We purchased a Bosch about a year ago to replace a Whirlpool Quiet Partner III which had begun making so much noise that we couldn't carry on a conversation in the kitchen while it was running. We've been very happy with the Bosch - it's really quiet and does a great job of cleaning the dishes. (We also traded our old washer and dryer for Bosch a couple of years ago and have not been sorry about that decision either.)