I have a Mathews Ultra II that I bought new I think in 2001 (maybe 2000). I love it and see no NEED for a new bow, but I think it is a stretch to say that all Mathews bows are the "smoothest, quietest bows out there". There are trade offs everywhere in the archery industry, just like every other part of life. It is kind of like building an engine: fast, reliable, cheap... pick 2. Except in archery it is more like smooth, quiet, and fast... pick 2. Nothing is cheap here anymore