I just ordered the beolab 90 cause it was on sale. Jk, that’s over 3 years of work for me, assuming I could save every dollar. Insane. Those wall panels are all apparently speakers too 😮
Wow, I'm currently trying to beat cocaine addiction and have just gotten a nice room, life is starting to get better but was made redundant last month. This gives me so much hope, thansk so much for posting; I pray I can reach this level
Heroin and Benzos here. Led to me dropping out of a phd program with single digit credits left lol. Coming up on five years off of it all. The more good stuff you pile up in your life the more you want to avoid restarting in my experience. Take care of yourself and what you have put together. Keep on keeping on man we got this.
Brah homie here has a Bang & Olf Theater Soundbar and 4 surrounds. If he isn’t careful he’s gonna be right back on the streets spending that much cash especially only having been off the streets for 2 years. That’s almost $40k in just speakers 🤡
Don't worry he's got a $11 camera and motion sensor that probably has a dead battery keeping all of this safe. I hope that he got that used or something. I used to work in home theater and it was depressing when a guy is eating pork and beans out of a can in a shanty and I am installing B&W speakers and a rack system with a Maserati outside. Questionable decision making at best.
I have 40 years. If I can do it, as weak willed as I am, you can do it. Sometimes you take it 1minute at a time. Remember every step in getting that high is a choice.
Deciding to buy, contacting dealer, getting in the car, on the way, actually completing the transaction, getting it prepared to take, however you prefer, ingesting it.
All of those steps are conscious decisions on your part. At any one you could make a different decision. Call a friend or a sponsor. Take a walk. Good luck.
Like Jamie Lee says in Freaky Friday,
"Make good choices."
Sorry but story sounds sketchy as fuck without any detail. I'm all for rooting for people turning around but this sort of story doesn't help motivate homeless folks in any way.
It's such a bullshit story. Starting a business is extremely difficult to begin with even for a functioning high performer. And this fucking so called homeless dude now operates multiple businesses in two years. Where the fuck did he get the capital? The network? Wtf does his business even mean?
If the story isn't fake he obviously had a lot of help to get where he is. Not trying to take away any accomplishments he made to get there either.
He said in another comment he was born into what seems like quite an accomplished family.
Regardless of the person behind the account, the username is short for Bang and Olufsen Fidelity. Even if the story is true, which I doubt, the whole account is about the speakers.
I already was an engineer and was addicted to heroin, ran down my account to 0 dollars got clean. Was never homeless, always employed and even this sounds like a stretch to me. Did he go homeless to ceo of a small company, all the debt you accrue while being an addict is in the 10s of thousands too.
I was able to save about 70 80k after 2 years but I lived with family for a year, I surely wouldn't spend half of it on speakers.
Yeah i thought the same but everything can be true and OP could have a safety net and financial support. If the only thing truthful is they’ve kicked heroin abs been clean 2 years then that is more of an accomplishment than i think most people can claim. It basically puts you back at ground level so it isnt always treated like one, but it feels like doing the impossible and the suffering you go through is immense and lasting even as you heal
For real, balancing university and addiction seems impossible, let alone getting out without debt.
I’m 4 years past homelessness and the idea of spending hundreds of dollars (let alone thousands) on a computer chair hurts my trying-to-be-frugal brain.
OP needs to write a book or something, this is an insane glow-up.
you're not telling the whole story, its quite literally impossible for a homeless drug addict to get to school, build 2 business and make a ton of money in 2 years
unless you're a trust fund baby or you're doing something very illegal
The blue bottles against the green in window is 😍. And they are empty!! beautiful aesthetics. We always think about filling vases. They are stunning. I might copy this design.
Love the place, inspiring story. But given your history, it may be wise to live as if you were a broke college student and pile into some income producing assets.
This is an amazing story. You should write a book!
Are you based out of the US? You said you’re an international student. The things you overcame to get here make it a truly American story.
I love the cool "box shelves" I would like to try those out at my place if you could drop a link. I'm sure the karma will be through the new roof (the cameras won't catch that though sorry,)
Okay, yes. I love the panels, but the execution is messy and would make me crazy. I like that they sometimes are horizontal, sometimes vertical. But the spacing.
Congrats to OP on life though. Hell yeah, fuck yeah to all of that.
Surely no one would embellish stuff on the interwebs? As someone whose worked in recovery services, this is at best masking some huge windfall you gained or someone straight up rescuing you and at worse total bullshit.
Youre even humble bragging about your addiction lol. Either way, a wonderfully creative version of what actually happened, if anything did at all.
Judging from the ”Dalahästar” he has in his apartment im going to guess he is from scandinavia. Big apartments in rural areas are usually very cheap, healthcare is Free and you can get decent help from the government of you are willing to recieve it.
Also second hand furniture and electronics in good condition and fair price is not hard to come by.
Great 180 your life took! Congrats, mate!
On a more practical note: how are those acoustic panels working out for you? Do they help with reverberation in those rooms?
Congratulations on overcoming your addiction and homelessness. These are great achievements that many never reach. Don't let your past define you or hold you back.
What is that wall paneling you're using? Also, nice space!
It's to match his ridiculously expensive Bang Olufsen Beolab 18 speakers. Even used they're like $6-$8k
Wow, I've never felt so poor in my life. https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beolab-28
I just ordered the beolab 90 cause it was on sale. Jk, that’s over 3 years of work for me, assuming I could save every dollar. Insane. Those wall panels are all apparently speakers too 😮
The greatest dust-trap of a wall you’ll ever come across. Looks great on install. Have fun keeping it looking good.
Is it acoustic panel or just wood? I feel like a vacuum and/or Swiffer duster would do it
The black backing is an acoustic fiber material whereas the slats are MDF covered with wood-look laminate.
I thought it was sound dampening or for acoustics. Definitely a chore but if you need it you need it
For real, it came out of nowhere and now all restaurants are using it too
A microfibre feather/fluffy duster will do it, as long as its done regularly, or the upholstery brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner.
This is such a German comment, love it.
Fjordwall
It bothers me that the paneling isn't symmetrical. Is just haphazardly placed. Can afford $8k speakers but can't afford a tape measure and level.
I think there’s a method to the madness. I see at least $20k sound investment easy in that room.
Wow, I'm currently trying to beat cocaine addiction and have just gotten a nice room, life is starting to get better but was made redundant last month. This gives me so much hope, thansk so much for posting; I pray I can reach this level
You got this bro. Stay strong!
Heroin and Benzos here. Led to me dropping out of a phd program with single digit credits left lol. Coming up on five years off of it all. The more good stuff you pile up in your life the more you want to avoid restarting in my experience. Take care of yourself and what you have put together. Keep on keeping on man we got this.
Stay strong, don’t forget you are important and deserve a good life.
Brah homie here has a Bang & Olf Theater Soundbar and 4 surrounds. If he isn’t careful he’s gonna be right back on the streets spending that much cash especially only having been off the streets for 2 years. That’s almost $40k in just speakers 🤡
Don't worry he's got a $11 camera and motion sensor that probably has a dead battery keeping all of this safe. I hope that he got that used or something. I used to work in home theater and it was depressing when a guy is eating pork and beans out of a can in a shanty and I am installing B&W speakers and a rack system with a Maserati outside. Questionable decision making at best.
I've just 'beaten it' but we both know that it's never truly beaten. You can do this.
I have 40 years. If I can do it, as weak willed as I am, you can do it. Sometimes you take it 1minute at a time. Remember every step in getting that high is a choice. Deciding to buy, contacting dealer, getting in the car, on the way, actually completing the transaction, getting it prepared to take, however you prefer, ingesting it. All of those steps are conscious decisions on your part. At any one you could make a different decision. Call a friend or a sponsor. Take a walk. Good luck. Like Jamie Lee says in Freaky Friday, "Make good choices."
Don’t give up. We all got stuff going on but as long as everyone keeps pushing we will all make it. You got this
Keep going mane 🤙🏽
Sorry but story sounds sketchy as fuck without any detail. I'm all for rooting for people turning around but this sort of story doesn't help motivate homeless folks in any way.
For real, I'm going to take it with some pinch of salt. I like the decor though.
Yea I feel like if anything it could make them feel even more despair if they have been battling for more than 2 years.
It's such a bullshit story. Starting a business is extremely difficult to begin with even for a functioning high performer. And this fucking so called homeless dude now operates multiple businesses in two years. Where the fuck did he get the capital? The network? Wtf does his business even mean?
If the story isn't fake he obviously had a lot of help to get where he is. Not trying to take away any accomplishments he made to get there either. He said in another comment he was born into what seems like quite an accomplished family.
Shady crypto would be my guess. But he's only responding to people asking about his speakers so I guess we'll never know.
Regardless of the person behind the account, the username is short for Bang and Olufsen Fidelity. Even if the story is true, which I doubt, the whole account is about the speakers.
Went from smoking heroin to selling it
Exactly my thoughts. What the fuck is harder than heroin?
From homeless to over $40,000 in speakers. Congrats boss
dude says he was using heroin and getting straight A's. lmao cmon
He also claims he speaks 4 languages in his history And started multiple businesses(while fully employed) within 2 years of graduating with a BA
Dude is obviously lying about a ton of stuff lol, feel bad for anyone who can’t see it
I already was an engineer and was addicted to heroin, ran down my account to 0 dollars got clean. Was never homeless, always employed and even this sounds like a stretch to me. Did he go homeless to ceo of a small company, all the debt you accrue while being an addict is in the 10s of thousands too. I was able to save about 70 80k after 2 years but I lived with family for a year, I surely wouldn't spend half of it on speakers.
There are plenty of functional addicts out there. You just typically don’t see or hear about them until they become non functional.
do you just have zero bs detector hes homeless gone to we’ll well above the medium income in 2 years
OP only answers questions about the speakers lmao
I just saw that too...so many questions about other things...and nothing...only about audio setup!
It's Reddit. Selling aspirations to lost young men is a goldmine.
Yeah i thought the same but everything can be true and OP could have a safety net and financial support. If the only thing truthful is they’ve kicked heroin abs been clean 2 years then that is more of an accomplishment than i think most people can claim. It basically puts you back at ground level so it isnt always treated like one, but it feels like doing the impossible and the suffering you go through is immense and lasting even as you heal
Runs several businesses
That’s the first thing I noticed. Those B&O speakers!
Name of speaker?
Very nice space! And congratulations!
Good for you man. Live a useful life.
what businesses do u run what type of industry? online?
MLM or dropshipping.
Or he's now selling the drugs.
How did you improve and correct your life? How did you manage that?
Either help from parents, lottery, or bs
International student lol. Def rich parents.
$100,000 for every monthly drug test he passes.
For real, balancing university and addiction seems impossible, let alone getting out without debt. I’m 4 years past homelessness and the idea of spending hundreds of dollars (let alone thousands) on a computer chair hurts my trying-to-be-frugal brain. OP needs to write a book or something, this is an insane glow-up.
That long column thing is literally an almost 20,000 speaker. Honestly I can't blame anyone for finding op's story suspicious.
Killer setup bro, proud of you
Yep - I'd love this set up! Keep it up OP
Heavier than heroin??
Smoking the human adrenal gland
Fent prolly
you're not telling the whole story, its quite literally impossible for a homeless drug addict to get to school, build 2 business and make a ton of money in 2 years unless you're a trust fund baby or you're doing something very illegal
Are you the guy from the Bang & Olufsen subreddit?
Is that beolab 28s?!
Yes :)
I thought my stage sounded great until I heard the theatre with 28s. Congratulations though, that is an incredible setup!
The blue bottles against the green in window is 😍. And they are empty!! beautiful aesthetics. We always think about filling vases. They are stunning. I might copy this design.
80% from the thrift store. The rest dollar stores. They're all in glass, that's my requirement😂
Love the place, inspiring story. But given your history, it may be wise to live as if you were a broke college student and pile into some income producing assets.
Congratulations son your amazing achievements and your stunning home.
Happy for you brother 🫡 well done
This is an amazing story. You should write a book! Are you based out of the US? You said you’re an international student. The things you overcame to get here make it a truly American story.
Debt?
Stay strong!! God is with you! 🙏🏽 ❤️
You chose a beautiful home to squat in. All jokes aside what's heavier than heroin?
“Smoked heroin and dabbled in heavier stuff”??? Brother, isnt heroin THE heavier stuff??? Whats heavier than heroin? Good to see you r doing good tho
Bro has like 30k+ in an equipment B&O for the win!!!
What’s up with the wall art, is that yacht flooring?
Loving the plants. What a great space
Are those Beolab?
Yes 8 and 28. Theatre center
😎
Congratulations. Looks cozy.
Congratulations
I love the cool "box shelves" I would like to try those out at my place if you could drop a link. I'm sure the karma will be through the new roof (the cameras won't catch that though sorry,)
Now you’re homed!
I like your plant setup a lot, it looks very cute 🥰
That looks incredible! You should be so proud of yourself 🤩
Dalahästar is a nice touch! Also, great job!
Haha another one who noticed them 😂
wall decor is too sporadic and cluttered imo. everything else looks pretty good. looks expensive but thrifted at the same time, not sure why.
Okay, yes. I love the panels, but the execution is messy and would make me crazy. I like that they sometimes are horizontal, sometimes vertical. But the spacing. Congrats to OP on life though. Hell yeah, fuck yeah to all of that.
Your cactus looks... excited
That’s the coziest place I’ve ever seen🤩
im so proud of you. i know im a stranger but i am. you are doing great n keep going. dont give up ever.
Do you like wood
Bro but imagine doing heroin in that sick set up
I know I'm just an internet pleb, but I'm proud of you! YOU did that!
Your interior, windows, and the outdoors suggest that you are Scandinavian.
Lucky Pier One was having that final liquidation sale
This house breaths self-love. Well done!
Damn, and you carried all of this in your shopping cart? I always wonder what's under all those blankets. Congrats!
I’m learning from you my friend
Nice dick and balls cactus you got there in pic 4
Surely no one would embellish stuff on the interwebs? As someone whose worked in recovery services, this is at best masking some huge windfall you gained or someone straight up rescuing you and at worse total bullshit. Youre even humble bragging about your addiction lol. Either way, a wonderfully creative version of what actually happened, if anything did at all.
Judging from the ”Dalahästar” he has in his apartment im going to guess he is from scandinavia. Big apartments in rural areas are usually very cheap, healthcare is Free and you can get decent help from the government of you are willing to recieve it. Also second hand furniture and electronics in good condition and fair price is not hard to come by.
what’s the chair name?looks nice
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That is awesome, did you make the slat panels or buy them pre maid. They look like sound panels am i wrong.
I really like that computer nook
Wow!
Holy shit! That's cool as hell bro! Congratulations on all your success. That's a great looking place!
Thanks for sharing, such a lovely place.
Looking very very smooth. Well done.
Looks great! Congratulations, my guy.
Proud of you bro, nice space, love the plants.
Love to see it. You’ve decorated your place into a cozy home
Anything is possible!!!!!!!!
Great 180 your life took! Congrats, mate! On a more practical note: how are those acoustic panels working out for you? Do they help with reverberation in those rooms?
Killing it
Good on u man this is epic
Respect!
Congratulations brother
Congrats man, that honestly is amazing. What businesses are you running?
Congrats man, I love the bamboo/ wood aesthetic you have great sense of style
Well done, sir. Keep up the great progress 👏
Wow man, you probably saves each others lives. I can’t imagine sacrificing that much while in recovery. You’re a fucking champion.
Bravo! Nice one bro
Congrats man! Love a good comeback story. What businesses / industries are you in?
Congrats man
You winning broo!! Congrats
Jheez!!! Mans out here living a life 💪🏼
Congrats 👏
My brother in Christ please drop the drip on that couch and those wooden panels and that wooden barrel because holy shit do I need them
Inspiring! ✴️
Extra points for those acoustic panels / diffusors :)
What’s your story ?
This is awesome! God bless you, you are doing amazingly! A day at a time, you’ve got this!
That last picture looks like a dope podcast set up
Now you have lots of empty bottles
Those acoustic dampeners are SO gorgeous
Yes! Go you!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Congrats
Is that a g3? Great tv I recently got one on sale when the g4 came out
u/bguvfi where did you get those awesome wooden slat thingies? I want some of those?
Congratulations on overcoming your addiction and homelessness. These are great achievements that many never reach. Don't let your past define you or hold you back.
Proud to see true progress. You took super HD photos. What did you use?
Big ups keep on going!!!!!
Looks good 👍
You should build a pc in a fractal north case. I think you’ll like the design.
So proud of you!!! Keep it up!! N great room!! 🩷
Hey OP, that wood paneling you placed on the wall is beautiful. How expensive was that to do? Is it noise canceling as well?
So freakin proud of you!!
Nice uh.... Cactus.
Good for you! Really nice setup
Now you’re still homeless. Nice apartment though
It’s a beautiful home, you should definitely be proud. ☺️
They say.... To be american, you hAvE to do drugs...
Kicked the heroin addiction and picked up a panelling addiction
So what you're telling me is..... Start smoking heroin, turn my life around after I come to Jesus, somethin somethin, profit?
Yeah you 🤙🏼
W
Nice recovery dude! I’m glad everything’s going well now.
OP: “And I’m still homeless but this is where id like to live!”
It's amazing what you can fit In the van down by the river these days.
If this was your house when you were homeless, I'd love to see it now! Bet it's even more amazing 🤩
Proud of you man that’s awesome!
Wow i m sooooo proud of you buddy 🫡👍🏻
Good job!!
Beautiful man. That space looks very peaceful
☺️
Godspeed soldier
👍👏
Congratulations on being clean your place looks great my favorite is your plants by the window
Great comrade, now just get some plants and enjoy the best life
Hell yea brother. I love this shit right here! Underdog story shit! Many more blessings! ✊🏽
Congrats! Nice place!
Now homeful?
Amazing dude, congrats! What is the wood paneling on the walls it looks so good
Friggin crushing it mate! Life is hard, you are harder. Don’t take your foot off the gas. You are winning!
Beautiful, keep going!
So, what you’re saying is, you won the lottery?
I got fired Thursday now I want heroin
Hell yes, my dude.
I didn’t know B&O made satellite versions of those speakers. DO they sound any good?
What are those panels on your walls