REL Storm III or Strata III


I've read great reviews for both subs. I'm looking for the best complement for my main speakers (Thiel 22's) and listening room (15x16x7). I'm runniing plenty of power to my Thiels (400wpc) and they sound great. I am planning to add a sub primarily because of a recent addition to Home Theater but also want the best audio for my two channel. I'm leaning to the Strata III because of what I've read, they have a slightly tighter sound with no ill effects of a ported design to that of the Storm III. Also if I come to the conclusion that the Strata cannot kept up with my Thiels, I could always mortgage my home and get a second Strata. I really don't want to go that route if the Storm is all that I will ever need. Anyone who as owned or heard both in the same listening room, please give me some feedback. Thanks
islandflyfisher

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Some time ago I was exactly in the same situation and read the same reviews. I had a chance to compare Strata III and Storm III at dealer room with different speakers and I can say that Storm sounds much much more natural and musical. Both of them are very nice, but Storm definetely just is one level up.
Now I have it in my 12x14x8 room and realize how much low musical info I had been missing without it. I don't think(at least for now) that I'll ever need second one.