The Cobb is smooth, powerful, tue etching is sick, and you can take a road trip in it, carry a conversation with your passengers, and still turn heads.
Of the two choices, the Cobb - by far - sounds better to me. But, then again, I prefer a deeper tone (which is why I have the Invidia Q300). So I'm definitely biased. :-)
AWE for the win. I love the way the Cobb looks but AWE for the sound and honestly, I love the Black tips. I will be doing AWE when I get ready for the cat back. It will be awhile but this video helps, so thank you!
This video got me SO Excited to get my AWE touring exhaust installed on my 2014 STI. It just showed up yesterday from Subimods. I'm also running a Grimmspeed downpipe. Stock headers. It'll be interesting to see what the differences in sound are.
Damn your build is clean af! The CF Front lip, side skirts and in back! Fresh bro..I’ve only had my 2020 wrx for a couple months so seeing videos like this is helpful! Thanks for the content man.
You may be satisfied but honestly I think you’ll love the invidia even more. I’ve got a full turbo back invidia and it’s pretty great. Drone is pretty rough but the sound is really nice.
I don't think I'll venture down the Invidia path. After experiencing two very high quality and great sounding setups that produce 0 drone, I don't think I can go back to a setup that drones just for sound. Might just be me getting older, but something with no drone really allows me to enjoy the experience that much more. I tend to drive the car a bit harder because of it since I am not constantly RPM hunting to stay out of the drone range. Lastly, slip joint exhausts are my calling. No more gasket/bolt joints for me haha. Less work and less headache!
Thanks for the great video man! Didn't know which one to get and thanks to your back to back comparison, I got the AWE touring for my 2021 sti Beautiful sound and can't wait for Saturday to get mines. Great videos man and beautiful machine amigo!!
They all sound the same when in higher rpm, but awe does have better low end sound for sure. I think the titanium actually has a louder turbo whistle from it but hard to notice in the cab because of the way titanium resonates. great video!
Hi, I have to state: that's the best channel that i found on t net!!! Great videos, keep going !!! It's pleasure to watch it especially through receiver and my big speakers!!!!!!
Hands down favorite catback! I have an 18 wrx with awe touring catback and maperformance downpipe non resonated with high flow cat. Looking forward to getting headers! Great videos great content cant wait to see whats next!
honestly thank you so much for this video, i own a 2016 sti & am getting the AWE in the near future (hopefully) but i really want to switch to el headers (for reliability, since its my daily) & this is the first vid i have found showcasing this setup so again, thank you & nice car 😉
I know what you mean about retraining yourself to drive this car with mufflers in the back. Had that issue with the stock exhaust. I couldn’t hear the thing especially when the music was on. I used to stall my car because I couldn’t hear it. Lol.
Love the comparison video, thanks Chris. @2:11 to @2:19+ - precisely why I'd never install an AWE Touring. That sound alone bothers the F out of me. Delta and AWE definitely have the best high rev and take off sound by far. SS/Titanium Cobb and Q300 is still my main choice. There's also a place called Lachute Performance near Montreal, Quebec, Canada that makes their own products - I might check it out in person soon.
That sound you are referring to is just the cold start. When the motor is cold, the RPM's rev a bit higher to warm up the cats. It only lasts about 15-20 seconds and then the RPM's drop down and that specific sound stops. It happens with any exhaust with limited resonators. That was even louder on the Delta setup, so hearing the awe do that at a much lower volume didn't bother me. I don't think you could go wrong with either of your choices. The Q300 is a great option when paired with EL or a downpipe. Has great tone. Personally, I would opt for the Cobb due to their much higher build quality. I've seen some questionable fitment on the Invidia q300 over the years and after experiencing the Cobb, I think it's a no brainer which to choose. Either way, I am glad to have helped in your decision!
That specific fluttering loud noise out of the exhaust is actually from the air pump. My car did that with stock cat back but 3 inch down pipe. I’ve since put on a 3 inch turbo back, but I don’t get that flutter noise as I’ve deleted the air pump. Delete the air pump and you’ll have a much quieter, steady tone.
@@Autofreakgarage Thanks for the info and content Chris. The Q300 was on a long back order in Canada and the AWE Touring was my 2nd choice and ordered it today :) Arriving on Oct. 4th, a few days after I get the '21 STI. After reading the comments, listening to the videos and doing more research, I've changed my mind on the AWE Touring for the better. Thanks again for the content!
With someone on a budget modding cars, what would you say the biggest selling point is to get a new exhaust system if stock is satisfactory? you da best.
Refining the tone of an already great sounding car. Stock exhaust is very restrictive and quiet. Do something like a simple axle back wakes the car up (sound wise) and makes it a way more engaging experiencing.
This just makes me more 😡 that I was flaked (kid had agreed to drive to me from upstate NY to PA to swap for my Cobb SS and of course left me on read on the agreed upon day 🙄)....I would've really enjoyed this exhaust... The Cobb SS is just a stainless version of the Titanium but still about as quiet for those wondering!
Another great video mate :) I'm torn between all of them, they all sound good.... though if it came down to my own money.... it would be AWE first (because I'm cheap), then COBB (because I like quality gear.... and pretty stuff LOL). Cheers, Don (Perth, W.Australia)
Hey man I’m in Brisbane and believe me awe is not cheap, I just bought awe touring for my sti waited 3 months $2600 for a catback. Sounds amazing but I’m crazy for spending that much
Good video. I would say for me... I like the way the Delta sounded the best. (Never heard of that brand either, but i'm a newbie to the Subie world) It was loud with a deep low rumble which I think that sounds best and makes the STI sound like it has a 8 cylinder and not a 4... But what I think sounds even better then all 3 of your exhaust is my Invidia R400 exhaust. While it does have a drone on the highway that takes some getting use to, it's popular for a reason. And that reason is it sounds freaking AWESOME!! Deep, Loud, nasty... Like a big block V8. It really brings out the Subie Rumble. I would give it a try if you have the opportunity and the funds LOL. Well thats my 2 cents. Keep the videos coming.
@@Autofreakgarage Its the same price as the AWE which is also popular but gets a bad wrap because of fitment issues. The drone on the Invidia does suck lol but I love the sound. I totally understand you not willing to deal with it.
@@Autofreakgarage I was going back and fourth between the Invidia and the Borla, but looking at pics of the Borla, the weld quality looks shotty compared to the Invidia
_Very_ well done exhaust sound comparison video. If you had said that you film with a professional camera and microphone, I would have believed you! As to which exhaust I prefer, the Cobb takes the cake for me. Looking forward to more videos. Cheers!
I think the main difference between the touring and the track will be at cruise I honestly thing on acceleration there won’t be a huge difference. Curious to hear the difference though.
I have a similar setup, Grimmspeed catted DP + Awe Touring CBE, sounds amazing. I plan to go elh in the future, does it make it louder inside the cabin?
AWE FTW, no contest. How are you getting popping on downshifts? Im running a Remark cat back exhaust (w/ mufflers), perrin downpipe + pro tune, 93 OCT. Are the AWE mufflers just not as, well, muffled? Allowing more sound? I get some pops but no where near as much as you are getting them.
did the awe have alot of drone considering how loud it is? i have the Fullrace elh/tomei ti/ catless dp combo and the "boom' noise around 2500 rpms is enough to drive me insane lol just a terrible drone
@@Autofreakgarage that's great to hear! I really hate to get rid of my tomei, but I also would like to have decent hearing when I'm old lmao. have you tried any of the ets catback exhausts? I was also considering those too!
Based on my experience, this is how I would rate them out of 10. 10 being the loudest. 4/10: Cobb, 8/10 AWE Touring, 10/10 AWE Track/Delta. Although, I would be willing to bet the touring isn't that much quieter than the track. It's surprisingly loud for the large mufflers.
I agree, the cobb is definitely the nicest looking exhaust out there and the weight loss going to titanium is fairly substantial. However, not something one would notice on the street.
@@Autofreakgarage . Perhaps. But if that's the standard when it comes to car modification, that they must be noticed, then we all have a lot of de-modification to do because dare I say, that 75-80% of the mods we do are not noticeable individually.
how much louder is the awe cold start compared to the cobb? I currently have an AWE touring with grimmspeed DP with stock UEL headers. I had my friend drive my car for the first time and realized how loud it was. I'm currently looking for a quieter exhaust and the cobb SS and invidia q300 were the options.
Cobb is much quieter. I would say a much more neighbor friendly exhaust all around. The awe touring is quite loud at start up. Louder than you’d expect.
So now that we have established you are not a "gentleman" 🤣🤣 when it comes to an exhaust what well heeled "gentleman" 😉 will be buying your Cobb Titanium?
Tell me your life sucks and you’re miserable, without telling me your life sucks and you’re miserable. Imagine focusing so much on what Chris does in his life that you get out of your way to comment that. Go be a loser somewhere else. Sounds like mad jealousy
Hell I bought the palisade because the KIA's were on such a back order, both are fantastic family cars. Much like Chris, I look for a reason to drive it over the sti (when the wife will let it go). Keep up the great vids!!
Maybe I'm just the old guy but the buttery smooth sounds of the COBB are just what I would want for an STI.
Nope! Not the old guy. The Cobb sounds great! Just a different sound.
I love the Cobb sound. It’s deep and my kid won’t go deaf when we go on trips 😂
The Cobb is smooth, powerful, tue etching is sick, and you can take a road trip in it, carry a conversation with your passengers, and still turn heads.
Had a terrible day today involving my STi. Seeing that you posted and hearing your in-cabin footage really pulled the stress away and made my day.
Sorry to hear brother. Glad I could help brighten the day a bit. Stay positive!
Of the two choices, the Cobb - by far - sounds better to me. But, then again, I prefer a deeper tone (which is why I have the Invidia Q300). So I'm definitely biased. :-)
AWE for the win. I love the way the Cobb looks but AWE for the sound and honestly, I love the Black tips. I will be doing AWE when I get ready for the cat back. It will be awhile but this video helps, so thank you!
ayo?
The cobb is not bad and looks amazing but I love the sounds the awe makes
Installed my awe touring exhaust last week and I love it 21 sti
Cobb Ti. Shopping and both of these made the final list for me. Thanks for the comparison made the choice easy :)
Gonma say cobb ftw to me, much quiter than awe while having an amazing tone kinda similar to the delta just quiet
This video got me SO Excited to get my AWE touring exhaust installed on my 2014 STI. It just showed up yesterday from Subimods. I'm also running a Grimmspeed downpipe. Stock headers. It'll be interesting to see what the differences in sound are.
I love the awe especially since they sell the muffler deletes so you can easily switch to track edition.
Damn your build is clean af! The CF Front lip, side skirts and in back! Fresh bro..I’ve only had my 2020 wrx for a couple months so seeing videos like this is helpful! Thanks for the content man.
That it’s. I’m picking up a AWE track edition for my 21 STI One local to me for $700. Might do a Cobb down pipe on top of it
You may be satisfied but honestly I think you’ll love the invidia even more. I’ve got a full turbo back invidia and it’s pretty great. Drone is pretty rough but the sound is really nice.
I don't think I'll venture down the Invidia path. After experiencing two very high quality and great sounding setups that produce 0 drone, I don't think I can go back to a setup that drones just for sound. Might just be me getting older, but something with no drone really allows me to enjoy the experience that much more. I tend to drive the car a bit harder because of it since I am not constantly RPM hunting to stay out of the drone range. Lastly, slip joint exhausts are my calling. No more gasket/bolt joints for me haha. Less work and less headache!
Thanks for the great video man! Didn't know which one to get and thanks to your back to back comparison, I got the AWE touring for my 2021 sti Beautiful sound and can't wait for Saturday to get mines. Great videos man and beautiful machine amigo!!
Great video man, thanks for doing all the hard work for us!
Awe is perfect. Cobb looks great just lacks in the sound department for me. Awe sounds great inside and outside
They all sound the same when in higher rpm, but awe does have better low end sound for sure. I think the titanium actually has a louder turbo whistle from it but hard to notice in the cab because of the way titanium resonates. great video!
Thank you for the video!!! I really appreciate the hard work. I will be going with Cobb for my cat back. ( 20 STI)
Hi, I have to state: that's the best channel that i found on t net!!! Great videos, keep going !!! It's pleasure to watch it especially through receiver and my big speakers!!!!!!
Thanks for the support!
@@Autofreakgarage You very welcome and all t best for you and good luck!!!
Yea. Cobb looks nice but the AWE definitely sounds more aggressive and it gives more identity to your sti. Awesome vid!!
Sounds good. I think the Delta with midpipe sounded awesome.
It did sound very good and I wish there was an option to get it to work. However, the resonator was an inch from the ground and was undriveable.
I found it’s tone so good, to bad it was so low but I like the comparison he has done super informative on tones one is going for
Hands down favorite catback! I have an 18 wrx with awe touring catback and maperformance downpipe non resonated with high flow cat. Looking forward to getting headers! Great videos great content cant wait to see whats next!
honestly thank you so much for this video, i own a 2016 sti & am getting the AWE in the near future (hopefully) but i really want to switch to el headers (for reliability, since its my daily) & this is the first vid i have found showcasing this setup so again, thank you & nice car 😉
4th cylinder cooling mod would be also go long ways!
COBB Ti... Perfection!
Amazing video thank you 🙏🏾 I’ll be ordering the awe.
That delta man 😭😭😭😭😭 I want that exhaust so bad !!!
I know what you mean about retraining yourself to drive this car with mufflers in the back. Had that issue with the stock exhaust. I couldn’t hear the thing especially when the music was on. I used to stall my car because I couldn’t hear it. Lol.
The EJ sounds sooo much better than the FA even with ELH, without bias as I own an FA.
this car is beautiful man!! :)
Cool man. Still waiting for mine. Order months ago from subimods
Love the comparison video, thanks Chris. @2:11 to @2:19+ - precisely why I'd never install an AWE Touring. That sound alone bothers the F out of me. Delta and AWE definitely have the best high rev and take off sound by far. SS/Titanium Cobb and Q300 is still my main choice. There's also a place called Lachute Performance near Montreal, Quebec, Canada that makes their own products - I might check it out in person soon.
That sound you are referring to is just the cold start. When the motor is cold, the RPM's rev a bit higher to warm up the cats. It only lasts about 15-20 seconds and then the RPM's drop down and that specific sound stops. It happens with any exhaust with limited resonators. That was even louder on the Delta setup, so hearing the awe do that at a much lower volume didn't bother me.
I don't think you could go wrong with either of your choices. The Q300 is a great option when paired with EL or a downpipe. Has great tone. Personally, I would opt for the Cobb due to their much higher build quality. I've seen some questionable fitment on the Invidia q300 over the years and after experiencing the Cobb, I think it's a no brainer which to choose.
Either way, I am glad to have helped in your decision!
That specific fluttering loud noise out of the exhaust is actually from the air pump. My car did that with stock cat back but 3 inch down pipe. I’ve since put on a 3 inch turbo back, but I don’t get that flutter noise as I’ve deleted the air pump. Delete the air pump and you’ll have a much quieter, steady tone.
@@Autofreakgarage Thanks for the info and content Chris. The Q300 was on a long back order in Canada and the AWE Touring was my 2nd choice and ordered it today :) Arriving on Oct. 4th, a few days after I get the '21 STI. After reading the comments, listening to the videos and doing more research, I've changed my mind on the AWE Touring for the better. Thanks again for the content!
Enjoy! You made the right choice.
With someone on a budget modding cars, what would you say the biggest selling point is to get a new exhaust system if stock is satisfactory? you da best.
Refining the tone of an already great sounding car. Stock exhaust is very restrictive and quiet. Do something like a simple axle back wakes the car up (sound wise) and makes it a way more engaging experiencing.
This just makes me more 😡 that I was flaked (kid had agreed to drive to me from upstate NY to PA to swap for my Cobb SS and of course left me on read on the agreed upon day 🙄)....I would've really enjoyed this exhaust...
The Cobb SS is just a stainless version of the Titanium but still about as quiet for those wondering!
Another great video mate :) I'm torn between all of them, they all sound good.... though if it came down to my own money.... it would be AWE first (because I'm cheap), then COBB (because I like quality gear.... and pretty stuff LOL). Cheers, Don (Perth, W.Australia)
Hey man I’m in Brisbane and believe me awe is not cheap, I just bought awe touring for my sti waited 3 months $2600 for a catback. Sounds amazing but I’m crazy for spending that much
Good video. I would say for me... I like the way the Delta sounded the best. (Never heard of that brand either, but i'm a newbie to the Subie world) It was loud with a deep low rumble which I think that sounds best and makes the STI sound like it has a 8 cylinder and not a 4... But what I think sounds even better then all 3 of your exhaust is my Invidia R400 exhaust. While it does have a drone on the highway that takes some getting use to, it's popular for a reason. And that reason is it sounds freaking AWESOME!! Deep, Loud, nasty... Like a big block V8. It really brings out the Subie Rumble. I would give it a try if you have the opportunity and the funds LOL. Well thats my 2 cents. Keep the videos coming.
Invidia is popular due to the price point. It sounds good, but not willing to risk bringing back drone just for sound.
@@Autofreakgarage Its the same price as the AWE which is also popular but gets a bad wrap because of fitment issues. The drone on the Invidia does suck lol but I love the sound. I totally understand you not willing to deal with it.
@@Autofreakgarage I was going back and fourth between the Invidia and the Borla, but looking at pics of the Borla, the weld quality looks shotty compared to the Invidia
LETS GOOO, AWASOME VIDEO🤩🤩🤩
Cobb ti for sound but rock the awe tips lol
_Very_ well done exhaust sound comparison video. If you had said that you film with a professional camera and microphone, I would have believed you! As to which exhaust I prefer, the Cobb takes the cake for me. Looking forward to more videos. Cheers!
+1 for Cobb. Other one toooo lord special I have to take my kids to school
I think the main difference between the touring and the track will be at cruise I honestly thing on acceleration there won’t be a huge difference. Curious to hear the difference though.
I’m definitely gonna get the awe touring now Forsure ! Hopefully fourth time is the charm
Awe all the way! 💪🙌🙏
AWE sounds the best
AWE is music to my ears
Cobb my dude 👍🏼
Lol get an eBay cat back just cuz. Awe sounds good could try to mix and match to see what it would sound like. Cobb mid awe axle.
AWE sounds pretty bad ass but I still love my nameless muffler delete 😅
I like the looks of the Cobb but too bad it is so quiet.
Titanium is cool and all but.. AWE catback just sounds better IMO between these 2.
I have a similar setup, Grimmspeed catted DP + Awe Touring CBE, sounds amazing. I plan to go elh in the future, does it make it louder inside the cabin?
It’s very tolerable in the car. Not quiet, but easy to drive with it.
AWE FTW, no contest.
How are you getting popping on downshifts?
Im running a Remark cat back exhaust (w/ mufflers), perrin downpipe + pro tune, 93 OCT. Are the AWE mufflers just not as, well, muffled? Allowing more sound? I get some pops but no where near as much as you are getting them.
The pops and bangs has a lot to do with the exhaust. I am getting more with the awe than I did with the Cobb.
I only have a touring catback and I get plenty of pops and crackles to.
💯 Cobb!
did the awe have alot of drone considering how loud it is? i have the Fullrace elh/tomei ti/ catless dp combo and the "boom' noise around 2500 rpms is enough to drive me insane lol just a terrible drone
No drone! Some resonance, but it’s very very tolerable. I can easily have a conversion with my kids in the back. Perfect exhaust!
@@Autofreakgarage that's great to hear! I really hate to get rid of my tomei, but I also would like to have decent hearing when I'm old lmao. have you tried any of the ets catback exhausts? I was also considering those too!
Never tried the ets, but it was one I wanted to try. After I got the awe touring, I stopped my search as I was very pleased with the setup.
How much louder is the track edition.The sound is awesome on the AWE but for sure louder than COBB I like the subtle idle of the Cobb
Based on my experience, this is how I would rate them out of 10. 10 being the loudest. 4/10: Cobb, 8/10 AWE Touring, 10/10 AWE Track/Delta. Although, I would be willing to bet the touring isn't that much quieter than the track. It's surprisingly loud for the large mufflers.
@@Autofreakgarage all in all I would say Cobb has my money
From the performance stand point and price not being a factor, nothing on the market can touch the COBB Ti. The weight saving is ridiculous.
I agree, the cobb is definitely the nicest looking exhaust out there and the weight loss going to titanium is fairly substantial. However, not something one would notice on the street.
@@Autofreakgarage . Perhaps. But if that's the standard when it comes to car modification, that they must be noticed, then we all have a lot of de-modification to do because dare I say, that 75-80% of the mods we do are not noticeable individually.
if you care about weight, might as well go with the Tomei
how much louder is the awe cold start compared to the cobb? I currently have an AWE touring with grimmspeed DP with stock UEL headers. I had my friend drive my car for the first time and realized how loud it was. I'm currently looking for a quieter exhaust and the cobb SS and invidia q300 were the options.
Cobb is much quieter. I would say a much more neighbor friendly exhaust all around. The awe touring is quite loud at start up. Louder than you’d expect.
May I ask what gauges you have below your AC knobs? And which brand?
Revel vls
I'm convinced that the AWE mufflers aren't mufflers 🤣 it's just so loud with mufflers that big haha
It’s actually not a full muffler. It’s actually that big to reduce and remove the drone. It’s their “180 technology” that helps with it.
Does that AWE Touring have much drone inside the cabin? I know you said the Cobb doesn't at all.
The touring did, yes. I was surprised given the fact that it states no drone.
@@Autofreakgarage thank you so much for responding. I am leaning Cobb.
Tough🤙🏿...whens the next meet?
Haven’t planned anything yet, but thinking sometime in the fall once it gets a bit cooler out.
Awe sounded better in my opinion.
What product are you using to keep the tips so clean on the cobb
Just normal washing procedures. Nothing specific. But also, I’ve only had the Cobb on for 3 weeks, so it’s basically new.
how much louder is the AWE compared to the COBB do you think?
Much. Cobb is about a 4/10. Awe is 8/10.
@@Autofreakgarage alright thanks I'll cross that one off the list for the daily then.. love how the AWE sounds though!
How did you do for the gauges? Looks dope
The gauge mount is the cubby pod from subispeed.
@@Autofreakgarage looks so clean. Ima have to go check it out. Thanks boss
Are you going to try the RK titanium signature series exhaust?
I don’t think so. They take about 12 weeks to make and I’ve experienced what titanium sounds like with my setup.
Hey buddy I have a question ethanol free gas like 91 obtain it's good for a brand new subaru sti please help
Yes. 93 is best, but 91 will be just fine if that is what is available in your location.
Where did you get the carbon fiber mirror covers?
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What was your damper setup on the car sir?
18 rear 20 front
@@Autofreakgarage awesome thank you!
What kind of diffuser you have?
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Did you change your radio screen?
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Are those the gold edition side mirrors?
They the olm convex mirrors.
AWE touring FTW.
btw, why are you driving with the A/C on and windows open? lol
Window was down for the video to hear the exhaust. it was hot out so had the AC on to keep me from sweating my butt off.
I have the track pipe if u want them ...... i which to the tourin version ....
N im from Nj too
Hit me up on Instagram. Interested!
@@Autofreakgarage just did i was the guy that dm u about the koyo radiator
Are you selling the cobb?
already sold!
I've been thinking these 2 exhausts for my 2020 sti for months 🤔
Hope my video helped with your decision. Can’t go wrong with either. Two different sounds. Two different volumes.
Tomei☝️
Unpopular opinion here, but to me, the tomei is overhyped. Everyone loves it just because it’s loud.
AWE wins
Cobb has always had the best sounding Subaru exhausts period. If you disagree you need to sell your subie and buy a hyundai🤡
@@Craiggg12345 Best of the best.
So now that we have established you are not a "gentleman" 🤣🤣 when it comes to an exhaust what well heeled "gentleman" 😉 will be buying your Cobb Titanium?
Already sold
@@Autofreakgarage That doesn’t surprise at all.
Dude spends so much money on his car, his wife has to drive a KIA. Priorities.
……that Kia is a 50k suv that happens to be the most popular 3 row suv on the market today. I drive a 35k Subaru. Hope you have a nice day.
Tell me your life sucks and you’re miserable, without telling me your life sucks and you’re miserable.
Imagine focusing so much on what Chris does in his life that you get out of your way to comment that. Go be a loser somewhere else.
Sounds like mad jealousy
Get bent dude.
Lol gotta get your money up if you're concerned with what's in another man's pockets.
Hell I bought the palisade because the KIA's were on such a back order, both are fantastic family cars. Much like Chris, I look for a reason to drive it over the sti (when the wife will let it go).
Keep up the great vids!!