Starke Sound is rolling out a new lineup called the HALO Series, and it’s clear the brand is aiming to hit that sweet spot between serious performance and everyday usability. For anyone who's into music, movies, or just wants their living room to sound as good as it looks, the HALO family includes everything from sleek bookshelf speakers to power-hungry subwoofers and matching amplifiers.

This isn’t just a single product drop. It’s a whole ecosystem—seven new components that can be mixed and matched for stereo or surround setups: three types of speakers, two subwoofers, and two dedicated amplifiers.

“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.”

Let’s start with the loudspeakers. There are three in the HALO lineup:

• M1 Bookshelf Speakers ($4,200/pair)
• C2 Center Channel ($3,150 each)
• W1 On-Wall Speakers ($1,950/pair)

All three use the same core tech inside—a beryllium tweeter (called Diamaze28) for handling the highs, and MaxCarbon65 drivers for the mids and bass. These components sit inside rigid, reinforced enclosures built with what Starke calls a Rogrid aluminum frame. That basically means they’re designed to resist vibrations that can mess with sound quality, even over long-term use.

The M1 bookshelf model is the centerpiece here—compact but packed with high-grade parts. If you want to get the best performance out of it, there’s an optional stand called the Stand 3S, available in black or silver, made from aircraft-grade aluminum. It locks into the speaker base to form a kind of unified structure.

The C2 takes that same approach and adds a second woofer, giving it a wider range and more presence for dialogue-heavy content like movies or TV shows. And then there’s the W1, which is built for wall mounting. It’s slim and designed to blend in with minimal setups—good for side or rear surround speakers or just tight spaces where you don’t want floor-standing gear.

Starke is also offering two subwoofers in the HALO Series: SUB1 and SUB5.

• SUB1 ($2,499) is the smaller of the two but still delivers serious low-end thanks to a 12.5-inch driver and 1000 watts of RMS power. It’s meant to fit into medium-sized rooms without overwhelming them.
• SUB5 ($4,999) is the heavyweight here, with a huge 17-inch driver, a 3000-watt RMS amp, and what the company calls an “Umbraxis™ Diaphragm Support Structure” to control movement. It can hit frequencies as low as 8Hz—well below what most content even contains—which means you’ll not just hear but feel what’s happening, especially in big home theater spaces.

Both models come in a glossy piano lacquer finish, with the SUB1 available in three colors (Samurai Black, Lunar White, Ember Noir), while the SUB5 sticks to just one: Samurai Black.

To power all of this, Starke is offering two power amplifiers: the A2 and A3.

• A2 ($6,000) is a two-channel amp
• A3 ($6,900) is a three-channel version

Both are built on Starke’s Class A+AB platform. In simple terms, they run in pure Class A mode most of the time—which is known for its smooth, detailed sound—and only switch to Class AB when the signal really demands it (like during explosive scenes in a movie or loud crescendos in music). Each channel is rated at 620 watts into 4 ohms.

These are dedicated amps, so they don’t include preamp features like source selection or digital inputs—you’ll need a separate AV processor or preamp to complete the chain. Internally, they use fully balanced circuitry and a massive capacitor bank (176,000 microfarads) to keep power delivery clean and steady.

The real appeal of the HALO Series is how modular it is. You can start with a stereo setup—maybe a pair of M1s and an A2 amp—and build up over time with a sub, a center speaker, and surround channels if you want to go full 5.1 or beyond. Because everything shares the same materials, colors, and acoustic approach, there’s no mismatch as you expand your system.

And while this gear isn’t exactly entry-level in terms of price, it’s positioned as a more attainable step into the world of high-end audio compared to systems that run into five-figure territory before you even add a subwoofer.

The HALO Series feels like Starke Sound’s attempt to streamline the high-end audio experience. Everything from the materials to the modular approach seems designed to make premium audio systems easier to build—and easier to live with. So, if you’re just getting serious about your setup or looking to take things to the next level, this series covers a lot of ground without forcing you into a one-size-fits-all system.