Actually TH's are made very well compared to Samsons, Bub and others that use thin wall pipe. Some TH's have had a mounting bracket break, but that's all I've seen. There is no way a TH is more quiet than most other pipes. Obnoxious, is how mine is described by those that ride with me. For quiet power, Supertrapp Supermegs are very good.
Had thunder headers on my evo, big bore, with a high lift cam and they sounded great. You could still hear the radio but it would rattle the windows. Now riding a 110 Screamin Eagle with Vance and Hines and the old lady said she wishes I never sold the evo.
Sorry to resurrect an old post. I'm looking at Thunderheaders for a '14 flhxs. A few of the guys a ride with have the VH so I like the idea of being different. How loud are they (TH)? And do they truly put out that much power? Is there another choice other then TH & VH?