HT/1510 Predator

The Best Gets Better

HT/1510 Predator, the full upgrade of HT/1508, builds on our original home theater-subwoofer (winner of Home Theater of the Year awards on multiple continents) by upgrading every component and aspect. These upgrades were based on three key learnings:
1. The sound was so good, people wanted more power
2. Looks matter and despite being enjoyed in the dark, a home theater subwoofer must look every bit as
stunning as its audiophile-driven kin
3. Mating the HT/1510 with our high level models (Serie T/x and Serie S and Reference Models) produced dazzlingly rich, full continuous theater quality bass

So HT/1510 Predator received a full 1,000-watt linear power supply amplifier and new 15” (380mm) driver with 40% greater power to give people what they wanted –– bigger, faster dynamics and flat out POWER. This attack is combined with a gorgeous new cabinet with sleek new proportions to perfectly mate with other REL designs for a surround sound system that truly looks as beautiful as it sounds.

To make sure you received the benefits of these updates, we developed specialized HT versions of our award-winning PerfectFilter™ that delivers flatter deep bass, now down to 20 Hz. As icing on the cake, HT/1510 Predator delivers the highest .1/LFE output of any REL. Ever.

Design

Design Isn’t Everything, It’s the Only Thing

HT/1510 Predator confidently delivers massive upgrades in design elegance, performance and execution of every detail in cabinet design. Beauty, in this case, isn’t skin deep. We start by using right-sized cabinetry, beautifully executed in horizontally line-grained black with a subtle sheen that evokes state of the art amplifiers. This brings to the HT range the same sleek, elegant proportions used in our Reference models at a fraction of the price.

REL designs benefit from incorporating integral engineering solutions throughout their designs. Check out our BrilliantBrace™. Employed inside each HT/1510, it cradles the rear of the driver to eliminate shipping damage, quiets and redirects energy normally trapped in the driver, and quiets top, bottom and both sidewalls of the cabinet. Brilliant. And the full depth rails used to support and reactively brace against the powerful movements such a powerful subwoofer can produce, also means Predator II can be stacked in Line Arrays of 3/channel for the ultimate in home theatre, to carry performance up the entire height of massive projection screens.

Driver

Size Matters, Now More Than Ever

There is simply something special about a large driver effortlessly distributing bass that small subs working hard can never match. At the heart of every REL lies a truly great driver. HT/1510 Predator’s 15” (380mm) driver retains the combination of glass fiber and carbon fiber center cap that allows quick, reactive bass with slam that is the hallmark of great theatre sound.

The lightweight glass fiber allows the 3” (75mm) voice coil to accelerate HT/1510 Predator’s cone instantly, while the carbon fiber center cap stiffens the composite structure, ensuring that even in the biggest of moments, its cone structure remains intact and un-phased by massive signals. Naturally, this delivers benefits for music reproduction as well. Power handling has been increased permitting the much more powerful amp to give its best without fear that the driver might not keep up. Scale, speed and signature performance are this flagship’s reason for being.

Amplifier

Now Hear This

If 800 watts wasn’t enough for you, surely the 1,000-watt Class D linear power supply amplifier in the new HT/1510 Predator will cure what ails you. Featuring (4) x 400-watt mosfets and a monster power supply—it’s critically important to have massive current reserves for when the explosions and special effects hit. HT/1510 Predator’s amplifier brings massive power with almost limitless reserves. This creates huge output that is available instantly, almost dismissively, and is delivered in the effortless manner worthy of the lead dog in the HT family.

Line array

Stand and Deliver

HT/1510 Predator offers one more uniquely REL innovation. For truly over the top performance, Predators are designed to be stacked up to three (3) units high using included REL Couplers™ that connect lower units to upper units. These solid, milled aluminum couplers bolt securely to each sub and along with the substantial rails on the underside of each cabinet create an extremely heavy, sturdy tower of bass. When used in stereo stacks (6 total, 3 per side) it represents over 8000 watts of peak power forcing (6) x 15” drivers to give their utmost in the service of breathtaking bass delivered in oceanic torrents of bass.

Wireless

Effortless Connectivity, Exceptional Sound

Experience the freedom of wireless with the Arrow, REL's high-performance wireless connector

Airship II
Airship II elevates REL’s reputation for edge of the art wireless connection in the audio industry to new heights. Sound arrives clear, crisp, dynamic and possessing richly saturated tonal colours.

HT-Air MKII

HT-Air MKII continues REL’s relentless drive to deliver the highest performance, the finest craftsmanship, and the easiest to use subwoofers available.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Type

Closed box, front-firing driver

Active Driver Size & Material

15 in. (380mm) long-throw, CarbonGlas™ cone structure, inverted carbon fibre centre cap, steel chassis

Passive Radiator Size & Material

N/A

Low Frequency Extension

-6dB at 20Hz Low Frequency

Input Connectors

(2) Low Level RCA or (1) LFE RCA, (1) LFE XLR

Output Connectors

Daisy Chain (2) Low Level RCA or (1) LFE RCA or (1) LFE XLR

Power Output

1000 watts (RMS)

Amplifier Type

Linear power supply with Class D output

Wireless Capability

HT- Air MKII (sold separately)

Dual Parametric Filter

Yes

Finish

Horizontally Oriented Line Grained Composite, 15 mm Top Plate, finished in 5 coats of hand-rubbed high gloss lacquer

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

8 Amp semi delay 230 volts operation. 15 Amp semi delay 115 volts operation.

Supplied Accessories

Mains Lead

Yes

Neutrik Speakon

Interconnect

User Manual

Yes

In the interest of product development, REL Acoustics Limited reserve the right to vary these specifications without notice.

Dimensions

W x H x D

21.3 x 18 x 19.4 in.,
(540 x 457 x 494 mm)

Net Weight

99.7 lbs. (45.2 kg)

Awards & Industry Reviews

"This is one of the speediest home theater 15 inch subs that I've had come through my home theater. Its got ample musical chops and it does hang pretty closely with its more music centric very nimble little brother the T/9x. It's main claim to fame is going to be used in a home theater environment for movies . I felt it had more low end with a beefy heavier presence than its predecessor. I'd say its like an SVS subwoofer but with more control and less bloat."

- Spare Change

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"A couple takeaways that I got is that every time the monster would swipe or a card door is closing you would get that immediate thump from the center channel which I think if you didn’t have a center channel subwoofer you would just feel it from the front left and right…This is more direct and because when you see the monster swipe on screen in the center of the screen it sounds like he’s actually hitting this person or there’s a car door slamming it is coming from the center."

- Spare Change

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"Is this bad boy good for music? Yes, absolutely! It is phenomenal with music. If you have a mixed system, if you have a stereo only, a dedicated theater, it doesn’t matter. This subwoofer can do all of it."

- Nemo Propaganda

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"This sub could pound my room like a punching bag, and the bass was very much on the chest-thumping level. Low frequencies were given a physical presence to the point where I noticed I was inadvertently bracing myself."

- Audioholics

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Highly Recommended Award

"The REL HT/1510 Predator II is a well-designed, powerhouse of a subwoofer. It rejects conventional approaches to subwoofer design and the quest for outright extension, preferring a more straightforward philosophy that favours time domain performance and slam. It’s a refreshing approach that results in one of the most impressive subwoofers I’ve had the pleasure of listening to."

- avforums

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Best Home Cinema Subwoofer

- avforums

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Best Buy

REL's home cinema-centric subwoofer range returns, once again with a 'no-frills, all the spills' ethos. Richard Stevenson plays fast and deep with the 15in HT/1510

- Home Cinema Choice

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