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REL Classic 99 Sub

I am seeking opinion from those who have stepped up from REL S or T series subs to Classic 99 subwoofer. Did you hear an improvement or was it a step backwards?

I currently own a pair of REL Carbon Limited’s which are rated at 500W. The only negative thing about CL’s is the black piano finish. I do not care for piano black finish. A pair of Classic 99’s in my dedicated acoustically treated room would replace the CL’s. The room dimensions are ~ 15’ D x 30’ W x 8’ H.

There is something about Classic 99 understated vintage vibe. I am naturally drawn to high quality wood finishes. it’s like a fine furniture that is timeless and last you a lifetime …thinking about retirement and end game system.

I am not interested in any other brand recommendations or REL vs other brands including DIY for cheap debates. To my ears, REL’s offers the most accurate bass extension and easy integration with main speakers.

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoofers/classic/classic-99/

lalitk
imakesounddecisions
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Very curious how these turned out for you... The classic 99 will be my post Christmas splurge as I think the 98 is too small for my space. Thanks in advance, I hope it did work out for you and Merry Christmas!

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sounds_real_audio
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500 watts......wow. very cool 

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lalitk OP
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Update: I’ve got a pair of Classic 99’s being delivered this Friday. Planning to give them a fair shake and will post impressions after a couple of weeks of listening. They’ll be going head-to-head with my Carbon Limited’s, and I’m particularly curious to see how the 99’s handle scale and room interaction in my setup — especially with the front-firing vs. down-firing design differences. 

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kmmd
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@lalitk, please let us know your findings.  I’ve found that by going up the REL line, the lower frequencies are much more impactful, enveloping and engaging.  I started with a pair of S/5 SHO’s, then 212/SE’s and now a pair of No.31’s.  The 31’s are actually set at minus level.  I think in your case, the Carbon’s will end up outperforming the 99’s.  The carbon fiber driver is what makes the sub special.
 

Happy listening.

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