REL ACOUSTICS No.32 BLACK

No.32 enjoys the rarefied position of elevating our Reference range to an even higher orbit. No.32 retains the exquisite beauty of our curvilinear reference cabinets, an updated 15" (380mm) true carbon fibre driver that boasts 4" (100mm) of total stroke and our ultra-reliable 1,000 watt amp outfitted with thin film capacitors, higher gain and superior limiting.

The net result is a flagship model that stretched the edge of the art further with superior dynamics, richer tonal color, and a freer, more expressive character that opens up the midranges and highs in an unprecedented manner.

No.32 represents the sum of our efforts, research, and knowledge gained over the past three decades as a leader in audio and subwoofers. Nothing we have built competes with the speed, agility, absence of texture, and vivid dynamic contrasts delivered by No.32. It represents the pinnacle of REL’s considerable experience and is our standard for future innovation. A remarkable sonic achievement, it transcends its illustrious forebear, which was named Product of the Decade just a few years ago. It is 1,000 watts, has a 15”(380 mm) pure carbon fibre driver, and has exquisite cabinetry requiring three weeks of labour to complete. However, each of these features only hints at what it takes to reside at the top of REL’s offerings, and No.32 is poised to be a design for the ages.

It is often said that form follows function. If that is true, what a lovely function we are following. The cabinet traces a curvilinear path established over a decade ago on the original Gibraltar. Here, the top surface tumbles down at the rear corners – a difficult treatment to execute, but one that produces a uniquely beautiful effect.

Triple-plated steel handles are inset into ellipses that allow for a secure grip, which is necessary when lifting an object over 200 pounds. Inside, the rear backing plate is well over half an inch thick and contoured to follow the inner surface, yielding a massively strong structure.

No.32’s new badge treatment combines the materials that appear most frequently within its design; the carbon fibre used throughout the driver is inset within a polished, cast alloy basket that is finished in 3 layers of plating to achieve a jewel-like sparkle. The overall design speaks to the remarkable efforts that went into ensuring No.32 is as striking visually as it is technically.

Specifications
TYPE
Closed box, front-firing driver

ACTIVE DRIVER SIZE & MATERIAL
15 in., 380mm long-throw, carbon fibre cone with inverted carbon fibre dust cap

PASSIVE RADIATOR SIZE & MATERIAL
N/A

LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION
15Hz at -6 dB

INPUT CONNECTORS
High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level stereo RCA and XLR, LFE RCA, LFE XLR

OUTPUT CONNECTORS
High Level Neutrik Speakon, LFE XLR, Line XLR

POWER OUTPUT
1,000 watts (RMS)

AMPLIFIER TYPE
Pure Class D

WIRELESS CAPABILITY
Yes - Rel Airship II [required] sold separately

DUAL PARAMETRIC FILTER
Yes

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
7 Amp semi delay 230 volts operation, 15 Amp semi delay 115 volts operation

Dimensions
W X H X D
29 1/4 x 21 x 32 1/8 in. (743 x 540 x 816 mm)

NET WEIGHT
187 lbs. (85 kg), shipping weight - 225 lbs. (102kg)

FINISH
Piano Black Lacquer, 12 coats

Supplied Accessories
MAINS LEAD
Yes

NEUTRIK SPEAKON
Yes (10 Meters Nominal)

INTERCONNECT
USERS MANUAL
Yes


(Part Number: ART094806)