{"product_id":"rel-classic-99-active-subwoofer-12-music-subwoofer-in-walnut","title":"REL Classic 99 Active Subwoofer – 12\" Music Subwoofer in Walnut","description":"\u003ch1\u003eREL Classic 99 – The Ultimate Expression of Musical Bass\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for listeners who want the richness, scale and effortless musicality of classic hi-fi with the refinement of modern engineering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The REL Classic 99 is the flagship of REL's Classic Series, combining the timeless aesthetics of REL's iconic late-1990s subwoofers with the company's latest amplifier, driver and filter technologies. Created primarily for high-end two-channel systems, the Classic 99 extends the foundation of your music naturally, preserving timing, tonal balance and realism while adding depth and authority that conventional loudspeakers simply cannot reproduce alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship Classic Series active subwoofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450W NextGen5 Class D amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" down-firing paper-on-paper long-throw driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed-box cabinet for fast, controlled bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Level Neutrik Speakon, RCA and LFE inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with REL AirShip II wireless system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal walnut veneer cabinet with vintage-inspired styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInspired by REL's Most Loved Classics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic 99 draws inspiration from REL's legendary Strata and Storm models that helped define musical subwoofer performance during the 1990s. Rather than reproducing an older design, REL has created a thoroughly modern subwoofer that captures the effortless warmth, natural weight and musical coherence that made those models so admired by audiophiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts elegant walnut cabinet, understated proportions and classic styling make it an ideal partner for both heritage loudspeakers and contemporary premium stereo systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Pure Musical Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic 99 has been voiced specifically for music. Instead of emphasising maximum output, it focuses on extending the natural frequency response of your loudspeakers while preserving rhythm, texture and tonal accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is bass that feels completely integrated with the main speakers, enhancing acoustic instruments, orchestral recordings, vocals, jazz, rock and electronic music with greater realism and scale rather than artificial emphasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge 12\" Paper Driver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Classic 99 is a bespoke 12-inch down-firing driver featuring REL's amended paper-on-paper cone construction. The use of paper provides excellent self-damping characteristics, producing bass that sounds remarkably natural and free from mechanical coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the sealed enclosure and long-throw suspension, the driver delivers deep extension while maintaining the speed and articulation essential for convincing musical reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e450W NextGen5 Class D Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic 99 is powered by REL's latest \u003cstrong\u003e450W NextGen5 Class D amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e. Offering significantly greater headroom than the Classic 98, it delivers effortless control of the larger driver while maintaining outstanding efficiency and long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREL's proprietary PerfectFilter™ technology ensures exceptionally flat low-frequency response, allowing the Classic 99 to disappear seamlessly into the soundstage rather than calling attention to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Level Connection – The REL Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREL's High-Level Neutrik Speakon connection remains one of the defining features of the Classic Series. By receiving exactly the same signal as the main loudspeakers, the subwoofer preserves tonal consistency, timing and musical coherence in a way conventional line-level connections often cannot achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo RCA and dedicated LFE inputs are also provided, making the Classic 99 equally suitable for mixed music and home cinema systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Level Neutrik Speakon input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo RCA low-level input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated LFE RCA input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with optional REL AirShip II wireless system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Premium Stereo Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic 99 is particularly well suited to larger heritage loudspeakers and premium floorstanding speakers that benefit from deeper bass extension without sacrificing musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWharfedale Super Linton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKlipsch Cornwall IV, Forte IV and Heresy IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePylon Audio Jasper, Jade and Diamond Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active sealed-box subwoofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" (300 mm) amended paper-on-paper down-firing long-throw driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450W RMS NextGen5 Class D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Frequency Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Hz (-6 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Level Neutrik Speakon, Stereo RCA, LFE RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0° \/ 180°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e REL AirShip II (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Electronic SET-SAFE protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 407 × 470 × 407 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real Walnut Veneer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eREL Classic Series Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDriver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLow Frequency Extension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Room Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 98\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact and medium stereo systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium stereo and heritage systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to large rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium two-channel hi-fi systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve and Class A integrated amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge bookshelf and floorstanding loudspeakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz, classical, blues, rock and acoustic music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium and large listening rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophiles seeking natural bass integration rather than excessive output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Selected This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt ExclusivIT, we value components that enhance a system without changing its character. The REL Classic 99 embodies this philosophy perfectly. Rather than producing exaggerated bass, it extends the musical foundation of your loudspeakers with remarkable coherence, allowing instruments and voices to gain scale, body and realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of a larger 12-inch paper driver, powerful 450W amplifier and REL's renowned High-Level connection makes it an exceptional choice for discerning listeners who want a subwoofer that complements premium stereo systems rather than dominating them. For heritage loudspeakers, valve amplifiers and refined two-channel installations, the Classic 99 stands among the most musically convincing subwoofers available today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"REL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54618117407043,"sku":"REL-CLASSIC99","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/2080\/2883\/files\/CopyofCopyofClassic99_Front_V1_Custom.jpg?v=1783518784","url":"https:\/\/www.exclusivit.eu\/products\/rel-classic-99-active-subwoofer-12-music-subwoofer-in-walnut","provider":"ExclusivIT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}