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  • The ASOC Gallery of Fine Audio — in-store — Stratford, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • The Music Room — online and in-store — Erie, Colorado, United States (website)
  • 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
  • 3mA Audio — online and in-store — Houston, Texas, United States (website)
  • Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
  • Acoustic Streams — in-store — Lower Drift, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Acoustica — online and in-store — Chester, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • All Elite Audio — online and in-store — Perry Hall, Maryland, United States (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)

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REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator

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The HT/1510 Predator marries chest-thumping depth with startlingly tight, fast bass, giving films seismic LFE impact without clouding music. Its sealed 15-inch driver and 1,000W amplification deliver natural start-stop control, muscular dynamics and impressive speaker integration; Audioholics also measured exceptionally low group delay. A formidable, polished home-theatre subwoofer with real audiophile composure.

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91/100
Rating for HT/1510 Predator

Deliciously Crispy

Bass

93/100

Integration

93/100

Dynamics

93/100

Build Quality

89/100

Features Usability

83/100

Value for Money

90/100

Pros

Delivers powerful, deep, tactile bass with strong dynamic headroom for large-room home cinema.

Exceptionally quick transient behavior and low group delay keep bass tight, natural and free of audible overhang.

Blends cleanly with a wide range of speakers, retaining midrange clarity even at elevated bass levels.

Practical RCA and balanced XLR connectivity, daisy-chaining and stackable array capability add system flexibility.

Cons

Can strain audibly and produce heavy distortion when driven extremely hard, particularly in deep bass.

Onboard controls are intentionally basic, with no sophisticated DSP/EQ, and wireless operation requires an optional accessory.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"It’s impressive for a 15 to be doing this all while still being able to rattle my windows with a ton of extension and a ton of SPL."

— Nemo Propaganda

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Bass

93/100

Reviewers consistently describe unusually forceful yet controlled low end: Home Cinema Choice heard bass that was "tight and punchy," while Audioholics reported chest-thumping pressure with no audible distress from the sub itself. It reaches usefully deep for a sealed design, with AudioAdvice praising its fast, deep output while noting that some rival subs extend lower.

Integration

93/100

Integration outcomes are a major strength. Audioholics found no bass that overstayed its welcome and described the result as natural, while Nemo Propaganda said it blended with Focal Aria 906 speakers "no problem" and was among the better pairings heard. AudioAdvice likewise heard no blur or smearing of the main speakers and praised its room-filling, fast bass.

Dynamics

93/100

The Predator combines serious slam with convincing restraint. Audioholics praised its superb time-domain behavior, very low group delay, strong dynamic range and the ability to bring real muscle when needed, while Nemo Propaganda found its texture, transient speed and start-stop behavior impeccable. At extreme levels Audioholics did hear audible strain, so its substantial output is not limitless.

Build Quality

89/100

Reviewers regard the construction as highly respectable, with a heavily braced cabinet, reinforced CarbonGlas driver and a substantial 15-inch sealed-box format. AudioAdvice particularly praised the fit and finish, connectors, and smooth, solid control knobs; the vinyl-wrapped enclosure is a sensible cost-saving touch rather than a luxury cabinet treatment.

Features Usability

83/100

The connection provision is practical, including RCA and balanced XLR inputs and outputs for daisy-chaining, plus the ability to stack units in an array. Audioholics found the onboard controls limited to essentials, and wireless operation requires an optional accessory, although that option can make placement easier where cables are impractical.

Value for Money

90/100

At roughly £1,800/$1,899, reviewers generally see the price as well supported by the performance and finish. Home Cinema Choice called it good value against the less powerful HT/1508, Audioholics called it very fairly priced, and AudioAdvice said its output and depth were excellent for the cost.

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Specifications

Type
Closed box, front-firing driver
Active Driver Size & Material
15 in. (380mm) long-throw, CarbonGlas cone structure, inverted carbon fibre centre cap, steel chassis
Passive Radiator Size & Material
N/A
Low Frequency Extension
-6dB at 20Hz Low Frequency
Input Connectors
(2) Low Level RCA or (1) LFE RCA, (1) LFE XLR
Output Connectors
Daisy Chain (2) Low Level RCA or (1) LFE RCA or (1) LFE XLR
Power Output
1000 watts (RMS)
Amplifier Type
Linear power supply with Class D output
Wireless Capability
HT- Air MKII (sold separately)
Dual Parametric Filter
Yes
Finish
Horizontally Oriented Line Grained Composite, 15 mm Top Plate, finished in 5 coats of hand-rubbed high gloss lacquer
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 230 volts operation. 15 Amp semi delay 115 volts operation.
Mains Lead
Yes
Neutrik Speakon
No
Interconnect
No
User Manual
Yes
DIMS
W x H x D \n 21.3 x 18 x 19.4 in., \n (540 x 457 x 494 mm) \n \n Shipping DIMS \n W x H x D \n 26 x 24 x 25 in., \n (660 x 610 x 635 mm)
Net Weight
99.7 lbs. (45.2 kg). Shipping weight
XLR Input
Trigger Input

Manufacturer's Description — REL Acoustics

Cinematic Scale. Lightning Speed. Pure, Room-Shaking Impact.HT/1510 delivers deeper slam, faster attack, and greater control bringing cinema alive with visceral, thrilling bass energy.


  • Explosive dynamics from a 1,000-watt NextGen amplifier with PerfectFilter
  • Fast, high-output performance from a 15" CarbonGlas driver
  • Seamless blending with T/x and S-series for hybrid systems
  • Massive low-frequency extension for modern home theaters

Confident & Cinematic

Uncompromising Power for True Home Theatre

As the flagship of REL’s home theatre lineup, HT/1510 Predator is designed for listeners who want nothing held back. It delivers immense scale and authority, filling the room with bass that feels powerful, controlled, and deeply immersive, bringing movies, games, and concert films to life with effortless confidence. Available in both Black and White, Predator blends commanding performance with a clean, modern presence that fits seamlessly into dedicated theaters or shared living spaces.


At its core, HT/1510 Predator pairs a massive long-throw driver with a high-current Class D amplifier built to deliver explosive output without strain. Fast transient response and exceptional control ensure impact stays tight and articulate, so every explosion, score swell, and low-frequency effect lands with precision rather than excess. The entire system opens up, allowing your speakers to perform at their best while Predator handles the weight below.


As the flagship of REL’s home theatre lineup, HT/1510 Predator is designed for listeners who want nothing held back. It delivers immense scale and authority, filling the room with bass that feels powerful, controlled, and deeply immersive, bringing movies, games, and concert films to life with effortless confidence. Available in both Black and White, Predator blends commanding performance with a clean, modern presence that fits seamlessly into dedicated theaters or shared living spaces.


At its core, HT/1510 Predator pairs a massive long-throw driver with a high-current Class D amplifier built to deliver explosive output without strain. Fast transient response and exceptional control ensure impact stays tight and articulate, so every explosion, score swell, and low-frequency effect lands with precision rather than excess. The entire system opens up, allowing your speakers to perform at their best while Predator handles the weight below.


Design Isn’t Everything, It’s the Only Thing

HT/1510 Predator confidently delivers massive upgrades in design elegance, performance and execution of every detail in cabinet design. Beauty, in this case, isn’t skin deep. We start by using right-sized cabinetry, beautifully executed in horizontally line-grained black with a subtle sheen that evokes state of the art amplifiers. This brings to the HT range the same sleek, elegant proportions used in our Reference models at a fraction of the price.

REL designs benefit from incorporating integral engineering solutions throughout their designs. Check out our BrilliantBrace. Employed inside each HT/1510, it cradles the rear of the driver to eliminate shipping damage, quiets and redirects energy normally trapped in the driver, and quiets top, bottom and both sidewalls of the cabinet. Brilliant. And the full depth rails used to support and reactively brace against the powerful movements such a powerful subwoofer can produce, also means Predator II can be stacked in Line Arrays of 3/channel for the ultimate in home theatre, to carry performance up the entire height of massive projection screens.


Size Matters, Now More Than Ever

There is simply something special about a large driver effortlessly distributing bass that small subs working hard can never match. At the heart of every REL lies a truly great driver. HT/1510 Predator’s 15” (380mm) driver retains the combination of  glass fiber and carbon fiber center cap that allows quick, reactive bass with slam that is the hallmark of great theatre sound.

The lightweight glass fiber allows the 3” (75mm) voice coil to accelerate HT/1510 Predator’s cone instantly, while the carbon fiber center cap stiffens the composite structure, ensuring that even in the biggest of moments, its cone structure remains intact and un-phased by massive signals. Naturally, this delivers benefits for music reproduction as well. Power handling has been increased permitting the much more powerful amp to give its best without fear that the driver might not keep up. Scale, speed and signature performance are this flagship’s reason for being.


Now Hear This

If 800 watts wasn’t enough for you, surely the 1,000-watt Class D linear power supply amplifier in the new HT/1510 Predator will cure what ails you. Featuring (4) x 400-watt mosfets and a monster power supply—it’s critically important to have massive current reserves for when the explosions and special effects hit. HT/1510 Predator’s amplifier brings massive power with almost limitless reserves. This creates huge output that is available instantly, almost dismissively, and is delivered in the effortless manner worthy of the lead dog in the HT family.


Stand and Deliver

HT/1510 Predator offers one more uniquely REL innovation. For truly over the top performance, Predators are designed to be stacked up to three (3) units high using included REL Couplers™ that connect lower units to upper units. These solid, milled aluminum couplers bolt securely to each sub and along with the substantial rails on the underside of each cabinet create an extremely heavy, sturdy tower of bass. When used in stereo stacks (6 total, 3 per side) it represents over 8000 watts of peak power forcing (6) x 15” drivers to give their utmost in the service of breathtaking bass delivered in oceanic torrents of bass.


Effortless Connectivity, Exceptional Sound

Experience the freedom of wireless with the Arrow, REL's high-performance wireless connector


Airship II
Airship II elevates REL’s reputation for edge of the art wireless connection in the audio industry to new heights. Sound arrives clear, crisp, dynamic and possessing richly saturated tonal colours.


HT-Air MKII


HT-Air MKII continues REL’s relentless drive to deliver the highest performance, the finest craftsmanship, and the easiest to use subwoofers available.


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  • The ASOC Gallery of Fine Audio — in-store — Stratford, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • The Music Room — online and in-store — Erie, Colorado, United States (website)
  • 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
  • 3mA Audio — online and in-store — Houston, Texas, United States (website)
  • Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
  • Acoustic Streams — in-store — Lower Drift, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Acoustica — online and in-store — Chester, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • All Elite Audio — online and in-store — Perry Hall, Maryland, United States (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)

and 239 more verified dealers