Description
T/9x
The top of the REL Series T/X range.
The job of any range-topper is to deliver more of everything, particularly output and dynamics. The 9x is no different in this regard, as it delivers the goods in both music and theatre applications. 9x, however, delivers a level of intimacy, clarity and speed that means there are no longer trade-offs between the sonic balance of smaller models weighed against the power and scale of a model 9.
This all new 9x has even greater output than before, but the headline news is the way it sacrifices nothing in clarity and transparency to achieve this. At this price it opens the pathway for owners of high-performance European floor and stand mounted monitors and smaller panel speakers to enjoy truly full range sound.
Complete Redesign
Many do not understand the intense linkage between performance and design at REL.
Performance is everything and so it drives physical design revisions. REL engineers, recognising the need for greater acoustic volume to achieve the goals of greater fluidity and power, turn to the designer who works dimensions to fool the eye into seeing a smaller, more compact footprint even though cabinet volume increases. Using gently rounded corner radii that allows the eye to flow over and see less visual mass. The result is both modern and familiar with no unnecessary adornment.
Outsized Performance
To achieve higher output with better control requires a complete overhaul of the suspension components. Much like the suspension on a sports car, these items are responsible for the tuning and feel of all REL designs.
By increasing the cabinet volume, efficiency is improved yielding higher output for no more amplifier power. Less back pressure inside the cabinet means we can tune for a stiffer, better controlled driver suspension.
REL have retained the best aspects of their previous design, such as the aluminium centre cap responsible for stiffening the lightweight 10-inch cone while adding almost no mass. The updated combination produces considerably better attack and dynamics with greater transparency.
Tried & True Amplification
The signature REL Class A/B amplifiers have been used in every generation of Serie T since 2006. Reliability is the key to happy ownership and with some 200,000 and counting of this range leading long happy lives, Serie T/x owners can feel certain of REL’s standard setting reliability.
The powerful 300 watt MOSFET amplifier used in the T/9x remains an icon with huge reserves of current, massive power supplies but small upgrades are found everywhere. New driver MOSFETS that open up performance and transparency and new methods for securing the toroidal transformers mean better performance and superior strength.
Specifications
- Type: Front-firing active driver, down-firing passive
- Active Driver: 10-inch (250 mm) long-throw, FibreAlloy™ cone, inverted alloy centre cap, steel chassis
- Passive Radiator: 10-inch (250 mm) long-throw, FibreAlloy™ cone, inverted alloy centre cap, steel chassis
- Low Frequency Extension: -6 dB @ 27 Hz
- Input Connectors: High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level (1) RCA, (1) LFE RCA
- Power Output: 300 W (RMS)
- Amplifier Type: Class A/B
- Wireless Capability: REL Arrow (sold separately)
- Fully Electronic Set Safe: Yes
- DC Fault: Yes
- Output Short: Yes
- Mains Input Voltage: 220-240 V, 110-120 V for certain markets
- Fuses: 3.15 A semi delay 230 volts operation, 6.3 A semi delay 115 volts operation
- Dimensions: 370 x 340 x 393 mm
- Net Weight: 18.7 kg
- Finishes: Grey Lacquer, Piano Black Lacquer, Gloss White Lacquer (5 coats)
Included
- 1 x T/9x Subwoofer
- 1 x Mains Lead
- 1 x Neutrik Speakon Interconnect (10 m)
- 1 x User Manual
Full REL Acoustics Range Available
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