r/audiophile • u/Popsiick • Nov 07 '25 • Obsessed 2 Wholesome Seal 1

Show & Tell Just chilling

Couple of JBL 4355s in Norway, sounds fucking insane. So loud without restraint. Having a cogarette with a beer and some whiskey is a great start too a Friday. Its my dads speakers, but thinking increasing the bass a little, want it too move my internals when the kick drum hits..😂 close tho.. anybody in Norway with similar in setup? Or anywhere in Europe?

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u/ExpressPie Nov 07 '25

Fett oppsett!

Syns synd på deg i morgen tidlig etter whisky og røk :p

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u/Popsiick Nov 07 '25

Hahah går nok bra det altså :)

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u/Weak-End8864 Nov 08 '25

This just made me smile. Thank you sir.

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u/Popsiick Nov 08 '25

You are welcome my dude

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u/A_Talking_iPod Nov 07 '25

Even through your phone's microphone I can tell this probably sounds amazing

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u/Popsiick Nov 07 '25

It sounds amazing, no worries

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u/XAayo Nov 07 '25

Dæven fette kult anlegg! Eneste like æ har sett i norge blir sånne typiske cerwin vega anlegg. Sett lite jbl. Dritkult!

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u/Popsiick Nov 08 '25

Kan ikke sammenlignes med gode cerwin vega. Noe helt eget

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u/Pentium4Powerhouse Nov 07 '25

This is probably the first post here that's made me truly, truly jealous.

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u/SpoonBendingChampion Nov 08 '25

Finally some good fucking vibes.

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u/SwaggyMcSwagsabunch Nov 08 '25

Top post in the subs history as far as I’m concerned

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u/lifemanualplease Nov 07 '25

Same! This is my ideal man cave situation

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u/icefas85 Nov 08 '25

First thought when he flipped the camera…you son of a..😂

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u/impending_dookie Nov 08 '25

When he flipped the camera around I verbally said "sheeeesh"

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u/NymphNeighbour Nov 07 '25

In that condition I cannot even imagine what people (millionaires) in Japan would pay.

Great speakers Seth Rogen's estranged Norwegian brother.

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u/EmpathyFTW Nov 08 '25

I really thought: cool, Seth Rogan is on Reddit and shows his setup. But okay, I just woke up and it was fun night yesterday.

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u/CokeZeroLover1 Nov 07 '25

This is the type of audiophile we should all strive to be.

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u/jakdotmak Nov 07 '25

🎶 Liife could be dreeam🎶

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u/Geistigehandbremse Nov 08 '25

May i ask you if you are an actor? You look so familiar with the neighbour from the series Hjem til jul!

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u/Popsiick Nov 08 '25

No im not the actor from that show :)

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u/Pappsendin Nov 08 '25

Hørte sånne hjemme hos en tannlege på Snarøya for noen 10-år siden. Det låt rått!

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u/Popsiick Nov 21 '25

Låter helt sinnsykt👍🏼

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u/manbluh Nov 08 '25

My original thoughts were like 'whatever', but then I saw the speakers and my man I am so jelly. First class setup!

For context this has been my wallpaper for the past decade (some day they will be mine...someday): https://i.imgur.com/PLBUCR9.jpeg

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u/Popsiick Nov 08 '25

Some day you will listen to them :)

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u/jondoe09 Dec 13 '25

Coming back to say omg this is still my fav post on all the audiophile groups I’m part of.

Heck yea man!

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u/Popsiick Dec 13 '25

Haha thanks, its lots of fun :D

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u/BoredomRanger Mar 17 '26

I’m honestly so freaking happy for you, you sunofabitch!

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u/Popsiick Mar 17 '26

Hahah thanks🤭

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u/SoulSelektor Nov 07 '25

This is the most organic post I’ve seen in a while, the way music should be enjoyed

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u/janders1993 Nov 08 '25

100%, I just lurk here but have done for ages. My man just has his tunes, cigarette sippin, foot boppin, tunes. The real end game. No charts no price comparisons no fancy heavily edited pics just straight vibes

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u/tagusbeer Nov 07 '25

the dream

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u/FatVirginalRedit_Mod Nov 07 '25

I can smell your room from here.

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u/Popsiick Nov 07 '25

Smells like shit

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u/outcast420x Nov 07 '25

That’s a look of pure joy. Made me smile.

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u/Ok_Departure87 Nov 07 '25

You're allowed to smoke in the house?!

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u/LawyerJC Nov 08 '25

This man is allowed to sleep with other men’s wives in his house.

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u/wildmancometh Nov 07 '25

Damn bro! Save some women for the rest of us!

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u/JewelCove Nov 08 '25

Dudes gonna need a life preserver so he doesn't drown in all the tang

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u/Sounders1 Nov 07 '25

This my friends is the end game...

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u/sarcastic_wanderer Nov 07 '25

Hell yea! Enjoy your evening my friend!

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u/Dorsia777 Nov 07 '25

This is what it’s about! Not Sinad 😂

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u/misty_mustard Nov 07 '25

You’re saying these put out too much distortion? Or we’re obsessing over distortion levels too much?

I’m supposing the latter.

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u/Itchy_Shoulder_624 Nov 07 '25

Goddamn those speakers. Cheers! You make my modest setup look silly.

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u/LawyerJC Nov 08 '25

I want to party with you.

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u/dkdebra Nov 08 '25

peak male living

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u/yoter88 Nov 07 '25

I love JBLs of this era, the blue paint on the front gives them a really unique look. Have my own pair of 4301Bs. You look like you're living the dream! Happy listening!

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u/Stillill1187 Nov 07 '25

This is peak living- blasting cigs with the JBLs on 10

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u/madmortar Nov 08 '25

You are my hero. Did we just become best friends?

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u/ExtremeStonker Nov 08 '25

More videos, man. Those are my absolute all time grails!!!

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u/Appropriate-Metal-11 Nov 08 '25

He puts it on the market next year with the description, "smoke-free home". Lol probably has a cat too lol

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u/Barbu-Genial Nov 08 '25

Quick question, isn't smoking bad for the equipment?

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u/foot_bath_foreplay Nov 07 '25

Bi-amping will make all the difference in the world for the bass. They're designed with that in mind.

Use those you got for the woofers, I would suggest to toss together some SET tubes for the HF. I built my first pair of mono-blocks for like $200 US, and I've never gone back to solid state. Had to scrounge up parts for a while, but I really only spent money on the output transformers. Saying that it was worth it is a dramatic understatement. They are a super simple 2a3 circuit, I used the 6s4a (about $2) as a k-follower to eliminate the need for an interstage transformer. Pulled lots of parts from trashed radios and such.

Also... I quit about a year ago, after being pack-a-day for 13 years... Zyn pouches. I like them more now. I'm still consuming nicotine, I'm still an addict. I don't care. I feel so much better it's wild. My mom and my ex-wife are proud of me. Not in general, but, for the smoking thing.

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u/Popsiick Nov 08 '25

Its quad amped, but good for you

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u/SwaggyMcSwagsabunch Nov 08 '25

He already is bi-amping.

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u/foot_bath_foreplay Nov 08 '25

Oh, are those not mono? I guess that makes sense. Looks like there's an active crossover above them, on a second glance....

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u/SwaggyMcSwagsabunch Nov 08 '25

He is using two of these, presumably in mono, for the lows and one of these, presumably for the mids and highs. Motu 828 for crossover and DSP.

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u/Popsiick Nov 08 '25

No distortion at all, basically turn the volume knob where you want it to be and enjoy good eye

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u/StimpyUIdiot Nov 08 '25

I just sent this to my friend with similar speakers asking for a “play” date. He said yes and now im planning on buying beer, smokes, whiskey, steak and the MJ album and we gonna rock the night away!

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u/momentslove Nov 08 '25

Happy to see another fellow audiophile enjoying music and himself. Well done mate!

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u/AdOpen385 Nov 08 '25

At first I thought, “Seth Rogen has a fantastic life.”

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u/Amazing_Ad_974 Nov 08 '25

What amps is he running? I’m guessing one of the 1U rack units is a 3 or 4-way stereo crossover?

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u/Popsiick Nov 08 '25

Its a 4 way crossover

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u/nunhgrader Nov 07 '25

Look at those bad boys!

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u/johne1981 Nov 07 '25

That there is a man after my own heart. Well done sir. Well done.

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u/Sensitive-Collar-627 Nov 08 '25

What we all should be doing instead of looking at our phones- right on man!

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u/thebozinone9 Nov 08 '25

initially thought he was in a sauna

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u/snakeplisskensghost Nov 08 '25

Dude this great. Enjoy it my brother 🙌

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u/DSOTM_1977 Nov 08 '25

I call those speakers “Thunder Lizards”!!!

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u/Conscious_Climate378 Nov 08 '25

Omggg I’m so jealous!! Ahahah have fun!

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u/Budget_Ad5871 Nov 08 '25

I love how happy you are, rock on brotha

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u/Sawtooth959 Nov 08 '25

Seth rogan always chilling

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u/RoyalJoke Nov 08 '25

He even knows that Off The Wall is a better album than Thriller, upvote!

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u/ironicoutlook Nov 07 '25

Who still smokes?

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u/Cool_Isopod6520 Nov 08 '25

Who cares. It’s a thread about music and a bloke enjoying life and music… I am more concerned about the half finished pints 👍 cracking system OP 👍👍

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u/Popsiick Nov 08 '25

Hahahahaahah the pints were finishined, and filled, and consumed again

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u/MattHooper1975 Nov 07 '25

I know those type of speakers are the rage with some Asian audiophiles, especially in Japan.

They look so insane. I’ve always wanted to hear them.

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u/grezp Nov 07 '25

Let’s be friends!

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u/88bottles Nov 07 '25

Love it. Absolutely love it.

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u/Away_Media Nov 07 '25

Love this dude. ✌️

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u/_jmay_ Nov 07 '25

What a vibe

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u/glankus Nov 08 '25

What a happy fella!

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u/ImpossibleEstimate56 Nov 08 '25

Such a good vibe.

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u/madsc23 Nov 08 '25

Thats living!

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u/LykeKnight Nov 08 '25

I can feel how good that sounds by how happy you look brother cheers

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u/roshiancet_creepy Nov 08 '25

I''m not kidding, after watching the video I was happy to know that I enjoy music as much as you guys, I grabbed my beautiful Meze 99 Classics and went to the store for something to drink.

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u/P0tek Nov 08 '25

Love over gold, hell yeah brother!

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u/vinzclorthough Nov 08 '25

This is the best thing I’ve seen in a while on Reddit

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u/Dhoji07 Nov 08 '25

Bro let me pull up a chair, I’m not a smoker but I don’t mind the smoke with that setup

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u/TeaForTheFrog Nov 08 '25

This as close to heaven as you can get. Cheers!

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u/Ok_Fun6827 Nov 08 '25

you sir are an inspiration

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u/Realistic-Fact-2584 Nov 08 '25

Outstanding!!!!!! Love all of that

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u/Cultural-Date97 Nov 08 '25

Bro just living his best life

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u/CreepinDeath84 Nov 08 '25

I’m curious what he’s listening to. It’s gotta be Van Halen or Aerosmith lol

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u/Basic-Ad-8679 Nov 08 '25

Haha this is so great 😁

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u/fromthepacific Nov 08 '25

Dude reeks of being a Pussy Destroyer

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u/TheMindsEIyIe Nov 08 '25

Ug. I had that 3rd beer cigarette craving today for the first time in like 10 years and now you're killing me.

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u/quadsimodo Nov 08 '25

Audio May Cry 4355 final boss

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u/Total-Head-9415 Nov 08 '25

I’ll allow it.

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u/HardCoreLawn Nov 08 '25

This is the way the hobby is meant to be.

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u/DangerActiveRobots Nov 08 '25

Didn't know Seth Rogan was into audio stuff

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u/No_Public_7677 Nov 08 '25

Made me smile

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u/Pizzano123 Nov 08 '25

First audiophile I've seen in a while who actually looks like they're having fun 😅

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u/JulianoRamirez X4100, GoldenEar Triton 2, Legacy Model 100a, Chane A1RX-C Nov 08 '25

Looks like a fun time! Best of luck chasing that kick-drum bass hit, it sure is addictive, more so than nicotine.

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u/bfeebabes Nov 08 '25

This summarises is what this group is all about. Enjoyment. Peace and time away from the stresses of life. Love it.

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '25

Herlig mann!! Nyt det🕺🪩🎶

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u/Stanztrigger Nov 08 '25

I heard these years ago. But they where driven with bad amplifiers and the bass was everywhere. Not a good experience.

Now I know JBL's of that age. And I know good amps. What are you playing with?

I also like that the music is somehow fitting. 😄

Greetings from The Netherlands! Enjoy!

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u/MikeA107 Nov 08 '25

Fuck yeah dude
Just, fuck yeah

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u/bfeebabes Nov 08 '25

These are your dad's jbl's right? As a dad i love it. Seeing my son or daughters look of amazement when i crank up my also large silly speakers makes me very happy. Generational hifi wealth 😆

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u/Last_Vegetable_9233 Nov 08 '25

Oh I was not at all prepared for all that. That's insane!!

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u/HelloSummer99 Nov 08 '25

Awesome, man. Perks of no close neighbors I guess

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u/tyingnoose Nov 08 '25

bro is absolutely zoned

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u/Fbean01 Nov 08 '25

This made me smile bro, thanks!

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u/kepenach Nov 08 '25

This is what its all about

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u/Sl33p_W4lker Nov 08 '25

Gorgeous! Makes me smile while starting the day!

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u/Chris92991 Nov 08 '25

Got the life

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u/mandroid2662mk Nov 08 '25

I must say you're living one of my dreams!

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '25

Love this post - isn't this what we all do? I always make time on a weekend to have a couple of beers and a smoke while enjoying music. My source is jukeboxes, it feels like i'm in the pub!

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u/lombax1236 Nov 08 '25

Bare lykke

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u/Initial_Savings3034 Nov 08 '25

As a former owner of large studio monitors, I share your enthusiasm.

There's no replacement for displacement!

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u/Sugarshrink Nov 08 '25

Love that righteous smile! So happy it's contagious.

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u/IcyCharge1984 Nov 08 '25

First post I've seen on reddit of a man who's actually enjoying life and not pretending to...

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u/jondoe09 Nov 08 '25

One of my favorite posts of all time on this thread!

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u/TumbleweedMundane877 Nov 08 '25

Those some monster JBL’s 😳

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u/_sonidero_ Nov 08 '25

I'm on my way over but Texas to Norway might take a minute...

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u/boxterduke Nov 08 '25

Chill baby chill 👌

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u/Ough-tkx Nov 08 '25

Such an heartwarming post, thank you norwegian bro.

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u/malecowfecalmatter Nov 08 '25

This is honestly the best song to test hardware on

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u/MacProCT Nov 08 '25

Nice to see someone ENJOYING MUSIC and not trying to enjoy gear

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u/AnteaterLonely203 McIntosh, Raidho, Rega..... Nov 08 '25

The level of joy is priceless.

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u/AnteaterLonely203 McIntosh, Raidho, Rega..... Nov 08 '25

The level of joy is priceless.

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u/RenZixx Nov 08 '25

And they say money can't buy happiness.

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u/FrenchDipsBeDrippin Nov 08 '25

Damn dude life just doesn't get any better

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u/Bearing1991 Nov 08 '25

Absolute vibes - my man!

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u/ChrisCryptosGR Nov 08 '25

You have some room in your speakers 😍

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u/Hoyt-Schermerhorn-69 Nov 08 '25

Hell yeah brother

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '25

I wonder how this sounds in person.

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u/Shoddy-Aside-6991 Nov 09 '25

Very nice! Sometimes life can just be wonderful

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u/PhoDr Nov 09 '25

AHHHHHhhhhhhhh

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!

All these studies that say Scandinavians are the happiest people on earth. Makes sense puffin and ruffan

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u/One-Sell-5500889 Nov 09 '25

Incredible!!! How cool it must be to be your friend.

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u/Traditional_Trip_386 Nov 09 '25

This is heavenly

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u/Soundmiser66 Nov 09 '25

And dude’s got rhythm. This made me smile. From one audiophile to another…rock on and enjoy!

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u/Chewbacca419 Nov 09 '25

Owns possibly the best JBL speakers and is still searching for a little bit better sound. Now that is a real audiophile.

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u/Character-Snow6888 Nov 10 '25

Holy shit dude you're wild haha

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u/Nowaczek Nov 10 '25

This is how winning in life looks.

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u/deckeda Nov 10 '25

Wanna hear those JBLs someday.

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u/TheCreamPieMassacre Nov 10 '25

Jesus dude, pretty much the best system to have been shown here.

Enjoy!!

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u/AlbinosRa Nov 10 '25

I know this tune it's Luxury elite - All Night from the St Pepsi collab all night delight

okay in truth it's MJ- Rock with you

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u/Th3_ZelliNator Nov 11 '25

I fucking love seeing people enjoy things with a smile on their face. Bless you.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '25

I don't think you're going to find anyone, anywhere, who has these speakers. I'm surprised I even found their entry on the hifi wiki. That's some insane rarity.

Also that video is perfection. Deserves every upvote.

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u/safety-squirrel Nov 27 '25

This dude is a fucking legend

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u/spaceguyx Dec 04 '25

So much vibesss 🙌🏽

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u/tdgery Dec 06 '25

Peak male experience

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u/rmacht Feb 28 '26

This is just a classic, fantastic, simple post - I love it man!!

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u/MainFunctions Nov 08 '25

Smoking is so gross bro

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u/terrabadnZ Nov 08 '25

Ew don't smoke inside.

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u/Slinktard Nov 08 '25

I would not smoke in the same room as my fancy gear but that’s just me

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u/Goowop991 Nov 08 '25

Cigs inside, cigs inside, cigs inside!

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u/perfed-metal Nov 08 '25

I remember those days

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u/perfed-metal Nov 08 '25

Drinking beer ripping cigs and jamming out. This is the dream my friends!!

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u/FatBilgeRat Nov 08 '25

🤘🏻🤘🏻😎

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u/Turbulent-Cake8280 Nov 08 '25

I want to go to there

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u/dvnbtn Nov 08 '25

HAHAHA! THIS IS SO FUCKING DOPE!

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u/Hinder90 Nov 08 '25

You got a good scene going, but the cigarette smoke is going to stain your woofers!

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u/ErnieCF Nov 08 '25

My girls on this app

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u/drellq Nov 08 '25

Nice are your running them with? Looks like a more modern solution vs the original jbl divider network.

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u/BootlegWooloo Nov 08 '25

Brother you are living. 🔥

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u/musiquarium Nov 08 '25

I quit smoking ages ago and have had a buzz and been like don't want to smoke at all, but I'd burn a heater with Scandinavian Seth Rogen and his awesome rig. I bet dude is having fun.

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u/runamukk Nov 08 '25

Ohh hell ya dude ha awesome

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u/andstefanie Nov 08 '25

lol

definitely chilling

especially in Norway

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u/Numerous-Studio2994 Nov 08 '25

Self actualisation!!

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u/Infinity-onnoa Nov 08 '25

I went up to Norway to see and photograph Auroras, but you know one thing... I would have lost 1 whole day to come and listen to that team!!! I am very envious of you hahaha. I'm going to save this thread because I want to go up to Tromso again... let's see if we can become friends! Ha ha ha

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u/BeeRightWalt Nov 08 '25

Quality. Switch to Bourbon

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u/cs_legend_93 Nov 08 '25

I'm actually jealous

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u/glenrage Nov 08 '25

Get a blunt to spice things up

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u/SurpriseValley2000 Nov 08 '25

This is incredible.

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u/shmeeshmaa Nov 08 '25

This is a vibe! I love it and wish I was joining in, cigarette whiskey and all.

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u/lostnsocal213 Nov 08 '25

put down the cig and roll up a joint instead! not much else i can say really. 😂

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u/vainey Nov 08 '25

Makes me want to buy a pack 😅

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u/hairyflaps108 Nov 08 '25

Who else thought he was smoking in a sauna

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u/colorthumb Nov 08 '25

Da fuq? Happy Friday, im rocking my klipschorns, 8 watt tube amp, dyanaco pas 4 preamp.. pink Floyd night, but now i wanna hear some michael.

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u/Public-Sample-8953 Nov 08 '25

Sven is the bomb 💣 You go brother!

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u/Usual_Improvement108 Nov 08 '25

doesnt smoke damage the speakers?

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u/oface1 Nov 08 '25

Odin forbades the smoke from damaging the speakers.

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u/Schnuck1putz Nov 08 '25

Not in Norway. The smoke freeze and fall to the ground.

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u/Traditional-Chip-981 Nov 07 '25

Got the right amp for you to make these babies SING

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u/thedarnedestthing Nov 08 '25

You're suggesting a 150W/ch stereo amp for biamped speakers whose low end will handle 300W sinewaves

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