DeWALT STEALTH SONIC

I just replaced my old shop vac with a DeWALT STEALTH SONIC 6-gallon, 4 HP vac. My old one was a RIDGID 12-gallon, 4¼ HP model, and it was incredibly loud. I hated turning it on. I’m completely deaf in my left ear, and I wear a hearing aid in my right ear that I turn off when I’m in the shop. This new vac is so much quieter that I can barely hear it with my earmuffs on. Replacement hoses alone cost around $35, so buying the whole unit for under $80 felt like a no-brainer.

The vac was $79 at The Home Depot, and I also ordered a remote switch so I don’t have to walk over to the machine to turn it on. I can just leave the remote attached right to the bandsaw.

My wife and son don't have any hearing problems, and they confirm the difference is remarkable, you really have to hear it to believe it’s not BS. Finally, somebody figured out how to make one that doesn't hurt!