petetherock Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/rel-serie-ht Looks promising, but will someone bring it in? HT/1205Design: 12” front-facing driver, sealed cabinet Power Output: 500 watts (RMS) Dimensions (W x H x D): 15” x 16” x 15.7” HT/1003Design: 10” front-facing driver, sealed cabinet Power Output: 300 watts (RMS) Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.5” x 13.7” x 13.8” Executive Overview The British subwoofer specialist REL Acoustics has been building audiophile-approved subs since 1990. One key feature of every REL sub has been the use of a “High Level connection,” which derives its input signal from the final output stage of the system’s main amplifier. Instead of receiving a line-level signal of low frequencies from a receiver’s (or surround processor’s) preamp section, REL subs are designed to accept the same full-range, high-current signal that the power amplifiers send to the main speakers. According to REL, this arrangement (which allows the main speakers to run full-range) helps REL subs blend in with the main speakers and achieve a more natural, seamless sound on two-channel music. A separate line-level input handles the “.1” low-frequency effects (LFE) channel for surround-sound material, but the company has made it clear in the past that this connection scheme was not the preferred way to use a REL sub.Editorial Note about Line Level Subwoofer Connections: Connecting a subwoofer speaker level does NOT put additional strain on your AV receiver amplifier since it's a high impedance connection and doesn't draw significant power like a passive loudspeaker would.</blockquote>Now, for the first time, REL has introduced a line of subs that fully embrace the LFE channel in all its glory. The new Serie HT (short for Home Theater) subwoofers abandon the High Level connection and shift focus from music playback to high-octane home theater power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 One review: https://7review.com/rel-ht-1205-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wechnivag Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Looking for music or HT sub? If HT perhaps the passive radiator series have better output? Sent from my X9009 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_125 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 They have the 10" & 12" on demo @ eighteen 77 in Adelphi. Casual demo, bass was quick and bloat free. Promo prices till end month. The new 15" version coming in end Apr (on promo too). Too tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 They have the 10" & 12" on demo @ eighteen 77 in Adelphi. Casual demo, bass was quick and bloat free. Promo prices till end month. The new 15" version coming in end Apr (on promo too). Too tempting! Prices? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_125 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 12"@1.2k+ & 15"is on preorder@2.7k+ I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 12"@1.2k+ & 15"is on preorder@2.7k+ I think That's a pretty big difference in price... one of them is either very well priced or the other is highly overpriced perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 The 1205 is well regarded: https://2y2ro62wfbas3svllg2i0s1t-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/HCC_290_Rel_Sub_Reprint-LOW.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfor4k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I bought this model REL HT1205 in Sept 2018 from Eighteen 77 at The Adelphi at $1400 during their promotion period and it comes with a free 3m YBR Sub Woofer Second Note cable. Have it connected to my Marantz 7012 AV in my HDB's spare room c/w with Oppo 205. My preference is mostly music on Cds. Have tried movies too. I found the HT1205 for movies very good. Very basic instructions and easy to set up the crossover, etc. I have a very old Model REL Strata (20yrs +) which I am currently using for movies in my Living area. Probably will have it replaced with a newer REL Model should it failed me by than. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_125 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Yeah, bought the 12" too cos of the price & reputation of REL. Will try to integrate with a soundbar & Oppo. On their website, it says 10&12" are meant to be sold competitively while the 15" is just a statement pc. Settings are dead simple, crossover dial has a LFE setting for lazy people like me haha, Will definitely go down to have a listen when the 15" Predator arrives :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thanks for the review bro, cheers. Looks promising at a time when many other brands have increased the selling price on their subs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john_125 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks for the Phase video, must've missed that episode. Helpful indeed. Can't wait to try it out, if it's not potent enough, there's always the 15" or dual 12" hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 I wonder if anyone else has got a set.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econav Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Wah bro Are you selling this too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econav Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 i am here at the Thailand HiFi show with dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Penned down some thoughts on my new HT 1205: https://peteswrite.blogspot.com/2019/04/rel-ht1205-review.html I’m impressed that it doesn’t feel too shabby next to the E112 which costs many times more.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djblackfm Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Saw this on YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YANG Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I keep scratching my head... If this new range of subwoofers are named as HT series... Then the earlier ones were actually cater to music more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 I keep scratching my head... If this new range of subwoofers are named as HT series... Then the earlier ones were actually cater to music more? REL has been known as the musical sub first. Long before subs were used in HT, they built subs to supplement smaller speakers to add more depth and bass. Their Q100 sold well, especially in UK.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioworld2011 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I bought this model REL HT1205 in Sept 2018 from Eighteen 77 at The Adelphi at $1400 during their promotion period and it comes with a free 3m YBR Sub Woofer Second Note cable. Have it connected to my Marantz 7012 AV in my HDB's spare room c/w with Oppo 205. My preference is mostly music on Cds. Have tried movies too. I found the HT1205 for movies very good. Very basic instructions and easy to set up the crossover, etc. Hi. May I know how the the performance for 2 channel audio? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaera1982 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Hi Audioworld For 2 channel audio stick to the usual like of RELs the T/S or even the mighty G series depending on the budget, your ancillary equipment and room size. Also go for stereo subs. I have a long experience with tell and been using them for coming 6-7 years. Currently I have the REL G2, S510, T5i and yes the HT1205 in a modified REL 3D setup. The HT1205 is positioned as the back sub and used only for movies. Music it's off. Let me know if you have other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioworld2011 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Hi Audioworld For 2 channel audio stick to the usual like of RELs the T/S or even the mighty G series depending on the budget, your ancillary equipment and room size. Also go for stereo subs. I have a long experience with tell and been using them for coming 6-7 years. Currently I have the REL G2, S510, T5i and yes the HT1205 in a modified REL 3D setup. The HT1205 is positioned as the back sub and used only for movies. Music it's off. Let me know if you have other questions. Hi. Thanks for your opinions.May I know if 2 REl T/S series Sub is better than one REL HT series use for HT. Or should I get one for HT and one for Audio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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