Rel Storm and Rel Strata III

Hi Sugarbrie. I did try the Storm with the top-of-line XLO powercord - unfashionable today, but actually one of the more neutral sounding power cords, and the only one that I had spare that was long enough. I didn't get the chance to try the Storm and Strata together, but suspect the Strata sounded tighter only because it rolled-off quicker. I got more promising results from the Storm in terms of soundstage bloom and suspect it did a much better job in the 20 to 30Hz region.

you upgraded input line. i have a strata 3 ordered.upgrade power as well ?

They are both nice subs. Take your pick. One reason I chose the Storm had nothing to do with a comparison of the two. I was just a lucky duck in the right place at the right time. Some guy ordered two. One had a (very) small cosmetic ding on one edge; the side that faces the wall. The box had a mark on the same spot so it was shippng damage. They offered him a discount, but he wanted one that was perfect. I guess since It was now an open box return because he had brought it home, they offered it to me for $1249. It is the Cherrry Storm III ($2000). That will never happen again.