We tested what the difference in sound level in DbA of this muffler design that is now used for all C6s.
Measured what the sound level was at idle with the muffler damper open and closed as to DbA level by the muffler tips and inside the car with and without the windows open.
The C6 Z06 did have a stock exhaust system
1 foot away from muffler tips, sound level recording tool was at a 45 % angle from the tips
With damper closed 84 DbA
With damper open 94 DbA
Inside, around drivers area
With windows closed, damper closed 67 DbA
With windows closed, damper open 71 DbA
Windows open, damper closed 71 DbA
Windows open, damper open 84 DbA