I am considering pairing a Yamaha RX-497 75Wx2 receiver with a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 686 bookshelf speakers. FWIU it is common to power these speakers with a dedicated amplifier. I would like to power them with a 75x2 receiver. I am aware that the 75 watt/channel power rating is on the...

Just realized that this^ information will do very little to help your project. Maybe its interesting for some to read, sorry.

Kent State University of Kent, Ohio Very little is done to promote the good of the environment, at least when it comes to cars/driving. The school has 25,000 students, 75% commute. The extensive quantity of parking lots throughout campus makes it seem like the school is doing very little to...

My most recent significant purchase, though not so recent, is this Yamaha RX-497(which I believe is discontinued) 75Wx2 receiver. Sounds great powering my Definitive Technology towers.

20, Economics Student, Park Maintenance during the summer months

Provolone and pizza sauce for me

I thought I would bring this thread back to life because a new album of theirs just come out: Uplifter. Definitely not their best work, but it's a different style for them. Bob Rock, who has apparently produced with Metallica was in charge this time, and I did not enjoy the results when...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bob_McBob You know who else doesn't wash their jeans? Homeless people. Bob_McBob You have not had anything positive to contribute to this thread so do us all a favor and stop posting negative comments.

Quote: Originally Posted by jinp6301 I dont understand how they dont NEED to be washed. Do they have some sort of shield that keeps them from getting dirty or smelly compared to cheap jeans? Personally, I believe no jeans need to be washed ever. The fading that occurs is too...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bob_McBob You never wash your jeans? I do not wash my jeans unless they become stained or physically dirty for some reason. This is very rare though for me, and is yet to happen with the pair of jeans I am currently wearing. My jeans never smell...

If i had to guess. The OP started this thread as a joke, and now there are 5 pages following. Very humorous if you ask me. -JStalz

Quote: Originally Posted by eddyz i had STF's and personally I would get other Levi's or brands.. STF got popular cause of the hype. but if you insist on getting them, get them according to the instruction. THe best way to shrink is by... wearing them and going for a long hot bath...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bob_McBob Check here I should have seen that coming. Thanks Bob McBob, but I am looking for some first hand experience from fellow head-fiers. I tend to trust all of your input a bit more than what I find elsewhere on the web. -JStalz

I have been wearing Levis for as long as I can remember, and I absolutely love them. I have a pair of 501s and SilverTab Slim Fits. I would like to purchase a pair of Shrink to Fits for a more personal fit/feel. I am hesitant only because I do not know how to Shrink them to fit me. Does...

+1 for Ecco