I bought the Earnst after someone recommended it and I wasn't that impressed
with it quietness.  Nothing wrong, just not amazed by it.  Can't really
compare it well to others, so this reply may not be much help.

>From: ".go.brown." <kite.wagon@GMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: ".go.brown." <kite.wagon@GMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: new muffler question: BusDepot offerings
>Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 21:22:21 -0700
>
>need to replace the muffler/tailpipe/strap on my '84 1.9l-- rust finally
>overwhelmed them.
>
>looking at BusDepot, they have a $93 euro made OEM and a $141 Ernst German
>made.  searched old posts (god i love searching gmail rather than trying to
>search the official archives) and saw one testimonial in favor of the Ernst
>("quieter, heavier").
>
>i'd of course like to save the ~50bones if the benefit is marginal, but
>could definitely be talked into springing for it if someone's got data on
>distinct performance or quietness gains.
>thanks in advance for any shared expertise or reco's!
>
>hope everyone's having an awesome summer-- before the rust out the old girl
>has been providing excellent beach access for whats been an above-average
>kiteboarding season so far!   take care/shiva