The Finest Things Ep. 4: REL S812 Subwoofer Review
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
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In this episode of The Finest Things we discuss the REL S/812 subwoofer and how its introduction into a variety of systems affects the sonic experience.
Subwoofer Reviewed:
REL S/812 Subwoofer
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Products Mentioned:
KEF Q150 Bookshelf Speakers:
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KEF Q350 Bookshelf Speakers:
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Sony CAS-1 System:
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Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers:
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Sony SS-NA2ES Floorstanding Speakers:
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Great review! Very articulate and to the point. These types of reviews are really valuable, especially as someone who spends hours and hours researching.
Really appreciate the kind words! Give us a share with some buddies you think would enjoy the content. We cover all sorts of stuff, alongside HiFi audio!
Way late, but still. I was looking at a sub for my audio system and saw this video. So I went to an audio shop an hour's drive away. To make a long story short: I bought a barely used Rel 212SE. Last gen and Rel's favorite for a while. It's like 2 S812 on top of an other. But yes, obviously hearing a full range church organ (Anna Lapwood) on bookshelf speakers (Harbeth M30.1) is very cool, but for me it was indeed the special information. That is really something! Thanks for the video and the tip!
This is great! A carbon special is on route to me as I watch this vid! Looking to acquire a second one asap.
Thanks for the video, considering adding these to my setup for home theater usage as well.
Well done lads, enjoyed the conversation, thinking getting a pair of carbon specials
nice job guys. LOVE that you both bought a pair of 812s. That was my intent. But in conference with REL they said that due to my vaulted ceilings a 212/SX was required. WOW. I now understand what it means to have a room "pressurized".
YES YOU ARE RIGHT THESE ARE THE BEST AT THIS POINT / I ALSO HAVE A PAIR BUT I HAVE THE REL S/510 PLENTY OF POWER AND I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY SYSTEM. NICE VIDEO GUYS!!!
Thanks so much! Nick and I both really love these Rels
Just so you know, REL was founded in Bridgend, (pronounced Bridge end), in Wales 🏴 , not England 🏴
Thank you for clarifying! That was my fault, I didn't look into proper pronunciation. I will remember this in future videos
Really appreciate the info, WHOOPS, haha! Hope you’re enjoying the content.
No one knows Wales exists or cares, including the English.
I just received a pair of T7i subs yesterday. They are beautiful, but I wonder if they would look better, from the front, if the grill was circular and only covered the driver. That way, the nice piano black finish would be visible from the front.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to receiving the KEF LS50 Meta speakers I ordered (which are currently on backorder), so I can get everything hooked up and give it a listen.
That system sounds like it’s going to be fantastic! What are you powering the KEF’s with?
@@TheFinerThings This system will be dual purpose for music listening and HT. The amp is a Sony STR-DA4ES, which I bought new many years ago. It's still in great shape. It was fairly highly regarded, years ago. So, hopefully, it will not drag down the KEF/REL components. I also have a KEF LS50C ordered, as I want the center speaker to match the fronts. Most of the music will be streamed. A Bluesound Node 2i, that arrived yesterday, will be handling that via Amazon Music HD.
My fingers are crossed that everything will play nice together.
I might consider some alternative streamers. The Bluesound piece measures very poorly.
@@TheFinerThings Interesting. I've seen some favorable reviews on it. Which streamers would you recommend that won't kill my bank account?
www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/cx/cxn-v2 Have heard great things about this piece.
I have an svs sb4000, and I'm getting rid of it and getting an s812. I really want the carbon special but that's almost like giving up my right nut. Lol. Ouch!😂
I would definitely consider the Carbon!
Which model sub is that to the left of the guy in the white cap?
HAY GUYS, question what are your thought on wireless airship or even their baseline cable? / or is there a better solution, thanks!!!!
The Speakon connector is for sure the superior connection for musical purposes! You can purchase upgraded speakon/REL cables from awesome companies like Analysis Plus and Audioquest.
Was just waiting see when the guy on the left would eat the guy on the right. So disappointed.
Great video I am thinking of adding the s/812 to my system focal sopra 2 naim 300dr like to know your thoughts it's a 2 channel listening setup.
You guys definitely drank the Rel Kool-Aid! Finding it hard not to be a fan boy myself TBH 😀
Forget to subwoofers. Where you get those shorts from. 😂
If you are using a subwoofer you are not a true audio person it’s two speakers and a preamp and amps or receiver or amp and a music source like a turn table I’ve got subwoofers in my speakers because I have the right equipment it will drowned out any subwoofer ever made period
Disagree ! My Speakers are custom built Daedalusaudio.com check them out on the youtube at AXpona CAF plus custom built high end tube mono amps a PS. audio Directstream DAC Plus Wywire Diamond IC I have been an audiophile all my adult life In the past owned Kef Blades & still own a two pairs of KEF LS50 one active 1 passive . I own a Pair of S/812 they are certainly class A performance these are the only subs that I would use for music Yes their are some floor standing speakers that do not require a sub but most do for better quality of listening experience
4252applebee those little speakers I just looked at no wonder you need a subwoofer my speakers are far superior to anything they have all bought brand new consecutive serial numbers and over 40 plus years old my JBL L-150,s and L-200 L-300 are just a small piece of my equipment I have c60 Soverigns S8r with 375 drivers that 10 watts of tube power will break out the windows if you think those little speakers are better you need to quit doing drugs if those were better speakers I would buy them but not big enough sound period
@@joshuafloyd5568 My main speakers are the Floor standing Dae0dalus Posedon's costing over $18.5K My QuickSilver custom made made ups were made for me by Mike Sanders of QuickSilver and were displayed at the California audio show with $ 50k Speakers in 2018 the DAC if you check the price is worth worth $6 K it happen to me just one of my 3 DAC ! just take a look at the wywire diamond IC I believe they start out at 4k for a 4 foot pair & I do have partial acoustic treatment ! to me Bass has to be flet no rattle windows just check out the youtube videos on my main speakers !
Joshua Floyd You have absolutely no clue what you’re talking about. If you can’t afford these subs, you don’t need to bash subs, just keep your mouth shut. Thx
4252applebee lmmfao who cares how much they cost they still will never be as good or sound better than my equipment period a fool and his money are soon partied and The Who recorded every vinyl album using the 4350 go sell crazy someplace else idiot