REL Acoustics Carbon Special Subwoofer Reviews

4.7 Rating 18 Reviews

Visit Product Page

Phone:

909.931.9686

Email:

joel.m@upscaleaudio.com

Location:

2058 Wright Avenue,
2058 Wright Avenue
California
91750

Visit Product Page

Author didn't leave any comments.

Helpful Report

Posted 2 years ago

Michael Blackwell

Verified Reviewer

“Amazing integration with speakers, with weight and authority (when called for). The REL Carbon transformed my 2-channel system. I have had good experiences when buying from Upscale Audio. Will do business with them again.”

Helpful Report

Posted 2 years ago

“Amazing addition to my system.”

Helpful Report

Posted 2 years ago

“After watching a "Kevin" video on REL subwoofers I was curious. After purchasing the Carbon Special I am overjoyed. The setup was straight forward and the sound full and rich. The sales staff at Upscale Audio is first rate too!”

Helpful Report

Posted 2 years ago

Jeremiah Flores

Verified Reviewer

“The Carbon Specials have definitely opened up my sound stage in my system and would highly recommend purchasing a min of a pair of these great subs if you are serious about creating a more lively and wide sound stage to open up your system. I started with a pair of REL HT-1205 from Upscale Audio and I wanted to step up my game and these Carbon Specials are that much better and worth the cost. Super Happy customer with my newest purchase”

Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

Steve Joyner

Verified Reviewer

“Great styling and for moving "air" and pressurizing rooms. Connected via "high level" Neutrix to NAD Masters M33 was not trivial. Since it is a digital amp (class D), the (+, -) doesn't function same as Class A/B. I'm still very puzzled. With 1 of the "Red/Yellow" on (+) and floating ground...I can BARELY put the volume of Carbon Special REL at 1-2 ticks above zero! Super sensitive. In addition, setup in-room for 2 subs was a 3 day affair for 3-4 hours shifting 90lb subs to get best punchy and complimentary response. The fact that these $4500 each subs have ONLY a phase toggle switch made the job MUCH harder. Overall, they improved my system, but I really feel a purchase of this magnitude deserves better support from Upscale Audio AND REL. Besides shipping them quickly, Upscale really didn't follow-up to answer questions or offer support. These subs are pretty, but also perplexing...especially trying to run off NAD Masters M33 (Class D) via high-level inputs. I really want REL to give me more insight and advice as to WHY I can barely turn the sub volume knob!”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

Kyle Mansfield

Unverified Reviewer

“Incredible”

Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I received the subwoofer in perfect shape and it's beautiful! The only issue right now is that it's for a audio/home theater that is a work in progress. It may be a while before I get to use all my new gear. My next step is how and when Ill be able to purchase a second Carbon Special. I always wanted 2 subs and upon your recommendation that's my goal. I know that it is a limited production item and I'm concerned about missing my chance. I feel your videos and both inspiring and informative. Gus Beck”

Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago