Carbon vs S/850
The S/850's power @ 8ω is 850W against the Carbon's 550W, its drivers 1 against 2, and its power handling 1000 W against 550 W. Both share woofer (12").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,999
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About the Carbon
The REL Carbon Limited Edition is a compact, high-performance subwoofer designed as a 'dream project' combining premium components from REL's parts bin. It features a 12-inch carbon fibre main forward-facing driver with a full 4-inch excursion (2 inches forward and 2 inches backward), paired with a 12-inch non-carbon passive down-firing driver from the 212/SE model. The subwoofer is powered by a 550-watt built-in amplifier derived from the successful S/5 SHO model. The Carbon Limited is distinguished by its exceptional hand-finished chrome brightwork, including highly polished feet, side handles, and top plate REL logo. It includes a built-in wireless Longbow receiver (transmitter sold separately) and is designed for audiophiles seeking reference-level low-frequency performance in a compact form. Production is limited due to the extensive hand fit and finish work, making it a rare and collectible model.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Power Handling
- 550W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 550W @ 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- carbon fibre
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- passive_radiator
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Available Colors
- highly polished chrome
Key Specifications
Power: 550W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions