What Is The Best Water Pump?

[Maehlice]

(This topic can also be found in the Tropical Discussion forum.  After doing research last night, it appears pumps are more frequently found in saltwater/marine aquariums, so I'm re-posting here.)
 
In your opinion and experience, what is the best water pump on the market?
 
Since this is an almost entirely subjective question, please explain your answer.

• Price
• Energy efficiency
• Reliability
• Noise
• Size
• Features
• Other

 
I currently have a Supreme Classic Mag Drive Model 5 (500 GPH).  It's a beast of a pump, but it's insanely LOUD (like a vacuum cleaner sucking up rocks).  It also seems to be less efficient than other similar submersible pumps, but I have no experience with other pumps.
 
I'd like to get a quieter pump in the 500-1200 GPH range, but I'm really curious about all pumps.  I'm eager to hear about what you guys are using or have used as well as any unique uses applied to them.
 
Thanks in advance ...

 

[Donya]

Please don't post duplicate topics; it's better to keep the discussion in one place. If you want a topic moved, just ask a mod. For now I'm going to lock this one and redirect anyoone who wants to reply to use the original thread:
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/426940-what-is-the-best-water-pump/