S/510 10 Inch Home Subwoofer

Extreme Performance

For S/510, every aspect of the previous generation’s inner workings were examined without regard to its critical and customer-driven success. We turned a fresh eye to power requirements, driver improvements, and specialty filters, upgrading each-to extract all the extra performance possible. All this alongside the cabinet refinements necessary for those upgrades to emerge cleanly. This latest S range is a triumphant development that has exceeded every expectation of our design team.

Our requirements were for far stronger deep bass output between 20-35 Hz, vastly improved theatre dynamics, and an even more open and spacious soundfield which benefits both music and film. We turned to our NextGen 3 amplifier, tuned to 500 watts with substantial reserves of power, added a light film of carbon fibre to the rear of the driver to handle the extra power, and developed two new sets of custom filters to extract the utmost in brute force and spaciousness. Finally, we imbued S/510 with the ability to be stacked in 4- or 6-unit line arrays, just like our reference models.

Design

Extreme Performance Compact Package

S/510 takes REL’s compact-medium chassis concept to reference-like
levels of performance and does so with style, power and incredible speed.
S/510 allows those with less space, or when pairing with high end
speakers that are slightly less robust to have a perfect dance partner
when the S/812 is simply too much of a great thing.

Driver

Invisibly Upgraded

S/510 required upgrades to its ContinuousCast™ Alloy Cone to allow it to survive its massive power upgrades. To permit its thin, aluminum cone to survive 500 watts and incredibly long stroke, we added an ultra-lightweight backing of pure carbon fibre strategically placed over portions of the rear surface of the cone. This produces two benefits; it strengthens and stiffens the cone and also eliminates reversion, wherein the backwave inside the cabinet is now prevented from interfering with the main launch of bass into the room. The result is more accurate and far louder deep bass.

Amplifier

500 Watt Monoblock Within

At 500 watts the NextGen 3 amplifier is borrowed from our former flagship model and produces huge reservoirs of power and current. The 20%+ increase in power (previous version was 400 watts) is needed to deliver the high output levels needed for modern theatre, as well as to produce the extremely deep bass in a high end 2-channel system. This increase in power is necessitated by our development on the musical front of an all-new circuit termed PerfectFilter™ that balance both frequency extremes.

PerfectFilter performs two seemingly disparate qualities; extending the strong, even response of the extreme low end of bass frequencies while simultaneously opening up air and delicacy in the middle and high frequencies of one’s system. Additionally, we applied customized PureTheatre™ filters to allow S/510 to keep up with modern theatre effects without breaking a sweat.

Line array

Stacked for Ultimate Performance

In the real world, bass occurs with width, depth and height. By stacking up to three units per side (stereo or theatre main L-R speakers) the proper perspective and height of sonic events are illuminated. This elevates reproduction from conventional stereo or theatre to a floor to ceiling panoramic, full scale perspective of each sonic event. Reviewers are lining up to marvel at the transformation of music and film into the full-scale representation that REL Line Arrays uniquely deliver.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Type

Front-firing active driver, down-firing passive

Active Driver Size & Material

10 in. (250mm) long throw, Continuous CastAlloy™ cone structure, die cast alloy chassis

Passive Radiator Size & Material

12 in. (300mm), Carbon/Carbon flat cone structure, steel chassis

Low Frequency Extension

-6 dB at 20hz Low Frequency

Input Connectors

High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level (2) RCA, (1) LFE RCA, (1) LFE XLR

Output Connectors

High Level Neutrik Speakon, (1) LFE RCA or (1) LFE XLR

Power Output

500 watts (RMS)

Amplifier Type

NextGen 3 Class D

Wireless Capability

REL AirShip II (sold separately)

Dual Parametric Filter

N/A

Finish

Piano Black Lacquer, Gloss White Lacquer 8 coats

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

5 Amp semi delay 220 volts operation 9 Amp semi delay 120 volts operation

Supplied Accessories

Mains Lead

Yes

Neutrik Speakon

Yes

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

15.7 x 16 x 18.25 in.,
(400 x 410 x 464 mm) Add 1.75in
(44.5mm) in depth when using Hi Level connector

Net Weight

70 lbs. (31.7 kg)

Awards & Industry Reviews

Hi-Fi Choice Recommended

“The S/510 digs deep and has the power and speed to delight with up tempo tracks and a subtlety that heightens engagement when the music demands. It’s inclusion adds scale and makes listening fun, which is really what it’s all about after all ”

- Hi-Fi Choice

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Essential Audition

“Between having the RELs on and off, the difference was huge. There was much more body and soul to the singers voice with the RELs, much more overall presence to the music, more grandiose in scale, and overall more fullness, warmth and richness to everything.”

- Pursuit Perfect System

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HiFi Pig Outstanding Product Award

"Whether you opt for a single S/510 or a pair in stereo, for the money, and in my opinion and experience, there isn't anything else out there that will perform as admirably and REL's reputation precedes them"

- HiFi Pig

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Editor's Pick

"It’s relatively compact proportions combined with the quality, rather than volume, of its bass warrant high recommendation without hesitation."

- Audiograde

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Home Cinema Choice Best Buy Award

"REL's 10in Serie S model doesn't have the spec-sheet power or depth of the larger and more expensive S/812, and this is apparent during single-model playback, but it comes very close and if anything it’s faster and more responsive. If you’ve got the budget, a pair of these smaller units will deliver a balanced and composed low-frequency foundation that can give your favourite movie moments some serious slam and an epic amount of scale."

- Home Cinema Choice

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Editor's Choice Award

"The REL S/510 manages to achieve the seemingly impossible task of squeezing a quart into a pint pot, without either shattering the glass or making the outcome not worth the effort. It"

- Hi-Fi +

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HiFi+ Subwoofer of the Year

“What makes the sound so well-focussed and precise with voice and bass, extends to a complete band or a whole orchestra .controlling the sound of the rest of the system with a benign, yet, iron authority.”

- Hi-Fi +

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HiFi And Music Source Outstanding

"A lifetime investment…I’ve had a few subwoofers and they’re always great. This REL S/510 feels like it has been the smoothest, most impactful one I have heard so far"

Simon Wilce of HiFi and Music Source

- HiFi and Music Source

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“Just adding the one S/510 really, really improved my system dramatically. In fact, I would say it’s one of the two best investments I’ve made in this system.” Steve Huff

- Steve Huff Photo & Hifi

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Outstanding Product

"With the S/510 I found a few more quieter spaces in the music as if it was truer to the acoustic space and more refined in how it allowed the synergy of itself and the main speakers to behave in a more three-dimensional manner, dealing with layers more intelligently."

- HiFi Pig

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"This lone sub really took me by surprise and transformed by system. When I added a second REL S/51o, it has taken my system to heights that I had never heard before...It was like having a RELigious Experience.."

- Steve Huff Photo & HiFi

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Best of 2023

"It’s another winner from REL, and with what’s gone into the its S/510 it’s easy to see why. From any other brand this would cost twice the price, making it worthy of the crown."

- Audiograde

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"The S/510 simply brings bass fidelity to the table... it's absolutely incredible. Sense of scale and those transients just really, really above my expectations in a way I was not prepared for." - Nemo Propaganda

- Nemo Propaganda

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