It’s fun to look at, and to listen to. It offers up tight and punchy bass that has a rounder feel and vibe to it, and it can kick some serious bass energy into your room. I love the tonal colors coming out of this box and it suits my preferences perfectly. It’s such a beautiful sub.
NOTHING SAYS LIFESTYLE LIKE MID-CENTURY MODERN RELS
Classic 98 holds a distinctive place within the REL pantheon. While not a part of any regular line of REL products, instead, it is its very own solution for anyone who owns and loves vintage audio gear, or its modern equivalents that we refer to as retro. With different aspirations, Classic 98 offers a slightly softer touch, delivering a broad carpet of room-filling bass. While it might trade off a touch of the speed, clarity, and deepest bass that our standard models, like the T/9x, are known for, it compensates with its inviting warmth. Classic 98 beckons you to put on a record, pour a cherished drink, recline in a comfortable chair, and relax into the music. Its classic natural walnut veneer and mid-century modern styling complements a wide range of decors. It’s also easy to place and use. One reviewer aptly dubbed it as “the audiophile‘s ultimate guilty pleasure.”
TYPE
Down-firing active driver
ACTIVE DRIVER SIZE & MATERIAL
10 in. (250mm) Amended Pulp-on-Paper, Downfiring Inverted Cone, Steel Chassis
PASSIVE RADIATOR SIZE & MATERIAL
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION
27Hz at -6 dB
INPUT CONNECTORS
Hi Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level RCA, LFE RCA
OUTPUT CONNECTORS
N/A
POWER OUTPUT
300 watts (RMS)
AMPLIFIER TYPE
Class D
WIRELESS CAPABILITY
HT-Air MKII Wireless or AirShip II, Sold separately
DUAL PARAMETRIC FILTER
N/A
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
2.5 Amp semi delay 220 volts operation 5 Amp semi delay 120 volts operation
W X H X D
13.75 in. x 18.5 in. x 11.75 in. (350mm x 470mm x 298.5mm) Add 1.75in (44.5mm) in depth when using a High Level connector
NET WEIGHT
40.0 lbs. (18.1 kg). Shipping weight: 48.5 lbs. (22.0 kg)
FINISH
Walnut veneer
MAINS LEAD
Yes
NEUTRIK SPEAKON
10 Meters (33’6”) Nominal
INTERCONNECT
USERS MANUAL
Yes
It’s fun to look at, and to listen to. It offers up tight and punchy bass that has a rounder feel and vibe to it, and it can kick some serious bass energy into your room. I love the tonal colors coming out of this box and it suits my preferences perfectly. It’s such a beautiful sub.