OK, ive done some searching and its been hell finding links to vids and sound clips that actually still work....but I think ive narrowed the exhaust choice down to three...
HKS
Racing Beat
Borla
From what I listened to on vids and what ppl have said, I think this is right about all of these. The HKS is less "ricey" than the rest... but louder...like dB? And the Borla is the deepest sounding, but is ugly(not really to me, but that seemed to be what was said in other threads) and not loud overall (dB). Racing Beat is inbetween those two.... From what I know...the HKS doesnt seem like its worth the extra cash....but I am open to ideas. Right now... Im thinking racing beat bc of price and sound. I had a Celica GT-S w/ the TRD Kazuma exhaust on it...and that SUCKED!!! 120dB of pure RICE.... needless to say it came off. My buddy w/ his RX-8 has MS exhaust and some midpipe that made it sound similar, but not nearly as loud or high pitched as the kazuma...i dont want that. Soooo Im just lookin for a cat back now, and I think Racing Beat satisfies my needs....do you agree? It really is hard telling sound clips apart and what it will sound like in person. Thanks for the (extra) info guys!! Hopefully Ill have something ordered in the next few days.

 

HKS is the way to go man...It really isn't loud at all, at WOT you get that nice aggressive deep throttle pitch that everyone's looking for, and at idle and normal driving you will get a sound as almost stock.

You will also love this exhaust when you hit around 5k because you will get the popping sound which sounds really cool. Alot of people with other cars have complimented me on my exhaust and always want to know what exhaust it is. So i've never regretted getting this exhaust even if it is a couple hundred extra. It is way worth the cash. does not sound rice at all =)

 

Racing Beat or TurboXS

 

racing beat is the way to go, price is good, look beautiful and the sound is just right.

 

Yeah, and the weight is 1,5 half times up...

 

Out of your choices, get the RB.

 

FYI- HKS USA recently reduced the cost of the Legamax by $200! It's still expensive, but now $200 more affordable!

 

Why didn't you include the Mazdaspeed Dual Sport Exhaust? Everything I have read says it is the best, plus no issues or hassles at the dealer. The price is also very attactive.

 

HKS all the way! Sounds great..a little louder than racing beats (a little on the quiet side) but not extrememly loud. Very easy to get passed cops..

 

Tanabe is rather good i must say. I thought about the RB unit, but i just loved the Tanabe sound, its almost like the stock but with a deeper voice. And yet its does not over shadow the sound of the rotary .....well thats my opinion.

 

yea after hearing the hks, I think its fits your requirements the most. Only a little bit louder than rb.

 

hmm Thanks for all the input guys... yea i was wondering about the tanabe as well. I think i might go ahead and spend the xtra cash on the HKS

 

check your pm.

beers

 

HKS i have and like