I have the Delta Cassidy, which I would say is medium arc. It doesn't splash. We didn't want to spend a lot for our guest bath, and it was recommended by the saleswoman at a high-end hardware showroom. We chose chrome mainly so we didn't have to pay a premium for the faucet and all the accessories. I like the sparkle of chrome in a bathroom.

Here is a link that might be useful: Delta Cassidy

I think part of the splashing issue is dependent on where you hold your hands when they are under the running water. With a higher arc faucet you are able to hold your hands above the rim of the sink, which will result in splashing. If you hold your hands lower than the sink rim, you shouldn't have a splashing issue.

Thanks everyone. That Delta Cassidy faucet sure is pretty,may flowers. I know I sound cheap (but I really am on a tight budget), so I am trying to stay under $150 if possible. I am really going to have a hard time explaining to my husband why we need to spend even that much on a faucet, LOL.
I never thought about high arcs getting in the way when you lean over, nycbluedevil. Good point.

I have a Pfister Pasedena and a Grohe Arden. They are both nice, one I'd consider high, the other medium. I was thrilled with the Pasedena over the old plastic single knob models, then I got the Arden. I was a little concerned when I learned it was a budget line, but I cannot believe how smooth the handles turn! I've never had handles like that, and it was only 120 for the centerset. Even my GC was impressed with the quality.

No splashing unless I blast the water and put stuff close to the spout.

depends on how you use it. To get a drink? To wash your hair (head dunk), or to brush your teeth and wash your face.

I love the look of the high arc faucet. Good in a kitchen for filling big pots if you don't have a pull out. We had one in a hotel bathroom...I bent over to wash my face and my forehead clanked into the top of the faucet. When I dunked my head in the bowl to wash my hair I clanged into the faucet on the back of my head on the way up. I like the regular (mid???) ones, as I can do whatever I like to do and not get headaches! So it all depends on how it will be used.

-Babka

I like the look of a high arc and the ability to fit things under the faucet easily ( glass, dog dish, container for carpet cleaner,etc). I haven't had any splashing issues with mine.

We got a Delta Windemere, although a centerset model, which is a medium arc. There seemed to be several similar models in a reasonable price range (HD/Lowes) Our primary reason for going away from a low arc (downstairs guest/day time convenience bathroom) was that I couldn't fit anything under the low arc that I needed to fill or rinse out -- small plant watering can, water bottle, etc. New one does not splash, and is low enough not to be a head-conking hazard.

Here is a link that might be useful: Windemere models

Great tread about arc" faucets.
They do have an up-to-date style...even so, do fear splashing issues.

I don't know which way to go?
Widespread faucet (three holes) or single hole for a small countertop in the bathroom.
Would a medium arc be over powering for a tiny space?

when installing a faucet, can the piece with the arc be replaced independently? For instance, I have a high arc faucet now. My landlord just replaced it with a no arc faucet. I like the higher arc. Can I replace just that part on a faucet?