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Looking back at 35 Years of REL

A journey through moments, music, and innovation

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2025 was a year unlike any other for REL Acoustics. A milestone year, a 35- year celebration, and a year where we created more content, more connection, and more sound than ever before. From Master Class films to social Q&A series, to accessory deep dives, and subwoofer myths debunked. We opened the doors and invited the world deeper into the art and science of bass.

Seven major shoots carried us across studios, homes, cities, and sound rooms. From Los Angeles to San Francisco to Sonoma. Capturing the passion behind T/9x Special Edition. The craftsmanship behind our Commander and Commodore .1/LFE cables. And the complete evolution of the new Serie S line 212 Black Label, Carbon Special Black Label, S/850, and S/550 reborn with expressive new wood grille options alongside our iconic cloth grills.

Then came spring in Munich, the industry's ultimate stage and a place where REL arrived not just to participate but to lead. We unveiled one of the most talked about demo rooms of the year. Bold, confident, so popular that people lined up to get in. Standing room only sessions became the norm. 

A testament to the energy, the sound, and the unmistakable presence REL brings. And many came for another reason, to meet industry legend John Hunter. Reviewers, partners, engineers, and fans wanting a moment to talk bass and shake the hand of someone who helped shape modern subwoofer design. 

We showed up with a United European sales team, a stunning sonic experience, and a 35th anniversary celebration with distributor partners from around the world. A reminder of our global reach and the respect the REL brand commands. Munich wasn't just a show. It was a statement, a declaration of where REL stands and where we're heading next.

Back home, the year continued to build. Our launch of the new Serie S brought creators, reviewers, musicians, and friends together for Serie S Sessions. Two days of demos, music, conversation, and community. From the REL office in Berkeley to dinner with friends to crate digging at Amoeba Records to the record plant in Sausalito, we shared the story of Serie S, where music and cinema truly live.

And throughout it all, we evolved, refreshing the Berkeley office to reflect more of who we are. At the heart of it all is the team behind REL. People driven every day by the pursuit of perfect sound. Designers, creators, storytellers, engineers, and the teams behind the scenes, operations, logistics, sales, finance, and customer success. 

People who listen deeply, solve endlessly, and love what they do. Their passion shapes every subwoofer. Their curiosity drives every innovation and their commitment keeps the spirit of REL alive after 35 years. 

And we're just getting started. REL Acoustics, the Pursuit of Perfect Sound.

 

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