I currently have a Harman p43 in the basement of my 1500 sqft ranch. It does a nice job.....but I miss the "ambiance" of the fire. Spent many years with a wood stove and I miss it. I DON'T miss the cutting, splitting, and hauling firewood. That being said, Id like to put a pellet stove upstairs next year...I dont mind the looks of the P43...but Id like to find something a little quieter. Im sure some stoves generate less noise than others. Thats what Im looking to find out. Something that is 1)quiet, and 2) decent looking and efficient. If money were not an object.......whats the best stove to fit that criteria???????? Let the fun begin!