Starke Sound SW12 Balanced Subwoofer Review - Never heard of Starke? They're Not Playing...

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@ziggy8757 3 года назад

how does it compare to the svs sb1000?

@welderfixer 3 года назад

My low frequency battle continues for over a year now. I installed an Emotiva SE8 Flex sub in my budget 5.1.2 surround system and getting the timing and level set has been a chore. I'm still not sure that have it correct, but it is very close since I cannot pick out the sub from the other speakers now. I just have BOOM when called for. The SE8 comes as a down firing driver with front mounted passive radiator, but after several months I decided to swap those positions. I'm so glad that I did. (Note: the speaker wire connectors have locking tabs on them that must be carefully unlocked to remove) Now my couch rattles with most of the bass tones. If I ever have the money I may add a second SE8 to my system.

@Goose_Lord 2 года назад

Thanks for doing this review Randy. I haven't missed an episode in months, and was stoked to see you did this one a while ago. This looks like the best price to performance sub for anyone living in Canada since we pay a little more for SVS it seems... I heard Starke Sound also makes some well built and budget friendly speakers. I would love to see something from the Brev series featured on your channel one day 🙏

@treyhorn5645 3 года назад

Great review. Interesting for sure. I will have to take a poll amongst my neighbors to see if I'm allowed to upgrade my subs. I only have two tens and sometimes they are not fans of them. Lol. That does look like a beast I can only imagine two. 👍

@nathandaniels4823 3 года назад

Just bought their lowest-priced amp. Really looking forward to receiving it; it’s been reviewed quite well.

@ovalfastlx6724 3 года назад

Good morning, this calls for that cup of coffee now. Thanks

@erics.4113 3 года назад

Just got back from milk run. Coffee made. Kicking back to a sub review of all things. "How do it know?" I'm in the market for a sub for my little 2 channel system right now.

@sidesup8286 3 года назад

For years I listened to my bookshelf speakers while the sub I had just sat there between the speakers dis-connected. The sub was being used as a stand for my amplifier. For years I rationalized that my bookshelf speakers had deep enough bass, the croosover in the sub might lessen the sound quality etc. Was I ever cheating myself. I moved the amp off the sub & onto something else and hooked the subwoofer up. If there was any degradation in the midrange and highs going through extra circuitry (the subs crossover), I didn't hear it. Deep bass that was barely audible was full and generous with much better dynamics. There are sound stage cues way down there and they asserted themselves. On classical music, the symphony halls sounded bigger & you could hear their acoustics better. They say that even though bass is non directional below a certain frequency, that using 2 subwoofers will break up standing waves better and improves the bass even further. Cross firing bass waves from 2 subs do wonderful things in any room acoustic. Celestion, years ago made a dipole subwoofer with sound radiation out both the front and back from opposite facing woofers. Excellent but I think it was only sold as part of the Celestion 6000 system. You can talk yourself into thinking the visceral element of the music is not that important, like I did for a while. Try a sub...or two. Here are several tracks that are good to use for evaluating subwoofer definition. Time Loves A Hero-Little Feat from the live album Waiting For Columbus. The song with the lyric "How Can I Live Without You," by Journey. I think that might be what the track title is. Available on their greatest hits LP. Their lp's have somewhat better sound than their cd's. Randy, the colored guy with glasses who used to be a judge on American Idol for years, was the bass player for Journey; a lot of people don't know that. The Bruiser-Tim Weisberg from Weisberg 4 and Greatest Hits. This track made me aware of how amazing his bass player was. Bass is not usually what his music is about. A great track to showcase bass definition and quick bass playing going up and down the scales.

@brochg 3 года назад

Very cool sub review, thank you!

@arena_rock_man9030 3 года назад

Randy, I think the next subwoofer you review ought to be the RSL Speedwoofer 10s. It retails at $399 and punches way above its price range

@joeygonzo 2 года назад

The best deal in subs imo. Ordered mine and it should be here in 3 weeks or so . Been waiting since June .

@ifeanyidede2106 2 года назад

Agreed

@Audiojunkabus 2 года назад

Looks great! , ..... but wait no XLR :(

@gondolier41413 3 года назад

good review. i have not heard of this company before. the Rythmic L12 would be a good competitor to this smaller box cheaper even with amp upgrade and plays down to 12Hz -6db :0

@jetfansuperd 3 года назад

Thanks Randy. Just opened up new sub now I want this one too.

@ginom407 3 года назад

Another great find!!!

@carlsitler9071 3 года назад

I have a couple 10" subs. A Realistic plate amp with a JBL driver and a Boston Accustics. The Boston can turn low pass off so it is perfect with the Klipsch RP-41s which sense the sub and controls the sub crossover. My towers don't really need a sub though I can hear/feel the difference with movies. If or when I have the budget, I think I will look at the Rythmic servo sub.

@roccobruno8027 2 года назад

Great looking bass driver.

@jasonbannan9074 2 года назад

Love watching your videos. You should do a subwoofer shootout. Something like below $300 or $200.

@9mmmike642 3 года назад

R2D2 torso sized. Just what I’ve been looking for.

@jurassicparkgoefree6369 Год назад

@cheapaudoiman thanks for your reviews. In your opinion which would you choose? Starke sw12 or the svs sb 1000. Thanks in advance.

@jimfarrell4635 3 года назад

I don't think they distribute in the US but for Brits I would shout out BK Electronics for really well built, great value traditional subs. Very similar to the Starke offering. No bells and whistles but very flexible and great audio engineering. Sold direct so no dealer premium. Great customer support. I have four in the house right now, from compact to massive. They used to make amps (and maybe whole subs, not sure) for REL. All amps class A/B which I, personally, prefer.

@marcusmcmurray77 3 года назад

Funny you mention BK. I just heard of them and some remarked how BK subs looked/performed a lot like REL. I guess I know why... Thanks!

@piker3000 3 года назад

want to test bass?... play Max Richter's: Dream 1 from the Sleep album

@hammalammadingdong6244 3 года назад

That’s a good track for that. There’s is not a lot of other stuff going on either, just some piano chords.

@stevezeidman7224 3 года назад

Great review. Huge looking sub!

@jetfansuperd 3 года назад

I want the 10 inch. Wife will let me hide it behind a small wine rack

@miata1492 3 года назад

@@jetfansuperd "Wife will let" you? Hummmm . . . .

@SantanKGhey1234 3 года назад

Thanks to you - Boz Scaggs... Audiophile Track to test your Bass dynamics

@TheThraxx 2 года назад

Vs a hts10/12? Which would you pick and why?

@richardchild6093 2 года назад

I'd love to see a review of the Rel Tzero sub....

@chadlejeune9834 3 года назад

Damn that's a good looking subwoofer though. And I love WHATS ON THE BACK! I hope you can get your hands on a rythmik L12 sometime soon. I have one and my main speakers have to keep up with it's speed rather than another way around!

@JC-lk3oy 3 года назад

I love my L12 as well. My Uni-fi UF5 towers barely keep up with it. Such a fast tight sub. It's definitely made for music, but I've been happy with it for movies as well. My in room measurements have it hitting down to a solid 16HZ. For the price it was a killer deal.

@chadlejeune9834 3 года назад

@@JC-lk3oy Same! I have the UB52s and it's bass easily outperforms the speakers. This week I had the chance to try out the LS50 Meta in my system and I was floored at how good the bass integration was, it sounded enveloping but super tight. With my UB52 setup I thought that the bass was a bit bloated or slow and a bit uneven but now I realize it was the speakers fault and not the sub lol. I have the Uni-fi reference bookshelf coming in and I hope that integrates with the L12 better than the UB52.

@darkpoet25 2 года назад

It’s on sale for $419, the SW10 is $299 and the SW15 is $539. Not bad prices, especially if you are looking for a pair of subs.

@lesmatthews459 3 года назад

With large front speakers (15" woofers), I never use a sub for music! Only time I use my sub is for movies at lower volume.

@jasonreyes9504 3 года назад

Nice. They are based in LA County. Looks like Another relatively affordable American audio company.

@jimfarrell4635 3 года назад

I'm a Scot but it's great to see so many home grown US companies entering the market, especially at the more affordable end. Wish more of them would distribute on this side of the pond or sell via efficient international online companies like the Chinese do. Would be great to have easy access to, for example, Schitt, Walsh, Tekton or Zu here. You can get Schitt but supplies seem variable and prices are relatively high.

@daveybreedlove8650 3 года назад

I want a bookshelf speaker that can fill a room. That room is approximately 19x19. I know you love the Sony SSCS5 and trust me I want to buy that one for the price tbh. But I want a speaker that can fill this room not a theater front speaker but for music only. I'm leaning right now to the Klipsch RPM600, I'm i over looking any bookshelfs at a lower price that will cure my thirst? Anyone is welcome to give me feedback

@tjellis1479 3 года назад

Is this sub gonna Hertz? Yup 🔊🔊🔉🔉🔊🔊

@Feliciano12v 3 года назад

New video… Round two of coffee. Cheers!

@kenr4540 7 месяцев назад

You did a good review on the Starke Sound SW12! Do you believe that a pair of Starke Sound SW12 Subs will be great for high end 2 channel music in a dedicated acoustically treated room? Do you also feel that the Starke Sound SW12 can output a great high end musical sound for 2 channel music?

@davidrojas6457 3 года назад

Their AD4.320 amp is so good, not exactly budget tho.

@chrisjensen8307 3 года назад

Prometheus is a good movie :D

@wg5768 3 года назад

People are commenting about it selling for 419.00. What about shipping costs? It's not mentioned on their website. SVS SB1000 is 499.00 with Free shipping!

@JilesMcCoy 3 года назад

Free shipping on this one in the US and canada.

@cheapaudioman 3 года назад

Hello

@JilesMcCoy 3 года назад

@@cheapaudioman Love this one! Glad to see this one getting more exposure!

@TonicofSonic 3 года назад

... 🎶 Don't waste your money on a new set of sneakers, you get more mileage from a cheap pair of speakers 🎶 ...

@kaneda7katsuragi 3 года назад

on sale for $419

@Roof_Pizza 3 года назад

Seems that that's kinda a 'normal' price for them.

@bpalpha 3 года назад

Besides the Marvel action movie appeal is this a good musical sub? REL offers great models at this price point. Also, if this sub isn't powered by an arc reactor your wasting your $$$.

@christopherburbidge972 3 года назад

Lmao I could have sworn the name of your channel has cheap in it! Bahahahaha

@RC-wi6xm 3 года назад

Rythmik has servo

@mikegoddard7354 3 года назад

SWD2

@agill2103 3 года назад

SVS

@Roof_Pizza 3 года назад

Probably Rhythmic.

@dayanmisiura1599 3 года назад

At first glance it looks like an ultimax woofer

@chebrubin Год назад

Is Randy drinking again?

@johnsweda2999 3 года назад

you should check out the Wharfedale sw150 active £150 considering you're the cheap audio guy, I thought you'd be all over it like a cheap suit lol Stick some teflon tubing over your solder sucker and it won't melt the end

@imral3 3 года назад

Uneven bass in the room? Buy 2, 3 or 4 less expensive subs and place accordingly. You're welcome.

@greenbeginner9221 3 года назад

They've got the SW10 marked down to $300. Two 10" subs for$600 just might be worth looking into.

@autoaudio2 3 года назад

I went with 10.. fixed my issues.

@Roof_Pizza 3 года назад

You can go too low tho. Entry level Polk or Klipsch etc are terrible and I wouldn't want 2 or 4 of them. My entry point is ~ $500 tho I haven't tried everything out there. This sub is forever on sale so it's a ~$400 unit not $700. Can't imagine it at >$1000 at a retailer. Maybe that's where they figure $700 is a reasonable MSRP?

@audioaficionado9494 3 года назад

Sealed designs aren't 'faster' if the bass reflex design is properly implemented and set up in the room. REL mostly uses bass reflex designs and many audiophiles tout them as very 'fast' if not the best.

@Roof_Pizza 3 года назад

Sealed subs dont 'hang' and are ready for another note rather than blend. Yes, they sound faster start to stop. The sealed air acts like a spring and stops the driver. You can't beat physics.

@audioaficionado9494 3 года назад

Yet REL is better for music than sealed SVS. Even sealed drivers have some overhang resonance. Large heavy drivers all have it. It sounds normal as low frequency sounds naturally don't stop instantly.

@Roof_Pizza 3 года назад

@@audioaficionado9494 REL vs SVS, who cares? And who cares how heavy a speaker is when the cone weighs about as much as heavy paper does? REL also brags that they don't use ported subwoofers so your generalization that ported is just as good falls apart again. Monster JL subwoofers and other monster subwoofers are also sealed, I wonder why? Hmm, could be they sound better?

@audioaficionado9494 3 года назад

Ported and passive radiators are both bass reflex.