New REL S/812 and S/510 Subwoofers w/ Upscale Audio's Kevin Deal and REL Acoustics' John Hunter

REL Acoustics has completely updated the already awe-inspiring Serie S. The S/5 SHO is being replaced by the S/812, and the S/3 SHO by the S/510. Join Kevin and John to find out what's new and why you need a pair (or a six-pack!) of these in your system, no matter how great your loudspeakers are.

[RobWhittlestone]

I have listened a lot recently to what John has to say and I must confess it makes sense to me. I am a physicist by training, a high-tech project manager in my job and a lifetime hi-fi enthusiast. John can articulate why a full-range audio experience is so much closer to real life. This is key. Everything we experience in real life is full range. Why not domestic audio?! I am considering a pair of S/510's to augment my KEF Reference 3/2's. And REL have been making subs - and ONLY subs - for 30 years with passion and focus. It is their world. That is a good reason to trust them, rather than a jack of all trades. Great video, Kevin! Thank you! I would love to see your new system! All the best, Rob

[LeWpD]

I aspire to own a REL some day. They've earned my interest

[HermesTrismegistes]

I was gonna get the svs sb16, I'm starting to change my mind. That s812 is starting to sound mighty fine!

[Tnapvrvideo]

Would a pair of the REL S/510s mate well with the Klipsch AL5 LaScala? If yes, we could only place the left S/510 in a corner. The right speaker floats in the room with a decent open area to its right leading to a doorway into another room. The left speaker is 42" off the side wall and 15" off the back wall. The right speaker is also 15" off the rear wall and 78" off the doorway to its right. Both speakers are slightly toed in and they are spaced 8 feet apart from one another. Thoughts on this set-up and a pair of S/510 subs? Space for a large sub and budget pretty much negate any other REL choice.

[gbraal]

Beautifull sub! In the market for a new one, so, i will go listen to this one

[bradgraves]

Just purchased this sub. Still playing with settings. Using high input with neutrik cable and the .1 lfe. Mostly for movies.

[marcusaurelius]

dual S/812 vs dual S/510? How do I decide? Just based on the room size?

[hawkmoon]

Hi will the 812 be a good match for focal sopra 2 just for music .

[wouterkolkman]

Question: you use the term ‘pressurize’, but excursion of drive units is as much going forward as it is going backwards - so no pressure?:-)

[dougg]

When a buddy embarrasses you by overselling. LOVE IT!

[nyrep]

I swear these two could sell Jordan Belfort penny stocks

[yannick]

is it reasonable to buy Rel a t-zero for Elac debut 6.2 speakers ?

[tonystrader]

Awesome subwoofer, I own a Rel T9i love it, wondering if You could do a review on the new Monitor Audio Gold 100s? Thanks

[Finn__Binks]

They could have cheaped out by not having handles but no, they have stainless steel handles 😎 thank you Rel!

[tylee]

Thank you for the S812 demo. I'm definitely considering getting one vs 2 HT 1508 Predators. May I ask what interconnects and speaker cable you're using in your personal setup?

[mattburton]

Still no remote like my 14 yr old storm 5!! love remote so much for setup.

[nicolaslachcar]

Hello Kevin, thxx for these videos, they Rocks!
Would U associate New Klipsch La scala with 2 of these REL S/812 ?

[soundman]

How does the S/812 performance compare to the Carbon Limited?

[calebkeen]

Please provide us a list of the "poseaurs" who this guy is not. Thanks!

[mattalterman]

Anyone else find John Hunter shirt distracting? Is it battery powered?