REL calls this a 360-degree upgrade.
At REL, the link between performance and design is deep and often undiscovered. Here, performance drives design revisions. When engineers identify a need for greater acoustic volume for increased fluidity and power, the design process creates the illusion of a smaller footprint, even if the cabinet volume actually increases, through the use of softly rounded corners. The final result is both modern and familiar, without unnecessary embellishment.
Innovative Base Unit
The T/5x is equipped with a simple 8" (200mm) long-throw base unit, borrowed from its big brother, the T/7x. This cone, made from a composite of aluminium and lightweight paper, captures details that impress and delivers enough energy to reach surprising depths for its size. In the T/5x, stroke length - the ability to play louder - has been increased. Internal upgrades have transformed the performance from being comparable to a family car to a true sports car. More power, more finesse.
Power and Reliability
The T/5x picks up where its predecessor left off, with reliable and powerful 125W Class A/B amplifiers. Several critical internal components have been upgraded to improve transparency and speed, without compromising REL's recognised reliability. With separate high and low level inputs, it enables a seamless transition from speaker to subwoofer. Plus, a separate, dedicated .1/LFE input for home theatre offers an automatic transition between music and movies, without having to change any settings. Is it magic? No, it's more an expression of superior engineering.
For those using 220V units, a standby mode switch is added, providing extra ease of use and adaptability for different markets.
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