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New Rel Classic 98 Subwoofer

These were just released earlier this month.

Curious if anyone here has purchased them or maybe plans to?

They have been designed / tuned to be not quite as fast as the current modern Rel’s but apparently still articulate.  I’m reading they are intended to be paired with speakers like Harbeth, Dynaudio and even Klipsch.

I’ve been planning to replace my very noisy Omega subs with another pair in the coming months.  
Wondering if these could pair nicely with my Fritz Carbon 7’s.

That said it’s kind of weird to think about buying a sub that is intentionally slower.

I can’t tell if this is a great idea …to match the sub with slightly warmer speakers or just a lifestyle gimmick.

They are priced in between Rels’ T7/x and T9/x at $1400 and use a 10” paper driver , bottom firing … with a 300W class D amp.

 Link here: https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoofers/classic/classic-98/

thoughts?

JS

 

j_andrews

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Just watched the video. A year before COVID hit, I asked JH if he has any plans to introduce a sub like classic 98, the answer was NO due to production costs. I guess he had lot to time to think during COVID and there must be enough interest for him to rethink his position. I am sucker for wood veneer and never really cared piano black finish. The link below explains classic 98’s intended audience, it’s certainly not designed for bass hungry folks or the masses.

I wouldn’t mind trying a pair once finances permits. I know they would handsomely compliment my Tannoy Canterbury’s :-)

https://youtu.be/ut2BgXvlBK0

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Nice review from Steve Huff. I  own a pair of REL’s with 500W spec so his review of classic 98 alleviates some of my concerns about 300W being not adequate. 

https://youtu.be/nKnORkIHKts

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