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Did I buy a counterfeit REL T5/i sub??

I recently purchased a used Rel T 5/i sub to go with the one I previously bought from an authorized dealer.  The used T 5/i had all the packaging, manuals, etc and the sub itself looks just like the one I have now.  This morning I noticed something different...the REL emblem on top of the sub and on the 4 legs is now written horizontally instead of diagonally.  Does anyone know if this was a recent official design change?  I doubt this sub is counterfeit but I will admit I have a little bit of doubt.  Please someone set my mind at ease....
tboooe
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maplegrovemusic
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tbooe 

The buyer was saying something about the metal grille was his suspicion . i just thought the guy was a quack at the time . could be something to it from what eriksquires stated about mk having a problem . Never would have guessed the counterfeit market would be so big in audio equipment . Makes me wonder though ..
gdnrbob
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OP- have you connected them to your system? Do you notice any difference sound-wise/operation-wise?
Though the opportunity for counterfeiting exists, I think there are better choices for it. Why make a heavy object when there are more profitable venues, like cables?

mr_m
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Just in my opinion, I think you have the real deal. As one of the above posts said, just listen. You should be able to pick up on something if it isn't right. When I used to buy Legacy speakers, they  would change their logos frequently, along with the positioning of the logo on the grill.
gdnrbob
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Hey OP, did you get an answer from Rel?
writesds
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Late to the party, but Rel told me the newer designs are horizontal. The older production models have the diagonal logo.
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