There's only two of us on a regular basis in our household but I enjoy entertaining . I hated our old dishwasher because it threw sediment up in the glasses and was very loud so we hand washed everything. I had been to a home inspection ( I'm a realtor ) and the house had a Bosch , I couldn't hear it . So I wrote down the specs and waited until I could get one . FInally it happened - I'm the proud owner of a Bosch 300 dishwasher! I love how quiet it is and amazing it cleans . Very happy!!!