{"product_id":"rel-classic-99-subwoofer","title":"REL Classic 99 Subwoofer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe REL Classic 99 is a stunning homage to the golden age of Hi-Fi, a \"modern classic\" that blends a timeless, mid-century modern aesthetic with REL's most advanced 21st-century engineering. It is designed for the music lover who craves both the warmth, texture, and \"soul\" of vintage paper-cone subwoofers and the power, speed, and deep-bass impact of modern design. The Classic 99 is a closed box with a single down-firing 12-inch \"paper-on-paper\" driver and no passive radiator, driven by a 450-watt Class D amplifier. Housed in a walnut veneer cabinet with walls as thick as 32mm, it is the fusion of past and present, delivering a rich, powerful, and deeply musical foundation for any high-quality audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12” Paper-on-Paper Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e A down-firing 12-inch long-stroke driver with a hot-pressed paper cone and a hand-thrown paper center cap, voiced for a warm, natural bass character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed-Box Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e A closed cabinet with about 40% more internal volume than the Classic 98 and an extra inch (25mm) of driver travel, rated to 24Hz at -6dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e450W Class D Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of REL’s proven 500-watt Class D amplifiers, limited to 450 watts and fed by an all-analog PerfectFilter front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut Veneer Enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid cabinet walls as thick as 32mm, clad in dark walnut veneer, in the Mid-Century Modern form of a late 1990s REL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary High Level Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features REL's High Level Neutrik Speakon input for a seamless, perfectly-timed blend with your main speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Wireless Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with the AirShip II and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/rel-ht-air-mkii-wireless\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHT-Air MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wireless systems (sold separately); the HT-Air MKII carries low-level or .1\/LFE signals only, not the High Level connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Soul of a Classic Driver\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the Classic 99 is its bespoke 12-inch long-stroke driver, firing downward into the room. In a deliberate return to a more \"classic\" sound, REL's engineers developed a \"paper-on-paper\" cone. The main cone is hot-pressed paper, and a stiff center cap of hand-thrown paper is laid on top to randomize the fibers, which REL says gives the driver excellent self-damping. This composite design creates a driver that is inherently self-damping, fast, and remarkably textured. Unlike modern, stiffer materials, this paper cone imparts a warmth, naturalness, and \"soul\" to the bass that is incredibly musical and reminiscent of the most iconic vintage speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eModern Power, Modern Depth\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic 99 masterfully pairs its vintage-voiced driver with a thoroughly modern engine. REL took one of its proven 500-watt Class D amplifiers, already used in thousands of earlier units, and limited it to 450 watts, then tuned the all-analog PerfectFilter front end to a closed-box cabinet with about 40% more internal volume than the Classic 98. The result reaches 24Hz at -6dB, and REL says the 99 plays about 30% louder and extends 4 to 5Hz lower than the 98, with the speed and authority that classic designs could only dream of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMid-Century Modern Artistry\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis subwoofer is designed to be seen. The cabinet is a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, with solid walls as thick as 32mm clad in dark walnut veneer, hand fitted. The proportions follow the vintage form of a late 1990s REL, with a plain natural aluminum badge, blacked-out feet milled from solid billet, and no grille: the down-firing driver is unseen. It’s a design that rejects the anonymous black box, offering instead a piece of audio art that complements any tastefully designed living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSeamless Integration\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic 99 is a true REL, meaning it is designed for perfect, seamless integration with your main speakers. It features REL’s legendary High Level Input, which connects directly to your amplifier's speaker terminals. This ensures the Classic 99 receives the exact same sonic signature as your main speakers, allowing it to blend perfectly and add a true, full-range foundation to your music. This method adds depth, richness, and an expansive soundstage, not just heavy, disconnected bass.\u003c\/p\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 trust, not hype. 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\u003eClosed box, down-firing driver\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) Amended Pulp-on-Paper, down-firing inverted cone, steel chassis\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\u003e24Hz 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), Low Level (RCA), LFE (RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Connectors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Output\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 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\u003eClass 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 II \/ HT-Air MKII (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. Fault, Output Short\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMains Input Voltage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220-240V \/ 110-120V (Market Dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFuses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Amp semi delay (220V), 8 Amp semi delay (120V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.75 x 21.0 x 13.8 in. (400 x 534 x 350 mm); add 1.75 in. 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