Shop air dilemma

There are some standard RPM specs for continuous duty electric motors.

I want to say 900, 1500, 1800 and 2400.

The lower the RPM, the quieter.

However, most lower end to mid range compressors in the 5 HP and 15-20 CFM range tend to use higher RPM motors.


Am I gonna get a whole bunch of disagree x's because I stated what I thoght I remembered and even inferred as much?

Can't even edit or delete the post now.

I was close.

Lighten up.