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That link about Vanguard being raspy is not definitive. I have the Vanguard V2 and it doesn't rasp AT ALL with a catless downpipe (N55, but no matter, exact same exhaust).
I work for a dealership and hear the PE all the time. It just sound unrefined to me and the tips look like muffler shop tips.
If exotic is what you want, Vanguard is the exhaust for you. I love how it gurgles and pops on throttle lift, and once it comes off (a somewhat annoyingly loud) cold start, the idle sound is super deep and exotic (not tinny like the PE). The Vanguard howls like a Ferrari in the 3k-6k range.
Be warned though, the Vanguard definitely gets louder as it gets older. My whole house shakes in the morning when I cold start it in the garage.
Winters are not as fun... the Vanguard does have a bit of cabin noise at 1800-2000rpm and cruising with the windows up (especially if you're catless). But nothing beats that sexy sound of cruising in the summer with the windows down!
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