Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: REL Acoustics Stentor III Speakers by LowPhreak

Model:	Stentor III
Category:	Speakers
Suggested Retail Price:	$5000.
Description:	300 watts RMS, 600 w. peak; 10
Manufacturer URL:	REL Acoustics
Manufacturer URL:	REL Acoustics

Review by LowPhreak ( A ) on August 02, 2002 at 07:00:51
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This is truly in-home bass response at its best - definitely "Class A". Whether you're talking about power, speed/accuracy, slam, depth, etc., the Sten III is your huckleberry. If you're looking to spend anything close to the $5k. range, do yourself a favor any try to stretch your budget to afford the Sten III.
I've owned 8 or 9 of the so-called "best" subs out there (Entec, ADS, Velodyne, B&W, VMPS, Vandersteen, M&K, Bag End, etc.), and none of them - not one - can hold a candle to the new "III" versions of the REL Stentor or Studio. The one that came closest was the old Entec I had, but it still wasn't as clean and true as this. BTW, the use of a good aftermarket power cord (I'm using Voodoo's "Dragon") is recommended, as it does make a positive difference.
This is my last subwoofer. 'Nuf said.

Product Weakness: It ain't weak! ;) It's also not cheap. Best price I could getfor mine was $4200., but it was worth every dollar, and worth the wait for delivery from Sumiko to the dealer to me.
Product Strengths: Absolutely everything. The natural cherry finish is very well done, and matches the B&W Nautili wonderfully.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Mesa Baron w. Tri-Tube mod.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audible Illusions Mod. 3 w. Ediswan's & Tungsram's
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	VPI, Well-Tempered, Pass Labs D1/C.E.C. TL-1X
Speakers:	B&W N803
Cables/Interconnects:	SPM Ref., XLO SIg's, AQ Amazon
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	All types
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 13.5 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Normal living room
Time Period/Length of Audition:	Several months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Voodoo Power Cords- 'Dragon'.
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	It ain't weak! ;) It's also not cheap. Best price I could getfor mine was $4200., but it was worth every dollar, and worth the wait for delivery from Sumiko to the dealer to me.
Product Strengths:	Absolutely everything. The natural cherry finish is very well done, and matches the B&W Nautili wonderfully.