RE: Stabilizer question
I agree with Zak, you could try switching the stabilizers and see if there is any noticable difference. Some stabilizers are simply weighted to add forward weight to the bow while others have various materials inside (sand, liquid, etc.) to absorb additional vibration.
Don't forget that they are two different bows entirely. There are some bows (like my old PSE) that are noisy no matter how much silencing equipment is on it.