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Hopefully I won't tire of their louder sound on long trips.



...and that is why I have Epcos. Long or short trips, they are loud without being annoying.
I'd heard Bubs, SS, and Sceptres before making my decision. Bubs & Sceptres, way too loud. SS pipes are actually pretty close to Epcos in sound but I like the looks of the Epcos more.

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