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I'm going to say something that sometimes isn't popular.
Sound is an important factor in the way a car seems to respond. A great sounding car will feel faster than a quiet one when it isn't. Its one of the reasons the car was designed with intake noise piped right into the cabin, to make the car feel faster than it really is.
A lot of people balk at the idea of buying exhaust parts just for the sound. A lot of people get hung up on dyno numbers.
I'm the opposite. I have no problem spending money on something completely cosmetic that adds to the enjoyment of my car. Putting the Corsa exhaust on my car made it feel faster even though I know intellectually that it added no horsepower or "throttle response" (which is 99% of the time complete bullshit).
So my suggestion:
If you're looking to wring out every bit of power for better track times, go for whatever will give you the best performance.
But if you're just talking about street use, take a good listen to the headers that interest you. Sure, look at their dyno numbers, but also consider the one that sounds the best to your ears. You will likely find that the better sounding option will be more enjoyable to drive even if the numbers don't support it.
Then decide for yourself whether the difference in price is worth what you'll gain on either metric.
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