I don't own one, but I have shot it at my local proshop. It is a nice bow, but like you said, noisier and has more shock than the sq2. But it is also faster. I am sure the noise and shock could be solved by limb savers and a good dampner. It has a lot going for it, though. Slim grips, speed, CPS cam which is much more adjustable than the mathews, and it is priced lower.

If you are looking at small bows, check out the UL31 by Parker, I thought it was the best over all little bow I shot. Very nice bow.

I think I read a review of the Magnum 33 somewhere, if I can find it I will post a link to it.

Paul

By the way I own a Darton Yukon with the CPS cam and love it.