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Rel Strata III versus Rel Britannia B3

Hi all,

I am looking to match a pair of Spendor S5e's (powered with Simaudio I5.3) with a subwoofer and was trying to figure out if anyone has experience with the Strata III and its new "replacement" the Britannia B3. I believe that the B3 is a ported design from a structural perspective versus non-ported for the strata. (sidenote: I have heard good things about the B1 comparable or even better to the Storm in the ST series).

Anyone have any experience out there with both?

Thanks!
froodyguy
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clmelis
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Froody,
That's real HOOPY!
I have had the same experience with the REL q150e,  t3 & t2 I own.
Maybe one day I'll get a B3 ;-)
missioncoonery
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Ive owned both and currently run a T7 Rel...IMO the Strata3 is easier to setup and run.The B3 seemed to me to be slower in responce.I ran both with Dynaudio,Focal.Having said that the new series is much better,much better IMO
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jafant
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I love REL sub(s). They are the best in the business, IMO.
erniec
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FYI.
I just saw your thread regarding the B3 vs the Strata3. Thought you should know that I just listed my B3 in Audiogon classified.
I don't have direct experience with the Strata 3 but I do know that the B3 is a great sub
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clmelis
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*Following my prophetic post on 01-22-2016 8:18am...

I finally have a Britannia B3 in freight shipping.

Looking forward to trying it with my Kef LS50S and LRS if I can get it down the stairs!

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