Psimet2001 

For every person that wants a quiet freehub there is another who wants a loud one. I used to take time and delve into it for customers until it became completely obvious that no one can even agree on what's loud and what isn't.

There are sounds that can come out of a freehub that one should worry about. A normally operating one, whether loud or quiet, is not one of those sounds. To list the old sage advice: if it's loud enough to bother you then don't coast.

Symox

agreed. I did this once and it made a huge difference

however, I actually think a loud freehub is pretty cool

eduskator

Don't put words in my mouth here buddy, I didn't say it was better, I said it was MORE EXPENSIVE

CargoDane

And many people think that because quality is expensive, then because something is expensive it must be quality. Hence louder and louder hubs. But your point is well taken

BenBoozer

I kinda like loud hubs but the DT Swiss 350 hub on my Light Bicycle wheels is nearly silent. I really have to listen for it.

noodle soup

Must be using the 18t ratchet gear. 54t and 36t are much louder.

BenBoozer

You are exactly correct, 18t.