REL T/9x Wins High End Subwoofer of The Year

The REL t/9x is a fantastic subwoofer designed to deliver as much as possible from the higher-end Serie S to those on a lower budget. Not that the T/9x is necessarily cheap, and there are certainly more affordable alternatives, but, at least when you get it out of the box, the superior build quality, attractive design and gorgeous finish provides an immediate feeling of luxury.

REL T/9x - MRSP $1,850 CAD

It’s not all looks either, and this discreetly-compact subwoofer does an awful lot with its 10-inch driver, 10-inch passive radiator and 300W of Class A/B power. While the quoted specs may seem conservative, in reality the t/9x delivers a fast and transparent performance that’s combined with surprisingly high output levels and greater low-end impact.

“This elegant subwoofer looks gorgeous and is extremely well made, plus is retains REL’s trademark intimacy, clarity and speed

The T/9x is an impressive achievement when it comes redesigning an existing product, and delivers plenty of output and dynamics, while retaining REL’s trademark intimacy, clarity and speed. It’s not perfect - the connections and controls are limited, and the lack of a remote app disappoints at this price - but it’s our choice for the best high-end subwoofer of 2021.