Starke Sound Halo M1 Long Term Review (With Measurements & Mods)

Starke Sound Halo M1 Speakers Rating: 8.2/10 Price: US$5600 (March, 2026) https://starkesound.com/products/m1-bookshelf-speaker Low Level Listening: 7 Sound Stage: 9 Stereo Image: 7 Highs: 7 Midrange: 7 Bass: 10 Build Quality: 10 Features: 9 Design: 9 Price: 7 Pros: Great Design, Quality Components, Excellence Bass, Wall Of Sound. Cons: Critical System Matching. *Rating After Tweaks* Overall : 8.6/10 Low Level Listening: 8 Sound Stage: 9 Stereo Image: 8 Highs: 8 Midrange: 8 Bass: 10 Build Quality: 10 Features: 9 Design: 9 Price: 7 Halo M1 designed for the people who wants spacious dynamic sound, realistic width and depth of live music experience. Not for audiophiles who enjoy smooth and organic realism sound quality with rich musicality. *All ratings consider price, features, and sound quality. Product sample provided for review. 1-10 Rating System (10 Next Level, 9 Exceptional, 8 Very Good, 7 Solid, 6 Above Average, 5 Average, 4 Below Average, 3 Flawed, 2 Bad, 1 Trash) *Associated Components* Gustard R26II DAC: https://amzn.to/4rY8eJN Topping DX9 Discrete: https://amzn.to/4jv2Tq4 Garlubidor Divinity R2R DAC: https://youtu.be/YyH6eBZTxU4 xDuoo TA32 DAC: https://amzn.to/4bq4jQz Eversolo DAC-Z10: https://amzn.to/4rLoxdn Accuphase E-4000: https://youtu.be/wg7UFZaBSLA Muzishare X30 Integrated Amp: https://amzn.to/46CwYxX AST Silver Cables: https://youtu.be/MVLP_QX6IPY Sony HAP-Z1ES: https://ebay.us/zqQRFU (out of production) Taihang Power: https://youtu.be/ie1NJT7im-I iFi Nova AC Power Cables: https://amzn.to/447GeGP Oyaide Neo Class A USB Cable: https://amzn.to/49JhN6u High Fidelity Ear Plugs: https://amzn.to/4sVcavF , https://amzn.to/4qSXtYV Closest to listen my sound sample is with Sony MDR-7506 https://amzn.to/2wAkk54 or Yamaha HS5 Monitor Speakers: https://amzn.to/4j1FgVs If you use these links above to purchase any items from Amazon or eBay (No Extra Cost To You), I get a small percentage which helps support my work and helps me keep going. Video Timeline 0:00 Review 14:43 REW 22:47 Sound Sample