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How the Bright Colors of the T/9x SE Subwoofers Elevate Your Music Room
“Unexpected Red Theory” blew up on TikTok earlier this year, but my interior designer, Cillesa Ullman, has been using this technique for the past 21 years. Many interior designers understand the value of creating contrast by introducing one or two bright, bold colors into an otherwise muted color palette. This trick creates interest, draws the eye, and allows the rest of the room to emerge around it. It’s a great way to add personality to any space, and it extends beyond just red.
This is why we’ve released Italian Racing Red, Le Mon Yellow (pronounced like the famous 24-hour Le Mans race), and Tangerine Dream Orange. Whether used individually, as matching stereo pairs, or—my favorite—as mismatched pairs, these colors can brighten up music rooms and make them more fun. They create a lively environment to enjoy music, friends, and family. Even pets love it when their owners are enjoying life!
While sonic performance will always be REL’s top priority, we also lead the industry in recognizing that beautifully designed audio equipment enhances the experience even more. REL has long been known for producing high-performing, exquisitely-crafted subwoofers, available in finishes like piano black lacquer and high-gloss white. Recently, we added a lovely soft dove grey to the T/9x lineup, which fits seamlessly into homes that favor calm, muted tones.
Now, with the addition of our stunning, racing car-inspired T/9x SEs, we’re taking it a step further. Consumers from all walks of life and every income bracket have increasingly embraced the idea of personalizing their spaces. In a complex, sometimes overwhelming world, we crave homes that reflect our individuality—a personal sanctuary where the only thing that matters is that YOU love everything in it. Everything you bring into your home should be beautiful (to you), feel good to the touch, and serve a purpose. And ideally, that purpose should bring multiple levels of joy.
Take Dyson, for example. The vacuum cleaner—a household necessity—has become an object of design worthy of the Museum of Modern Art. Does it clean better than every other vacuum? Probably not. But it does its job well while looking unique, sparking joy every time its owner pulls it out of the closet. The same goes for their $400 hair dryer.
So why not your subwoofers? For some, traditional black is the preferred choice, and that’s perfectly fine. Not everyone will appreciate the allure of brightly colored subs, but that’s why we offer choices, right? We want to give those who do appreciate high-quality craftsmanship and a deep lacquer finish, accented by genuine carbon fiber, the ability to express themselves through their subwoofers. (Yes, we really use genuine carbon fiber—you can see the warp and weave in the edges around the triple chrome-plated badge atop the painted surface.)
So, the next time you’re looking to add something to your home, consider how it appeals to multiple senses. Of course, it should please the ears but don’t overlook the eyes and touch. Run the back of your finger (not the fingertips, to avoid transferring oils) gently along our paint—it feels soft and supple, almost as though it’s still wet. That’s what we mean by a museum-quality finish. Personally, I’m planning a retro, late-‘60s style room inspired by Stanley Kubrick, featuring a British Nytek pre-tuner and Lecson power amp that looks like a miniature exhaust stack from a nuclear reactor. It’s going to sound incredible, but more importantly, it’s going to look amazing—and that’s the whole point.
Life is meant to be enjoyed using all our senses. Breathe it in deeply and savor it. At REL, we’re working hard on the full experience—sound, color, light, and texture. We want to bring it all to you.
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