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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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ciprian
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I am also interested in this subject and how does R-328 compare with a T series.

The R-328 is powered by a 350W class D amplifier but it's an older model (The R series is the equivalent of the newer S series)

T9x is powered by a 300W class AB amplifier

T7x = 200 W class AB amplifier

The class D amplifiers are "faster" because they have a much better damping control than class AB amplifiers.

The price of a second hand R-328 is close to the price of a new T9x

I suspect that the R-328 is a bit faster and better than the T9x (also based on the specs) but is there anyone that listened to both in the same room?

 

shahram
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@hilde45 What ended up happening when you got the Rhythmic Sub in?

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hilde45 OP
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@shahram I got two Rythmik subs. In addition to the REL, I was able to position and adjust them to within +/- 4db between 20 and 400 Hz. Sounds excellent. The Rythmiks' adjustable phase was what made it all possible.

shahram
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So youre running three total subs?

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hilde45 OP
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I have 3 subs.

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