Video: Russian JBL Demo Truck or Mobile Nuclear Reactor?

I don't know who produced this, or who to give credit to, but this Russian JBL show truck, the "Sound Cruiser", is insane. This might give the Power Acoustik truck we wrote about a run for its money!

After a little research, it looks like this truck debuted maybe sometime around late 2005/early 2006. The "Russian Sound Fleet" guys took an International hauler and loaded the back with one of the most insane JBL sound systems I've seen. The HUGE Crown/JBL amps mounted to the side panels are stunning, but the rotating subwoofer enclosure is downright evil looking! It looks like they've got some sort of nuclear reactor strapped to the back!

We've got a video of the truck in action after the break, as well as a bunch of photos I found on a forum from Croatia.

Anybody know anything about this truck? Let us know in the forums!

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New & Improved JBL Power Series Speakers

Check it out: We just got the scoop on JBL's new Power Series components! We actually got an exclusive sneak peak of these bad boys at CES, but we had to remain tight-lipped until JBL gave us the OK. Well we got it, and here they are!

The new Power Series is significantly improved over previous models, and according to JBL have a similar sonic signature to their über-components, the GTi Series. The new Power Series boasts an improved sensitivity, meaning more sound from less power, which is great for those upgrading their factory speakers but keeping the factory radio. The Power Series also features an improved "distortion-free" motor structure, and an improved 1" textile dome tweeter for extended high frequency response.

Not only did JBL improve the sonic and mechanical features, but these speakers just look damn sexy. The compact crossover is clean and just deserves to be on display in any install. Great job, JBL, I look forward to hearing those soon.

**Random JBL Fact: Did you know that JBL speakers can be found in approximately 80% of all movie theaters in the US and that Lucas Arts designed initial THX specifications using JBL speakers? Yep. That's right.

We've got the official press release and and more photos after the jump.

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