REL 212 Black Label Subwoofer

from £5,499.00

Reference-Grade Power for the Most Demanding Systems

The REL 212 Black Label subwoofer is the ultimate expression of Serie S engineered for listeners who demand absolute scale, speed, and authority without sacrificing musical precision. With four 12" drivers and a 1,000-watt amplifier, it commands the largest rooms and most complex systems with ease. More than brute force, it is a problem-solver at heart: equally at home anchoring reference-grade stereo hi-fi systems.

  • 1,000-watt Linear Class D Amplifier delivering effortless power and control

  • Dual 12" CarbonAlloy™ Active Drivers with dual 12" Passive Radiators for massive surface area and speed

  • Extraordinary scale and dynamics, approaching line-array performance

  • Designed for stereo pairs and large-scale home cinema integration

Category: Subwoofers
Country: US
Manufacturer: REL Acoustics

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Reference-Grade Power for the Most Demanding Systems

The REL 212 Black Label subwoofer is the ultimate expression of Serie S engineered for listeners who demand absolute scale, speed, and authority without sacrificing musical precision. With four 12" drivers and a 1,000-watt amplifier, it commands the largest rooms and most complex systems with ease. More than brute force, it is a problem-solver at heart: equally at home anchoring reference-grade stereo hi-fi systems.

  • 1,000-watt Linear Class D Amplifier delivering effortless power and control

  • Dual 12" CarbonAlloy™ Active Drivers with dual 12" Passive Radiators for massive surface area and speed

  • Extraordinary scale and dynamics, approaching line-array performance

  • Designed for stereo pairs and large-scale home cinema integration

Category: Subwoofers
Country: US
Manufacturer: REL Acoustics

 
  • Dimensions

    W x H x D
    14.25 x 33 x 20.5 in.
    (362 x 840 x 523.3 mm)

    Net Weight

    134 lbs. (60.8 kg)

    Type

    (2) Front-firing active drivers, (1) rear passive, (1) down-firing passive

    Active Driver Size & Material

    (2) 12 in. (305mm) long-throw, CarbonAlloy™ cone structure, die cast alloy chassis

    Passive Radiator Size & Material

    Rear: 12 in. (305mm)CarbonAlloy™ cone structure, die cast alloy chassis; Down: 12 in. (305mm) CarbonAlloy™ cone structure, die cast alloy chassis

    Low Frequency Extension

    -6dB at 18 Hz

    Input Connectors

    High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level (2) RCA, (1) LFE RCA, (1) LFE XLR

    Output Connectors

    High Level Neutrik Speakon, (1) Low Level RCA, (1) LFE RCA or (1) LFE XLR

    Power Output

    1,000 watts (RMS)

    Amplifier Type

    Linear Class D

    Wireless Capability

    REL AirShip Direct (sold separately)

    Dual Parametric Filter

    N/A

    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

    8 Amp semi delay 220 volts operation, 15 Amp semi delay 120 volts operation

    Supplied Accessories

    Mains Lead

    Yes

    Neutrik Speakon

    Yes (10 Meters Nominal)

    Interconnect

    N/A

    User Manual

    Yes

    • Free Delivery within Mainland UK.

    • 30-Day Money-back Guarantee

    • Returns Policy

REL 212 Black Label Subwoofer

Includes 3-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty

What's in the box?

  • 212 Black Label Subwoofer

  • Power Cord

  • Standard Black Cloth Grille

  • User Manual and Warranty Information

  • *The Premium Wood Grille is NOT included in your subwoofer purchase, but is available for purchase

Dynamic Power Meets Precision

212 Black Label is unique, the most dynamic and powerful subwoofer in the Serie S range. At its core are dual 12" CarbonAlloy™ active drivers, dual 12" passive radiators, and a 1,000-watt amplifier, working together to deliver over 450 square inches (1,166 sq cm) of piston area and the authority to energise even the largest rooms. The result is bass that is immense yet agile, combining breathtaking slam with the speed, nuance, and tonal colour that define REL.

More than just raw output, 212 Black Label is the Swiss Army knife of the range. Whether anchoring reference-grade home cinemas or underpinning world-class stereo systems, it delivers unmatched scale and refinement. In stereo pairs, 212 Black Label can approach the authority of a full Line Array, offering massive scale in a form that integrates beautifully into both systems and spaces. An optional premium wood grille further elevates both design and performance.

Design with Distinction

In a REL product line defined by gorgeous cabinetry, perhaps no model has received a more comprehensive update than 212 Black Label. A single vertical strake runs the cabinet’s height, capped by a distinctive crown badge that signals its refined status. On the top panel, an all-black badge framed in carbon fibre further marks it as Black Label. The warm silver, bead-blasted handles have a raw titanium feel, both striking and practical, while solid billet aluminium inside keeps things safe and steady, cutting down on unwanted resonance. An optional premium wood grille enhances both airflow and aesthetics, completing a design of unmistakable authority and refinement.

Driven with Authority

The 212 Black Label represents a comprehensive redesign of both active and passive driver systems to fully harness the output of its uprated 1,000-watt amplifier. Dual 12" CarbonAlloy™ active drivers, featuring lightweight carbon-fibre center caps release more energy with every stroke, delivering speed, control, and composure at levels unheard of in earlier generations.

To match, the two passive radiators, one down-firing for the deepest bass, the other rear-firing to enhance height and depth were completely re-engineered. Both now feature cast aluminium baskets to manage the extreme excursion required to support the additional 5dB (approximately 40%) increase in output. The internal cabinet has been carefully reshaped to allow the rear-firing passive to develop upper and mid-bass energy that wraps around the listener, creating an immersive, line-array-like effect.

The result is a subwoofer of immense authority faster, louder, and more spatially expressive than any before it. Every note, from the lowest rumbles to the most complex musical passages, flows with effortless power and precision.