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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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ghdprentice
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My rule of thumb is ten years makes for a significant improvement in sound from a line or company or a technology (high-end stuff).
limbonner
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I read through this thread because I have a somewhat similar question .  But as often happens on this site no one actually answered the question that was asked in the op. 
kren0006
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I have rel r328 and S5. The S5 is quite a bit better, as you’d expect being more expensive and newer.  Different systems. Ive never taken the time to A/B just my impression being owner of both 
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hilde45 OP
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@kren0006 I think the R328 was a more expensive model at the time and so it's at the same level, perhaps, as the S5, now? If so, that's at least a rough analogy.

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. 
tablejockey
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"I'm considering the T7x and T9x lines."

"But as often happens on this site no one actually answered the question that was asked in the op."

Unless you can get that 8 year old technology for a killer deal(at least 1/2 original retail), a pair current Tx is the way to go. The current Tx series is probably closer to the S series now than your current sub, which is still a capable sub. It also has a nice modern look.

My R.E.L B3 is stone age compared to even the "value" T series of REL. 2  completely different companies. Your sub is from the Sumiko years, and since then to present is its own company with even nicer offerings.

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