Why does this video feel like you decided its bad and pre judge it? 1; the design is great. 2; 1:54 barely any speaker has a usb out. U dont even need it. 3; im not gonna use it for videos, im gonna use it for music bruh. 4; it cant crank up volume that much as meridian tech is supposed to make it sound good. Quality over volume. I like this speaker because of its frequency range and its capability to play music lossless.
The Sony xb41 and xtreme 2 are wayyyyyy better, I personally own an xb41 and love it, the bass is deeper and more clean than the pk7, and when listening at low volumes, you can hear a hint of sub-bass, not a lot, but a lot better than the pk7. The pk7 is cool, but not cool enough. The Sony more durable in a smaller package, it sounds better and gets louder, the bass is better, and the light feature is a whole lot better, *THAT'S JUST MY OPINION NO OFFENSE*
@@malakuloushs Dude, Sony is trash and JBL series are consumer-friendly speakers. They are very bright and bassy, and not at all on par with the sound imaging of the PK series. They are the easy winners when it comes to Bluetooth speakers.
Check various of it´s reviews and even if 90 percent of other channels demonstrates that JBL is beaten by other brands in some versus tests like srs xb43 vs jbl xtreme 2, he says JBL is the best no matter how crappy was the performance of the JBL.
Not even going to lie, ITS BEEN FANTASTIC FOR ME, I’ve bought it and had it for about 3 weeks and nothing is wrong, very clear at max with enchanted bass and vocals, I even use Spotify equaliser to amp everything up and turn loud on and it sound perfectly fine and is very worth the buy, the charge doesn’t bother me asking as it can last me a day I’m okay! I think it looks really really clean with the design and is a lot better than the rest
To be honest I’ve had mine 3 years and it’s amazing for me I take mine up mountains with me and the arms really protect it and the sound is pretty amazing in my opinion!!!
I like jbl's mesh design best so far as it's more durable than plastic at the skatepark and the carrying strap with the xtreme is so handy but I do want some party lights someday
@@andreeew1123 I'm just a solid black kinda guy but ya I could see some people wanting multicolor options and jbl has only a few special editions like camouflage, flip 4 has a black,grey,green combination and a clip 2 with blue and yellow
I ended up buying four of these for a front left and right and surround left and right setup. I actually think they're nice and has been my favorite bluetooth speakers so far, after owning maybe a couple dozen over the years--some of which are more expensive than these. I prefer my bookshelves and towers any given day, but for portables, I don't think there's no brand out there that can beat the PK7 in term of value. Meridian also did an amazing job with the DSP here. You get clarity, balance, warmth, dynamics and separation that are surprising for this kind of form factor. The firmware updates also increased the volume output and the built-in EQs do shine if you set the volume level louder. Cheers guys.
I think the speaker is good, but it does make a difference the quality of the music you stream. Also I found enhanced bass and clear vocals improves the sound in most cases. You can also listen without the sound enhancements for a flatter sound, which can then be tweaked using the eq of your chosen music app. The speaker could be louder sometimes but a volume booster app works wonders here. Just be careful not to overdo it 😀 I also found the PK7 could handle orchestral music really well as the sound is nicely balanced. This speaker is £100 in the UK and I think it is good value at that price point.
volume isnt everything which one retains more bass at max? which one distorts less? and whick one sounds the same at max vs half volume? not jbl not sony but lg.
Flexing does not mean that the handle bar is flimsy. Metal components and handles can flex, but does not mean it'll break as long as it's designed for that load.
All I'm going to say is 4 years later and I'm still dragging this speaker everywhere. Sounds great, never run out of battery and it's still running like a champ and this thing is outside with me all the time. Hope I can find something this great to replace it with.
I just picked one up. The P7 and PN7 successors do not sound as good and then LG gave them bad stereo separation so the Dolby effect thing is far more pronounced when enabled, but since it is practically a mono speaker without the Dolby effect, you have to leave it on at all times for stereo sound. And even then, they still don't sound as good as the PK7. Then the newer PL7 gets beaten by both the P7 and PK7, and the XG series speakers are all huge mono speakers whose sound quality also falls short of the PK7 and P7.
So why does the FCC statement from user Manuel for LG X-BOOM Go state word for word “This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and body.” Because of over exposure to harmful radiation. If it’s advertised as a portable Bluetooth speaker with carrying handles?
it might not get as loud but the jbl and sony either loose bass at max or the mids and highs sound bad. plus the lg has meridian which it is going to sound good even at max and is equid right
Hmmm the sound from the pk7 was a lot more defined than the jbl which sounded too tinny and thin with too much on the mids. The win was the pk7 for me by ALOT 🤔
Video would've been good if you actually had a decent microphone so we can hear the difference. LG's speaker just sounds quieter with enhanced bass on, meaning that your mic can't pick up bass very well.
i had the pk5 and i could go 300 feet+ woth no problem and meridian is still better. the pk7 doesnt loose bass at max and doesnt sound wierd at max so i think the pk7 wins. the jbl only has one transducer and the sony is bass boosted
This doesn't surprise me. I JUST bought the PK3 today and after seeing all the hyped up videos about it, I am NOT impressed. And I'm comparing it to a $22 808 Canz speaker. It's not that much louder, but yes the sound is fuller. I paid $50 at BH Photo because they have them on sale at the moment. In my opinion the PK3 speaker is worth $30 - $40. Since this is the case, I would recommend getting these speakers only IF you catch them on sale.
Do not let the battery run down to nothing on these speakers. I have 2 of these speakers black and white pk7's both hardly used both had battery run down to nothing. Both now no longer work and not able to charge, as both flash red and yellow.
I listen to most of your reviews for portables and you seriously sound like a JBL/ Sony fan boy. More JBL. You need to stop being bias or at least admit you are a fanboy of JBL so people can get a serious review somewhere else.
So true I bought a flip 5 because of him and my Sony xb31 is wrecking that jbl with ez and in my opinion I like the LG because it sounds nice and looks cool. I don't like gymcaddy
I paid £90 GBP for this and with the upgrade via the app it's very loud. I have this in my office and don't use the lights on it. It doesn't muddle the sound up like it's opponents. The bass is good for an old boy like me but it would not be good enough for Miami bass or old school reggae.
M4D yes but my definition of clogged up means it sounds like a bird choking on a piece of bread. The way he said made it sound like it was just muffled pretty much he’s saying it’s still buyable in my case it’s not at all
GYMCADDY ah damn my bad then I got hit with a ad near the end and just left I do apologize in advance for this embarrassing moment on my part have a day good.
This speaket is not top of the line..it's a great speaker for the money,,,ofcourse there is much higher quality speakers out there,,not all of us have money to waste
Can anyone name another portable BT in this price range with USB-C? that is how these charge. That's a major selling point for me and he didn't mention it
I bought LG PK7 XBOOM and I am extremely disappointed with it! Reasons: -1. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION UNRELIABLE. -2. MAXIMUM VOLUME IS BARELY ADEQUATE. -3. DISTORTION IN HIGH VOLUME. -4. Lots of skipping in playing song. A lot! -5. Battery life is not as it discribe in the documents! -6. Extra bass is gloomy, colored and not balanced! I don't recommend this product at all. I return my LG PK7 XBOOM.
@@GYMCADDY Thanks for your great video! More so any hype, its the mere fact that its a good speaker for the price! Lets see, PK7 for around $100, versus almost $300 for the Xtreme 2?, alongside the fact that the PK7 isn't exactly terrible? Its all speculative!, as each person must decide, if Xtreme 2 is worth almost $200 more?
Thanks then i'll avoid it. Sold my Xtreme 2 for the same reason, volume is disappointing, and well the bass isn't that punchy even with the DSP disabled. Maybe i expect too much of a wireless bluetooth speaker. I might go ahead and go get the Sony XB60 or a used XB7 even though it's not wireless, the bass was just simply mindblowing.
So it's not only visually worse then the two JBL pulse threes that I have it's also basically the same sound I think I'm just going to get a JBL boombox and pair all three together
The bass likes to distort???? You may got a faulty one, my even if you use eq app with volume and bass boosters, does not distort at all!!! And by the way is the only one speaker th that works well and responds with any equalizer from any free app... Every other speaker that i tried extreme 2 and boombox included, you can't change the signature jbl sound, with any eq app tried they gets just worse... Lg has better potential.. Downside is just the battery is not that well as jbl boombox. That claims 24 h play time amd it does it even more.. pk7 22 hours claimed but no way to reach 10 hours at reasonable volume.. Hope jbl and meridian will keep their partnership, because they're doing nice stuff.. including ok75 and ok99 ... this guy seems to be against jbl anyway.. Because even from the video and from the other comments ,people loves this fancy and duty looking speaker..🔥
None of these types of speakers have any bass or power compared to the lg loudr fh6 and Fj5. And they are cheaper. I got the fj5 on sale for $145 at Best Buy.
Lmao. The PK7 was 90$ the extreme 2 was $299....... excellent comparison.... And you didnt even use the app that boosts the volume? Damn is there anyone on youtube that can do a comparison?
I've already started working on it, but the M3's are still getting significant updates from Sony. So I don't want to rush it and be "FIRST" and still significant features missing from the review. Aiming for next Thursday.
The PK5 is better for portability but the PK7 has better sound. Just a bit fuller and deeper. Not a deal breaker but it is noticeable and the PK7 is not much more expensive now than the PK5
@@metroishereyt6662 jbl is expensive and sony. I don't want to spend 100 on a bluetooth speakers, i'm not a audiophile. what those reviewers say it's not true everyone has their taste .
@@kepler666 JBL and Sony are expensive but their the brands I am happy with. LG isn't known for high quality speakers so they should reduce the price some if they want to be competitive
Did anyone ever hear of an equaliser?????
This speaker is absolutely amazing!
YEs, performs beatifully.
Why does this video feel like you decided its bad and pre judge it?
1; the design is great.
2; 1:54 barely any speaker has a usb out. U dont even need it.
3; im not gonna use it for videos, im gonna use it for music bruh.
4; it cant crank up volume that much as meridian tech is supposed to make it sound good.
Quality over volume.
I like this speaker because of its frequency range and its capability to play music lossless.
The Sony xb41 and xtreme 2 are wayyyyyy better, I personally own an xb41 and love it, the bass is deeper and more clean than the pk7, and when listening at low volumes, you can hear a hint of sub-bass, not a lot, but a lot better than the pk7. The pk7 is cool, but not cool enough. The Sony more durable in a smaller package, it sounds better and gets louder, the bass is better, and the light feature is a whole lot better, *THAT'S JUST MY OPINION NO OFFENSE*
@@malakuloushs I would like to see what this speaker would sound like with my EQ and dts x 3D aswell ass flac audio files
@@malakuloushs the xb41 sounds is eh... and two no tweeter.. JBL tops but for the price range.. this is best.. Sony trash.
@@malakuloushs Dude, Sony is trash and JBL series are consumer-friendly speakers. They are very bright and bassy, and not at all on par with the sound imaging of the PK series. They are the easy winners when it comes to Bluetooth speakers.
Check various of it´s reviews and even if 90 percent of other channels demonstrates that JBL is beaten by other brands in some versus tests like srs xb43 vs jbl xtreme 2, he says JBL is the best no matter how crappy was the performance of the JBL.
Not even going to lie, ITS BEEN FANTASTIC FOR ME, I’ve bought it and had it for about 3 weeks and nothing is wrong, very clear at max with enchanted bass and vocals, I even use Spotify equaliser to amp everything up and turn loud on and it sound perfectly fine and is very worth the buy, the charge doesn’t bother me asking as it can last me a day I’m okay! I think it looks really really clean with the design and is a lot better than the rest
In totally agree, and I've had mine for like 2 years now and the buttons haven't even started to fade yet. It's just been perfect
To be honest I’ve had mine 3 years and it’s amazing for me I take mine up mountains with me and the arms really protect it and the sound is pretty amazing in my opinion!!!
Ungly? Imo its looks good
Still better than jbl design imo jbl speakers look boring
They are very good speakers but i dont like the design
I like jbl's mesh design best so far as it's more durable than plastic at the skatepark and the carrying strap with the xtreme is so handy but I do want some party lights someday
@@psp420bam imo if they add some color combinations like ue has and their speakers for example black and white it would look better
@@andreeew1123 I'm just a solid black kinda guy but ya I could see some people wanting multicolor options and jbl has only a few special editions like camouflage, flip 4 has a black,grey,green combination and a clip 2 with blue and yellow
@@psp420bam There is nothing wrong about being a black guy, sir. Please don't worry about that
Someone who doesn't like LG smartphone i guess thinkng jbl makes better smartphone!
I ended up buying four of these for a front left and right and surround left and right setup. I actually think they're nice and has been my favorite bluetooth speakers so far, after owning maybe a couple dozen over the years--some of which are more expensive than these. I prefer my bookshelves and towers any given day, but for portables, I don't think there's no brand out there that can beat the PK7 in term of value. Meridian also did an amazing job with the DSP here. You get clarity, balance, warmth, dynamics and separation that are surprising for this kind of form factor. The firmware updates also increased the volume output and the built-in EQs do shine if you set the volume level louder. Cheers guys.
I think the speaker is good, but it does make a difference the quality of the music you stream. Also I found enhanced bass and clear vocals improves the sound in most cases. You can also listen without the sound enhancements for a flatter sound, which can then be tweaked using the eq of your chosen music app. The speaker could be louder sometimes but a volume booster app works wonders here. Just be careful not to overdo it 😀 I also found the PK7 could handle orchestral music really well as the sound is nicely balanced. This speaker is £100 in the UK and I think it is good value at that price point.
I can bass boost mine to do about 36hz at around 70db which absolutely shocked me because that’s getting to levels the same as my 300watt JVC speaker
Funny. After 4 years later, the LG PK7 is still a far superior speaker than all the JBL boomboxes you are reviewing nowadays.
volume isnt everything which one retains more bass at max? which one distorts less? and whick one sounds the same at max vs half volume? not jbl not sony but lg.
$99 at Best Buy now.
I got mine at Best Buy for $140 with tax.
Got it for 60 euro new shipped !
Flexing does not mean that the handle bar is flimsy. Metal components and handles can flex, but does not mean it'll break as long as it's designed for that load.
@GYMCADDY have you tested the px7 with a APTx HD device (phone) ? Like iPhones for example don't have this technology!
All I'm going to say is 4 years later and I'm still dragging this speaker everywhere. Sounds great, never run out of battery and it's still running like a champ and this thing is outside with me all the time. Hope I can find something this great to replace it with.
I just picked one up. The P7 and PN7 successors do not sound as good and then LG gave them bad stereo separation so the Dolby effect thing is far more pronounced when enabled, but since it is practically a mono speaker without the Dolby effect, you have to leave it on at all times for stereo sound. And even then, they still don't sound as good as the PK7.
Then the newer PL7 gets beaten by both the P7 and PK7, and the XG series speakers are all huge mono speakers whose sound quality also falls short of the PK7 and P7.
Its ok to take these speakers with you in the sun?
I want to take my flip 4 with me at the beach but I am afraid of the direct sunlight.
Ionut Badea why would they make an outdoor speaker if it couldn’t go outside in direct sunlight.......
Right now the sony is 150 and the extreme is over 200, this bad boy is on sale for 99 dollars so ima take it and be happy.
The Sony xb40 is on sale for $99 and sounds better than the 41.
I have the new "white" version and it's sound quality is on par with my Fluance fi50, the firmware upgrade has enhanced everything!!
So why does the FCC statement from user Manuel for LG X-BOOM Go state word for word
“This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and body.” Because of over exposure to harmful radiation.
If it’s advertised as a portable Bluetooth speaker with carrying handles?
I've had my pk7 for 4 years now and its still amazing and nothing wrong with it😁
it might not get as loud but the jbl and sony either loose bass at max or the mids and highs sound bad. plus the lg has meridian which it is going to sound good even at max and is equid right
what was hours with playing time with bass boost and lights and 80%? you didnt say it clearly
Hmmm the sound from the pk7 was a lot more defined than the jbl which sounded too tinny and thin with too much on the mids.
The win was the pk7 for me by ALOT 🤔
Video would've been good if you actually had a decent microphone so we can hear the difference. LG's speaker just sounds quieter with enhanced bass on, meaning that your mic can't pick up bass very well.
Good catch. I was about to say that myself.
With the updated firmware the PK5 and PK7 had a better sound for about 4 db, also funny you said is not as good as the JBL when it much better clarity
I took him less seriously when he mentioned JBL. That was priceless moment lol.
What’s the charger for it ?
Yes. This review… ain’t it. The LG PK7 is my GO TO speaker.
Please help me... I want to know this redirect link is secure or not..
i had the pk5 and i could go 300 feet+ woth no problem and meridian is still better. the pk7 doesnt loose bass at max and doesnt sound wierd at max so i think the pk7 wins. the jbl only has one transducer and the sony is bass boosted
bingo, that´s it, what I exactly note.
so what if you can get it for 80€?
what is the sound/speaker test app you are using? can i get a name??
It’s called DB meter on the App Store on android it’s the same I think but the logos alittle diffrent
Hi what is the app to download for the pk5
Enhanced bass atualy by defult is set to bost all sound. You need to change it in the app to get max bass
This doesn't surprise me. I JUST bought the PK3 today and after seeing all the hyped up videos about it, I am NOT impressed. And I'm comparing it to a $22 808 Canz speaker. It's not that much louder, but yes the sound is fuller. I paid $50 at BH Photo because they have them on sale at the moment. In my opinion the PK3 speaker is worth $30 - $40. Since this is the case, I would recommend getting these speakers only IF you catch them on sale.
Do not let the battery run down to nothing on these speakers. I have 2 of these speakers black and white pk7's both hardly used both had battery run down to nothing. Both now no longer work and not able to charge, as both flash red and yellow.
So, no new Bose headphones at ifa?
This dude a fan boii, check flossy carter for a real review
Does it sound better than xb41 ?
For me yes
I listen to most of your reviews for portables and you seriously sound like a JBL/ Sony fan boy. More JBL. You need to stop being bias or at least admit you are a fanboy of JBL so people can get a serious review somewhere else.
So true I bought a flip 5 because of him and my Sony xb31 is wrecking that jbl with ez and in my opinion I like the LG because it sounds nice and looks cool. I don't like gymcaddy
It’s on prime for 100 right now?
Would rather get a JBL charge 4
@@GYMCADDY lol pk7 is louder than a C4 with sound boost
I paid £90 GBP for this and with the upgrade via the app it's very loud.
I have this in my office and don't use the lights on it.
It doesn't muddle the sound up like it's opponents.
The bass is good for an old boy like me but it would not be good enough for Miami bass or old school reggae.
Idk man I heard it in person it wasn’t good at all it sounded clogged up
Lil_stiffy_uh that’s what he is saying
M4D yes but my definition of clogged up means it sounds like a bird choking on a piece of bread. The way he said made it sound like it was just muffled pretty much he’s saying it’s still buyable in my case it’s not at all
I clearly stated at the end "So over all I can't recommend the LG PK7"
GYMCADDY ah damn my bad then I got hit with a ad near the end and just left I do apologize in advance for this embarrassing moment on my part have a day good.
Someone thinking lg smartphone arent even better then iphone!
Wassup but anyways I herd the JBL extreme 2 receive a up date 1.9.0 but I seen a video that says it loses alot of punch in the bass
Yeah, idk how the 1.9 differes from the 1.6 update. Probably will make a video on it after I'm done with these headphones review
This speaket is not top of the line..it's a great speaker for the money,,,ofcourse there is much higher quality speakers out there,,not all of us have money to waste
Can anyone name another portable BT in this price range with USB-C? that is how these charge. That's a major selling point for me and he didn't mention it
JBL charge 4
Soundcore Motion+ has USB c Charging
The message is really negative, the video is also in poor taste.
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I bought LG PK7 XBOOM and I am extremely disappointed with it!
Reasons:
-1. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION UNRELIABLE.
-2. MAXIMUM VOLUME IS BARELY ADEQUATE.
-3. DISTORTION IN HIGH VOLUME.
-4. Lots of skipping in playing song. A lot!
-5. Battery life is not as it discribe in the documents!
-6. Extra bass is gloomy, colored and not balanced!
I don't recommend this product at all. I return my LG PK7 XBOOM.
exactly, IDK where all the hype for the PK7 is coming from
Mine has been perfect! Audio is clear and has perfect battery life
I can have a strong connection accross my house
@@GYMCADDY Thanks for your great video! More so any hype, its the mere fact that its a good speaker for the price! Lets see, PK7 for around $100, versus almost $300 for the Xtreme 2?, alongside the fact that the PK7 isn't exactly terrible? Its all speculative!, as each person must decide, if Xtreme 2 is worth almost $200 more?
Thanks then i'll avoid it. Sold my Xtreme 2 for the same reason, volume is disappointing, and well the bass isn't that punchy even with the DSP disabled. Maybe i expect too much of a wireless bluetooth speaker. I might go ahead and go get the Sony XB60 or a used XB7 even though it's not wireless, the bass was just simply mindblowing.
Please review the bang and olufsen p6
So it's not only visually worse then the two JBL pulse threes that I have it's also basically the same sound I think I'm just going to get a JBL boombox and pair all three together
The bass likes to distort????
You may got a faulty one, my even if you use eq app with volume and bass boosters, does not distort at all!!!
And by the way is the only one speaker th that works well and responds with any equalizer from any free app...
Every other speaker that i tried extreme 2 and boombox included, you can't change the signature jbl sound, with any eq app tried they gets just worse...
Lg has better potential..
Downside is just the battery is not that well as jbl boombox. That claims 24 h play time amd it does it even more.. pk7 22 hours claimed but no way to reach 10 hours at reasonable volume..
Hope jbl and meridian will keep their partnership, because they're doing nice stuff.. including ok75 and ok99 ...
this guy seems to be against jbl anyway..
Because even from the video and from the other comments ,people loves this fancy and duty looking speaker..🔥
None of these types of speakers have any bass or power compared to the lg loudr fh6 and Fj5. And they are cheaper. I got the fj5 on sale for $145 at Best Buy.
Lg for me after listening to both. Jbl fatigue from the sound after a while.
Lmao. The PK7 was 90$ the extreme 2 was $299....... excellent comparison....
And you didnt even use the app that boosts the volume? Damn is there anyone on youtube that can do a comparison?
Thanks for the engagement
We need the XM3 review! Dx
I've already started working on it, but the M3's are still getting significant updates from Sony. So I don't want to rush it and be "FIRST" and still significant features missing from the review. Aiming for next Thursday.
GYMCADDY thanks buddy! I also saw your fit bit charge 3 video and I’m thinking of getting my girl that one. I have the Versa.
Why you look everytime the speakers is so rare
my pk7 lost the good sound quality with time
Currently looking for speakers to buy on black friday so thx ^^
you sound weird and you voice is weird. for me these speakers sound great but it's theirs taste lol
This is the right review! I saw reviews about this speaker and disagree with them, but your review is 100% right !
About the price! Now is cheap! I bought It for £124.99 .
Now only £99
The lg PK5 is the best out of the pk3 and pk7 Sony is trashy and jbl is trashy as well
Lg is the worst out of all of them
The lg doesn't sound as good as the jbl. And how is jbl trashy?
The PK5 is better for portability but the PK7 has better sound. Just a bit fuller and deeper. Not a deal breaker but it is noticeable and the PK7 is not much more expensive now than the PK5
@@metroishereyt6662 jbl is expensive and sony. I don't want to spend 100 on a bluetooth speakers, i'm not a audiophile. what those reviewers say it's not true everyone has their taste .
@@kepler666 JBL and Sony are expensive but their the brands I am happy with. LG isn't known for high quality speakers so they should reduce the price some if they want to be competitive
So lg decided to make a portable speaker less portable with that stupid design.
The mic is horrible😂😂😂😂
I see you listening to KAMIKAZE 😂😂 I SEE YOU LIKE YOUR MUSIC LIKE YOU LIKE YOUR SPEAKERS btw: LGP7 OR CHARGE 3
Song: Sekai - Running
You're Welcome
Nobody should listen to bias opinions
JBL fanboy
Video sounds great man!
Good review!!
Lg isnt ready for portable speakers competition yet
Gimcaddy speaks spanish
Thank you for a honest review, I have the PK7 and for its price point its shit
My advice is lower the 125hz range by about -12 and rise the 31hz or 60hz by about 3db using a EQ app trust me it’ll compete then…
So what?
and uh....
Oh yeah I pretty speakers 😂
Your wrong
test
😳🤔
Ueeees
Sony has the best speaker lineups
jbl
LG, Ultimate Ears, and Sony.
Am i second viewer?
@Kevin Clover Lmfao!!!
Am I first?
YES U ARE
@@paulesthete4648 well then, The speaker is alright
@Kevin Clover Lmfao!!!!