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The $100,000 system that sounded terrible

Paul shares why even a $100,000 system can sound terrible when the setup is wrong.

PS AudioWednesday, Sep 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM EasternKlaviyo
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The $100,000 system that sounded terrible
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Paul shares why even a $100,000 system can sound terrible when the setup is wrong.
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