The hype is real, my friend. There's a complexity and clarity to the Borla setup that the SLPs don't have (and rightly so for the difference in cost!) The cold start is similar, but the Borla idles with a noticeably deeper tone. Like
@RedEyeTRX said, it's a freaking
genetically modified exhaust note that is just pure badassery. It sounds beautiful across the entire range, but it reaches this wild crescendo that will undoubtedly put a smile on your face. No drone. No rasp. The only problem is, it's tough to drive in anything but sport mode.
It's worth mentioning that the SLPs are awesome, and there probably isn't a better exhaust bang for the buck out there. I would be lying if I said they sound the same, though, and I would drop the stupid cash again in a second for the ATAK.