REL HT/1003 MK II Subwoofer

REL HT/1003 MK II Subwoofer

aka The Hammer, insane Performance at its Size and Price.

Opt for the HT/1003 MKII if you lack the required room or need fewer dBs. Compact and stunning, it is designed with the same level of precision as the other REL models, perfectly complementing REL Serie T/x for a complete home theatre setup.

All-new 300W Class D amplifier offers greater headroom and powers a new CarbonGlas™ 10” (250mm) driver. This combination delivers devastating output, playing TWICE as loud as the original. At this price, this performance is unheard of. The icing on the cake is that, like all the new HT’s, it responds beautifully when playing music, and HT-Air delivers state of the art (optional) wireless.

When Your Heart Says HT/1205...but your budget or room size says no

Perhaps the most dramatic update in the entire HT range is delivered by the remarkable HT/1003 MKII. In theatre, nothing impresses like raw output, even if you don’t use all of it. HT/1003 MKII’s increase in usable headroom confers an ease to the sound that lesser designs can’t compete with.

There's a full 10 dB higher output (that’s twice as loud) over its forbear. As with its larger brothers, HT/1003 MKII receives the full suite of MKII upgrades. First, a higher secondary filter allows energy to extend further up the sonic spectrum means explosions are more savage than ever. Next, an all-analogue PerfectFilter™ lifts and extends the deepest bass.

Also, an analogue subsonic filter filters out the signals that can lead to damage below 20Hz. All this is packaged in the same sexy, serious look that blends perfectly with the Serie T/x and S for use in HT-3D systems. As well as all of this, there are improvements to driver, amplifier, and filters means this latest version is now a seriously musical sub.

Designer Clothing

The sexy new cabinetry is bespoke with new textures, proportions and finishing touches previously unseen in the category. Lower, sleeker cabinetry borrows proportions drawn from the new Reference models. This results in a faster, deeper presentation of bass—all while looking smashing.

The captivating top panel of the REL HT/1003 MK II Subwoofer is intricately polished in five layers of hand-applied piano black lacquer, highlighted by a subtle REL logo within the top lacquer layer. The acoustically transparent cabinet is expertly crafted with a streak-grained composite, presenting an elegant, yet restrained design aesthetic. Complement any home theatre setup with the HT/1003 MK II, which is also compatible with Serie T/x and Serie S for expansive 3D HT experiences.

Drive Like You Mean It

HT/1003 MKII’s driver remains a 10” (250mm) CarbonGlas™ construct to keep its overall size reasonable in its role as the powerhouse for slightly more modest spaces. Every component has been beefed up, improved in ways both large and small to deliver the greatest performance possible.

The lightweight, rigid, and quiet construction of the REL HT/1003 MK II Subwoofer is achieved by combining glass fibre primary cones with authentically crafted carbon fibre centre caps at a cost-effective price point. Larger, more potent magnets generate enhanced power, while upgraded suspension designs with enlarged surrounds allow for maximum travel, preserving the output even at extreme levels of amplifier and driver force. The end effect is exceptional audio output, staying both fast and smooth like all RELs.
Amplified Excellence

Amplifiers do the dirty work and the heavy lifting in a theatre subwoofer. REL has turned to a true Tier One amp supplier to build their latest design; they didn’t disappoint. They created thicker boards, and upgraded power supplies—all the stuff that, while not sexy, results in a brutally powerful 300W amp (did you know all RELs are specified as RMS Continuous, just like a big, expensive 300 W monoblock amp?) with remarkable longevity.

It generates truly awe-inspiring sound. While its theatre applications get all the headlines, its big secret is that it sounds sublime in musical applications. Big and robust-sounding, the HT/1003 MKII is sure to become an instant classic.

PerfectFilters™: Where Perfection Starts

REL input filters are renowned throughout the audio world. They bring together ultra-fast analogue crossovers, customer-designed elevation filters that extend the flatness of deep bass, and integrated limiters that allow all the power to explode outward. This compact series of analogue circuits is REL’s secret recipe in both music and film sound.

The 2nd generation of the subwoofer allows for greater frequency extension, so listeners can experience the full range of sound effects from explosions to infra-noise. A 12 Hz subsonic filter limits distortion, ensuring powerful, distortion-free sound that can go as loud as the driver allows.
Wired For Sound: HT-Air

Being wired for sound used to require long runs of cable strewn across the floor. With our optional HT-Air™, great sound can be “un-wired”—replaced by a tiny transmitter and matching receiver that sends an incredibly fast 5.8Ghz wireless signal up to 60 feet without digital compression.

This affordable circuit includes the same LSIC chip that powers our state-of-the-art AirShip II, without the expensive discrete analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analog (DAC) convertors. It is perfect for the .1/LFE signals using RCA connectors that are HT/1205 MKII’s primary mission. 

Technical Specifications

TYPE
Closed box, front-firing driver

ACTIVE DRIVER SIZE & MATERIAL
10 in., 250mm long-throw, CarbonGlas™ cone structure, inverted carbon fibre dust cap, steel chassis

PASSIVE RADIATOR SIZE & MATERIAL
NA

LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION
-6dB at 24 Hz 

INPUT CONNECTORS
Dual purpose Low Level stereo RCA or LFE RCA

OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Daisy Chain Low Level stereo RCA or LFE RCA

POWER OUTPUT
300 watts (RMS) 

AMPLIFIER TYPE
NextGen5 Class D

WIRELESS CAPABILITY
HT Air Wireless (Optional), Zero Compression Single Large Scale Integrated Chip

DUAL PARAMETRIC FILTER
N/A 

Protection System 

FULLY ELECTRONIC SET SAFE
Yes

D.C. FAULT
Yes

OUTPUT SHORT
Yes

MAINS INPUT VOLTAGE
220-240 volts, 110-120 volts for certain markets

FUSES
6.3 Amp semi delay 230 or 115 volts operation

Dimensions (W X H X D)
14.25 in. x 13.25 in. x 15.25 in. (362mm x 343mm x 387mm)

NET WEIGHT
34.2lbs. (15.5kg)

AVAILABLE FINISHES
Horizontally Oriented Line Grained Black Composite 
Horizontally Oriented Line Grained White Composite . Both with 15mm Top Plate, finished in 5 coats of Hand rubbed High Gloss  Lacquer

Warranty
3 Year Warranty & Lifetime Warranty on Manufacturers Defects

Included Accessories
Mains Lead
Users Manual
 

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features, Specifications & Price are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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