80sGuy Say: Miele S7580 Swing Upright
Superior quality vacuum with killer looks!, 2012-04-06
This review is for: Miele S7580 Swing Upright
Been on the vacuum market for more than four years, and after numerous brand comparisons it came down to the final three: an Oreck, a Dyson, or one of the Miele S7 series uprights. Somehow, I made the final decision and bought the Dyson DC25 when Amazon had it on their 'Gold Box' deal. A steal of a deal at $319 but....the Dyson felt flimsy and noisy. I also didn't like the way it sounded while retracting. Most of all I thought it was still too much money for a vacuum that's made almost entirely of ABS plastic -- and what a mistake that was. I returned the DC25 a couple of days later. By now I'm willing to fork out a little bit more for quality, perhaps for a Miele; and initially for the S7210 'Twist' but it was too basic so I ended up buying the S7280 'Jazz' with the HEPA & LED. Loved it but had to return it again due to shady seller for sending me a used unit with scratches. By this time I knew for sure I wanted a Miele no matter what. Long story short, I've always wanted one such as the S7580 Swing, Tango or Bolero with the electronic controls but they were too much money, and as my hunt continues I was able to locate a Lotus White S7580 'Pirouette' (Williams-Sonoma exclusive) for almost the same amount as the Jazz. Figure I'd paid a few more dollars for this top elite model, and I'm glad I did!The White S7580 Pirouette, essentially the same S7580 and shares 99.999% of features/components with the rests of the Elite line except for each of its color. The reason you won't see a Pirouette being reviewed or for sale online is because this is an in-store or special-order item and can only be provided by Diamond-Dealers as per Miele guidelines. I will also share a few pictures along with this posting.What I like:The machine is rock SOLID! Yes, it is heavier than your usual standard uprights but that's the price you pay for having quality. There's not one hint of flimsiness nor cheapness on the Miele S7. The feel is amazing! It is like driving a German car at very high speeds on the Autobahn except the motor sounded more like a Boeing 747 jet and it hugs the road instead of skidding off, that's exactly how it felt every time I vacuumed with my S7. The swivel-neck maneuvers precisely on every twists and turns, and in my opinion it does a much better job than any Dyson Ball. The motor is powerful yet very quiet. It does a fine job at any level and there are 6 different settings from low to high (actually 7 if you count 'Automatic'). On 'Auto' mode, the S7 will sense and adjust to the level of suction depending on what you are vacuuming when using the tools, or depending on the floor type. The high (loudest) is still much lower in decibel compared to industry standards and I can actually carry on a phone conversation while vacuuming, just amazing! The number one thing for me was how great my carpet felt afterward. The Miele not only cleans but also helped brought my flat carpet back to life, it felt more plush after I vacuumed. This is evidenced by the pool of footprints while walking on my freshly cleaned carpet, and that's something the Dyson was lacking, and for one of the more reasons why it went back. Unlike the Dyson, the on-board tools (swivel dust brush, upholstery and crevice tool) of the Miele S7 are flushed and neatly tucked in to the rear of the body. The aluminum wand also releases with a simple pull of the handle and extends even further. There is also a locking mechanism for the hose to prevent the vacuum from tipping over if further extended. The great part about this is that I can vacuum in a very large area without having to find another ac outlet because the 40Ft cord can cover a very large radius in one shot, and the other thing: I can also vacuum in very low lit areas and the amazing LED lights picks up all the little extras where the naked eye misses.Dislike:Expensive HEPA filter which needs to be replaced very 12 months, or 24 months if you vacuum less. This is per Miele's recommendation but I think you can stretch another 3-6 months (if you don't have pets) due to the superior filtration of the dust bag and another pre-motor filter. Speaking of which, the U bags costs more but the thickness and filtration seems to be worth it especially if you consider that this is a sealed system, and something allergy sufferers (like me) can benefit from. Like I mentioned earlier, weight can be an issue at first but that's because the S7 is a solidly built vacuum -- and one can quickly get used to its agility and performance. The finish of the body can be fragile and if you're not careful it can be scuffed very easily. I applied a nice coat of Turtle Wax on my new S7 before I took her out for a drive.Overall, this is the best vacuum I have ever laid my hands on, to be honest I have never enjoyed vacuuming until now. It's an expensive unit, but then again you're buying German-made quality and supposedly built to last for many years to come, and for that it is worth every dollar.

C. Krieg "horsegal" Say: Miele S7580 Swing Upright
Great Vacuum, 2010-04-23
This review is for: Miele S7580 Swing Upright
So far I love this vacuum. Easy to use, tools are accessible, variable suction helps vacuum fabric surfaces like clothing in my closet that doesn't get worn often and collects dust on the shoulder. Easy to carry upstairs with separate handle on back. Reach with hose is good and ease of use of hose is wonderful...has it's own handle !! Changing bags is a bummer but I have had no bag vacuums (Dyson) in which the chamber lid breaks and makes emptying the chamber without dumping the dust on the floor challenging. Overall this vacuum beats Dyson mainly in the ease of use of tools and suction on tiles/hardwood floors. Both are equal in suction on carpet but the Miele offers a much better beater bar which shouldn't be use on looped carpet...yes it is that strong! Overall a great vacuum that I hope has a great lifespan.