper, more natural voice. The system with a wider bandwidth will always sound more realistic and ultimately more entertaining and stimulating. ![]() Of course, movie DVDs incorporate a dedicated bass channel for the deeper bass special effects, but a properly designed sub-bass system will not only reproduce these with accuracy, it will also augment the output of conventional stereo and surround loudspeakers with very low frequency bass that is felt rather than heard. Many so-called 'full-range' loudspeakers cannot reproduce the low bass frequencies found on most music and movie discs, which are necessary for the accurate reproduction of the original recording and help to impart a natural ambience that is immediately recognisable by listeners as being closer to 'the real thing'. The REL QUAKE is an ultra-compact sub-bass system designed for use singly or in pairs with compact satellite loudspeaker systems and PC sound cards. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities. A special feature of the new Quake is its extra connection for a PC in the form of a 3.5mm jack socket. In keeping with existing Q range products the REL Quake has the high quality gas-tight Neutrik high level input as well as line level RCA. As with all REL sub-bass systems the amplifier is over specified with a military spec glass-fibre FR4 PCB using plated through holes, high quality discrete components and a hefty toroidal transformer. Although small in size the REL Quake is powered by a 100 watt MOSFET amplifier connected to a very long throw 8 inch drive unit rated at 150 watts.
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