Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: REL Q108
Connections: Speaker- and line-level
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Woofer (size in inches, type): 8, poly cone
Power Rating (watts): 100
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Silver, Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 11.57 x 9.96 x 10.7
Weight (pounds): 16.28
Price: $749

Speaker Strata 2000
Type: Two-way, on-wall
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, paper cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp
Power (watts): 100
Available Finishes: Aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 23.5 x 9 x 3.6
Weight (pounds): 17.6
Price: $995/pair

Speaker Strata 2000C
Type: Two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, paper cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp
Power (watts): 100
Available Finishes: Aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 9 x 23.5 x 3.6
Weight (pounds): 11
Price: $595

Speaker Strata 1000
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, paper cone (1)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp
Power (watts): 50
Available Finishes: Aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 16 x 9 x 3.6
Weight (pounds): 11
Price: $795/pair

Ratings: Sequence Strata Speaker System

Build Quality: 93
• Subwoofer is densely constructed
• Midbass drivers use unique inverted magnet structure to minimize cabinet depth

Value: 94
• Higher priced than most on-wall/small-sat systems, but you get much higher performance

Features: 93
• Subwoofer allows for simultaneous playback and independent control of high- and low-level inputs

Performance: 95
• Subwoofer blends perfectly with satellites
• Surprisingly good bass from small on-wall speakers

Ergonomics: 97
• On-wall mounting
• Center channel has a foot for top-of-TV or shelf mounting

Overall Rating: 94
Usually, you have to sacrifice performance for a speaker system that provides good looks or takes up a minimal amount of space. This system allows you to have it all. It's a system that attracts attention to itself by the way it sounds, without inflicting pain on your décor or your floor.

General Information
Strata 2000 Loudspeaker, $995/pair
Strata 2000C Center-Channel Speaker, $595
Strata 1000 Surround Speaker, $795/pair REL Q108E Subwoofer, $749
Sumiko
(510) 843-4500
www.sumikoaudio.net