Great Machine, if you use earplugs.

I was very excited to find this affordable mixer at Sears and was thrilled that it accepted Kitchen Aid attachments. My friend and I both bought one. I loved the fact that it was smaller than the KA and more powerful. The excitement ended for us both when we got home and used the machine. It is so loud that you can't even hold a conversation in the kitchen without yelling. My friend already returned hers and I am going to this week. It is unfortunate that there is not a good alternative to the KA in this price range, as I hear that KA's quality has gone down hill. I am going to spend a bit more and get a Bosch.