I'm getting a house built and my builder is installing a gas fireplace and I just wanted some suggestions on a top of the line fireplace.
You should consider a gas stove instead of the fireplace. I agree with the others that this is subjective, but check out the Jotul website and look at the gas stoves. you have more heat going right into the room without a blower fan. and, maybe at least some potential to warm up a can of beans on top if the power goes out.
Yawn it's OK for a low end unit. Certainly not up to contemporary standards for high performance gas fireplaces.
Brad