In this review, we will be comparing T 9x SE and T 9x, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by REL. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of REL T 9x SE and REL T 9x first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.REL T 9x SEand REL T 9x have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
T 9x SE and T 9x has exactly the same frequency range of 27-120 Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare REL T 9x SE's and REL T 9x's external dimensions. REL T 9x SE has external dimensions of 344.5 x 371.5 x 465.1mm () whereas REL T 9x has external dimensions of 344.5 x 371.5 x 465.1mm ().
In this case, we can see that REL T 9x SE and REL T 9x have the exact same height, width and thickness.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Near-identical footprints.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the REL T 9x SE is approximately 1727.8cm2 / 267.8inch2 and base area of the REL T 9x is approximately 1727.8cm2 / 267.8inch2.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The REL T 9x SE weighs 20.64kg / 45.4lbs and the REL T 9x weighs 20.64kg / 45.4lbs.
Here is a comparison of how T 9x SE and T 9x's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
 Price per pair* |
1699USD
vs
1799USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
Near-identical footprints.
| General |
REL T 9x SE |
REL T 9x |
| Brand |
REL |
REL |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Frequency Response |
27-120 Hz |
27-120 Hz |
Amplifier |
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| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
300-watt RMS |
300-watt RMS |
Drivers |
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| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
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| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
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| Height |
344.5mm (13.6") |
344.5mm (13.6") |
| Width |
371.5mm (14.6") |
371.5mm (14.6") |
| Depth |
465.1mm (18.3") |
465.1mm (18.3") |
| Weight |
20.64kg (45.4lbs) |
20.64kg (45.4lbs) |
| Enclosure |
|
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| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
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Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
3 Years |
Siblings in REL's T/x range - same design thinking, different size. It comes down to your room and your budget.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | evenly matched | Effectively the same reach (27Hz vs 27Hz). |
| Amplifier power | evenly matched | Much the same amplifier (300W vs 300W RMS) - under 1dB apart. |
| Driver area | evenly matched | Near-identical radiating area (10" against 10"). |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are passive radiator designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Price | B | REL T 9x costs less - $1,699 against $1,799, about 6% less. |
A REL T 9x SE B REL T 9x
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let your room size and where the box can actually stand settle it.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.