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Older vs. newer REL subs

Looking for any reports about older vs. newer REL subs.

I have a REL 328 (ca. 2013) which I bought used. It's a good sub.

https://www.hifiplus.com/articles/rel-r-328-subwoofer/

I would like to upgrade to stereo subs and I've found (finally) another REL 328 which would match mine. But, before I drop coin on that, I'm wondering if anyone has had experience comparing their older REL with a newer one. What's changed? What's better, worse, or the same? I'm considering the T7x and T9x lines.

Hoping for apples to apples comparisons, vis a vis driver size, type of sub (e.g. level of product line, sealed vs. ported, music vs. HT etc.) but whatever old vs. newer comparison you have much appreciated. 

Thanks.
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missioncoonery
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Ive had a Rel in my system since the company started.The strata,storm,studio,q series,T series and now the new S series.The new lines are far superior hands down,im running S510s.Id stay with the S line and above if your funds allow.
missioncoonery
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"I'm not in the market to buy two $2500 subs to replace a single older $2k sub; I would entertain two newer $1500 subs, however" .......you can buy the S510 for 2 grand brand new delivered...if you would buy (2)1500.00 subs and not entertain (2)2000 subs which are much much better your wasting everyone's time here with this post as thats just stooopid
missioncoonery
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Hilde45...its not for me to do your homework but ive bought 2 S510 for 2 grand  each delivered from 2 different Rel dealers within the past month, most will discount $250.00 before you even say hello.So with the free shipping they were actually less than 2 grand a pop...if your willing to spend 1500 on a T series sub why wouldn't you go the extra and get a S series (thats very close to their reference level as opposed to their entry line)?
missioncoonery
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When did I say the T series,was for home theater....you have me confused. Im the guy that went from T series to S series in the past 30 days trying to give you first hand advise ....
missioncoonery
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3 times...boy thats a lot,lmao....so your point is what? That the new S series is also fantastic at home theater?..its obvious your not listening or understanding,so yea this is a waste of time!
missioncoonery
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"One thing that keeps me thinking about going somewhere else than REL is the adjustable phase in other subs, such as Rythmik."...........think again!
missioncoonery
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IMO,the discussion of subwoofers in 2 channel audio begins and ends with Rel. Go listen for yourself,its a no brainer
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