I agree with relic here...on the potency increase issue, although you guys are right, in a way...The Government publishes 'Bullshit' to shove down our throats everyday

but, I disagree with the notion that hydro produces more potent reefer...I call 'Bullshit'
the difference between hydro and soil, is that hydro can produce bigger plants faster than soil. Potency is all in the 'Genetics', how good a grower you are, and harvesting at the proper time (trichome maturity). Taste is in the flushing, as well as the strain...Imho

and, there isn't anyone going to tell me that panama red, didn't knock your 'Dick' in the dirt...for about 4-5 hours!!!

as far as answering the question at hand; I honestly find either soil or drip to be the easiest. DWC kicks ass, but you better buy alot of air, and in late flower...It can be a bear to get the top off with a tree in it, so you can changeover fresh nutes...
aero has it's place, but for me personally, I only use aero for cloning, and some veggies...I like nft, but I don't think you can get as much yield as drip, or DWC.

You all know how much I like hydro, but this summer I am growing a couple yields...simply in soil. I need a break from the technology. That is my answer to the post up top, that stated all these old growers reverted to soil growing.
some couldn't grow in hydro...others, after learning to grow hydro found that with their grow expertise, they could provide themselves with an adequate stash just by growing a few really nice plants in soil. I do not think it has anything to do with the fact that soil growing produces better pot, or better tasting pot...or, whatever. I think they have it like me, and said, "This summer i am going to put the hydro up and grow a bunch of pretty soil plants...while it's so Damn Hot. peace, Sorry for rambling on, and I hope I didn't offend anyone.

lw

Lastly. there is no right or wrong answer here, except GK's
throw a seed in the ground and water it...lol, but that won't produce consistant high quality weed for ya.

You have to read up on the different methods/systems and decide what is right for your grow situation, and most of all...You're Committment; Because you better be committed