Carbon Special vs 212/SX
The 212/SX's power @ 8ω is 1.0kW against the Carbon Special's 800W and its low-frequency extension 18 Hz against 19 Hz. Both share woofer (12") and power handling (1000 W).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,999
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Carbon Special
The REL Acoustics Carbon Special is a premium subwoofer that combines advanced engineering with cutting-edge components. It features a front-firing active driver and a down-firing passive radiator, both utilizing carbon fiber technology for enhanced performance.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- From 19 Hz
- Power Handling
- 1.0kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 800W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- passive_radiator
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 455 × 539 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 38.7 kg (85 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Piano Black Lacquer
Key Specifications
Power: 800W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions