I can understand the perception (and possible reality) of the 981 being more refined than a GT86/BRZ, but a 987? Not a chance. Lively hydraulic power steering and a loud engine right behind your head dismiss any notion of much refinement.
Cayman S idle in neutral - 56 dBA
BRZ idle in neutral - 42 dBA
Cayman S cruising @ 70 mph - 76 dBA
BRZ cruising @ 70 mph - 73 dBA
Cayman S full throttle in 1st gear - 84 dBA
BRZ full throttle in 1st gear - 85 dBA
That's on the base exhaust system (louder sport exhaust was optional). And the Cayman doesn't have any device "piping in" engine sounds
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Current: 2023 GRC Circuit Edition, 2012 C63 AMG P31
Past: (2) 2000 MR2 Spyder, 2017 GTI Sport, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, Supercharged 2013 BRZ-L, 2007 Honda S2000, 1992 Integra GS-R