REL - No.32 - Reference Powered Subwoofer

REL No.32 represents the absolute pinnacle of the company's engineering, design, and acoustic expertise. As the flagship of the Reference Series, No.32 delivers extraordinary speed, transparency, dynamic authority, and low-frequency extension that redefine what is possible from a subwoofer. Designed without compromise, it combines a massive 15-inch pure carbon fiber driver, a 1,000-watt NextGen 7 amplifier, advanced room-tuning capabilities, and stunning craftsmanship into a truly reference-level component.

Built for the world's finest audio and home theater systems, No.32 reveals layers of detail, emotion, and realism hidden within recordings while delivering effortless bass power and scale. Whether used individually or as part of a full REL Line Array, No.32 offers a level of performance that few products in any category can approach.

DESIGN

Every aspect of No.32's cabinet has been engineered to maximize both performance and visual elegance. The sculpted curvilinear enclosure traces its lineage to REL's iconic Gibraltar design, featuring flowing sidewalls and gracefully tapered rear corners that create a distinctive and luxurious appearance.

Triple-plated steel handles are recessed into sculpted elliptical panels, providing both functional strength and visual refinement. The cabinet is completed with a stunning 12-coat Piano Black lacquer finish, while carbon fiber and polished alloy accents highlight the premium materials used throughout the design. Each cabinet requires weeks of craftsmanship to complete and serves as a fitting showcase for REL's flagship technology.

DRIVER

At the heart of No.32 is a massive 15-inch pure carbon fiber driver featuring an inverted carbon fiber center cap and a heavy-duty die-cast alloy chassis. The all-carbon construction delivers exceptional rigidity while maintaining extremely low moving mass, resulting in outstanding transient response, low distortion, and remarkable detail retrieval.

The advanced suspension system allows an incredible 4 inches (100mm) of total excursion, enabling No.32 to produce immense low-frequency output while preserving speed, articulation, and tonal accuracy. The result is bass reproduction that is simultaneously powerful, transparent, and emotionally engaging.

AMPLIFIER

Powering No.32 is REL's flagship NextGen 7 Class D amplifier, delivering 1,000 watts RMS with exceptional reliability and dynamic capability. The amplifier incorporates an advanced limiter design with a significantly expanded operating envelope, allowing enormous dynamic swings while maintaining complete control.

Dual parametric equalizers provide precision tuning capabilities, enabling optimization of deep bass performance below 20Hz while also allowing fine adjustment of upper bass frequencies for seamless integration with the main loudspeakers. Combined with REL's renowned analog filter architecture, No.32 achieves exceptional transparency, musicality, and room integration.

WIRELESS

No.32 is compatible with REL's optional AirShip II wireless system, providing reference-grade wireless performance while preserving the speed, dynamics, and transparency required for the highest levels of audio reproduction.

REFERENCE REMOTE & LINE ARRAY

Included with No.32 is REL's premium Reference Remote Control, allowing convenient adjustment of gain, crossover, phase, LFE level, and dual parametric equalization directly from the listening position. Precision-machined controls and intuitive layout make system optimization effortless.

No.32 fully supports REL's acclaimed Line Array architecture, allowing up to three—or even five in exceptionally large rooms—subwoofers to be vertically stacked per channel. This groundbreaking configuration dramatically increases image height, scale, realism, and dynamic expression while maintaining individual control over each subwoofer within the array.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• No.32 Reference Subwoofer
• Protective Grille
• 6 ft. AC Power Cord
• 32 ft. Neutrik Speakon Cable
• Reference Remote Control
• (2) AAA Batteries
• Line Array Mounting Hardware
• User Manual & Warranty Information

SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS

Type: Closed Box, Front-Firing Driver
Active Driver: 15 in. (380mm) Long-Throw Carbon Fiber Cone with Inverted Carbon Fiber Center Cap, Die-Cast Alloy Chassis
Passive Radiator: None
Amplifier Power: 1,000 Watts RMS
Amplifier Type: NextGen 7 Class D
Low Frequency Extension: 15Hz (-6dB)
Inputs: High Level Neutrik Speakon, Dual RCA Low Level, LFE RCA, LFE XLR
Outputs: High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level RCA, LFE XLR, Line XLR
Wireless Capability: REL AirShip II (Sold Separately)
Dual Parametric Filter: Yes
Available Finish: Piano Black Lacquer
Finish: 12-Coat High Gloss Piano Black Lacquer
Protection System: Fully Electronic Set Safe
D.C. Fault Protection: Yes
Output Short Protection: Yes
Mains Voltage: 220-240V / 110-120V Depending on Market
Fuse Rating: 7 Amp Semi Delay (230V), 15 Amp Semi Delay (115V)
Included High-Level Cable: 10 Meter (32 ft.) Neutrik Speakon
Dimensions (W x H x D): 29.25 x 21 x 32.125 in. (743 x 540 x 816 mm)
Net Weight: 187 lbs. (85 kg)
Shipping Weight: 225 lbs. (102 kg)