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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....
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mr_m
1,900 posts
 
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
4,444 posts
 
Hey OP, did you get an answer from Rel?
writesds
1 posts
 
Late to the party, but Rel told me the newer designs are horizontal. The older production models have the diagonal logo.
wildfoxinn
69 posts
 
Like the previous poster mentioned, counterfeits in the audio industry are often built at the same factory as the real thing and sold in the grey market. So in reality the counterfeits often are indistinguishable from the real thing besides some dodgy logos.
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