ACI and REL subs have often been
compared.
Both have a strong reputation for musicality and build quality.
Here are the facts.
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ACI Force XL |
ACI Titan XL |
REL
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REL
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REL
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| Driver/ Cabinet |
10" long throw, sealed. ¾"-1" MDF enclosure with bracing. Hardwood veneer, satin or piano gloss finish. | 12" long throw, sealed. ¾"-1"MDF enclosure with bracing. Hardwood veneer, satin or piano gloss finish. | 10" long throw, sealed. ¾" MDF enclosure with bracing. Hardwood veneers. | 10" long throw, ported.1.25" MDF enclosure Hardwood veneers. | 10" long throw, ported. ¾" MDF enclosure with bracing. Hardwood veneers. |
| Amplifier | 250 watt, Class AB discrete outputs, toroidal transformer, bi-polar discrete outputs, U.S. built | 250 watt, Class AB discrete outputs, toroidal transformer, bi-polar discrete outputs, U.S. built | 100 watt, discrete outputs, toroidal transformer, Mosfet discrete outputs, British built | 150 watt, discrete outputs, toroidal transformer, Mosfet discrete outputs, British built | 200 watt, discrete outputs, toroidal transformer, Mosfet discrete outputs, British built |
| Low Pass Crossover |
Dual 12db/oct. filters individually adjustable for up to 24db/oct. cutoff. Infinite adjustment from 35Hz-250Hz** | Dual 12db/oct. filters individually adjustable for up to 24db/oct. cutoff. Infinite adjustment from 35Hz-250Hz** | 12db/oct filter adjustable in 24 steps from 22Hz to 96Hz | 12db/oct filter adjustable in 24 steps from 22Hz to 96Hz | 12db/oct filter adjustable in 24 steps from 22Hz to 96Hz |
| Phase Control |
0-180 degrees infinitely adjustable | 0-180 degrees infinitely adjustable | 0 or 180 degrees | 0 or 180 degrees | 0 or 180 degrees |
| Finish Choices |
Black Satin, Inlaid Cherry, Gloss Piano Black | Black Satin, Inlaid Cherry, Gloss Piano Black | Black, Cherry, Rosenut, Walnut | Black, Cherry, Rosenut, Walnut | Black, Cherry, Rosenut, Walnut |
| Weight | 51 lbs | 82 lbs | 48 lbs | 66 lbs | 88 lbs |
| Home Trial |
30 days | 30 days | Depends on dealer | Depends on dealer | Depends on dealer |
| Warranty | 5 Year with TAG* | 5 Year with TAG* | 3 Year | 3 Year | 3 Year |
| U.S. Price | Starting at $750 | Starting at $1,100 | $1,495 | $1,995 | $2,995 |
Note that you can purchase a pair of the Force XL for about the
price of a single Strata III!
Now that you know the facts, your decision should be much easier.
* TAG is ACI’s exclusive Total Assurance Guarantee For the 1st
year of ownership.
TAG from ACI not only covers everything included in our standard 5 year
warranty, but we will also pay for shipping to ACI and back to your front door.
TAG is limited to shipping destinations in the Continental U.S.
** Even though the lowpass filters are adjustable as high as
250Hz,
these subwoofers are recommended for crossover frequencies of less than 120Hz.