REL Acoustics T/5i Subwoofer Gloss Black Reviews

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Royce Clouse

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“As always excellent product and service”

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Posted 4 years ago

“It makes a very very low noise when in standby mode. I have a small room so it is noticeable.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“As I social distance in the RCN World HQ listening bunker, I know the Harbeth P3E5R bookshelf monitor speakers I bought used were going to need a subwoofer. I know nothing about subwoofers. So, I started educating myself about the whole subwoofer thing on that vast repository of fact, the internet. That didn’t help. But I did notice a couple of manufacturers I respect mentioned REL subwoofers. And they didn’t seem to have any connection to REL other than digging REL’s subs because they work so well. I took it as a solid recommendation. So, look, since we’re not taking the grandkids to Europe this year. I decided to blow the $600 I saved up for said trip on a REL t5i. And then because I am a junkie, I immediately bought another one with the other $600 I had saved. Sorry Grandkids. Have your parents take you to E Town. For someone like me, who doesn’t really know anything, set up was interesting because even when the REL’s were not set up correctly they sounded pretty good. I mean, there was low base. But setting them up correctly became more obvious as I FOLLOWED INSTRUCTION. Then things seemed to dial in. So, how do the REL’s sound? Plenty of low frequencies where once there were none. A very good thing. But that isn’t what makes me shiver. What has me amazed is I hear every instrument from cymbals on down. Individually. Not a smear of sound but each individual instrument. I think having two subs takes out some of my room problems too. It’s about guitars and pianos. And voices. OK, here’s the deal. I’ve been listening to FZ’s Mothers Filmore East June 1971 LP since it came out. There is a line where someone sings the words ichigumi. I just love Frank for including made up words. Isn’t that crafty? WRONG. According to the REL’s the actual lyric is “Ansley Dunbar”, who then goes into a drum solo. Thank you REL. My life is that much closer to perfection. My only wish is that I had discovered REL years ago. Also, there is a remark about air guitar in the online REL instructions. Tread carefully REL. Mock not the air guitarist. I have achieved air guitartist status. And can tell you. The REL’s make me dance and PLAY that imaginary guitar. Crazy good. Jim Kaplan Publisher Record Collector News”

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Posted 4 years ago

“This Sub compliments my Tannoy's Bass with ample amount of Sub-Bass. I was educated that this is not the typical Subwoofer with bullshit thump thump bass, its a Sub-Bass System. Thanks again Ken.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Chuck Williams

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“This is a fantastic little subwoofer. I am using it my 10' by 13' music room on a PrimaLuna integrated running a pair of JM Labs Colt 807 monitors. The sub loads my little room amazingly well and crosses over pretty well with my monitors. My only complaint is that it is almost too powerful, meaning getting the crossover and volume just right has taken a fair bit of fine tuning, but man, does it add A LOT to the sound stage, even with acoustic guitar and vocals. I'm actually considering adding a second one for a stereo pair!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Good tight bass needs careful placement”

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Posted 4 years ago

Michael Sawtell

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“I have the T5i in a system with the Focal Aria 926s, Oppo BDP 105, Hypex Class D amp 250w per channel and a Parasound P6 preamp. The REL T5i makes an impressive impact on the system, especially improving the Focal's bass, mid bass, & mid range performance. As a result the speakers are much punchier and low level listening is very enjoyable. The mid range has opened up quite a bit and voicing seems to be much better. I am quite sure the 926s with the T5i are at least as good as the 936s and maybe beyond. I have one in Gloss Black and it is a beautiful addition to my living room. Highly reccomended!”

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Posted 4 years ago

Jason Townsend

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“Integrated seamlessly into my system. Exactly what I was hoping for. I'm going to purchase a second one in the near future. Thanks!”

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Posted 4 years ago