Hit the Road Jack + Avi = Blown Speakers

During their performance of "Hit the Road Jack", Avi Kaplan got so excited, and hit a note, so low, that it blew out the speakers at KFHS! It was thrilling. I love PTX :)

[@prilumie]

Scott's like "I'ma bust out this awesome bridge" and Avi's like "nah I'ma bust these speakers instead" BOOM!

[@zain4019]

Priyanka Patel haha xD

[@ggsnowman4652]

Well, that’s our Avi...before (if u know what I mean 😭

[@ed4rx44_sinr2]

Im your 700th like, remember meee

[@lextended5775]

@@ggsnowman4652 yeah so sad he left 😭

[@madirose171]

This is the avi?

[@SisterFreaks]

I love how the rest of pentatonix all immediately look accusingly at Avi.

[@jtalbot34]

SisterFreaks because it wasn't his first time blowing speakers 😂

[@Ordep_Aviaras]

Jennifer Talbot Wait really? there is another video with he blowing a speaker too?

[@Katie-wl6xr]

I think he has likely blown speakers before

[@oceano901]

I have a distinct feeling this probably has happened more than once before.

[@natashalee2779]

it has and I know what video

[@eternal_envy2475]

Oh yea quite a few times AVI has a strong voice

[@toriyardley1305]

Natasha Lee WHAT VIDEO?? I need to see it!...

[@natashalee2779]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWivmJ-Fl8RlmJo He didn't break the sound system, it's just that he went so low (F#1) and the sound system didn't pick it up correctly. it sounded like a dubstep.

[@toriyardley1305]

Natasha Lee Thank U sososososososo Much!!! XD

[@sramsey614]

I love how Avi knew he had been the one to blow the speakers xD

[@epicaventure]

How I feel!

[@SEH221]

It probably wasn't the first time!

[@deadinside1170]

@@SEH221 It wasn't. I think when they did natural disaster he also blew the speaker several times. But I'm not sure how many.

[@sersastark]

Bc he's done it before lol

[@saffysaffyrocks]

I adore the fact that they didn't even need to try and finish the song everyone was just freaking out and giving a standing ovation

[@ratchet1653]

saffysaffyrocks Hitting a bass A note is insane

[@madkeeper2746]

They could've continue if the speakers were working, lol You can see how they kept singing for like a second after but the sound just wasn't there So, yeah. He blew the speakers :D

[@enosh1505]

They tried.....but they realised that the speakers were gone

[@sophieadair2080]

Reactions: Scott:OOOHHHH Mitch:*Laughing uncontrolably* Kriste:AGAIN AVI?!? Kevin:Imma get you Avi... Avi:OH CRAP AGAIN!?!

[@proudtobeageek95]

So accurate

[@tylercorl]

Yep

[@jayvankawala8082]

omg kirstie XD

[@run4walk]

Sophie Adair Glad you cleared it up.. couldn't here shit over 'OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! OOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH! WHAT?! WHAT!?

[@teacupglitterinfested1525]

*+Sophie Adair* Oh my god. While Avi was getting his ass kicked the other three were just kinda standing there and didn't know what to do. I loved that. 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@EricaTurtle]

Avis hips dont lie!!!

[@Ang6678]

he always tells the truth when it comes to them xD

[@darkamousy9]

Ang6678 Scott: Oh yeah.... Hip Rotation....

[@EricaTurtle]

***** YOU SPEAK THE TRUTH!!

[@tarakenobi8622]

have you seen a video a fan made about his hips. hilarious

[@thegremlin9876]

the hips never lie

[@ProofreadEagle6]

I think we can all agree that the guy screaming was almost as good as Avi's note that strangled the speaker...

[@erindonovan7103]

2:27 "dat bass doh" IT WAS A FORESHADOW!

[@jacquelinecollins4234]

The speaker could not handle Avi's awesomeness

[@sugoruyo]

+UnicornQu33n21 Speaker's like: "Fuck THAT shit, I'm outta here!"

[@twhtv5272]

+sugoruyo lol!! True😂😂

[@tony_macaroni_lol]

Definitely!

[@HiHello-ro5bb]

True they are mad at his talent

[@bloodyrose2076]

Speaker insurance must be fun for Avi.

[@alexneumeister6729]

Most people probably go "Ok, Avi, we know you're a super bass but ummm, I don't know how to put this nicer but, DON'T BREAK OUR FUCKING SPEAKERS!"

[@Hscaper]

Alex Neumeister electronics should be able to handle a human voice, that's for sound checks :)

[@VigilanteVegan]

They can handle HUMAN voices...

[@handsome_trig]

Lol

[@Iloveavitodeath]

Avi is the best

[@collaboration4237]

Rule of thumb: If Avi Kaplan is performing at your event, bring a spare set of speakers.

[@runefaustblack]

Or five.

[@chrisbauer1925]

Or learn how to use a hi pass filter or proper speaker protection limiters...

[@henrydonaldson4665]

@@chrisbauer1925 or just use speakers that can handle it.

[@maureenthomas1705]

Pentatonix started to take there own speakers with them. Ones that could take Avi's notes.

[@Iloveavitodeath]

Are there even speakers that can take Avi's awesomeness?

[@middynighty]

It's like Avi has a superpower and he just got over excited using it. XD With great power, Avi, comes great responsibility.

[@zain4019]

middynighty haha oh my goodness xD

[@song7087]

Omg this is late but is that drag race reference? 😂

[@anti_fragile]

@@song7087 that's just a saying

[@undead.rising]

Can we just talk about how into this song Avi was in the first place? Look at him dance!

[@JohnCena-tw3sd]

2:57 Avi was saving Scott from a voice crack

[@BevIsGuilty]

I mean, 2013 Scott definitely couldn't have hit whatever note he was about to try without faltering a little, yeah. Love him to death, but he's always been the vocalist behind the curve within the group.

[@Bluebird383]

Amore Arusko Scott is a baretone

[@MultiKamil97]

+Amore Arusko what makes you think like that?

[@amandareeves3439]

Amore Arusko he's had singing lessons for 10+ years...

[@corganpollo3542]

Mysterious Creature actually he is a baritone:|

[@jeonskook4112]

You know that your a awesome bass when you blow out a speaker unintentionally.

[@katie4146]

Avi:yeah imma go now- Kevin: oh no you don't

[@emprlazy814]

lol xD

[@zecatperson]

XDDDDDDD

[@danismilk2661]

Lol Kevin chased him

[@annamanthei7731]

k a t i e *sprints

[@deema1541]

when kevin chased avi for real it killed me nice work avi

[@annamanthei7731]

Dema Harb He just went zooom

[@silenceow4755]

Let's freeze-frame at 2:58 and have a character analysis shall we? Avi: "oh fuck" Kirstie: sighing heavily Scott: Completely oblivious, still trying to sing Mitch: "NOT AGAAAAIN" Kevin: "avi why"

[@madisonnelson3125]

Anthony Richards Favorite comment ever

[@danneyland8449]

Singing starts at 1:12. Speakers blow at 2:56 (be careful of screaming crowd directly after).

[@user-mc1xb9sc6r]

Thx

[@richardmillhousenixon]

Screaming crowd???? You mean screaming man. OOOOOHHHHH!! OHHHHHH! ITS OVER!!! ITS OVER!!!! OOHHHHH!!!

[@melaniazihlavska4578]

I appreciate the disclaimer cuz I'm wearing headphones

[@grevercomb13]

I worry for the safety of my headphones sometimes. I really like my headphones but I also really like Avi... this is an unexpected first world problem...

[@samalarie9767]

I feel you... Because of Avi abuse, my earphones lost volume, and my left earphone is buzzing hahaha

[@odieredila]

I don't have any pair of headphones where both sides are working. There's always one that's broken because of Avi.

[@MsLioness82]

Oh my goodness, if you have the music so loud that your earphones are broken, just imagine your poor ears! :)

[@archiecook55]

Seeing Avi "Bass Cannon" Kaplan blow out the speakers was epic and hearing the dude holding the camera's reaction and seeing Kevin chase Avi was HILARIOUS this video is gold.

[@Danielt1999]

Unicorn Lady (formerly archiecook55) is it gold or is it Rose Gold? Lol jk I had to make the joke 😊

[@archiecook55]

Kathryn Telera lol yas

[@alinamehdi5620]

I love how Scott, Mitch, and Kirstie standing there like... Are we still getting paid for this though?

[@virgomoon6091]

What about Kevin? 😒

[@kobrakai007]

@@virgomoon6091 he chased Avi off the stage

[@KarisFisher]

the dude's reaction makes this ten times funnier omg

[@faysam60]

Avi can blow my speakers anytime he wants to!

[@eternal_envy2475]

Hell yea mine too

[@charleealamode9585]

PAAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@shyanncharping4911]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yea fr

[@katherinewhite210]

Same here

[@Motowood613]

OH YEAH

[@shujiburuji7839]

OHHHH OHHHH OHHHH IT WAS UUUUU!!!! *points at avi* OHHHHHHH OHHHHHH HAHAHA *kevin chases him* OHHHHH HAHAHA Me: *cries, and dies of laughter*

[@kamwrites]

+Shuji Buruji Thanks for the play by play. Now I don't have to watch the video.

[@toastymouse8230]

kamwrites Shut the hell up salty boi Let the children be happy

[@_phong.huynh_]

@@toastymouse8230 well, in 2019, the children are all depressed

[@ashburczyk2638]

Same lmao

[@eduardoflores5705]

@@_phong.huynh_ love that song

[@hypertailsx2]

I really don't care about Pentatonix,I'm just here for the guy yelling,I'm a huge fan of him

[@TheSlyFoxThatCreeps]

OOHHH OHHH IT'S OVER!! IT'S OVER!!! OHHH!!!!

[@tadaaflo]

TurtleNinjaX i dont get it... until i watched the video.. lol

[@cookiedelux7040]

Yeah okay nobody asked what u were doing here so just sh :3

[@hypertailsx2]

EliteElliStarzz *facepalm*

[@Marlee616263]

EliteElliStarzz it's sarcasm, or didn't you catch that? He's saying he would have just liked to watch the group, but this guy was annoying as fuck. Straightforward enough for you?

[@fagnersousa5906]

The lady at 1:08 singing "Hit The Road, Jack"... She's got it in her!!

[@madisonfoster1638]

That could have also been Mitch. Just saying.

[@fagnersousa5906]

Madison Foster The voice was off the mic and near the camera... Couldn't be Mitch's

[@madisonfoster1638]

Fagner Sousa if you look closely the mic is up to his mouth

[@fagnersousa5906]

Yeah, but the voice is totally different from his usual voice... Just saying... But being his voice or the girl's voice, it's beautiful...

[@chelbeeturtle9337]

Madison Foster Wasn't Mitch. I know his voice very well, and it wasn't his. :-) Plus the sound didn't sound like it came from a speaker, sounded like it came from someone in the audience. x

[@michaelapeterson73]

The speakers were clearly unprepared for the awesome that is Avi Kaplan.

[@57Strudel]

I noticed that when I saw them live last year the techs had boosted the bass WAY too much, so that when he hit those amazing notes it was close to blow-out. I think it probably is a combo of speakers not prepared and techs not prepared! :)

[@DrPaul-nw4nx]

@@57Strudel or the amplifiers aren't high enough wattage and couldn't handle it. Probably a combo of blown speaker/fried amplifier

[@benrosenbaum5697]

HAHAHA Kevin chases him

[@teacupglitterinfested1525]

Lol

[@ehrinnsitton1687]

Lol ikr?! I could not stop laughing. Thier bromance is perfect

[@loriebryan3840]

lol

[@Donnie_Turt]

+Ben Rosenbaum When?

[@benrosenbaum5697]

3:22

[@kevingribus275]

that dude in the audience was louder than the girls were

[@alyssah.5886]

Yea and he was seriously annoying. Also he was the one holding the camera so yea he's going to be the loudest. They all need to be quiet so they can actually hear them.

[@PinkMelatonin]

@@alyssah.5886 He was funny bro

[@lesliemisco3920]

I would have reacted just like this guy did... freaking out and yelling 'ohhh'. I know. I'm so mature. ...but literally Avi is AMAZING! (And his voice is so deep...)

[@DawnFan4ever]

I wish you would have kept recording I would have loved to see what happened next.

[@arthurdouglas5787]

when Kevin ran after Avi like damnit not again 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GloriaLongMLBIT]

I can not help but get so tickled at the dude yelling when Avi blows the speakers lol it's so funny but he's right...that was awesome lol

[@matildawilson9453]

The owner of those speakers did not see that coming with an a Capella group... never underestimate Avi

[@anikabhatia4735]

I saw them live in October & they performed Light In The Hallway without individual microphones and only one speaker, you could literally feel the seats vibrating when Avi did the low notes.

[@djferchus]

Avi´s Hips dont lie :D

[@martijnvangerwen1755]

soooo true :D

[@omegalul6012]

Djferchus Tutoriales Gameplays y más SHAKIRAAAAAA

[@Lily.valkyrie]

The best bass guy in the world xD

[@MultiKamil97]

You haven't heard many other basses, huh?

[@sonyahannah]

A tie with Tim Foust -- listen to their duet on "Ring of Fire."

[@selmusmussel3034]

sonyahannah dumbass there is a guy named tim storms.

[@MultiKamil97]

Selmus Mussel Storms uses fry for most of his low notes. Check out Glenn Miller to hear a real bass power.

[@selmusmussel3034]

Nekros97 fry notes doesn't count in the vocal range so he hits the note below A0 (the first note on piano) without vocal fry. But I would agree if you would say his notes are not that sharp. And that's actually pretty normal.

[@Richpopballa]

PTX was great and, in my opinion, will be here and hereafter! I wish I would've taken a video of their evening concert. I met Kirstin and she's the sweetest! 😍 This was an exhilarating experience to witness such greatness and talent. I don't take back one moment of my screaming, ranting, or whatever you shall call it. #makethisgoviral

[@_reeshu_]

+Joshua Hall Do you know if Avi's seen this video?

[@Richpopballa]

+bookworm260194 I do not know if he has or has not seen this video. I hope he does!

[@_reeshu_]

I hope he reacts to it because that'd be priceless :D

[@gracesteffen8562]

Avi blew up the speakers just with his voice! woh

[@gracesteffen8562]

03:01 was that you screeming? xD

[@JessieGirl-tm1eo]

The fact that he BROKE the sound system just attests to the fact that Avi is a vocal God!

[@josephswitch8132]

god with a lowercase g:)

[@JessieGirl-tm1eo]

+Joey Switch is that how it would be spelled? I didn't mean to offended anyone if I did!

[@jiafeiskinnyproducts]

I love how Scott and Kristie were looking at Avi like, Avi, What said you do? And Mitch and Kevin were dead laughing!

[@MsLm97]

I honestly don't know what I love more in this video - Avi's SUPERBASSSSSSSSSS or the amount of fangirling going on in the audience, especially form the guys!!!

[@lesliemisco3920]

Youuuuuu....! I know! SAME! The whole time I was just like, 'that guy and me should be best friends!' he literally reacted the exact same way I would! And he gets me so hyped up on his energy!

[@MsLm97]

meeeeeeeeeee I know I'm everywhere, sorry :( but you're so right, we need to include this guy in the possy lol he's one of us

[@reece5994]

How to wake yourself up. 1) Watch Avi's low notes 2) Watch Avi blow up speakers with his awesomeness, at full freaking volume Wow it worked!

[@STata1207]

the guy yelling in the background is my spirit animal

[@milesangels]

so deep even the speakers couldn't handle it.

[@Tokio4otel]

You know you're a man when you blow out the speakers with your voice.

[@CaliburovX4]

Avi's Vocal Cords: "FUCK YOUR SPEAKER SHIT!!!" *speakers blow*

[@CaliburovX4]

Bass Cannon...ACTIVAAAAAAAAAAATEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

[@ReenaHamad]

BassCannonKaplan: ACTIVATED

[@robj6692]

the venue should have Avi Proofed the speakers. *mr. Chow voice* NOT MY PROLLEM!

[@sleepinggorilla]

They should give Avi sub woofer independent of the other speakers.

[@Gramnin]

Mitch's reaction is just like, "Dangit Avi not again!" Haha

[@willj476]

Avi looks like he's thinking ' oh shit!' Followed by 'hehehe' as though he kinda thought it might happen but carried on anyway

[@taysoccerlily]

the way avi moves is beautiful.

[@AndrewH.]

No subwoofer exists that can handle Avi Kaplan! ^_^

[@AaronDavidMusic]

You're so right

[@devinwolfi]

Andrew Harley Mitch.

[@sadams4507]

True Dat

[@Gamesfan34260]

2:59 It was at this point that he had realized: he'd fucked up!

[@jacquelinecollins4234]

😂 true

[@veronicasargent1376]

Avi low voice + Mitch high voice= blown speaker

[@lustfly]

Avi's voice is so amazing!!! I'm so in love, and even more now

[@CallistoSangre]

That one girl at 0:45 "Get out of my picture!" XD

[@SlythysGaming]

LMFAO how did I not even notice that?

[@kassidyj97]

CallistoSangre obsessed with her sass!!!!!

[@wraithe85]

I love how avi is grooving over on the end. Looks so fun

[@HannahJHinkle]

Ive lost quite a few pairs of headphones thanks to mr avilicious....

[@tickledtlady]

Avi has done this a few times. Love it everytime. I hope these people got out of their seats during a song and not just to clap. PTX considers themselves a band and they want people to dance to their music. I couldn't sit in my seat at any of their concerts I've been to, lolol.

[@leahtipton6007]

Holy crap I'm sitting in front of the guy filming this. My head is in the bottom left the whole video wtf. Hahaha 😂😂

[@jazearaburden113]

I waved to ur head

[@dela2612]

What happened after?? Did they change the speakers or something?? (sorry for my english)

[@taylorfuckingbell]

Dela no need for (sorry for my English) it's you wrote that perfectly

[@nezhaba]

1:07 Voice behind the scenes GIRL YOU'RE AMAZING!

[@Randomjes16]

We MUST find her!

[@nezhaba]

Randomjes16 sure

[@laurasanders9374]

that was Mitch warming up. look at him on stage.

[@nezhaba]

right

[@CaliburovX4]

Yes, I fully and completely agree.

[@halmicroutsicos900]

Every girl in the crowd was immediately wet.

[@Minkymink18]

And the guys most likely.

[@Martin_FTW]

Hal Microutsicos got a pet wussy you that read wrong?? k Imma stop xDD

[@sarahontiveros804]

Best comment i have ever read😂

[@thatgirlfromktown]

True!!! 😂

[@zain4019]

Hal Microutsicos I never understood the appeal of this joke. It’s not funny, just hyper-sexualized. There are a lot of ways to say he hit a nice note besides talking about lubrication of the genitals. The internet is so fucked up at times.

[@VeridisQuoLive]

Gosh I love Avi, his dance moves are awesome (especially in this vid !), his voice is soooooo good and he kills speakers ! DAT BASS THO

[@Pokking97]

Did Avi just do a wombo combo?

[@adamblackman1948]

That ain't falco!

[@Babigurl4lif303]

adam blackman WHERE YOU AT?!!??

[@itsflare9520]

+Shea! HAPPY FEET

[@alexanderfrank4410]

+Shea! speaking of which I wonder if any of the members are into super smash bros

[@phantombunny581]

Scott

[@carlota4587]

i was wearing headphones... RIP ears

[@ItsNessaTho]

me 😫😧

[@anacora738]

I love how avi just knows he's the one who brokw the speakers and he's just like "oh, crap, not again!"

[@iJenny1010]

AVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII KAPLAN EVERYBODY!!!!!!! :) Im in love! :)

[@TiaraBenvenutti]

Meat and Potatoes Strike Again!

[@emilydennie2712]

Preach!

[@epic8088]

I'm sad this doesn't have more likes. I wish more people knew about their time in "Sing off"

[@camilledavenport4035]

Only a real man can blow a speaker with his voice. That takes talent

[@greenbean381]

"that bass tho!" I heard so much of that when I saw them last august it was awesome

[@trinkab]

Avi is beyond awesome!! :D Yet another reason for better Arts funding in high schools. :)

Fucking dolphins. Dolphins everywhere....

[@GabsyQuinn]

😂

[@pinkballads]

I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING AT THIS COMMENT

[@cangursoy]

It made my day hahahaha thank you fair lady, thank you.

[@thatsroughbuddy-]

This is literally the best thing in life.

[@jesusthroughmary]

Wrong. What is best in life to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.

[@aneshahamood993]

***** 😂😂

[@rebeccastephens1033]

basscannon activated!!!

[@lucyeloise1060]

that moment when avi breaks my headphones. ty

[@Ich1GoTgl]

2:57 Power up the BassCannon, FIRE!

[@Killertomato84]

Avi kaplan, the true reason we have subwoofers and crossovers

[@TheCinnamonJ]

The guy holding the camera is such a mood

[@silverevans7353]

I love the way Avi dances 😍😘💗

[@hoshihu]

If I'm in a bad mood I always come back to watch this :D Not just Avi being awesome, but I always get as excited and overjoyed as the screaming guy XD

[@rubyflash4]

Avi's hips never lie.

[@epicaventure]

Omg the guy filming.. even when Avi says I love you is 'sick' lol your responses make me smile

[@lynnetitus648]

Kevin chasing Avi is hilarious!

[@dothedo3667]

Avi is so into it, especially when he hits that low note

[@karinebizz]

hysterical people= blown eardrums

[@eznack1489]

Avi's moves are legendary

[@starryminyoongi7309]

Thank god my headphones are made specifically for bass.

[@omegalul6012]

Lucifer Mine, sadly, are not. xD

[@mais02]

same

[@jackclark1994]

were your eardrums tho?

[@mary-anneswanson9931]

Way to Go Avi !!! Great performance PTX :)

[@SnookumBear42]

I feel like they should be prepared for this kind of thing.

[@kennethpryde966]

It's was at a high school. Cheap, old equipment. They did get things going again, I hear, so they were prepared on some level.

[@mcpheefan21]

Shoot, if I had blown a speaker in front of a bunch of people, I probably would've ran off the stage in embarrassment....while oddly laughing at myself. And then I would've come back out like "sorry guys".

[@deadinside1170]

I did blew the speakers during a school concert...

[@Kittykatkit12]

But that bass drop doe So bad a** it broke the speakers

[@lydiaklarr4461]

oh my gosh..... We all knew Avi was amazing but..... Dang, man!

[@CameraKid2]

i mean like... i was just trying to hear the song so i turned up my headphones a little *dog bumps volume knob, then, out of nowhere, OOOHHHOOOHHHOHHHOOOOHOHHHHOOOOHHHHOOOOHHHOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOH!!!!!!!!!!!

[@erikaarmstrong5903]

I bet that was a suprise! XD

[@TheGreifingTurtle]

Holy sh*t, it sounds like Avi just pulled a Wombo Combo.

[@djbeastboy0076]

i wombo, you wombo, but Avi wombos best

[@xSystEmFrEak]

+TooMuchTurtle WHERE ARE YOU AT

[@kenz9113]

kevin dying of laughter is me rn

[@reyvennicole9516]

Damn Avi. Even the speakers were like, he's to good for us to be in his presence. We're out. But the guy that's screaming "OOOOOH. OOOOOH. OOOOOH. IT'S OVER DUDE. IT'S OVER. OOOOH OOOOH OOOOH THAT WAS SICK OOOOH." Shut up. That'd be great thanks.

[@devinwolfi]

Okay Avi is so amazing and talented and to be completely honest he has broke pairs of my friggin headphones before

[@arabellaoconnell5862]

Imagine what it would feel like to have on headphones and your computer volume on full blast! My ears fucking hurt. :( P.S. Avi is always welcome to kiss it better ;)