how does it compare to the svs sb1000?

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 🙏

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.

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

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@ifeanyidede2106

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Audiojunkabus

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@erics.4113

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@hammalammadingdong6244

3 жыл бұрын

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

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. 👍

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

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

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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 жыл бұрын

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!

Great looking bass driver.

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

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Very cool sub review, thank you!

New video… Round two of coffee. Cheers!

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

@jimfarrell4635

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

Prometheus is a good movie :D

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

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

Another great find!!!

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

on sale for $419

@Roof_Pizza

3 жыл бұрын

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

Is this sub gonna Hertz? Yup 🔊🔊🔉🔉🔊🔊

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 жыл бұрын

Free shipping on this one in the US and canada.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Hello

@JilesMcCoy

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

Great review. Huge looking sub!

@jetfansuperd

3 жыл бұрын

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

@miata1492

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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 $$$.

SVS

@Roof_Pizza

3 жыл бұрын

Probably Rhythmic.

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

SWD2

At first glance it looks like an ultimax woofer

Rythmik has servo

Is Randy drinking again?

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

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

@greenbeginner9221

3 жыл бұрын

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

@autoaudio2

3 жыл бұрын

I went with 10.. fixed my issues.

@Roof_Pizza

3 жыл бұрын

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?

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

Ported and passive radiators are both bass reflex.

You lost me at "stamped"

@Roof_Pizza

3 жыл бұрын

IKR.

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 🙏