{"product_id":"rel-carbon-special-black-label-subwoofer","title":"REL Carbon Special Black Label Subwoofer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe REL Carbon Special Black Label represents the pinnacle of the Serie S, elevating the celebrated medium chassis to a true reference-grade performer. It is a no-compromise design that combines breathtaking power with the speed and nuance of REL's flagship models. At its heart is a 12-inch, all-carbon fibre driver, closely related to the one REL used in the Reference No. 31, powered by a new 900-watt hybrid amplifier. This potent combination is housed in an expanded, specially braced cabinet designed to deliver greater scale and authority. The Carbon Special Black Label is engineered for the purist who values transparency as much as power, delivering bass that is effortless, fluid, and profoundly musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12” All-Carbon Fibre Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reference-derived, 12-inch active driver with a pure carbon fibre cone for extreme stiffness, lightness, and speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e900W Hybrid Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e A new 900-watt (RMS) hybrid amplifier combines a Class A\/B-style input stage with a powerful Class D output stage, capable of 1,250-watt peaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fibre Passive Radiator:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12-inch down-firing passive radiator, built with a carbon\/carbon flat cone structure, for deep, authoritative extension down to 19Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Array Capable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered from the ground up to be stacked in vertical line arrays, with included hardware for secure coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Bespoke Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features subtle black crown inlays, stainless steel handles, and includes a premium wood grille as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Wireless Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully compatible with the optional \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/rel-airship-direct-wireless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eREL AirShip Direct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e system for uncompressed, reference-quality wireless signal transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Beating Heart of Carbon Fibre\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sonic character of the Carbon Special Black Label begins with its driver, a component derived directly from REL’s Reference Series. This 12-inch, all-carbon fibre unit is designed for one purpose: to be both incredibly light and immensely stiff. This allows it to handle the massive power from the 900-watt amplifier and move with extraordinary speed and precision. A newly engineered suspension allows for over 60mm of travel, producing breathtaking dynamics with absolute control. This driver is the key to the subwoofer's ability to be both powerful and fluid, capturing the subtlest textures of music as effortlessly as it handles explosive movie soundtracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA New Breed of Hybrid Power\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering this advanced driver is a new 900-watt (RMS) hybrid amplifier. This design uniquely marries the rich, high-current delivery of a traditional Class A\/B monoblock input stage with the cool-running efficiency of a Linear Class D output stage. This \"best-of-both-worlds\" approach, anchored by a massive 15-pound power transformer, creates a foundation of high-current performance that can sustain peaks of over 1,250 watts with ease. The result is bass that is louder, cleaner, and more controlled than any previous medium-chassis REL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEngineered for Line Array Supremacy\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a single Carbon Special Black Label is a formidable performer, it was truly engineered to excel in stereo pairs and, ultimately, in towering vertical Line Arrays. The cabinet is designed to be a building block, with thick internal aluminum slabs anchoring its stainless steel handles for safe and secure stacking. REL supplies precision mechanical couplers that securely lock units together, ensuring perfect stability. A Line Array of Carbon Special Black Labels delivers a floor-to-ceiling sense of authority and scale that rivals the world’s finest and most expensive audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAcoustic Elegance: The Premium Wood Grille\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carbon Special Black Label is as beautiful as it is powerful. Its cabinet proportions are inspired by the Reference line, with subtle black crown inlays and recessed, curved stainless-steel handles. Included as standard is a \u003cstrong\u003epremium wood grille\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a functional and aesthetic upgrade. This beautifully crafted, slatted grille is not just for looks; its design enhances airflow compared to a traditional cloth grille, allowing for greater dynamic expression while adding a touch of architectural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:10px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp h5{margin-top:30px !important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-kind{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a3704d;font-weight:800;margin:18px 0 8px;}\n@media (min-width:750px){.tlr-cmp .cmp-kind{font-size:14px;}}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:15px;text-transform:none;}\n.tlr-cmp a{color:#2a2b2a !important;text-decoration:none !important;opacity:1 !important;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,\n.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam\u003eli:hover a,\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px !important;opacity:1 !important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d !important;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam{list-style:none !important;padding:0 !important;margin:8px 0 0 !important;}\n.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam\u003eli{padding:9px 0 !important;margin:0 !important;cursor:pointer;}\n.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam\u003eli::before{display:none !important;content:none !important;}\n.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam a{font-weight:700;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eComparing REL's Top Subwoofers\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eWhere the Carbon Special Black Label sits among REL's Black Label and Reference subwoofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003eREL Carbon Special Black Label \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$4,999\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eA 12-inch carbon fiber active driver with a down-firing 12-inch passive radiator, driven by a 900-watt Linear Class D amplifier, 19Hz at -6 dB.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rel-212-black-label-subwoofer\"\u003eREL 212 Black Label\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$5,999\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eTwo front-firing 12-inch active drivers plus two 12-inch passive radiators on a 1,000-watt Linear Class D amplifier, 18Hz at -6 dB.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rel-reference-no-35-subwoofer\"\u003eREL Reference No. 35\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$10,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to a sealed Reference cabinet with a 12K Pure Carbon Fiber 12-inch driver and a 900-watt Class AB\/D amplifier with a linear power supply, 17Hz in room.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rel-reference-no-36-subwoofer\"\u003eREL Reference No. 36\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$12,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eA 15-inch Pure Carbon Fiber driver on 1,000 watts of Class AB\/D power, reaching 15Hz in room, in the sealed Reference cabinet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eChoose the Carbon Special Black Label for a single 12-inch carbon fiber driver and passive radiator in the Serie S chassis. The 212 Black Label doubles the active drivers and radiators, and the Reference No. 35 and No. 36 move to sealed cabinets with Class AB\/D amplification. See the whole range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rel\"\u003eREL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-firing active driver, down-firing passive radiator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Driver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in. (305mm) long-throw, carbon fibre cone with inverted carbon fibre centre cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePassive Radiator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in. (305mm), Carbon\/Carbon flat cone structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow Frequency Extension\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19Hz at -6 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Connectors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Level (Neutrik Speakon), 2x Low Level (RCA), LFE (RCA), LFE (XLR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Connectors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Level (Neutrik Speakon), 1x Low Level (RCA), LFE (RCA or XLR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Output\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 watts (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifier Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear Class D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWireless Capability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - REL AirShip Direct (Sold Separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtection System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Electronic SET-SAFE, D.C. 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