HALO Series Loudspeakers from Starke Sound Bring Advanced Design and Performance to Affordable Stereo and Surround Systems
Gardena, CA, May 1, 2025 – Starke Sound, a designer and manufacturer of audio equipment that offers top-shelf sound quality in any room, from stereo to multichannel audio systems, today announced the availability of the HALO series of high-end home audio loudspeakers.
The HALO Series, which follows a focused five-year development effort, features newly developed transducers, crossovers, and enclosure components designed specifically for the new products. The new models, all of which are two-way, include the M1 bookshelf speaker ($4,200/pair); C2 center; and W1 slimline on-wall model. All of the new HALO speakers feature Starke Sound’s Rogrid™ Aluminum Frame and reinforced cabinet, designed to ensure rugged structural stability and acoustic precision over a lifetime of listening.
In addition, the series features two subwoofers: SUB1, a 12.5” sub with 1kW rms, and SUB5, Starke Sound’s new benchmark sub, featuring a 17” driver with 3kW rms. Rounding out the HALO Series are two third-generation A+AB™ solid state power amplifiers: A3 (three-channel) and A2 (two-channel), each with 620 rms watts per channel into 4 ohms.
As speakers that are meant to be seen as well as heard, HALO models are finished in TrueChromeTM piano lacquer, with 14 layers of paint and a mirror-finish polish to complete the picture. The new HALO speakers and the SUB1 are available in in Samurai Black, Lunar White, and Ember Noir. The SUB5 is available in Samurai Black only.
“Our new HALO Series is designed to be a breath of fresh air for the audio industry, in that the models are powerful and voiced for true high-end listening in demanding systems, yet its price range is remarkably affordable for the series’ performance and overall build quality,” says Scott DeLoache, Chief Design Director, Starke Sound Inc. “As Starke Sound celebrates its 15th anniversary, it’s a privilege to bring the third-generation HALO products to music and movie lovers of every stripe.”
The heart of the HALO Series is the M1 bookshelf speaker, blending advanced materials with precise engineering. A Diamaze28™ Be Tweeter delivers refined highs, and the MaxCarbon65™ Woofer provides rich, expansive bass. Integrated via a premium first-order crossover, these drivers ensure low distortion, perfect phase coherence, and an immersive soundstage that captures the emotional essence of well-recorded music.
Similar to the M1 speaker, the C2 center channel ($3,150) features a Diamaze28™ Be Tweeter, here combined with dual MaxCarbon65™ mid-bass drivers to infuse sound with power while maintaining harmonious balance.
Designed as both a surround and standalone speaker in rooms where on-wall speakers are the best option for optimal sound, the HALO Series’ W1 on-wall speaker ($1,950/pair) combines elegant design with outstanding sonics, fitting beautifully into any space.
The two companion subwoofers deliver deep bass with speed and authority. SUB 1 ($2,499), a compact powerhouse of a mid-sized subwoofer, features a robust 12.5-inch driver and 1000W RMS of clean, controlled power to fill a space with bass that is both deep and precise, proving size is no limit to performance.
For rooms that need extra support on the bottom end, the SUB 5 ($4,999) includes a 17-inch driver, groundbreaking Umbraxis™ Diaphragm Support Structure, and industry-leading 120mm excursion, delivering bass that plunges as low as 8Hz. Powered by up to 3000W RMS, it produces ultra-deep, dynamic, distortion-free low frequencies for an experience that fills the largest rooms with masterful low end sonics.
Ideal for powering HALO Series main speakers are two new amplifiers: the two-channel A2 and three-channel A3. ($6,000 and $6,900, respectively.) Both models feature Starke Sound’s third-generation Class A+AB amplifier design, offering up to 620 watts per channel at 4Ω, a fully balanced topology, and a power supply capacitor array of up to 176,000 microfarads.
Their high-bias design enables Class A operation for nearly all music and audio signals under typical conditions. When extremely large signals occur—often less than 1% of the time—the A2 and A3 enter Class AB mode seamlessly, ensuring that the system’s dynamic range remains uncompromised. In essence, this is a pure Class A amplifier equipped with exceptional power reserves.
Stand 3S
Developed for the new HALO Series M1 speaker, the Stand 3S, in black or silver, provides a three-point, integrated foundation via aircraft-grade aluminum that enhances the monitors’ performance and presentation. The speaker is mechanically coupled to the base of the stand, extending the benefits of Starke Sound’s Rogrid structure into the floor.
For additional information on Starke Sound’s new HALO Series, please visit: https://https://www.starkesound.com/.
About Starke Sound
Founded in Los Angeles in 2009 and incorporated in 2012, Starke Sound, Inc. designs high-fidelity audio products in the USA and is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer with worldwide distribution. The company’s mission is to continuously advance the state of the art of stereo and multichannel sound reproduction for residential and commercial applications. Starke Sound’s unwavering commitment to the highest sound quality has been recognized with numerous industry awards and by delighted customers around the world.
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