Rel Acoustics S/812

The S/812 subwoofer from REL has become a reference in its segment. One user describes his experience of buying a pair of S/812s and how they have improved the sound experience in his system. The user mentions that although his previous system without subwoofers was satisfactory, it lacked the lowest notes, especially in organ and electronic music. After learning about REL's high-level connections and the promise of a wider/deeper soundstage, improved imaging and sound, he became interested in learning more. REL's team recommended a pair of S/812s, despite the user's initial concerns that they would be too big and powerful for his situation. After receiving the S/812s, he was immediately very impressed with the build quality and initial sound improvements. Using REL's online tutorial videos and instructions, he was able to maximise the benefits of adding the S/812s to his system. He describes how even the smallest changes in subwoofer placement and settings had a significant impact on the overall system sound. With the S/812s, he can now clearly hear details such as vibrating strings on a violin or piano, the vibrato in a singer's voice, the woody resonance of the lowest note on a double bass or church organ, and audio details captured by the room where the recording was made.