REL Planar PL-2 Subwoofer, Gloss Black Overview
The REL Planar PL-2 is designed for rooms where deep bass is needed but a traditional subwoofer would take up too much floor space. Its ultra-thin cabinet works close to the wall, using boundary effect coupling to help project low frequencies into the room with scale and control. This makes it a strong choice for modern living spaces, media rooms, and open-plan systems where placement needs to stay discreet.
Inside, the PL-2 combines an 8-inch FlatPiston active driver with a 10-inch rear-firing passive radiator and a 550W RMS Pure Class D amplifier. This gives it in-room bass extension down to 24Hz, adding weight to films, music, and games without dominating the room visually. High-level, low-level, and LFE inputs support flexible system matching, while built-in AirShip Direct wireless makes it easier to position the subwoofer without running long signal cables.
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View Full DescriptionSlim Wall-Focused Placement
The PL-2 is designed to work with the wall behind it, not against it. Its slim 144mm cabinet can be wall-mounted or positioned close to the wall using the optional Planar Cart, giving you more freedom in rooms where space is tight. This helps when furniture, walkways, or interior design choices limit where a traditional subwoofer can sit. You get serious low-frequency support without needing a large box in the middle of the room. It is a practical choice for compact cinema rooms, shared living spaces, and cleaner installations.
Driver System With Scale
REL combines an 8-inch FlatPiston long-throw active driver with a 10-inch FibreAlloy passive radiator to create bass with real scale. The active driver handles the main low-frequency output, while the rear passive radiator uses the wall boundary to add depth and energy into the room. This pairing helps the PL-2 sound more substantial than its slim cabinet suggests. With 550W of amplification, it can deliver film effects with weight while still supporting the texture and timing that music systems need for a more natural, connected low-end presentation.
Flexible Wireless System Matching
Built-in AirShip Direct wireless makes installation simpler by reducing the need for long signal cables across the room. This is useful when the subwoofer sits away from your rack or when you want a tidier finish. The PL-2 also includes high-level Neutrik SpeakOn, low-level RCA, and LFE RCA inputs, so it can connect to stereo amplifiers, AV receivers, and home cinema processors. Supplied wall-mounting hardware, a right-angle power cable, and a control panel cover help create a clean, planned installation that looks considered as well as sounding properly integrated.
Specifications
| Type | 1 × Front-Firing Active Woofer1 × Rear-Firing Passive Radiator |
|---|---|
| Active Driver | 8 Inch (205 mm) FlatPiston Long-Throw Driver, Steel Chassis |
| Passive Radiator | 10 Inch (250 mm) FibreAlloy Cone, Steel Chassis |
| Low Frequency Extension | 24 Hz (-6 dB, In Room) |
| Input Connectors | High-Level Neutrik SpeakOnLow-Level RCALFE RCA |
| Output Connectors | None |
| Power Output | 550 W RMS |
| Amplifier Type | Pure Class D |
| Wireless Capability | Built-In Wireless |
| Dual Parametric Filter | N/A |
| Finish | Gloss Piano BlackGloss White Lacquer |
| Protection System | Fully Electronic Set Safe |
| D.C. Fault Protection | Yes |
| Output Short Protection | Yes |
| Mains Input Voltage | 100 – 240 V (Selectable) |
| Fuses | 4 A For 230 V Operation8 A For 120 V Operation |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 650 × 480 × 144 mmAdd 39 mm Depth For On-Wall Bracket |
| Weight | 20.25 kg |
| Product Code | PL-2 Black |
| EAN | 0850077913129 |
Compact Planar Room Placement
The PL-1 brings REL’s Planar design into smaller rooms where space matters as much as sound. Its slim 144mm cabinet can be mounted on the wall or positioned close to it, helping you use areas that would otherwise go unused. This makes placement easier when sofas, cabinets, walkways, or décor limit conventional subwoofer options. As the more compact model below the PL-2, it offers a neat way to add low-frequency support without introducing a larger cabinet that visually disrupts a carefully planned layout.
Dual Drivers With Depth
REL uses two 6.5-inch long-throw drivers with a 10-inch passive radiator to produce bass that feels composed and room-filling. The active drivers help keep bass fast and controlled, which supports timing in music and impact in film soundtracks. The rear radiator works with the nearby wall to add depth and scale, rather than relying on cabinet size alone. This helps the PL-1 support stereo systems, compact cinema rooms, or centre-channel reinforcement with bass that feels connected to the system rather than separate from it.
Wireless Installation Made Easier
Built-in AirShip Direct wireless reduces the need for long cable runs, giving you more freedom when choosing the best position. The supplied wall-mounting template, brackets, right-angle power lead, and control panel cover help create a tidy on-wall installation with fewer visible distractions. For rooms where permanent mounting is not suitable, the optional Planar Cart allows close-to-wall placement instead. REL’s VIMAR system also helps manage vibration transfer through the mounting hardware, which supports cleaner bass and a more controlled result in everyday listening.
Specifications
| Type | 2 × Front-Firing Active Woofers1 × Rear-Firing Passive Radiator |
|---|---|
| Active Drivers | 2 × 6.5 Inch (165 mm) FibreAlloy Cone Long-Throw Drivers, Steel Chassis |
| Passive Radiator | 10 Inch (250 mm) FibreAlloy Cone, Steel Chassis |
| Low Frequency Extension | 31 Hz (-6 dB, In Room) |
| Input Connectors | High-Level Neutrik SpeakOnLow-Level RCALFE RCA |
| Output Connectors | None |
| Power Output | 300 W RMS |
| Amplifier Type | Pure Class D |
| Wireless Capability | Built-In Wireless |
| Dual Parametric Filter | N/A |
| Finish | Gloss Piano BlackGloss White Lacquer |
| Protection System | Fully Electronic Set Safe |
| D.C. Fault Protection | Yes |
| Output Short Protection | Yes |
| Mains Input Voltage | 100 – 240 V (Selectable) |
| Fuses | 2.5 A For 230 V Operation5 A For 120 V Operation |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 522 × 492 × 144 mmAdd 39 mm Depth For On-Wall Bracket |
| Weight | 18.9 kg |
| Product Code | PL-2 Black |
| EAN | 0850077913129 |
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