REVIEW SUB 21" COBRE GEN2 TES BETAVO 3500W VS BARCLAY 2500W // 2024

Summary

This video features two brands of 21-inch woofers being tested in a cobray gen 2 box. The Barclay and Betavo woofers are compared in terms of SPL and frequency response. The Betavo has slightly higher SPL, but the Barclay has better low-end response around 62Hz. Overall they are quite similar, with the Betavo being more expensive. The video aims to help viewers in eastern Indonesia choose between these two popular brands for their audio setups.

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• 📢 The video is a comprehensive test and review of two 21-inch speakers, specifically the Betavo triple magnet and the Barclay by Hooper carbon con double magnet, focusing on their frequency response.
• 💻 Includes a detailed examination of the speakers' construction and features, highlighting the second generation Cobre models popularized by influencers.
• 🔊 Demonstrates a frequency response test in both front and back positions to determine which speaker outperforms in terms of sound quality.
• 📣 Discusses the process of creating content after a hiatus, mentioning challenges like prolonged rain in Manado and the anticipation of producing new videos.
• 💵 Mentions the prices and specifications of each speaker, with the Betavo priced at IDR 9,750,000 and the Barclay at IDR 7,250,000, excluding the box.
• 🛠 The testing procedure includes calibration, measuring SPL (Sound Pressure Level), and evaluating frequency response using specific equipment and methods.
• 🎧 Highlights the importance of speaker sensitivity, noting a 0.5 dB difference in SPL favoring the Betavo speaker, signifying a slight edge in efficiency.
• 💬 Discusses the significance of frequency response in professional audio, using pink noise for measurements to determine how each speaker reproduces sounds across a range of frequencies.
• 📚 Offers insights into the audio performance differences between the two speakers, with Betavo showing advantages at certain frequencies, particularly around 140 Hz.
• 📝 Concludes with a call to action for viewers to leave comments on their preferences between the two speakers, encouraging engagement and discussion.

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