Classic 99 Subwoofer

Following in the footsteps of the Neo-Retro design of the immensely popular Classic 98 subwoofer, REL presents the Classic 99 subwoofer. More than just "one better", this sub features a massive 12" paper cone woofer, a sealed cabinet and a hugely powerful 450W REL designed amplifier mated to their own in-house musically accurate crossover.

Lifestyle, meet Mid-Modern!
Classic 99 extends REL's Classic Line to loftier heights! Richer, bolder, and more powerful the 99 is capable of far greater nuance, air, and resolution than its smaller brethren. For those with more powerful systems or larger rooms, Classic 99 delivers advances on every front, while maintaining the same easy-going, room-filling nature all Classic offerings possess. The high-grade genuine dark walnut veneer complements a variety of decors. Classic 99 delivers impressive performance in the simple, comforting form of Mid-Century Modern design. Perfect for those who welcomed the original, but were waiting for even higher performance and the ability to fill larger, grander spaces with a broad carpet of deep bass. Put on a record, pour a favorite drink, sink into your favorite chair, and relax into the music or movie of your choice. Classic 99 is built for those who wanted... more!

Designed to Be Superior 
Classic 99 adopts the form language introduced in its model 98 stablemate. As comfortable as a pair of well-worn loafers, it features solid cabinet walls as thick as 32 mm, clad in rich, warm walnut veneer, hand fitted with care. The simplest of natural aluminum badges and softly radiused feet milled from solid billet, blacked out to allow it to seemingly float, ensure that nothing, not even a grille disturbs the vibe. Yet, as with all RELs, the styling conveys far more than simple comfort. The downward-firing 12” driver, while unseen, will surely be felt. Continuing to the rear panel, one finds the period-correct detailing extends to the amplifier panel, where all controls are finished in lovely white gold. Everything that one encounters has the heft of quality switch gear, even the click made by the phase switch is near perfection. Quality abounds everywhere, both to the gaze and to the touch.

Driven to be Louder. And Quieter 
As anyone familiar with REL will tell you that they always begin with the driver. In this case, a bespoke 12” long-stroke driver featuring lightweight, stiff, hot-pressed paper to form the main body of the cone. Laid atop that is a stiff center cap made of hand-thrown paper; to randomize the fibres, ensuring that the driver has excellent self-damping. This is one of REL’s secrets. Understanding that it is the quietness, that attention to bring the driver to complete silence, that produces the most startling dynamics. Whilst Classic 99 will play shatteringly loud, all notes emanate from the very blackest background to deliver the biggest dynamic peaks and produce the sense of shock sought by great composers and directors.

More than Ample Amplification 
Classic 99 is big, bold, and full of character, similar to the Stentor II of our youth, but at one-third the price. Of course, the 99 has a great amp. In order to generate deeper bass and significantly higher output, we turned to a tried-and-true Class D amplifier that we’ve already used in thousands of previous units.  This 450 watt amplifier is fed by an all analogue PerfectFilter™ front end that extends useful output well into the low 20 Hz range – superb for a design of this size and price. It produces a sound that’s both rich and richly detailed at the same time. Classic 99 borrows the best from current technology to deliver a sound slightly warmer and more like what we all imagine vintage sound to be, with superior reliability and performance than was ever available back in the day.

Enclosure Type: Sealed Box, Downward-Firing Driver
Finish: Walnut veneer
Amplifier Output: 450 watts (RMS)
Amplifier Type: Class D (REL Designed)
Active Driver Size: 12" (305mm), Downfiring Inverted Cone, Steel Chassis
Active Driver Material: Amended Pulp-on-Paper
Passive Radiator: N/A
Low Frequency Extension: -6 dB @ 27Hz

Input Connectors: High-Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level RCA, LFE RCA
Output Connectors: N/A

Wireless Capability: HT-Air MKII Wireless or AirShip II (Optional, Sold Separately)

Protection System:
     Fully Electronic Set-Safe: Yes
     DC Fault: Yes
     Output Short: Yes

Input Voltage: 120VAC @ 60Hz
Fuse: Small, Slow 8A (For US units)

Dimensions WHD: 15.75x21x13.8"
     Add 1.75in (44.5mm) to depth when using the High Level connector

Weight: Unit: 49.3 Lbs, In Packaging: 59.7 Lbs

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
Power Cord
Neutrik SpeakOn High-Level Cable, (Nominally 10m, 33’6”)
Interconnect
Users Manual