Best Home Theater Subwoofer? REL HT/1003 Unboxing & Review
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- Follow me on Twitch - Twitch.tv/TechnoDad55 - Today I review the REL HT/1003 Home Theater Subwoofer. This pint-sized sub packs quite a punch! Check out the video and tell me if you would pick this up for a small to medium room! REL Subwoofers - technodad.biz/REL
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Start/Intro
0:20 - Shoutouts!
0:58 - Unboxing
1:24 - Subwoofer Specs
1:36 - Rear Panel
2:03 - Size Comparison
2:20 - How is the bass?
2:54 - Where did I set them up?
4:05 - Subwoofer settings?
4:16 - Subwoofer Evaluation
5:27 - Subwoofer Comparison
6:30 - Shopping by Specs Only
7:05 - No DSP REL?
7:54 - Add DSP Yourself?
8:15 - Final Thoughts
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What cross over would be best for this sub. I have a pioneer amp that only crosses over at 50, 80,100, 150 and 200. When I let the amp do the xover it sets to 80 htz on the sound set-up ,doesn't have the deep base for explosions so set to 200htz and used the xover on the sub at 9 o'clock position. Volume is as per your setting. Sounds better but not sure if I have it set too low now. I'm only using very old kef towers so I doubt they go that low.
Great video! So nice product review. :)
Great, your timing can't be more on point. First the Zappiti videos and now this sub review. Recently bought a Zappiti and your videos about ripping was very helpful. Also I am looking for a new sub and this Rel or maybe one of the bigger models is on my list of contenders. So this review comes in very handy. Thanks!
That's so cool to hear! I have an SVS PB1000 Pro on deck, so the next subwoofer video will be that one. I'll probably do a comparison video between the two.
@@TechnoDad That is awesome. Looking forward for the review of PB1000 Pro. Also a comparison would be great since they are in the same price category that would be really interesting.
I've bought 2 relht1205 to replace 2 x pb1000 and l couldn't be happier.
Whilst it is slightly less extension the quality of the bass us in a different league.
@@kevinfazlic7198Interesting comment. I have two BK xls400 at the moment but I am looking for one or two new subs. I think they work well for music and ok for movies. But they integrate really well when using with music that is one reason I have kept these for so long. But now I want a little more extension so I've been looking at Rel, Svs and some other. Have you heard any BK sub and can comment on how it stand against a Rel?
@@sebulbathx no, only compared to pb1000., and was happy to give up some extension for much cleaner and tighter bass. You need to go 1205 though, 1003 doesn't cut it.
Hello, Any advice, i can get this REL HT1003 for $1000 AUD or a REL TX5i for $900AUD. I only listen to music. For value for money should i go for the HT1003 ? Being a bigger driver and good reviews for sound? This is for a single sub setup. Thanks
Hello. Thanks for your info. I will buy REL soon. Quick question, what cable you used for your one sub woofer set up. Is it a split RCA ( dual male to 1 male RCA? ) sorry to bug you, man. Thanks again.
Wow such an amazing channel. I always judged subwoofers by the feel in the past. I want something that will rock the room. I have old Genesis ii speakers and Altec Lansing subwoofer setup in my 23 x 17 living room. Does a fair job. Then again I've been accused of being tone deaf. Super video Thanks.
Thank you, Bill! That's a pretty large room. My living room is that size with a slanted ceiling. One side is 8 feet tall, the other is 16 feet tall. HUUUGE space needs a lot of surface area and a strong amp to get the proper impact.
@@TechnoDad I have a 15 x 28.5 x 8 room for theater use. Wonder if a pair of REL HT 1508's will suffice? I thought about getting two more HT 1205's for a total of four. May consider sealed DIY 18's but doubt they will be musical like REL.
Now that I’ve had the pleasure of listening to the SVS PB-1000 Pro, I need more subs to compare it to! These little subs seem cool. I like tight clean bass.
You need to get the ht1205 to compare, l have 2 and returned 2 pb1000, these are tighter and faster and pretty close in output
Awesome review sir was wondering how this would compare to the SVS pb 1000 pro? I never used twitch before but I'll download it on My Shield Pro and check it out. Thanks
Right on Roy! Follow me on twitch (search TechnoDad55) to get the alerts. DJ set starts tomorrow at 2pm PST. Let’s get your system pumpin!!
Almost 100.000!
I'm creeping up there! LOL!
I bought the 1205 for my B&w 707 s2 but should have bought this instead it would be better suited
Great vid! Am currently trying to decide between the HT 1003 and 12" HT 1205 for movie use. My closed off space is about 1570 cubic ft (around 14x12x9). Do you think one HT 1003 will be enough? Or two 1003s, or one 1205? Thanks!
What’d you end up going with?
Get the 1205 if your budget and space allows. No replacement for displacement. I know I'm replying 2 yrs late hah. What did you end up with?
Channa can i use a 15yr old pioneer 5.1 as a power amp coupled to my marantz sr 7013 this pioneer ia rose gold the owner is upgrading to the denon avr x 6700h
Hi Richard. You could, but you would only be able to power two speakers with the older Pioneer.
Love my fluance db10, does all I need for music movies and only cost 199 dollars
Would love to see you do a video on setting up DSP on a sub and all the equipment and software requirements. Or do you recommend any good videos?
I don’t know about videos on the subject, but I will order a Mini DSP HD soon.
@@TechnoDad I would like to get one as well. Do you still have the Predators? 👀
I have been looking for a receiver that meet my expectations for a long while I had Yamahas marantz, denon and you name them. I'm talking about 500, 600 dollars receiver until I came face to face with sony dn 1080, this receiver blew my mind the way it sound and all the feature and how easy to setup, for the price of this receiver I tell you i finally found what i was looking for. I'm so happy that i can't turn it off. As soon as i get home from work i turn it on immediately thank you lord.
I bought that receiver last year for $500. It is (was) a great deal for the money. On par with some older ones that cost almost twice as much!
8:32 Tickle that brown note of yours. 😂😂
Hah! I was wondering who would be the first to mention, it was you, Bryan!
@@TechnoDad lmao. I was like...”Did he just say what I think he said?!”
Can you talk more about how low these go compared to competitors, for example the SVS models like the PB 1000 pro? I have a pair and they are incredible for music but I have a feeling I’m missing some low notes in some movies.
Sure thing! I have a PB1000 Pro, so I'll do an comparison video of the SVS vs the REL.
Yes please do a comparison im in the market for a 10" sub. I like that clean tight bass. Also add the RSL Speedwoofer10S .. they all are about the same price point!
Какая площадь помещения рассчитана под этот REL HT/1003 !?
Hi techno dad my name is Jay I am totally blind and I live in the UK I don’t have the room in my bedroom for a proper 5.1 surround sound system so the only way I can go is I’m going to buy the Sennheiser MBO and I’m going to use a rail HT 1508 supporter I wonder whether you could tell me whether this would be a good combination as I do like my base my room is about 12 x 10 give or take a couple of foot with a slightly vaulted ceiling at one end I wonder if you could tell me whether this would be a good combination much obliged Jason
I love that subwoofer but suggest that you run a pair even if you have to step down to the HT 1205's. Trust me; I doubt you would ever go back to a single sub again.
Yessir! Agree 100% on the DSP. Flat down to 20hz baby!!! Maybe they could do something like the OSD Trevoce DSP subs where they have a DSP bypass switch. Using a +/- 6dB spec is kinda....
As a 2-channel guy I avoid DSP... but a bypass switch seems like a must-have for any sub. Thanks for the heads-up Joe. By the way I have 2 of these HT-1205's and they are phenomenal for music.
@@JPWinters I've noticed a lot of 2-channel guys who are against DSP and I'm not sure how come.
@@joentell Not being able to time delay your speakers with an integrated amp. Channa talks about it in this video. You've talked about it in your videos too Joe.
@@JPWinters Yes. I think this is a pretty big issue actually. That's very audible.
@@JPWinters I have a pair of 1205's running with Focal Solo6 Be studio monitors. They keep up nicely and go deep. Plenty of power!
Great video. Do you ever use just the LFE input from your AVR?
Yes I do! This particular subwoofer is connected via LFE.
@@TechnoDad Thank you. How would I wire up a pair of 1003s, please?
Great review. Which would you prefer for home theatre the Rel ht15” of svs pb4000
Thank you for watching! I actually went with REL HT/1508 (technodad.biz/REL) over the SVS PB4000. However, I do have two REL subwoofers and I usually end up turning one off as my wife complains there's too much bass.
@@TechnoDad lol. Thx for the tip. If there good for you they be great for me. I’ll be teaming them up with my old pair B&W asw 650. Thx again love your intro best out there.👍
I’d love dual svs subs but they are out of my price range right now. I’m using dual Polk hts12’s with my setup
Right on! Use what you can afford, it’s all good!
What’s your favorite subwoofer to date?
In my space, dual REL HT/1508 - technodad.biz/REL
SVS PB 16 Ultra.. lots of Boom Boom!
Arendal sound 1.5 (unfortunately discontinued before i got a second one)
Hi Channa. I presently have two Pb 4000s. I am strongly considering replacing them with two Rel 1508’s. What are your thoughts.
Hey Chana, this sub looks amazing, but, it's a tad bit out of my price range. I'm in the market for a new sub for my setup, maybe in the $150-200 range. I've heard good things about Dayton Audio Sub 1200 , as well as ones from Klipsch and Polk. What would you suggest???
The Polk Audio PSW10 is very popular. I haven’t used it but you might wanna try it out. You can always return it if you don’t like it...
I've owned that Polk sub, and it was more boomy than tight but hey at that price point.
Which one low/no distortion between SVS or Rel?
A comparable SVS will go lower (movies), but the REL will sound tighter (music, movie soundtracks).
Man I just got the SVS PB-2000 Pro last week and I cannot believe how much it rocks. I haven't felt bass like that in my house before. I looked at REL but didn't match for what you get from SVS.
This is exactly what happens when you shop via specs, but like I stated in the video, it’s tough even for me to go out and hear these things in person before you buy.
@@TechnoDad yeah I hear ya. The SVS customer service, the return policy, the outlet which is where is where I bought mine from saved me 140 bucks in total. SVS is tough to beat with all that stuff. I but everything scratch and dent or outlet.
The ht1205 whilst not having the output extension of the 2000, the bass is much cleaner, tighter , extension isn't everything
@@kevinfazlic7198 on that's your opinion. I didn't see anything of very value that's why I went the way I did.
I’d it’s not 21 inches, how can it be the best
Nice subwoofer
So is it REL (“rail”) or R.E.L. (R E L)?
Richard E Lord,, founder of R E L.
I did not know that Irene, thanks!
Getting one today and saw this video pop up hope I don't get buyers regret with 20hz issue. 🤔
Chances are, you won’t notice it at all as it’s not audible. You can always return it if you don’t like it.
Modl number pioneer visa-ax10i
T that I know that your video on the subwoofer is kind of old but I ran across it and I wanted to check it out. I thought I was going to look at something interesting with this subwoofer but 10 inches too small not enough power I probably wouldn’t have done this review on that subwoofer.
They have a few subwoofers, and I made one on their 15" subwoofer as well. It all depends on how large your room is.
Bought one a couple days ago. Best decision I've made for 500$
Nice!
I’m sure the REL 10” sounds better than other new subwoofer
That's really all about taste.
Techno Dad: Oh yeah that SVS 3000 micro sounds amazing. But you know me. I love that premium look, so REL it is.
SVS: Techno Dad was never our friend.
LOL! The guys at SVS are awesome and super chill. They don't care what subwoofer I use. I have a PB1000 Pro here, so I'll do a comparison video.
I have 2 HT-1205's, and if they had DSP I would have not bought them because of the delay issues. Anyways great musics subs, ignore the HT nametag all my 2-channel friends.
Right on!
Very true, they are great for stereo listening too. HT prefix is a misnomer.
My cousin used to have a subwoofer in his car but he used to blasted so high you couldn't even hear the music yes I like subwoofers but it has to be evenly matched with the music I don't think he knew what he was doing I mean he had it blasting so hard that it should people's windows
Yes, it's better to have a balanced system.
@@TechnoDad yes you are right
Not fair i hve to have a 9pm agreement with my Neighbours, that is usaly the peak of where we are in a movie and the wife says subs off.
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-6db 😳 so what is it at -+3 db idk why they use that rating to me that’s weak
I don't know...
🤷♂️
Because no brochure rating is accurate , every room plays havoc with that result. In your room it could be plus 3db at 20hz, so they quote conservative.. honest marketing.
@@kevinfazlic7198 usually when a company uses anything other than -+3db it’s so they can fudge the numbers to get a lower rating in hz
@@danemoreno88 actually it's the opposite, this has been tested to +3 20hz in room.
With that many brand stamping all over the sub, it feels like these REL subs suffer from some serious ADD 😂
LOL! I guess they want you to know you bought a REL!!
They come with a 2nd set of feet that are just plain black rubber with no logos.
I replaced my REL HT 1205 feet with the ones from SVS. Did it for sound quality improvement not cosmetic.
There is nothing up.
As a British person it is strange for someone to start a conversation by asking "What's up?"
Channa the enemy of the house
Не плохой, но явно не лучший