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Carbon Special is a new limited
availability model that combines our latest
engineering with cutting edge components from
our reference line, all housed in a moderately
sized chassis. It features our third-generation
carbon fibre 12” driver with a new, bespoke CSP
passive driver that delivers 50% longer stroke,
powered by our 1,000 watt amplifier, itself
guided by our CS PerfectFilter™. An all new
cabinet with highly polished metal and carbon
fibre touches appears only in this model.
Carbon Special-
Reference Performance, Modest Size
Where previous special editions have used
existing cabinets, drivers and filters, Carbon
Special uses many elements developed solely for
Carbon Special. We employed our newest
BlackWidow 12”(350mm) carbon fibre driver,
developed to deliver superior dynamic balance
throughout the full range of its considerable
4”(100mm) of fore-and-aft stroke. It is better
able to handle, smoothly and effortlessly, the
massive power needed to deliver explosive
dynamics. We mated it with our NextGen 5 1,000
watt amplifier which has proven to be both a
sonic wonder and utterly reliable. Directing all
this is a CS PerfectFilter, a custom-designed
variant of our latest evolution of filters that
improves both ends of the spectrum. It delivers
airy, delicate highs with greater reach into the
nether regions within a soundstage, as well as
truer, more powerful ultra-low bass delivery. If
it sounds too good to be true, it almost is. We
didn’t stop there. The cabinet extends deeper
than previous mid-chassis designs to optimize
performance for this new driver complement. And
its looks are delivered in a refined, mature
manner with subtle use of carbon fibre details
sprinkled among chrome and polished stainless
accents. We predict Carbon Special will become
one of the highest demand ultra-high performance
subwoofers of all time.
CS
PerfectFilters - Elevating low bass performance
and overall clarity
Perfect is not a word REL throws around lightly
but these latest filters are so good they
require its use. Our PerfectFilters elevate the
low bass performance to a new standard for a
mid-chassis design, while subtle tweaks to its
upper range performance allow for an airier,
more transparent soundstage and improved clarity
throughout the entire system’s performance. It
is impossible to overstate its benefit to a fine
audio system and all benefits that accrue to its
musical performance go on to expand its merits
in power theatre. A true two-for-one upgrade.
Sound Beyond Its
Size - Inspired by the G/1 MK II
The key to Carbon Special’s amazing performance
is its new BlackWidow 12”(350mm) forward firing
active driver. Carbon fibre grabs the headlines
with its ultra-lightweight and tough, resilient
nature. Carbon fibre, while light, has excellent
self-quieting properties that allow for far
greater dynamics because the driver itself is so
quiet. This generation 3 version features a much
larger surround to better allow the
explosiveness needed to set itself apart from
the pack. The inner suspension was re-tuned to
take advantage of this and the result, found
only here and upcoming versions of the G-1 MK II
is a 12” that hits like a heavyweight but reacts
like a much smaller driver.
Now Hear This
- NextGen5 1000W Digital Amplifier
Power matters, and especially when our CS
PerfectFilter demands more from the driver,
additional power is crucial. This is why we
placed the heart of our flagship No.25 amplifier
into Carbon Special. At 1,000 watts, it has the
current reserves to easily keep up with the
demands placed upon it by even the most rigorous
user. Carbon Special is capable of startling the
listener, used in dual duty for both theatre and
music its merits are immediately obvious in
music which can lull the theatre aficionado into
complacency, only to be yanked out of any sense
of normalcy when a huge, unexpected transient
explodes without warning. Think Pierce Brosnan’s
007 using plastique at work here.
Totally
Stacked Performance - The REL Line Array
REL’s signature gift to the art of sub bass
performance is undoubtedly our Reference Line
Arrays, wherein three units per side are stacked
vertically. This arrangement was practically
invented for subs with the deportment of Carbon
Special. For those who always dreamed of owning
a REL Reference Line Array but were denied it
because of their size, your ship has arrived.
Without Wire’s
Snarl - AirShip™ Wireless Connectivity
Carbon Special works brilliantly with AirShip™,
our state of the art wireless that transports
sound invisibly with none of the compromises of
conventional wireless. Available optionally, and
at reasonable expense with Carbon Special. While
most wireless compresses horribly, Airship uses
military grade 5.8Ghz wireless with zero
compression to send signals so pure and fast
they sonically outperform hardwired using
anything but the best cables. Not having to see
a snarl of cables tangling up in one’s grand
salon is itself a reward for you having worked
so hard.
Specifications
- Type: Closed box, front-firing active woofer
- Active Driver Size & Material: 12 in., 300mm
long-throw, carbon fibre cone with inverted
carbon fibre
centre cap
- Passive Radiator Size & Material: 12 in.,
300mm Carbon, carbon flat cone structure, steel
chassis
- Low Frequency Extention: -6 dB at 19Hz (in
Room)
- Input Connectors: High Level Neutrik Speakon,
Low Level stereo RCA, LFE RCA, and LFE XLR
- Output Connectors: High Level Neutrik Speakon,
LFE RCA, and LFE XLR
- Power Output: 1000 watts (RMS)
- Amplifier Type: NextGen5 Class D
- Wireless Capability: Airship Wireless Required
(sold separately)
- Dimensions: W x H x D: 17 x 18 x 21.25 in.
(430 x 455 x 539 mm)
- Net Weight: 85.3 lbs. (38.7 kg)
- Finish: Piano Black Lacquer, 8 coats
Protection
System
- Fully Electronic Set Safe: Yes
- D.C. Fault: Yes
- Output Short: Yes
- Mains Input Voltage: 220-240 volts, 110-120
volts for certain markets
- Fuses: 5 Amp 220 volts operation, 9 Amp 120
volts operation
Supplied
Accessories
- Mains Lead: Yes
- Neutrik Speakon: Yes (10 Meters Nominal)
Interconnect
- Users Manual: Yes
Manual
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