REL HT 1205 Subwoofer

Extremely High Output in an Attractive Design

REL's HT/1205 home theater subwoofer delivers a brand new 500-watt Class D power amplifier design coupled to a 12" long travel driver to deliver extremely high output in an attractive design. The HT/1205 is a powerhouse for dedicated high powered home theater applications, that will also transform the gaming experience and partner nicely with active wireless speakers.

Serie HT is designed specifically to answer the challenge of creating affordably priced, exceptionally dynamic, pure home theater powered subwoofers. The HT/1205 is the ideal combination of a lightweight, modern 12” CarbonGlas driver coupled to a powerful 500-watt Class D amplifier that runs cool, producing extraordinary dynamics. Internally, REL developed specially adapted home theater input filters that produce extremely flat bass down in the 20’s.

REL set out to build the loudest, relatively compact 12” unit available for pure home theater use at truly attractive pricing. The HT/1205 is destined to become a modern classic with svelte cabinet dimensions finished in an attractive, yet purposeful line grained black aluminum-look and topped by a 12mm thick beautifully polished top that serves to damp vibrations on the critical top surface of the cabinet.

For REL owners already enjoying the Reference, Serie S and T/i subwoofers designed for both two-channel and theater use, the HT/1205 is designed to supplement their system’s .1/LFE output to produce extremely high output for chest rumbling home theater special effects.

Bring on the Special Effects

The HT/1205 delivers a tough, honest, purpose-built appearance designed to communicate its sole mission; extremely high output home theater at bargain pricing. The cabinet's width is minimized reducing visual mass, while depth is maximized to produce the deepest bass. REL selected tough, high-grade, horizontally oriented line-grained composite to wrap the entire cabinet. Easily handled, easily cleaned. Yet, the top surface that one's eye sees is beautifully finished in five coats of hand rubbed lacquer, creating the visual appeal REL has come to be known for.

Twelve-Inch Carbonglas Driver

REL's driver prowess is on full display with the HT/1205, a modern 12" CarbonGlas driver that is both lightweight and extremely stiff. Many competitors use relatively slow, heavy cones HT/1205 uses tough, stiff carbon fiber over 60% of the driven surface, backed by lightweight glasfibre. REL uses true high quality natural butyl surrounds, which remain soft and pliable for decades – something REL owners have come to expect. The new 12" CarbonGlas driver sets a new standard for affordable, high performance theater-specific drivers.

Warn the Neightbors, It's Movie Night!

To accomplish REL's single-minded goal of exceedingly high output for large-scale theater in a such a compact footprint requires a special amplifier. The NextGen5 Class D amplifier frees up interior space while running cool. This results in more cabinet volume and that translates into ultra-deep bass despite its modest footprint. Power output of 500 watts means the driver is never starved for power, ensuring high output, delivered effortlessly in a long running, reliable design. Within the HT/1205's input filter, REL designed specific inverse filtering to permit its CarbonGlas driver to extend much deeper than conventional designs.

HT-Air™ Zero Compression Wireless Compatible

There is wireless – and then there is REL wireless. REL are well-known for having the finest wireless purpose-built systems in the component audio world. Though HT-Air™ is affordable, it retains REL's corporate fixation on zero compression and maximum dynamics. HT-Air is designed to leave old fashioned Bluetooth-based systems in the dust, delivery latency in the 16-20 millisecond range. This permits owners to place their HT model wherever it works best for you without resorting to unsightly cables being strewn across the landscape of your living room.

• Type: Closed box, front-firing driver
• Active Driver Size and Material: 12" long-throw, CarbonGlas cone structure, inverted carbon fiber dust cap, steel chassis
• Input Connectors: Dual purpose Low Level stereo RCA or LFE RCA
• Output Connectors: Daisy Chain Low Level stereo RCA or LFE RCA
• Power Output: 500 watts (RMS)
• Amplifier Type: NextGen5 Class D
• Wireless Capability: HT Air Wireless (Optional, Sold Separately): Zero Compression Single Large Scale Integrated Chip
• Protection System: Fully electronic set safe; D.C. fault; output short
• Finish: Line Grained Black Composite

• Low Frequency Extension: -6dB at 22 Hz
• Power Output: 500 watts (RMS)
• Input Voltage: 110-120 volts AC
• Fuses: 8 Amp semi delay, 115 volts operation
• Dimensions: 15" wide x 16" high x 15.7" deep
• Weight: 42.3 lbs.