About The REL T/7x Subwoofer
The 200 Watt dual driver REL T/7x subwoofer is the middle child of REL's T/x range and it might just be the goldilocks solution many are looking for. It's not too large yet goes might deep and it is so fast it will keep up with whatever speakers you team it with, with absolutely no lag. Its proportions are near perfect and, with 5 coats of piano lacquer in black or white, it will be a pleasure to proudly place one or more of these beautiful subwoofers in your favourite listening space.
T/7x is the perfect answer for the real world. It's compact enough (and beautiful enough) to end arguments before they begin, while powerful enough to easily answer most needs and balanced enough to blend beautifully with many of the quality speakers out there and still flexible enough to work in specialty applications.
Filtered for Purity - The Practically Perfect REL: REL's legendary High Level Input connection and fast filters are a significant chapter in 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 and blends seamlessly with your speakers. Unique tuning and special limiters means the T/7x sounds fresher, faster and more dynamic than before.
T/7x is, without reservation, one of the most-balanced RELs of all time. In order to achieve perfect balance, a sub must weigh speed against heft, while ensuring true extension-depth-and do so in a physically harmonious package. T/7x manages to make it all seem easy. Quick and delicate for a perfect blend, it can pound out exceptionally deep, tuneful bass that belies its size and plays louder than most will ever require.
Designed To Be Better: Many don't realise the intense connection between performance and design at REL. Performance is everything to REL and it leads to physical design solutions. Thus it is, that REL's engineers, in recognising the need for greater cabinet volume to achieve the goals of greater fluidity and power, turn to the designer. The designer then 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 clean with no unnecessary adornment.
Drive On - Innovative Alloy/Fibre Bass Engines: The 8" long throw active and 10" passive drivers are where T/7x derives its incredible speed and clean finish. A thorough revision of critical suspension components are responsible for the agility and suppleness of T/7x. That the T/7x sounds louder and more powerful is expected, but few would predict it also is faster, more reactive and transparent than the prior generation, itself a paragon of virtue. Stiffer suspensions better suited to advanced duty mean that not only can each driver trace minute details, but also travel farther and handle more power.
Tried and True Amplifiers - The Power Behind REL: REL has retained their 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 200-watt mosfet amplifier used in the T/7x remains an icon of sound and reliability with huge reserves of current. Massive power supplies are used and 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 reliability. The best gets better.
Bassline Blue: Although all REL Subwoofers are supplied standard with a Hi-Level Cable, REL also offer an upgrade Hi-Level Cable called Bassline Blue. This REL designed cable is the perfect way to improve the sound quality of your REL Subwoofer and in fact your entire system. The Bassline Blue cable is an upgrade every REL owner should investigate.
Zero Compression Wireless - Unlimited Possibilities: REL have developed a sterling reputation for building the finest sounding, fastest wireless systems available in the industry. REL never rely upon digital compression as it results in thin, lifeless sound. Instead, they have perfected an (optional) Arrow Wireless system; so fast and dynamic REL is comfortable encouraging the use of wireless on one channel of a pair of RELs while the other channel may be connected hardwired with cable.
The ability to banish signal wiring between the subwoofer and your amplifier is something many people dream of and Arrow delivers this wireless connection with zero compression. Super-fast delivery of both High Level Bass and .1/ LFE ensures the rich, natural warmth that only RELs can deliver. With a throw distance of some 13.7 metres Arrow permits flexible placement without sacrificing sound quality. Arrow technology is built into all REL T/x subwoofers. The Arrow Transmitter/Receiver hardware is available separately as an optional extra.
REL T/7x Review
"A special round of applause is due this mini-sub for music lovers. The T/7x is even faster and tighter than its forbear, yet remains tonally supple, with well-defined timbres. It's also remarkably potent for a single, forward-firing 8" driver augmented by a quick-reacting, downward-firing 10" passive radiator (and a smooth 200W Class AB amp). The sumptuous high gloss lacquered enclosure with aluminium accents has inputs for high-level Neutrik Speakon (cable included), plus low-level RCA and LFE. A little classic." The Absolute Sound Editors' Choice Awards 2023
Our Take
Sometimes less is more. More room friendly, easier on the eye, easier on the wallet, better proportioned. This is the REL T/7x. It is a large step up from the T/5x for a sensible increase in price. It is much closer to the top of the range T/9x for a good deal less money. We think this will be the model that will get the most attention, especially when people are looking to add a couple to a stereo system or even more to a home theatre setup. It really is the goldilocks subwoofer in the REL T/x range. Make sure you check one out soon.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Active Subwoofer with Front-Firing Active Driver, Down-Firing Passive
- Active Drive Unit: 1 x 203mm (8") long-throw, FibreAlloy inverted alloy dust cap, steel chassis woofer
- Passive Radiator: 1 x 254mm (10") long-throw, inverted dust cap auxiliary bass radiator
- Input Connectors: Hi Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level single RCA, LFE (Low Frequency Effects) RCA
- Wireless Capability: Zero Compression REL Arrow Wireless system – available separately
- Lower Frequency Response: 30 Hz at -6 dB
- Amplifier Power Output: 200 Watts (RMS)
- Amplifier Type: Class AB
- Phase Switch: 0 or 180 degrees
- AC Input Voltage: 230-240V/50Hz
- Fuses: 2 Amp semi delay
- Protection System
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- Fully Electronic SET-SAFE
- D.C. Fault
- Output Short
- Supplied Accessories
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- Neutrik Speakon High Level Interconnect (10 Metres Nominal)
- Detachable Mains Lead - Upgrade to IsoTek for better performance
- User Manual
- High Level Cable Upgrade: The REL Bassline Blue is the perfect way to improve the sound quality of your REL subwoofer
- Available Finishes: High Gloss Black or High Gloss White (5 Coats)
- Dimensions Including Feet: (WxHxD) 356 x 320 x 363mm
- Nett Weight: 17.5kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE