REL 99 Classic subwoofer
REL's 99 Classic Badge
Here is a look at the new REL 99 Classic subwoofer. These are thoughts as I had a sneak listen for a couple of weeks only since the REL 99 Classic is in short supply in the UK; if you want one, and you probably do if you understand subwoofers, you had better hurry up! My own REL T/5i is suddenly sounding like a tin box after hearing the power, pace and potential in…
New KEF Subwoofers announced
KC92 rear
News today, in advance of the Bristol Show, of some new KEF subwoofers. There is a KC92 and a series of smaller Kube Subwoofers. Both feature the KEF Music Integrity Engine (MIE), an in-house digital signal-processing innovation offering the latest technology for subwoofer design.
The KEF KC92 has two 9-inch drivers arranged back-to-back, offering reduced vibration and…
REL Carbon Special Subwoofer
The Carbon in REL Carbon Special
I’ve appreciated REL since first hearing one with the Jern 14DS loudspeakers in 2017. Those loudspeakers were designed with a subwoofer in mind since their frequency response only started near 100Hz, a subwoofer was, therefore, part of the design. That Jern chose REL to market their loudspeakers says much about REL's reputation in this market. Since then,…
REL subwoofer No. 32
Seven years in development, REL has announced the release of REL subwoofer No. 32, an upgrade on their legendary No. 25 subwoofer. REL goes so far as to say in their launch:
No.32 is superior to its forbear, No.25, in every meaningful way. In some ways, it is only slightly superior. In other ways, it far exceeds the capabilities of No.25.
REL subwoofer No. 32 can be vertically stacked in an…
REL S/510 subwoofer
The REL S/510 subwoofer with stylish front grille
This is a HiFi review of the REL S/510 subwoofer. The first thing to know is that I am a believer in subwoofers, I am an owner of the ‘entry’ REL T/5i that supports the Jern 14 DS speakers I love so much. The Jern speakers were, and are, designed with a subwoofer in mind to take the low-end 20-100Hz range so that the Jern tweeter and…
Eclipse TD520SW Audiophile Subwoofer – HiFi Review
I’ll start by making it clear that I am a big believer in the sonic benefit adding a subwoofer can bring to a stereo speaker system. Several years ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing a pair of Jern 14 DS small standmount speakers. The Danish loudspeaker maker is known for engineering its speakers from cast iron and the 14 DS design is intended to be partnered with a subwoofer. No surprise then…
KEF unveils £1,400 KC62 compact subwoofer employing all-new Uni-Core technology
KEF's KC62 subwoofer is the first to employ the company's Uni-Core tech and integrates seamlessly with the LS50 Wireless II
KEF has unveiled its KC62 subwoofer following last week's introduction of its Uni-Core technology. Priced at £1,400 and available from February in a choice of carbon black and mineral white, the KEF KC62 is the first model to employ the new Uni-Core tech designed to…
Newsletter #56 – February 2026
Welcome
Welcome to Newsletter #56 for February 2025. Here's a roundup of the latest news and reviews from the world of HiFi since the last Newsletter at the end of November (Christmas got in the way of the January Newsletter), which you may have missed.
New Reviews
Moor Amps manaDAC by Simon Wilce (Published Dec 8th)
Last month, we reviewed the Moor Amps manaDAC. It won a…
ROTEL DX-5
Introduction
Rotel go back to the 1960’s, and I can remember seeing their products in Tandy as a teenager, piquing my interest in hi-fi. When I started in hi-fi retail in the 80’s, Rotel was a value-for-money brand aimed at the mass consumer market. In the mid-eighties, they suddenly brought out a fabulous range of high-quality separates that proved immensely popular (the RA820BX…
DALI KUPID
Introduction
Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries (DALI to you and me) has a pedigree, a proper £40,000 EPIKORE 11 loudspeaker pedigree.
Here at Hifiandmusicsource, the £1499 MENUET SE received an Outstanding award for their notable vocal performance. Does the magic sauce from the MENUET or the EPIKORE rub off on a £300 pair of DALIs?
Design
The DALI KUPID features a…