There's a very good technical reason for all that too, but in my opinion the thread was spoiled the second guys who didn't like what they were hearing started with the personal insults.

An opinion is one thing, but a measurable fact is another.

Regardless of what personal opinions people may have about the sound quality, the fact remains that the Engine driving it has been milked to death for the last 18 years.

Yes... 18 years, I just checked.

Don't you think it's time to move on ? Even if you like the sound, don't you think Yamaha can come up with a new engine that sounds WAYYYYY better. 18 freaking years man ?

My 2 cents.

James