New Rel T5i. Anyone heard them?


Hi everyone!
My local dealer do not have rel t5i in demo.
Anyone heard the new REL t5i? How does it compare to the old REL t5 or the REL s2?
The new rel t5i use a new metal driver. 

Id really love to know about people who heard rel s2 along rel t5 and rel t5i?
Thanks!
murphythecat
Also disagree with jafant.

To the OP:  Can't speak to the T5i, but have been using a T5 for several years with both Spendor s5e's and Omega SAM's and the REL has been great.  I liked it so much that I added a 2nd one about 2 years ago (so now one/channel) and that really filled things out even more.  As it only has a single 8-inch driver it's not hitting the lowest notes in an organ symphony (nor would I expect it to), but it does a pretty good job on most music - Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' sounds fantastic, as does Mahler's 1st.  Remember, your mains still run full range, with the REL supplementing the lower frequencies (<120hz)
I cannot answer the question, but I suppose the differences will be relatively minor. More generally, it is a good idea to have two small subwoofers rather than one big (unless you want HT bomb sounds), for a smoother response over wider area. Accepted wisdom seems to be that it is better to use them in mono rather than one per channel. I would also strongly recommend using a room eq like the Antimode 8033.
And indeed, the idea that Asian products are of inferior quality is nonsense. I have seen too many shoddy UK or US products for that (and also many very good ones, of course).

jaybe-

where are your factual claims? We do not know one another?

You are the individual shooting your mouth off otherwise. I stand firm on my assessment on older REL models. The newer models will be hit-and-miss. Happy Listening!

thanks for the help guys
I actually went and bought a REL T5i to compare to my REL T5. imo, the REL t5i is a relatively significant upgrade vs the previous rel t5

here are my thoughts:
http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/rel-t5i-vs-rel-t5-my-opinion.656659/