Subwoofers — Rel (Radio Electronic Labs) Carbon Special Black Label

The Carbon Special Black Label is an accomplished active subwoofer from REL, representing the pinnacle of the brand's medium-enclosure subwoofer evolution, built with a 12-inch diaphragm made entirely of carbon fibre borrowing extensively from reference-series design. The Carbon Special Black Label brings REL's most storied British subwoofer engineering to a serious, carbon-fibre-driver format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response extends down to 19Hz. Internal amplification delivers a substantial 900W. At 48.8 x 41.0 x 56.5cm and 44.5kg, the Carbon Special Black Label maintains a serious medium-enclosure commitment reflecting REL's most accomplished current carbon-fibre-driver engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptional bass definition reflecting the all-carbon-fibre diaphragm construction combined with the substantial 900W amplification, with design elements borrowed directly from REL's reference series delivering flagship-level bass quality in a medium-format enclosure.

Pairing

The Carbon Special Black Label integrates with any home-theatre receiver or stereo preamplifier offering a dedicated subwoofer output.

Alternatives

REL's own 212 Black Label offers a more substantial dual-active-driver alternative within the same broader Black Label catalogue.