The fridge in my apt. has a noisy fan and when it turns on while listening to music, I become very angry. As I was experimenting with speaker placement, I moved the speakers closer to my listening position. Now when the fridge comes on, I am not as annoyed.
@Jingle Nuts No, the fridge belongs to the apartment. I had the maintenance man look at it but he said the fan was not operating incorrectly. The fridge must be an older and low-end model.
I bet is sounds amazing!! That room looks heavily dampened with carpetings and all of his stuff. I imagine sitting in between two huge speakers in a small dead room sounds incredible. You never have to push anything very hard since you don't need very much volume. It's probably like listening on the worlds best headphones. That said I agree that this guy is more obsessed over the pursuit of "perfect sound" than he is about music. But who knows maybe he's out there digging through record stores for gems.
Hello Jay, As an Electric Utility Executive in the USA, I just wanted you to know that it is legal for a customer to request a dedicated electric service for their residence, as long they are willing to pay for it. The overhead electric power installation (like what is shown in the video) could cost up to $30,000 US, depending on the customer's power source. Underground service cost will be higher. As long as the gentlemen are happy, that is all what matters. One should be able to spend their hard earn cash on whatever they want to, even if we do not agree. It's their money!!!!
You should not have told us this. I figured it would be six figures and now that I see this as an option and at a fraction of my guess I am now figuring this into the budget of my next home ;)
You can also buy power regeneration gear... they literally regenerate high current perfect 60hz sine waves. PS Audio makes one that looks like a big amplifier and costs about 4 to $5k... not cheap but a lot cheaper than $30K for a new power installation.
He's calling out a lot of flaws and hypocrisies in those setups that cost something in the 6 digit area It's informative Judging would be negative if he said something like "his audio is so cheap, doesn't he have money to purchase something decent?"
I'm sure that dudes setup sounds great....basically the worlds highest end nearfield listening room...oh, and if you want a fresh beer, the fridge is DIRECTLY behind the listening position.
You may be kidding but in fact that's exactly what it is. People judging this video assume the people in it are stupid. Well they are obsessive but not stupid. If you want to listen at low volumes try it with a set of tiny computer speakers and then try it with La Scalas. There's a considerable difference.
We are all in shock because at some level we see ourselves in these Japanese audiophiles. lol at some point people around us had the same reactions seeing us going crazy on our systems.
I really suggested you to have a audition or learn more before you make a judgement. First, these Reys 15” drivers (tad td-160x) does not boom, it does not have to be put far way from the back wall, he even modified the surround to increase the excursion (bass). Second, this tiny room is full of stuffs and these stuffs are best sound treatment. Cd positioned on the side to cover the windows and used as defusers, hanged big towels on fridge to make it behave as a absorber. His room is well thought out and had utilized everything. Btw, those are super tweeters, can’t believe you don’t even know what it is.
@@chucksimonds5164 not me, minimalism saved me. 3 headphones is all I have and the most expensive are the 6xx bought from Massdrop. I'm addicted to pussy, that is my first passion.
There's tons of those guys in Japan with huge speakers (mostly vintage JBL) in small ass rooms. Second guy probably only listen at low volumes to not bother his neighbors.
@@danielnicholls6868 My understanding that those powerwalls provide AC power to the entire house during power outages ( blackouts ). So technically, you could switch off the mains to the house and entire house runs off of the powerwall. Certainly, it can be wired to the dedicated rooms, outlets etc. I have seen the demonstration at one High End Show that Living Voice did with battery powered supply. It does make a lot of sense, but it does cost a lot of money too. I try to stay faithful to the mix of vintage and some new gear.
I remember seeing that video some time ago. Pretty obsessive isn't he? In lieu of having your own power grid, I know there are some audiophiles who take themselves OFF of the power grid by way of battery-operated systems. I think Ron (NRD) noted this when he and his brother visited Danny Richie of GR Research. Danny's system (as I recall) was off the power grid / battery operated.
Yes it sure is ... " Its A Mad Mad Mad Mad World " indeed . These people appear have more money than common sense and i think they are a bit overly obsessed with the hobby . Possibly just a bit unwell too .
Look, the old wise man is happy. All that counts. We should not judge other people setups unless you actually sit and listen to their system. A Big room can also introduce problems. Otherwise I enjoy your work but there is no way I can prove what you are saying other than mimic your room and buy the product to test my self. So your work is good entertainment. Thanks.
Dude, DC battery power way outperforms AC power! Cheaper to set up also! Using inverters from battery source! And, some available amplifiers operate on DC, not AC.
Some of this is a bit mad yes, but i find it highly Ironic that your making fun of someone for having an entire new power line run in, which is kinda the ultimate thing you could possibly do in terms of power provision, yet it's something you've previously recommended in a video after discussing NAIM systems in a shop that "collapsed" when you plugged it straight into the wall.
Jay in one of your comments on a video that you made few months ago you clearly said.. one of the best way to get clean power is to pay an electrician to instal a dedicated electric line used only to power your amplifier. It was a video that you posted on power conditioners.
Most cities distribute electricity at a much higher voltage than you get at the plug. In my country where its 220V at the plug the local grid runs at 440V. The cross country grid runs at 11000V. That's why you have substations for a neighbourhood, their role is to step down from 11000V to 440V. And then in the street in front of your house there's another smaller step-down transformer that brings it down to 220V and shares it across a few houses. Like maybe 5 - 10 houses. If you have a large complex like a condominium or a hotel or an apartment building you may have a step-down transformer dedicated to you. All the first guy did here was ask for a dedicated last mile step-down transformer. So no, on a technical level its not a big deal. Does it really make that much of a difference? All that matters is that he thinks so, right? I know people who will pull a separate line for their rig from the fusebox in their their home or apartment. I know one who did pull a line from the 440-220V stepdown unit in the basement of his condo with special permission. I just have a little conditioner for my rig because also, that's really all that my rig justifies. And personally, if I did have a better rig I still wouldn't do this; I would set up a solar powered system with batteries and good quality DC to AC inverter that I know is giving me a steady 220V 60Hz sine wave with no noise.
I lived in a 580 sq ft studio apartment for 17 years, so I could have my stereo which peaked at $32,000 at the time, while saving for a down payment on my house. Now I've got a 1084 sq ft house, and my main stereo's value is nearly what I paid for my home. Everyone's got priorities. I always compare myself to this guy, so I can feel "normal", haha. I have nice stereos in several rooms actually, and a 13 channel Dolby Atmos theater. Sometimes I think about downsizing, but not yet.
The room is perhaps 50 percent of the set up. Big speakers in a small room is set up to underperform. The problem is a lack of understanding of room acoustics.
But that situation is in fact typical of the Japanese audiophile. Huge JBL K2 or Everest. I think his were K2 S5500, in very narrow rooms. Watch KRS installation videos.
As for the power. I'm sure is $10's of thousands to get that done. Maybe $50k to have your own transformer and the pole. Plus install. But, you also have to ask yourself. Did he go full copper on the wire from the transformer to the house? Did he do full copper from the panel to the outlets? Did he treat the copper by nitro/cryo freezing it, then melting it then freezing it again and then installing it? Cause, then.. Then it's good enough to power the gear.
If he's living in a 250 sf apartment, then he's also sleeping in the room with the stereo and the kitchenette. As another old guy, I can relate to not caring about how old my clothes are. If you keep them clean, no problem. I still have and wear graphic t-shirts that are over 15 years old.
I’m young and I still wear clothes from 15 years ago because they still fit and are still in great condition because I take care of them. Difference is I still don’t have $100k speakers to show for it lol
Totally OK with the rich retired guy. I suspect he’s right and that the sound from his system is improved by having clean electricity. At his age, I doubt that he can hear every nuance of the sound but so what. It’s more dignified than some 80-year old who rides around in a Lamborghini with a young escort in the passenger seat.
Observation... Priorities - food , clothes , shelter. How do you balance your wants from your needs? Resources -what do you do? Or have to do, too doo what you want ? Overtime ? Sacrifice ? Underwear ? Other things in life - doo yoo go out ? Doo yoo Go hear live music ? Do you play any instruments ? ? do you paint or have any creative incline ? Just questioning... Not judging ! I do everything mentioned above ! I spread my resources around! .. And I'm a cyclist. I cook , have a nice size place, single ! If I had what those speakers cost I would also have a 2024 Corvette ! And still be able to do everything mentioned above! And have a killer system? Resource Management
People who do this at this level of madness give normal Audiophiles a bad name and a stigma that people just paint the whole hobby of loving and in joying great quality music like this
... You are too young and are not aware (yet) how many sacrifices are made by some people for "some music". Maybe you have luck to have space and some money to have normal to good conditions to listen music as you like, but some have not and over the years they observe and invest is some "magic" to accomplish their goal, the music as they like, maybe not natural, maybe distorted , maybe too clean, or another maybe..., but this is their goal, not yours. On times you are not born, was a similar video made by BBC with same "audiophile" people and same grabs in other part of the world, and yes could be crazy also but take the plane and try to stay 6 months in a country when you will almost no decent conditions to live because of poverty and stay in a room and try to build your dream... to listen music as you like, and when you came back you will have another thoughts about this video, or maybe not... Is easy to comment behind a glossy screen...
Wouldn't smaller speaker sound better in that room? and 100k for speakers? The room as important as the speakers, so should spend some money to get a better place. And speaker for half of that speakers he has, and it would sounds much better.
He's enjoying his life his way God bless him. Its no different that a young fella living in the same apartment with the overpriced Fast and Furious Nissan parked outside
At 82 years old how good can his hearing be? I seriously doubt he can hear past 7 or 8khz and his threshold of sensitivity of frequencies he can hear is likely down by at least 30 to 40%... this is normal for someone in their 80s.
With hifi , everybody is right and everybody is wrong. What may be strange to us is normal for someone else. This Japanese audiophile is enjoying himself and that is all that counts.
How could he overlook the room size? I think whoever sold him this gear is negligent. It’s like selling a high-end sports car to someone who doesn’t have the driving ability. IMHO he is being taken advantage of here.
His love of music is understandable, but the misinformation this man has embraced is sad. Those speakers aren't worth $10. This guy needs to take a class in electronics to understand that blood and electricity don't behave the same...AT ALL.
Hello Takeo Morita! LOL... No mercy to the poor audiophiles! No mercy... lol... But, if he has the pocket-money, why not? Would I do this if I could afford it? YES! I WOULD DO IT! And, to be honest: Why not? Before I waste my money with alcohol and tobacco, it´s 100-times better to buy me my own power-grid than to spend it for things that ruin my health-or someones other´s health! There are people who buy a one-way ticket to mars! Is this better? ^^...
Jay, if you are serious, representing TEAM USA, for the Craziest Audiophile Title, I would be willing to send you information that I think make the Japanese entries sane by comparison... Let me know if you are interested...
Couple of comments: Far be it from me to judge other peoples choices in audio equipment, but the second gentleman's room can't possibly support the low frequencies his speakers are putting into the room. Nor does he have room for sufficient low frequency trearment. All over YT I see peoples expensive systems that must not achieve their potential because of issues with the room and or placement of speakers. Windows, drywall, TV screens all have deleterious effects on sound quality. And wall hangings etc. can only absorb extremely high frequencies, doing nothing to ameliorate the terrible sound of reflections from drywall and glass.
2 of my friends have multiple,600+ headphones (sundura and the abyss diana) and have more friends that spend tens of thousands spent on audio gear. I only have spent 4,000 in the last little bit. I only eat potato soup and other cheap food to cover my expenses.
Hey, if you have the cash...! Think it may be cheaper to generate your own power and use ultra clean batteries...of course someplace to put the equipment is needed, maybe in the fresh produce section of the refrigerator? LOL
Seems like a super high performance car lover who doesn't want to spend money on a house so he can buy a Lamborghini. He buys the Lamborghini, but lives in a tent, and doesn't won't to drive his precious car on public streets with all its potholes so he builds his own little drive way that goes only around his tent. Everyday he drives his super Lamborghini around and around his tiny little driveway around his tiny little tent! Then again, he may be the happiest person earth!
If she said she feel challenged by the "love" for speakers that's insecurity ... A massive her problem not a you problem. It's very sad that she is so weak. If that's what she said and ment. That is.
I cannot speak for other people..... Some may have peculiar priorities (like a woman who has 30 cats in her place), but my attitude is "live and let live".........
I can understand about the power transformer. There is a Audio Store in town actually did that. He has his own transformer dedicated to his store. But I am not so sure about the guy with the super big 100K speakers. I don't assume gets any kind of sound stage. I am not sure if he can turn up the volume.
Sadly his girlfriend may never be converted into wife because she has no place to sleep there literally. Hadn't I married my house possibly might have look something similar to the second guy. The rewards of being a single.
In Canada at least, you can just move to an area with no utilities and the power company will gladly charge you put up transmission lines & transformers. You will need 3 mortgages though.
@Jay, the quote about the blood isn’t that bad. Lots of people do no realise how important noise free electricity is for music. It’s the difference between a harsh sounding recording with flat soundstage vs almost analog sound, voices with a soul, emotional involving sound.
I feel bad for the guy who lives in the tiny apartment A tiny home is one thing A tiny apartment where you have to move the couch to get into your fridge is another The old man with his own power seems like he can actually afford what he's doing. Better that than a power conditioner
"The most important part of your sound is the room." The room: so tiny that there's a fridge crammed behind him and every square inch is covered. Edit: you got to it in the video. Exactly.
You're right Jay, they may be TAD equipped Kinoshita monitors. Also the dedicated transformer and service drop is a great idea. Any degree of isolation from the grid is a step in the right direction.
@@MichaelX.773 Yes, you're absolutely right. More "Kinoshita like" ... GT Sound has extraordinary monitor offerings. I'm curious if any involved in the original flagship Kinoshita monitor platforms are now dedicating their efforts at GT Sound. Thoughts?
The second guy's home is his man cave. Beer and food are right behind his audio throne. I have shirts that were worn a few times and look worse than his. Wonder what secret he has to make them last that long. Wait... They won't fit me after two years. I don't need them to last. 😁
Jay, there was a short documentary on RUclips about extreme audiophiles in Athens. There was one fellow who also had a separate power line for his system. And also a great scene where one audiophile reveals the cost of his system in front of his wife. I believe parts of it can be found on the Athens Audiophile Society page. I will search for the entire documentary.
Hey Jay C could not agree more the room is the most important component in the system check out the book get better sound from Jim Smith you’ll get much more bang for your buck out of your system
The speakers are from Rey Audio - Kinoshita RM-6VC . They are 200Kgs or 440 pounds each and loaded with TAD drivers. They're made to order and the waiting list is not exactly short. They also don't sell retail. They're primarily commissioned for large studios. The finish on his speakers is also custom- my guess is Kenrick . They've reworked quite few Kinoshitas.
Absolutely not. Those are G.T.Sound SRV-1BR. Woofer units are GSU-W16R or GSU-W16X Compression units are GSU-D04R Horns are GH-301BR The dimensions are H1300XW850XD650mm / 213kg each. All are G.T.Sound brand.
The guy needs to unplug his fridge when he listens to music. Otherwise he will hear the noise of the fridge’s motor.
I somtimes do!
The fridge in my apt. has a noisy fan and when it turns on while listening to music, I become very angry. As I was experimenting with speaker placement, I moved the speakers closer to my listening position. Now when the fridge comes on, I am not as annoyed.
82 years old, he dosent hear it.
@Jingle Nuts No, the fridge belongs to the apartment. I had the maintenance man look at it but he said the fan was not operating incorrectly. The fridge must be an older and low-end model.
He'll eventually forget to plug it in after the listening session...... The next morning, reality sets in........
To each his own. If that makes them happy then yeah😁
I bet is sounds amazing!! That room looks heavily dampened with carpetings and all of his stuff. I imagine sitting in between two huge speakers in a small dead room sounds incredible. You never have to push anything very hard since you don't need very much volume. It's probably like listening on the worlds best headphones.
That said I agree that this guy is more obsessed over the pursuit of "perfect sound" than he is about music. But who knows maybe he's out there digging through record stores for gems.
Exactly. It's the giant headphones experience he's going for and he has limited space in Japan. He did what he had to do. He's not hurting anyone.
Speakers are REY Audio RM7 with TAD drivers.
Absolutely not. Those are G.T Sound SRV-1BR.
This person is retired. He has made his due and wants to indulge his passion before he dies... nothing wrong with that.
Agreed I think this brought him happiness just as some who splurge on expensive cars
He is sick
I doubt anyone would want to see their father live like this, and if you do; then you’re a fucked up son.
@@cd-rom. you can't pass judgement as it's a totally different culture
@@dentboxhero1717 bro, I’m Japanese and into audio.
Hello Jay, As an Electric Utility Executive in the USA, I just wanted you to know that it is legal for a customer to request a dedicated electric service for their residence, as long they are willing to pay for it. The overhead electric power installation (like what is shown in the video) could cost up to $30,000 US, depending on the customer's power source. Underground service cost will be higher.
As long as the gentlemen are happy, that is all what matters. One should be able to spend their hard earn cash on whatever they want to, even if we do not agree. It's their money!!!!
You should not have told us this. I figured it would be six figures and now that I see this as an option and at a fraction of my guess I am now figuring this into the budget of my next home ;)
@@gmak8052 😂
@@gmak8052I had a new house built just for this. Am I crazy?
You can also buy power regeneration gear... they literally regenerate high current perfect 60hz sine waves. PS Audio makes one that looks like a big amplifier and costs about 4 to $5k... not cheap but a lot cheaper than $30K for a new power installation.
You should call this new series "Audiophile judging other audiophiles"
He's calling out a lot of flaws and hypocrisies in those setups that cost something in the 6 digit area
It's informative
Judging would be negative if he said something like "his audio is so cheap, doesn't he have money to purchase something decent?"
I’m actually more amused by your over reaction...
I'm sure that dudes setup sounds great....basically the worlds highest end nearfield listening room...oh, and if you want a fresh beer, the fridge is DIRECTLY behind the listening position.
You may be kidding but in fact that's exactly what it is. People judging this video assume the people in it are stupid. Well they are obsessive but not stupid. If you want to listen at low volumes try it with a set of tiny computer speakers and then try it with La Scalas. There's a considerable difference.
His apartment is a mancave.
This guy is like: Even audiophiles are judging me!!
He has 10 CDs and 15 albums.
LOL, or maybe we are reevaluating our priorities and our square footage again...I'm a little jealous of their space optimization :-)
We are all in shock because at some level we see ourselves in these Japanese audiophiles. lol at some point people around us had the same reactions seeing us going crazy on our systems.
no different than rich people spending millions on paintings they might look at once a year. or owning 100 cars. or 30 homes.🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
I really suggested you to have a audition or learn more before you make a judgement. First, these Reys 15” drivers (tad td-160x) does not boom, it does not have to be put far way from the back wall, he even modified the surround to increase the excursion (bass). Second, this tiny room is full of stuffs and these stuffs are best sound treatment. Cd positioned on the side to cover the windows and used as defusers, hanged big towels on fridge to make it behave as a absorber. His room is well thought out and had utilized everything.
Btw, those are super tweeters, can’t believe you don’t even know what it is.
They started by loving music, but they have fallen into the gear rabbit hole. I know because I kinda have too.
I search for better sound and that requires trying and buying lots of gear :) Not that weird imo.
Ahhh shiit.. are you stuck man do you need help to get out? Ohh no i cant help you im stuck in too man AWWWW SHiiT!!!
I think were all in that hole!
@@chucksimonds5164 not me, minimalism saved me. 3 headphones is all I have and the most expensive are the 6xx bought from Massdrop. I'm addicted to pussy, that is my first passion.
How bad is it brotha?
A former GF om mine said that if she had a turntable on her head maybe I'd pay more attention to her. I remarked....Wow how cool would that be? LOL
There's tons of those guys in Japan with huge speakers (mostly vintage JBL) in small ass rooms. Second guy probably only listen at low volumes to not bother his neighbors.
It's just one guy!
This is like me in my college years. I had a pair of JBL L-100s and a pair of JBL L-77s in a 70sf bedroom.
@@marcgabor9690 there are a lot. Power speaker and origami houses. Hahaha.
His speakers are as big as the refrigerator!
No, bigger!
That’s it...I’m gonna have a Tesla Powerwall installed just to run my stereo off the purest power known to man!
Actually, I’ve been contemplating that myself 🤔
pure DC power supply. i am thinking. any benefits. gear?
@@danielnicholls6868 My understanding that those powerwalls provide AC power to the entire house during power outages ( blackouts ). So technically, you could switch off the mains to the house and entire house runs off of the powerwall. Certainly, it can be wired to the dedicated rooms, outlets etc. I have seen the demonstration at one High End Show that Living Voice did with battery powered supply. It does make a lot of sense, but it does cost a lot of money too. I try to stay faithful to the mix of vintage and some new gear.
hope you have NO switching power supply in your home
@@toneysunny9283 nope
I remember seeing that video some time ago. Pretty obsessive isn't he? In lieu of having your own power grid, I know there are some audiophiles who take themselves OFF of the power grid by way of battery-operated systems. I think Ron (NRD) noted this when he and his brother visited Danny Richie of GR Research. Danny's system (as I recall) was off the power grid / battery operated.
I believe in the U.S. the closest thing to having your own power grid is an AC regenerator like the ones from PS Audio.
"We have to step up our game. We are losing."
Those are the only cases we know, there are more extreme audiophiles there.
It gets worse..... trust me
I think I’ve bought three new t shirts since I got into hi fi about 5 years ago lmao
Yes it sure is ... " Its A Mad Mad Mad Mad World " indeed . These people appear have more money than common sense and i think they are a bit overly obsessed with the hobby . Possibly just a bit unwell too .
Look, the old wise man is happy. All that counts. We should not judge other people setups unless you actually sit and listen to their system. A Big room can also introduce problems. Otherwise I enjoy your work but there is no way I can prove what you are saying other than mimic your room and buy the product to test my self. So your work is good entertainment. Thanks.
This video will give Darren ideas on how to fix his power situation. :)
Dude, DC battery power way outperforms AC power! Cheaper to set up also! Using inverters from battery source! And, some available amplifiers operate on DC, not AC.
Most commercial inverters are dirtier than line power. They just don't make them for audiophiles.
"That is the most Asian thing you can say."
LOL. As a Filipino I would have to agree with this 100%. Bahahahahahaha!
The most Filipino thing you can say is if you sleep with wet hair, you might go blind
Some of this is a bit mad yes, but i find it highly Ironic that your making fun of someone for having an entire new power line run in, which is kinda the ultimate thing you could possibly do in terms of power provision, yet it's something you've previously recommended in a video after discussing NAIM systems in a shop that "collapsed" when you plugged it straight into the wall.
I love Japan and the Japanese. Their culture is still very much samurai. They will make sacrifices in daily life to excel at what they love.
I'm Not gonna judge. He's content so leave him be.
Refridgeratic Diffusion is just so cool ??? Couldn’t help myself......
speakers are JBL you should watch Kenrick stereo Vids
Jay in one of your comments on a video that you made few months ago you clearly said.. one of the best way to get clean power is to pay an electrician to instal a dedicated electric line used only to power your amplifier. It was a video that you posted on power conditioners.
Most cities distribute electricity at a much higher voltage than you get at the plug. In my country where its 220V at the plug the local grid runs at 440V. The cross country grid runs at 11000V. That's why you have substations for a neighbourhood, their role is to step down from 11000V to 440V. And then in the street in front of your house there's another smaller step-down transformer that brings it down to 220V and shares it across a few houses. Like maybe 5 - 10 houses. If you have a large complex like a condominium or a hotel or an apartment building you may have a step-down transformer dedicated to you. All the first guy did here was ask for a dedicated last mile step-down transformer. So no, on a technical level its not a big deal. Does it really make that much of a difference? All that matters is that he thinks so, right? I know people who will pull a separate line for their rig from the fusebox in their their home or apartment. I know one who did pull a line from the 440-220V stepdown unit in the basement of his condo with special permission. I just have a little conditioner for my rig because also, that's really all that my rig justifies. And personally, if I did have a better rig I still wouldn't do this; I would set up a solar powered system with batteries and good quality DC to AC inverter that I know is giving me a steady 220V 60Hz sine wave with no noise.
I don't think that guy has his own power grid. I think that he has a dedicated line to his house from the grid.
Mad hatters 🤪 no need to feel guilty in front of my wife anymore.
Similar to photography, some people chase the gear rather than the craft and the picture.
I lived in a 580 sq ft studio apartment for 17 years, so I could have my stereo which peaked at $32,000 at the time, while saving for a down payment on my house. Now I've got a 1084 sq ft house, and my main stereo's value is nearly what I paid for my home. Everyone's got priorities. I always compare myself to this guy, so I can feel "normal", haha. I have nice stereos in several rooms actually, and a 13 channel Dolby Atmos theater. Sometimes I think about downsizing, but not yet.
The room is perhaps 50 percent of the set up. Big speakers in a small room is set up to underperform. The problem is a lack of understanding of room acoustics.
But that situation is in fact typical of the Japanese audiophile. Huge JBL K2 or Everest. I think his were K2 S5500, in very narrow rooms.
Watch KRS installation videos.
As for the power. I'm sure is $10's of thousands to get that done. Maybe $50k to have your own transformer and the pole. Plus install. But, you also have to ask yourself. Did he go full copper on the wire from the transformer to the house? Did he do full copper from the panel to the outlets? Did he treat the copper by nitro/cryo freezing it, then melting it then freezing it again and then installing it? Cause, then.. Then it's good enough to power the gear.
If he's living in a 250 sf apartment, then he's also sleeping in the room with the stereo and the kitchenette. As another old guy, I can relate to not caring about how old my clothes are. If you keep them clean, no problem. I still have and wear graphic t-shirts that are over 15 years old.
I’m young and I still wear clothes from 15 years ago because they still fit and are still in great condition because I take care of them. Difference is I still don’t have $100k speakers to show for it lol
Can't bear to see the fridge sitting in the same room .. Imagine the hum when it cuts in.. 😃
Bigger rooms can give their own problems. The shape and surfaces of the room are usually more important.
Totally OK with the rich retired guy. I suspect he’s right and that the sound from his system is improved by having clean electricity. At his age, I doubt that he can hear every nuance of the sound but so what. It’s more dignified than some 80-year old who rides around in a Lamborghini with a young escort in the passenger seat.
True
Observation...
Priorities - food , clothes , shelter. How do you balance your wants from your needs?
Resources -what do you do? Or have to do, too doo what you want ? Overtime ? Sacrifice ?
Underwear ?
Other things in life - doo yoo go out ? Doo yoo Go hear live music ? Do you play any instruments ? ? do you paint or have any creative incline ?
Just questioning...
Not judging !
I do everything mentioned above ! I spread my resources around! ..
And I'm a cyclist.
I cook , have a nice size place, single !
If I had what those speakers cost I would also have a 2024 Corvette ! And still be able to do everything mentioned above!
And have a killer system?
Resource Management
Wow what a waste of equipment and money to put them in such a small crammed room
THIS GUY IS MY HERO!!
People who do this at this level of madness give normal Audiophiles a bad name and a stigma that people just paint the whole hobby of loving and in joying great quality music like this
New underware would make his frig compressor quieter.........This Works...
... You are too young and are not aware (yet) how many sacrifices are made by some people for "some music". Maybe you have luck to have space and some money to have normal to good conditions to listen music as you like, but some have not and over the years they observe and invest is some "magic" to accomplish their goal, the music as they like, maybe not natural, maybe distorted , maybe too clean, or another maybe..., but this is their goal, not yours. On times you are not born, was a similar video made by BBC with same "audiophile" people and same grabs in other part of the world, and yes could be crazy also but take the plane and try to stay 6 months in a country when you will almost no decent conditions to live because of poverty and stay in a room and try to build your dream... to listen music as you like, and when you came back you will have another thoughts about this video, or maybe not... Is easy to comment behind a glossy screen...
These guys are what we look like to non-audiophiles
Wouldn't smaller speaker sound better in that room? and 100k for speakers? The room as important as the speakers, so should spend some money to get a better place. And speaker for half of that speakers he has, and it would sounds much better.
Great show Jay. In my travels this is quite common. Or due too space these people simply go with BOSE systems. I have 2000 feet with Axiom M80s😁😀
He's enjoying his life his way God bless him. Its no different that a young fella living in the same apartment with the overpriced Fast and Furious Nissan parked outside
Huge woofers breathing on the turntable. lol NOT an AUDIOPHILE THING to do
At 82 years old how good can his hearing be? I seriously doubt he can hear past 7 or 8khz and his threshold of sensitivity of frequencies he can hear is likely down by at least 30 to 40%... this is normal for someone in their 80s.
Meanwhile I have $300 max this year to spend on Maxwell's for audiophile sound lmao
With hifi , everybody is right and everybody is wrong. What may be strange to us is normal for someone else. This Japanese audiophile is enjoying himself and that is all that counts.
How could he overlook the room size? I think whoever sold him this gear is negligent. It’s like selling a high-end sports car to someone who doesn’t have the driving ability. IMHO he is being taken advantage of here.
His love of music is understandable,
but the misinformation this man has embraced is sad. Those speakers aren't worth $10. This guy needs to take a class in electronics to understand that blood and electricity don't behave the same...AT ALL.
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Hello Takeo Morita! LOL... No mercy to the poor audiophiles! No mercy... lol...
But, if he has the pocket-money, why not? Would I do this if I could afford it? YES! I WOULD DO IT! And, to be honest: Why not? Before I waste my money with alcohol and tobacco, it´s 100-times better to buy me my own power-grid than to spend it for things that ruin my health-or someones other´s health! There are people who buy a one-way ticket to mars! Is this better? ^^...
This might be me when I get older 😂
Jay, if you are serious, representing TEAM USA, for the Craziest Audiophile Title, I would be willing to send you information that I think make the Japanese entries sane by comparison... Let me know if you are interested...
Maybe he spends some money on the lottery every week and is hoping he will "win".
Couple of comments:
Far be it from me to judge other peoples choices in audio equipment, but the second gentleman's room can't possibly support the low frequencies his speakers are putting into the room. Nor does he have room for sufficient low frequency trearment.
All over YT I see peoples expensive systems that must not achieve their potential because of issues with the room and or placement of speakers. Windows, drywall, TV screens all have deleterious effects on sound quality. And wall hangings etc. can only absorb extremely high frequencies, doing nothing to ameliorate the terrible sound of reflections from drywall and glass.
You need to ask Uncle Roger to join in. 🤣😂
He prefers listening near-field with $100 000 speakers. Why not? It's his money. I admire these two Japanese guys for making choices that suit THEM!
2 of my friends have multiple,600+ headphones (sundura and the abyss diana) and have more friends that spend tens of thousands spent on audio gear. I only have spent 4,000 in the last little bit. I only eat potato soup and other cheap food to cover my expenses.
Hey, if you have the cash...! Think it may be cheaper to generate your own power and use ultra clean batteries...of course someplace to put the equipment is needed, maybe in the fresh produce section of the refrigerator? LOL
This is like the audiophile edition of extreme Hoarders
Seems like a super high performance car lover who doesn't want to spend money on a house so he can buy a Lamborghini. He buys the Lamborghini, but lives in a tent, and doesn't won't to drive his precious car on public streets with all its potholes so he builds his own little drive way that goes only around his tent. Everyday he drives his super Lamborghini around and around his tiny little driveway around his tiny little tent! Then again, he may be the happiest person earth!
If she said she feel challenged by the "love" for speakers that's insecurity ... A massive her problem not a you problem. It's very sad that she is so weak. If that's what she said and ment. That is.
I cannot speak for other people..... Some may have peculiar priorities (like a woman who has 30 cats in her place), but my attitude is "live and let live".........
I can understand about the power transformer. There is a Audio Store in town actually did that. He has his own transformer dedicated to his store. But I am not so sure about the guy with the super big 100K speakers. I don't assume gets any kind of sound stage. I am not sure if he can turn up the volume.
Sadly his girlfriend may never be converted into wife because she has no place to sleep there literally. Hadn't I married my house possibly might have look something similar to the second guy. The rewards of being a single.
Why not buy or build speakers big enough to live in them? Speakers as a home. I wouldn't be surprised if there's already a Japanese guy doing this 😁
In Canada at least, you can just move to an area with no utilities and the power company will gladly charge you put up transmission lines & transformers. You will need 3 mortgages though.
@Jay, the quote about the blood isn’t that bad. Lots of people do no realise how important noise free electricity is for music. It’s the difference between a harsh sounding recording with flat soundstage vs almost analog sound, voices with a soul, emotional involving sound.
I feel bad for the guy who lives in the tiny apartment
A tiny home is one thing
A tiny apartment where you have to move the couch to get into your fridge is another
The old man with his own power seems like he can actually afford what he's doing. Better that than a power conditioner
NO WAY is an 80 odd year old going to 'hear' any variations in the cleanliness or otherwise of electricity.
"The most important part of your sound is the room."
The room: so tiny that there's a fridge crammed behind him and every square inch is covered.
Edit: you got to it in the video. Exactly.
You should go interview him after much apologies for bring him much dishonor.
You're right Jay, they may be TAD equipped Kinoshita monitors.
Also the dedicated transformer and service drop is a great idea. Any degree of isolation from the grid is a step in the right direction.
No. Those are G.T Sound SRV-1BR. Woofers, drivers units and horns are GT Sound brand.
@@MichaelX.773
Yes, you're absolutely right.
More "Kinoshita like" ... GT Sound has extraordinary monitor offerings.
I'm curious if any involved in the original flagship Kinoshita monitor platforms are now dedicating their efforts at GT Sound.
Thoughts?
The second guy's home is his man cave. Beer and food are right behind his audio throne. I have shirts that were worn a few times and look worse than his. Wonder what secret he has to make them last that long. Wait... They won't fit me after two years. I don't need them to last. 😁
Now go lookup the video ‘The Audiophile Club of Athens’ by Ken Barnes. It’s on Vimeo.
Music is a bout passion and love. You should leave the hobby if you don't understand that. Go troll about jake Paul or 69
Jay, there was a short documentary on RUclips about extreme audiophiles in Athens. There was one fellow who also had a separate power line for his system. And also a great scene where one audiophile reveals the cost of his system in front of his wife. I believe parts of it can be found on the Athens Audiophile Society page. I will search for the entire documentary.
Hey, in behalf of Jay, did you find the link?
@@cd-rom. hope you enjoy it. It's short, 20 min, but fun.
Hey Jay
C could not agree more the room is the most important component in the system check out the book get better sound from Jim Smith you’ll get much more bang for your buck out of your system
I don't really see the point in getting more than decent bookshelf speakers for a small apartment. Wow....
BTW thank goodness an Asian is reviewing these videos cause you can be sure that a while would get chastised if she even smirked at the video.
120 million people live in Japan. So two eccentrics? We can live with that. At least it's not a gun collection.
ayo jay reaction channel arc . didnt even know haha xD
You really should step up your game and build yourself an entire own external Power Plant imho.
I'm going to listen to music now. Refrigerator compressor goes brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...
100k speakers in a studio flat!Thats what i call proper ignorance!
The speakers are from Rey Audio - Kinoshita RM-6VC . They are 200Kgs or 440 pounds each and loaded with TAD drivers. They're made to order and the waiting list is not exactly short. They also don't sell retail. They're primarily commissioned for large studios. The finish on his speakers is also custom- my guess is Kenrick . They've reworked quite few Kinoshitas.
Absolutely not. Those are G.T.Sound SRV-1BR.
Woofer units are GSU-W16R or GSU-W16X
Compression units are GSU-D04R
Horns are GH-301BR
The dimensions are H1300XW850XD650mm / 213kg each.
All are G.T.Sound brand.
I also wonder if This gentleman can hear above 10000 he at his age. No disrespect intended
I make my own electricity which produce a cleaner sinewave than the grid, boooyaaaa.
I am sorry - but I have no respect for him. His family should step in and get him the help he needs!
Leaves on a small appartment to afford the stereo but doesn't have acoustic treatment on it .🤦