Connection context
Inputs: High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level RCA, LFE RCA. Outputs: None. Wireless: HT-Air MKII supports low-level or LFE only; AirShip II is also manufacturer-listed as a separately sold option.
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Classic 98
Classic 98 combines vintage-led visual design with modern Class D amplification, High Level connectivity and a sealed 10-inch down-firing driver. REL positions its voicing as warmer; that is a manufacturer characterisation, not a measured room outcome.
$2,799
2-year standard Australian warrantyAvailable to order in Australia. Stock and delivery timing are confirmed for each enquiry.Base single-unit configuration. Optional finishes, grilles, accessories, pairs and arrays are confirmed separately.
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WHO IT IS FOR
Who it is for
Primary roles
- A music-first Classic-series option for listeners who value walnut furniture styling and REL's stated warmer voicing.
ARCHITECTURE
Verified features, explained in system context.
Installation and integration
Add 44.5 mm rear depth when the High Level connector is installed. Verify High Level wiring against the amplifier design. Do not vertically stack Classic 98.
SYSTEM / ROOM MATCHING
System / room matching notes
Connections, room context, installation and the listening objective are reviewed together before a configuration is proposed.
Fit to confirm
- Provides High Level, low-level RCA and LFE RCA connections.
- A candidate for traditional or modern two-channel systems after amplifier compatibility is confirmed.
- Visual and voicing preferences do not replace technical integration.
Known boundaries
- 27 Hz is a manufacturer -6 dB specification.
- Warmer voicing is REL's positioning, not a guaranteed subjective result.
- Source FAQ copy contains product-name errors and is not used as a specification source.
ROOM & INSTALLATION
Conditions to establish before specification.
- Confirm cabinet height, floor position and rear connector clearance in the intended room.
- The down-firing layout and room boundaries require real placement testing and measurement.
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
Specifications grouped for useful comparison.
Manufacturer specifications
- Type
- Closed box; down-firing active driver
- Active driver
- 10 in / 250 mm amended pulp-on-paper inverted cone
- Passive radiator
- None
- Manufacturer low-frequency extension
- -6 dB at 27 Hz
- Power output
- 300 W RMS
- Amplifier
- Class D
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 350 × 470 × 298.5 mm; add 44.5 mm for High Level connector
- Net weight
- 18.1 kg
- Finish
- Walnut veneer
EXTERIOR & CONFIGURATION
Confirm the supplied product, not just the model name.
Finish
Current finish options are confirmed during the enquiry. Official media identifies the model but is not an inventory promise.
Supplied configuration
The displayed price is for the reviewed base single-unit configuration. Finish, accessories, pairing and any other configuration are confirmed in writing before an order is accepted.
ADJACENT ROLES
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Classic 99
Classic 99 expands the Classic format with a larger sealed cabinet, down-firing 12-inch driver, High Level connectivity and walnut veneer. It remains a music-first candidate that must be integrated to the actual room and system.
$3,899
2-year standard Australian warrantyAvailable to order in Australia. Stock and delivery timing are confirmed for each enquiry.Base single-unit configuration. Optional finishes, grilles, accessories, pairs and arrays are confirmed separately.
MEASUREMENT REMAINS INDEPENDENT
Establish the room evidence before prescribing a product outcome.
Room & Bass Measurement can identify the bands and decay behaviour that deserve attention without presuming this product, a quantity or a placement is the answer. The service does not require a product purchase.
FAQ
Before you enquire.
What does the Australian price for Classic 98 cover?+
$2,799 is the base single-unit price with a two-year standard Australian warranty. Optional finishes, grilles, accessories, pairs or arrays are confirmed separately. Availability does not imply local stock or a fixed delivery time. These warranty terms do not limit statutory consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law.
SOURCES & REVIEW
Product facts remain traceable.
Official REL Acoustics source material checked 23 July 2026. The published Australian price is paired with 2-year standard Australian warranty. Availability and expected delivery timing remain subject to order confirmation.
AUSTRALIAN ENQUIRY & SUPPORT
Australian enquiry and support path
Ask about availability for Classic 98, then share the system and decision in front of you. MSN Audio will confirm the supplied configuration, Australian support path and whether this product is relevant.
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