This kit was a pleasure to install. Banks did a great job putting together great instructions and a quality kit that didn't lack anything. When it comes to aftermarket parts, you will often find that certain OEM parts are reused for cost or other reasons. But everything in this kit speaks volumes for the end user, from the packaging and accessories to the instructions and the parts themselves. The sound is noticeably more aggressive but not overbearing. There is no street drone at all. I just drove my TJ 3000 miles from Washington DC to San Francisco and the exhaust was nothing short of music to my ears. Hardly perceptible and not disturbing on the route, and loud if you want it: acceleration from a standstill, engine jerking uphill to a stop, etc. With a hardtop, by the way, it's less noticeable from the inside. As soon as you remove your top or put on a fabric top, it really starts to shine from the driver's seat. I am VERY impressed with Banks and would not hesitate to order their products again. The high quality engineering and beautiful finishes made me smile from ear to ear.