Rel Acoustics HT/1508 Predator Subwoofer, HT-Air Wireless Compatible, Black Vinyl

Rel Acoustics HT/1508 Predator

Rel Acoustics

Rel Acoustics HT/1508 Predator Subwoofer, Black Vinyl

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Rel Acoustics HT/1508 Predator 

Top Rated Gear: Rel Acoustics HT/1508 Predator Subwoofer, HT-Air Wireless Compatible, Black Vinyl Power Type: Active Subwoofer, Size: 15", Speaker Type: Compact Subwoofer

Serie HT/1508 Predator is the standard bearer for REL's rapidly growing home theatre-centric range of HT subs designed to emphasize exceptionally high output. Featuring a CarbonGlas 15" (380 mm) driver with fully 3" (150 mm) of fore-and-aft stroke, driven by a powerful 800w amplifier. Powerful, whilst remaining relatively compact, Predator is a game changer in the realm of large-scale theatre.Redefining Power and ValuePredator is devastating when used in dedicated high powered home theater applications, but also transforms the serious gamer's experience and partners beautifully with active wireless speakers for music reproduction. HT/1508 is a unique combination of lightweight, modern 15" CarbonGlas (380mm) driver, coupled to a powerful 800W linear power supply amp that runs cool, producing extraordinary dynamics and consumes merely 20 watts at idle. Internally, we developed specially adapted home theater input filters that produce extremely flat bass down into the low 20's.We designed the driver of the 1508 to be light and accurately reactive; theatre sound can and should be at times light, playful, funny and at times terrifying or awe-inspiring. Deep bass that reacts quickly and effortlessly to these changes during a film creates a much more satisfying experience of the medium than typical theatre subs can supply.As with the entire HT range, Predator's industrial design wastes nothing on ornamentation for its own sake and delivers a simple, yet satisfying, design that borrows themes of line-grained aluminium contrasting with a sophisticated, polished top surface. Instead of mere feet, Predator uses full depth rails necessary to better cope with the force it produces.Design Is EverythingWe're known for building beauty in a category not known for it. But our designs do more than look good, substance integrates throughout Predator. If you see a design element, it accomplishes a function as well as delivers style. The 25mm top plate, beautifully finished in 5 coats of hand-rubbed lacquer, serves to damp vibration in the cabinet below. Within, a massive windowpane brace damps both side and inner cabinet walls, yet also does double duty supporting the heavy magnet of the driver. And the attractive (but easily wiped clean) cabinet surface looks like expensive line-grained aluminium, but instead is a tough, sexy composite that serves to keep costs reasonable.Size Still MattersAt 15" and sporting 3" of fore and aft stroke, the core of Predator's amazing performance centers around its driver. Film sound and music both benefit from quickness; fast drivers result in accurately tracing music's peaks or a movie's explosive special effects with equal facility. Using a bonded composite of lightweight glass fibre for the cone's body with an ultra-light carbon fibre center mass, REL's designers have been able to pare excess weight away. The 1508's cone weighs far less than our 10" driver of just a few short years ago. And this driver is built to last, with high quality materials throughout such as natural butyl surrounds that won't dry out and fail like foam surrounds can.Power Corrupts800 WATTS Corrupts BeautifullySome may wonder why so much power is needed, but 800 watts RMS loafing along means Predator is rarely stressed. When the scene demands, having more than enough power means that the incredible output levels are delivered safely without risk of damage. The amplifier actually outputs peaks of around 1200 watts which makes for massive output. A traditional power supply is used with a huge 1.2KW transformer coupled to a Class D output stage meaning it runs efficiently. Predator demands only 20 watts of power consumption at idle; so little that most will simply leave it on all the time but when on holiday.Stand and DeliverHT/1508 Predator offers one more uniquely REL innovation. For truly over the top performance, Predators are designed to be stacked up to three (3) units high using included REL Couplers that connect lower units to upper units. These solid, milled aluminium couplers bolt securely to each sub and along with the substantial rails on the underside of each cabinet create an extremely heavy, sturdy tower of bass. When used in stereo stacks (6 total, 3 per side) it represents over 7000 watts of peak power forcing (6) x 15" drivers to give their utmost in the service of breathtaking bass delivered in oceanic torrents of bass.HT-AirZero Compression Wireless CompatibleThere is wireless and there is REL wireless. We are well-known for having the finest wireless purpose-built systems in the entire component audio world. Though HT-Air is affordable, it retains our corporate fixation on zero compression and maximum dynamics delivered via a 5.8 gigahertz network. HT-Air is designed to leave old fashioned Bluetooth-based systems in the dust, delivering latency in the 16-20 millisecond range. This permits owners to place their HT/1508 Predator where it works best for them without resorting to unsightly cables being strewn across the landscape of your living room, all while retaining our category-leading super-fast wireless.

Great sub for movies and music. It has lots of punch and integrates very well. Tonally it sounds really good. I've had other subs (SB-3000 Pro, JBL, Monolith 15) and this one sounds the best with music to me (though the Monolith 15 is very close)

Awesome sub

Great product!!!
Aesthetically pleasing. Ergonomic. Highly performant.
So far it lives up to the positive professional reviews.

Great product!!!

Was looking to upgrade to the HT 1205 but it has been on backorder for quite a while everwhere. When Adorama put the 1508 on sale I had to pull the trigger and I have no regrets. Adds that extra low end punch I had been missing in movies. 2 HT 1508s would be nice but a bit overkill for my space. Looking to add the Rel t/9x to round out the bass for my 9.2.4 HT system but mainly for stereo listening. Thanks to REL for making some amazing subs. And thank you Adorama for the great buying experience.

Amazing HT sub

The best sub on the planet! the bass is so deep and powel i had to Dyno-mat my ceiling, sprinklers and vents LOL true story! so happy with sub, super clean!

Amazing performance

Nice sub. just what i needed for home theater.

Like it

Great subwoofer

WOH!

Great Product! Love the how it seamlessly fits into my system! I opted for the wireless setup and it looks and sounds amazing! If your on the fence about purchasing the HT-1508, buy it!

Great Subwoofer!

I replaced a KEF R400B dual 9” driver sub with this beast for my KEF home theater and this thing is a beast. I’ve never turned this thing above about 60% because of audessy and everything in the room shakes. You can tell this is a well built sub and it sounds amazing with my movies or music. Would definitely recommend.

Beast of a sub.

This is the flagship of the HT series of home theater subwoofers from REL.  They are designed and built for clear, precise, fast, and articulate low-frequency effects that can be felt rather than heard.  I personally auditioned the HT/1508 locally against comparable models in its price range extensively.  The other models had slightly greater output power per watt but sounded muddy and boomy.  The REL HT/1508 easily proved to be a stellar performer for both 2 channel music listening and home theater with clear, precise, and articulated unison as it was demonstrated to me at several high end authorized home theater dealers.  The HT/1508 is a heavy beast but it is rather compact in its design and it easily fills my large home theater room with excellent low frequency effects.  The HT/1508's newly designed driver, electrical components and cabinet build all come together cohesively to produce a stellar LFE (low frequency effect) output that is very distinguished.  I truly believe that REL is on to something different in their new design of subwoofer engineering and craftsmanship as the HT/1508 is all about the human ears when it comes to fine tuning.  I am very happy, satisfied and pleased with the HT/1508 and I highly recommend it without reservation.

Highly Recommended Subwoofer!

A quality sub does more than go boom boom. This sub does magic with the air around you, adding a new layer to the sonic palette of both movies and music.