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Originally Posted by Xxyion (Post 3058345)

The problem is "loud" is totally subjective. I've heard people call the Perrin Resonated 2.5" loud, but to me it was as loud as stock WITH Catless UEL headers.

When i had the WORKS ABM muffler delete, it was definitely loud. Significantly louder than stock. It was also my first ever aftermarket exhaust so i had no idea what i was getting into.

The best way i can describe it, is if its like having a leafblower right outside your window. Its loud. but not quite as loud as if you were next to it. But loud enough that its going to wake you up and bother you while you trying to sleep.

I agree, definitely subjective. I'm looking for that 'I'm too old to have a loud exhaust' opinion. My current axle-back exhaust, top speed pro 1, is perfect in the sound department but the tips are too big for my taste and the tips are not aligned perfectly in the bumper cutouts. Trying to decide on going with the Works, or asking my buddy that welds to weld on smaller and better aligned tips.

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Originally Posted by B-R-Z (Post 3058457)

You cant really go wrong with the WORKS ABM imo. I only got rid of it because i had the muffler delete and that was too loud for me. I'm not sure how loud the Speed Pro 1 is, but the ABM should be roughly 92-93db at WOT and close to stock at idle.

I have the WORKS axelback with a Gruppe UEL header and I think it is a great sounding combo. Yea the inside of the car is a bit louder than stock but you get used to it. Idk why but I feel like I can control the sound of the loudness based on how you drive. Also I get a loud cold start noise but once the car is completely warmed up it goes away and sounds fine.