Driver and cabinet design
Two front-facing 12-inch active drivers work with two passive radiators, one at the rear and one beneath the cabinet. A 1,000 W amplifier is built in.
REL ACOUSTICS · SUBWOOFERS
REL 212 Black Label
Two active drivers in one tall cabinet, with connections for music and home cinema.
$11,999
3-year standard Australian warrantyAvailable to order in Australia. Stock and delivery timing are confirmed for each enquiry.Price for one subwoofer, including GST. Optional accessories and purchases of multiple units are quoted separately.
Free shipping Australia-wide. Change-of-mind returns are not accepted. This does not limit rights available under Australian Consumer Law.
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USES
Using the REL 212 Black Label
Purpose
- If you want a stronger bass foundation for music and films, 212 Black Label brings two 12-inch active drivers together in one tall cabinet. Both drivers share a single floor position, with a cabinet 362 mm wide and 840 mm high. Music and dedicated LFE inputs let you connect it to the appropriate outputs in your system.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Design and features
CONNECTIONS
Connections and system matching
Check the inputs and outputs against the equipment you already use. If you have a connection question, send us the model names or a photograph of the sockets.
Connecting and setting up
- High Level takes a signal from a compatible amplifier’s speaker terminals. Alternatively, connect a volume-controlled preamplifier output to the RCA Low Level input.
- An AV receiver or processor’s subwoofer output connects to the dedicated RCA or XLR .1/LFE input. This has separate level adjustment from the music input.
- Use High Level or Low Level, not both together. For High Level, follow the instructions for your exact amplifier, including any Class D, balanced, bridged or monoblock requirements.
Points to consider
- The quoted low-frequency extension is a manufacturer specification. Bass level and decay at your seat also depend on placement and the room.
INSTALLATION
Placement and installation
- Plan safe handling, a suitable route and floor support for the 60.8 kg cabinet. Leave clearance for the rear and downward-facing radiators, connections and ventilation. Do not stack 212 Black Label cabinets vertically.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Technical specifications
Manufacturer specifications
- Acoustic configuration
- 2 front-firing active drivers; 1 rear passive radiator; 1 down-firing passive radiator
- Active drivers
- 2 × 12 in (305 mm) long-throw CarbonAlloy drivers
- Passive radiators
- 2 × 12 in (305 mm) CarbonAlloy passive radiators, rear- and down-firing
- Manufacturer low-frequency extension
- -6 dB at 18 Hz
- Amplifier
- 1,000 W RMS Linear Class D
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 362 × 840 × 523.3 mm (W × H × D)
- Net weight
- 60.8 kg
- Finish options
- Piano Black Lacquer, 8 coats
OPTIONS
Finishes and configuration
Finish
- Piano Black Lacquer, 8 coats
Configuration and included items
Airship Direct wireless and the Premium Wood Grille are optional accessories, sold separately. The subwoofer still needs mains power when using wireless audio.
COMPARE MODELS
Other models to consider
REL ACOUSTICS · SUBWOOFERS
REL Carbon Special Black Label
A 12-inch all-carbon-fibre active driver in a piano-black cabinet, with a wood grille included. Compare with S/850 for black or white finishes and an optional wood grille.
$9,999
3-year standard Australian warranty
ROOM MEASUREMENT
Understand how bass behaves in your room.
Room & Bass Measurement checks which bass frequencies stand out or fade slowly, and how a subwoofer works with your main speakers. We listen with you, measure and try practical adjustments where possible. No product purchase is required.
FAQ
Common questions
Why consider a subwoofer when my main speakers already sound good?+
You may still want more weight in the lowest notes or a greater sense of scale. A subwoofer adds a bass source that can be positioned and adjusted with the main speakers. The useful test is whether it brings the change you want at your normal listening level.
What does the Australian price for REL 212 Black Label cover?+
$11,999 is the price for one subwoofer, including GST, with a 3-year standard Australian warranty. Any optional accessories and delivery timing will be listed in your quotation. These warranty terms do not limit statutory consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law.
FURTHER READING
Manufacturer information and manuals
Read REL’s product information, setup instructions and support guidance.
AUSTRALIAN ENQUIRY & SUPPORT
Enquire about REL 212 Black Label
Tell us which speakers and amplifier you use, where a subwoofer could fit, and what you would like to hear differently. We can help compare connection and model options, then confirm configuration and supply in your quotation.
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