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S/550 White

Name: S/550 White
Brand: REL
SKU: REL-S-550-WHITE

Model S550 White · Series Serie S

Compact Power, Engineered for Precision and Control S/550 delivers the speed, scale, and authority of Serie S in a more compact form. Powered by a 550-watt Pure Class D amplifier and advanced CarbonAlloy™ drivers, it brings refined dynamics and musical nuance to medium-sized rooms. Equally capable in high-end music systems or immersive theaters, S/550 proves that true performance is defined by control not size.

At a glance

All specifications

Power: 550 W per channel
Low Frequency Extension: -6dB at 19Hz
Power Output: 550 watts (RMS)
Amplifier Type: Linear Class D
Dual Parametric Filter: N/A
Fully Electronic Set Safe: Yes

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Overview

Compact Power, Engineered for Precision and Control

S/550 delivers the speed, scale, and authority of Serie S in a more compact form. Powered by a 550-watt Pure Class D amplifier and advanced CarbonAlloy™ drivers, it brings refined dynamics and musical nuance to medium-sized rooms. Equally capable in high-end music systems or immersive theaters, S/550 proves that true performance is defined by control not size.

In the box

Serie S/550 Subwoofer
Power Cord
32' Neutrik Speakon cable
Cloth Grille
Line Array Mounting Hardware
User Manual and Warranty Information

Features

Designed for Excellence
Design Take in the design as a whole: horizontal strakes carved into the side walls, elegant elliptical returns that cradle handles finished in a warm golden-silver, echoing raw titanium. Everywhere you look, thoughtful details emerge—but the purpose is clear. This generation delivers the seemingly impossible: a larger cabinet that is lower, wider, and deeper, yet visually lighter. The added internal volume gives drivers greater freedom and amplifiers improved efficiency, while updated internal bracing keeps cabinet resonances firmly under control. Subtler touches also make a difference, badges that disappear into the grille cloth, silver accents that rest quietly within the cabinet plane, and model numbers etched discreetly into the front rails, visible only when stacked in a Line Array. An optional Premium Wood Grille adds warmth and individuality, while front-rail leveling adjusters ensure effortless setup, even on uneven floors. Together, these refinements reflect REL’s philosophy that great design is as much about thoughtful usability as it is about beauty and performance.
Drive Faster. Drive Better
Drive Faster. Drive Better
Passive Radiator
The new S/550 10” high-amplitude driver has been completely rebuilt—only the cast frame remains. Its CarbonAlloy™ cone, capped with pure carbon fiber, sharpens attack and smooths decay, letting notes fade naturally into silence. A redesigned suspension allows greater travel, easily handling the amplifier’s added power. In listening, the driver feels supple and effortless, free from strain. Because it’s lighter, the amplifier works less, yet delivers more power, allowing the driver to move further and play louder than ever before. The result is nothing short of a revelation. Supporting the active driver is an updated and redesigned down-firing passive radiator, purpose-built to handle the extreme throw distances created by the S/550’s upgraded amplifier and driver. Its flat, primary-piston surface, an evolution of carbon, glass fibre, and closed-cell foam construction—is now 40% stiffer and significantly lighter than before. With more than 2.4" (60mm) of travel in each direction, the passive extends dynamics, authority, and depth, completing a system that pushes well beyond expectations for its class
Amplified Excellence
Amplified Excellence
Analog Filtered to Perfection
Rated at 550-watts, the Pure Class D amplifier outpaces its predecessor – but numbers tell only part of the story. In our lab, this unit delivers 600-watts continuous with no strain for extended periods of time, not simply for an instant. Its crest power is fully 50% more than its predecessor. It delivers the fast, truly deep bass Serie S is known for, performance that defies spec sheets. Premium polypropylene capacitors, like those used in our Reference models, were installed in our input filters resulting in a more open soundstage with greater transparency. We know from extensive experience that this unit is a rugged and reliable amplifier. As always, fed by our second generation PerfectFilter™, the deep bass is utterly remarkable for a subwoofer whose footprint is so tidy. We choose analog because it is the only way to achieve truly natural sound. All REL input filters are 100% analog—among the fastest ever offered in a subwoofer. At the core is our renowned High Level Input, which connects directly to the speaker outputs of your main amplifier. This doesn’t draw power; instead, it carries the full sonic signature of your system, allowing REL to blend seamlessly with your speakers—a quality reviewers have praised for decades. For systems where High Level isn’t possible, our low-level input uses the same analog filter circuit, available via both RCA and XLR connections, to deliver the speed, naturalness, and integration REL is known for. And in theater or dual-use systems, REL uniquely allows High Level and .1/LFE to run together—so music benefits from natural integration, while movies deliver the full impact intended by the mix.
Serie S Line Array
Line Array REL’s Line Arrays are revered for producing sound staging and dynamics that rival the world’s finest systems. Designed to grow in pairs, a Line Array can begin with a simple stereo pair, expand with a second, and ultimately rise to three units per channel, delivering floor-to-ceiling authority and scale. S/550 now features a precision-milled knurled aluminum adjustment knob integrated into the body rails. This knob allows the bottom subwoofer in a Line Array to achieve perfect level on uneven or soft flooring such as thick-pile carpets or dual-pad installations ensuring a safer, more stable foundation. Purpose-built exclusively for Line Array use, these adjustment knobs enable ideal setup and secure performance without compromise. (Note: 212 Black Label does not include these adjustment knobs.)
Wired For Sound…Wirelessly
Wireless Sometimes the best wire is no wire. Quality cables are a given in high-end audio systems, but there are occasions where it is impractical, unsafe, or unsightly to drape a cable across the room. REL delivers the ultimate solution with Airship Direct™, our optional wireless system that transmits wide-bandwidth, compound signals, carrying both High Level and .1/LFE simultaneously. Even with the scale and output of S/550, Airship Direct™ preserves the speed, transparency, and authority that define REL. It allows seamless transitions between music and movies without ever touching the controls, all from a single module that plugs neatly into the rear panel and stays invisible in your room. Simple, direct, uncompromised: Airship Direct™.

Specifications

Power: 550 W per channel; How much power it delivers to each speaker into its rated load.
Model code: REL-S-550-WHITE; Quote it when you ask a specialist.

Technical Specifications

Type: Front-firing active driver, down-firing passive
Active Driver Size & Material: 10 in. (250mm) long-throw, CarbonAlloy™ cone structure, die cast alloy chassis
Passive Radiator Size & Material: 12 in. (305mm), Carbon/Carbon flat cone structure, steel chassis
Low Frequency Extension: -6dB at 19Hz
Input Connectors: High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level (2) RCA, (1) LFE RCA, (1) LFE XLR
Output Connectors: High Level Neutrik Speakon, (1) Low Level RCA, (1) LFE RCA or (1) LFE XLR
Power Output: 550 watts (RMS)
Amplifier Type: Linear Class D
Wireless Capability: REL AirShip Direct (sold separately)
Dual Parametric Filter: N/A
Finish: Piano Black Lacquer, Gloss White Lacquer 8 coats

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: 8 Amp semi delay 220 volts operation, 15 Amp semi delay 120 volts operation