3" Thermal vs. AWE?

[Supreme Ruler]

With all the videos of exhaust sounds it makes it very hard to tell who is loud and who is crap. I'm leaning towards the 3" AWE system, but I'm a drag racer at heart and like the bark of a good exhaust that sounds good. What is the feedback from the group?
Thanks

 

[2020FordRaptor]

They’re both going to be great exhausts. Thermal and awe are going to be perfect exhausts, and sound great without drone. I’ll break them both down for you:

Common points: both won’t drone, will have a great tone, and are made of great material.

awe: Slightly deeper tone, better looking bigger exhaust tips, better connectors (doesn’t really matter but I like the design better)

Thermal: Cheaper, better sounding IMO, and better sounding with downpipes if you get those eventually.

I would choose the awe solely based on the exhaust tips if you aren’t going to get downpipes, but downpipes are a great upgrade performance wise so it’s your decision what root you want to go. With downpipes the Thermal is the better of the two.

 

[Supreme Ruler]

AWE & Down pipes, I like it. Thank you!

 

[jwuonog]

I was strongly considering the AWE, but I ultimately went with the Thermal. I'm very pleased with it. There's no drone when cruising, and it has a nice deep tone.

From sound clips, the AWE sounds a little more "exotic" and deep.

I chose thermal because I have their 3" on my focus st, and I was very pleased with that sound. It was also on sale for black Friday/November.

 

[flhx06]

I ordered the AWE a little over 2 weeks ago. Waiting for it to ship so I can get it installed!

 

[Shanekacz]

I'm looking at getting the AWE. I'm trying to meet up with one of the ST owners this weekend to hear them in person before I make my purchase.

 

[FG24ST]

With all the videos of exhaust sounds it makes it very hard to tell who is loud and who is crap. I'm leaning towards the 3" AWE system, but I'm a drag racer at heart and like the bark of a good exhaust that sounds good. What is the feedback from the group?
Thanks

I am running the AWE with CVFab downpipes. No issues. Only negative thing I have seen about the Thermal is the finish coming off on their black tips.

 

[Mighty]

I'm looking at getting the AWE. I'm trying to meet up with one of the ST owners this weekend to hear them in person before I make my purchase.

did you hear the 3inch in person? i am looking for someone before i pull the trigger. im in morgan hill so san jose is not to far plese let me know

 

[flhx06]

I just installed the AWE on mine. Love the way it sounds. Great low rumble, no drone and not loud at all in the cabin but you know its there. Not super aggresive but a great sound. And great quality all the way through all of the components.

My office is in San Mateo if any local members want a listen.