If you already have a decent system, have some understanding about the harmonic behavior of the frequency range, and are looking to get more fun out of your music collection, this is probably the least expensive and most comprehensive way to do it.

Hi-Fi +

Carbon Special is a new limited availability model that combines our latest engineering with cutting edge components from our reference line, all housed in a moderately sized chassis. It features our third-generation carbon fibre 12” driver with a new, bespoke CSP passive driver that delivers 50% longer stroke, powered by our 1,000 watt amplifier, itself guided by our CS PerfectFilter™. An all new cabinet with highly polished metal and carbon fibre touches appears only in this model.  

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I was genuinely smitten with results achieved by the REL Carbon Special when partnered with the big B&Ws. If those were the only speaker I used, I would probably have to acquire one. Improving so much on midrange and treble coming from a large floor-standing speaker by using a subwoofer might look like cheating to many. It is not. If you already have a decent system, have some understanding about the harmonic behavior of the frequency range, and are looking to get more fun out of your music collection, this is probably the least expensive and most comprehensive way to do it.