This is a great faucet, especially for the price. I was really impressed with the quality of the piece itself. It is surprisingly heavy, which I didn't expect. The faucet is very easy to install and comes with everything that you need for a successful installation, including the teflon tape. It sounds about the same as a standard faucet - not too loud and not quiet. The water flow is great and it looks fantastic. The packaging was top notch as well. There are probably better faucets on the market, but for the price and quality of this Vigo, I will definitely purchase this brand again.