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Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
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| Pros: |
- OVERWHELMING amount of content
- Easy navigation, detailed advanced search
- Incredible download speed (at 1.2Mbytes/sec, it probably maxed out my internet connection)
- LOTs of girls (sorry I didn't count them :-), several hundreds at least but could be close to a 1000 (?) )
- I found a big percentage of girls to be very attractive - young, beautiful and no fake tits
- Seems to be 100% exclusive
- Regular updates
- Rating system - cool!
- In general very nice photo quality |
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- Not too much HC stuff (OK, you still get a lot, but not comparable to the amount of softcore content)
- LOT more photosets than videos
- Lots of videos without the option to download the whole movie in one
- Overall not very satisfying video quality
- No way to change your password (?) |
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Alright, so I was just about to subscribe to Karup's PC, when I saw an offer to subscribe to Karup's HA as well. Knowing their reputation (thanks to PU.com ;-) ), and that I really like amateurs, I immediately switched to Karup's HA instead. The price - $30 a month - might be a little bit pricey for some, but nowadays it seems to be a standard, so I won't mention it in a negative light. Especially, that you get a s****t load of content for your money! Download speed is amazing, day or night, it always maxed out my internet connection's capabilities.
I like the design and the structure, easy and fast. You have a model directory where you can see all the available sets and movies with the model; but please, names like "Charlie 2" aren't very 'human'. :-) You get an 'advanced search' function, where you can search by many different things, such as name, photo or video or both, action type, breast size, clothing, fetish, etc. Although it gave me results for 'anal movie' that didn't have any anal in them, but other than this it seemed to work effectively. I found the rating system to be very useful, and also the sections called 'top models' and 'top rated sets'.
As for the content, other than the fact that it's a lot :-), photo quality was up to my satisfaction, in one set you usually get around 110 - 160 pictures, but it might vary. Highest resolution is 1000x1500, which is okay but could be bigger. They're separated in 6 different categories, and lots of the updates are images. Meaning, if you're a 'picture person', you'll love it here. On the other hand video quality is rather poor. There's only one wmv format you can download them in, highest resolution I saw was 640x480, but that's not even my main problem: the picture just isn't sharp, sometimes the lighting seems 'messed up' (too light, too dark), I saw some 'angles' in videos that made me wanna flip my monitor 90 degrees to get it right, audio quality varies, sometimes it's good but sometimes it's just horrible, there were some videos where I saw filming equipment in the background, etc. I personally don't mind the 'chat' at the beginnings. Video length varies from ~9mins to ~25, depending on its kind. Most of them are softcores though. And this is the case with photos and videos too: this site emphasizes softcore material. Also, the main focus is on photos, not really on the movies.
Conclusion: I'd like to see way more hardcore sex, and way more videos in a way better quality. I like (softcore) pictures too for their beauty, but I'm mainly a 'movie lover'. I'd LOVE to see a website like this with the above mentioned focuses. Still, you get lots of nice girls, nice photosets and softcore actions that you can access real fast. Overall it's a great site - but not for the ones like me. |
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Was a member approx. 4 months prior to this review.
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| Pros: |
+ Huge amount of content
+ Some realistic sex/masturbation scenes in some of the movies.
+ Site broken up into categories to make for easy browsing
+ Frequent updates (5 per week) |
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- Some lower quality vids when you start getting to the older content
- Some movies only available as segments -- no full version available
- Seems to be a lot of so-so girls you need to browse through to pick out the gems
- Too much soft core (for me)
- Site design a little clunky |
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Karup's Hometown Amateurs is a lot like the Batman movies to me. They never live up to all the hype!
Don't get me wrong, Hometown Amateurs is a good site. There is an insane amount of content so there is something for everybody. The video quality is decent and there are some attractive women and good sex scenes on the site.
On the flip side KHA could use a little work on the navigation so the users can find the movies/girls that are to their liking easier. The video options are also leave more to be desired.
This is a personal preference but I do prefer more hardcore sex on a site. If you're a softcore/amateur guy that won't be a problem! |
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Current Member for over 6 months (at the time of review).
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| Pros: |
lots of variety with great amateur models.
Some of the models are truly stunning.
Lots of high quality pics
no DRM or DL limits
DL speed is decent |
| Cons: |
Most vids are of low quality although the "girl next door" models are worth the low resolution
I truly can't hate on this site whatsoever. |
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Great site for those that can do without any kinky story line or overviewed pornstars |
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Was a member approx. 1 month prior to this review.
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STKPC=similar to KarupsPC
UKPC=unlike KarupsPC
+STKPC, lots of models
+STKPC, pornstar directory with headshots
+STKPC, excellent download speeds
+STKPC, tons of image sets, all linked on the girl's page with ZIP downloads available
+STKPC, 100% exclusive content
+STKPC, site search with advanced controls
+STKPC, newer hardcore updates have both split and full scene downloads (last 1.5 years), however only recently (like, YESTERDAY) did they start in the softcore section.
+UKPC, KarupsHA features more american models, which is better if you enjoy listening to girls talk in videos, or if you like finding girls you have seen on sites like VideoBox. |
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+STKPC, girls have no last names, rather have numbers "Sarah 1", "Sarah 2", etc.
+STKPC, very old sets do not offer full scene downloads, only split scene
+STPKC, there are watermarks on all content, and all videos have 10 second intro material which shows the legal stuff and an "KarupsHA" logo.
+STKPC, no real bonus material
+STKPC, poor update schedule. 455 (video) updates in last 365 days, equates to ~1.3 updates per day, worse than KPC.
+STKPC, softcore content makes up brunt of updates. Last 386 (video) updates of last 455 were softcore (which is ~84.8%).
+STKPC, videos only available in WMV. |
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Overall, there is nothing really different between KarupsHA than KarupsPC in terms of technical aspects. Back in the day, yes, there was a distinct difference. KarupsPC was created in 1997 (according to Whois info), while KarupsHA was created in 2001 (again, according to Whois info), so they put more focus on KarupsPC, as it was the household name in the Karups network, at least until KarupsHA gained steam. More updates were given to KarupsPC, better quality, better layout, better organization, etc. But now that they have devoted more effort to KarupsHA you really can not tell the difference between the sites:
-They look the same - you login to both members area and the only major difference is the girls who are plastered around the page (I would love to know who the girls are).
-The videos are the same, same nomenclature, same watermark location, same intro crap, etc.
-The girl naming scheme is the same ("Sarah 1", "Sarah 2", etc.)
-The quality is the same
-The organization is the same (softcore vs hardcore, videos split by type, e.g. toys, ethnic, athletic, etc.)
-The pornstar directory is the same
-etc. etc. etc.
So what is the difference? The difference is the focus. KarupsPC has focus on girls who are from Eastern Europe / Western Russia with a few American girls sprinkled in (they girls are there, just not named with proper names) while KarupsHA focuses more on girls from North America with a few European/Russian girls sprinkled in (again, they are there, just hard to find). So its all about your particular taste: European girls who speak broken English and look you in the eye like they really want you, and are ready for action, or American girls who speak perfect English and look at this as another job. My choice is KarupsHA because there are more girls on the site that I am looking for (I can name at least 5 off the top of my head right now) where as KarupsPC, not so much.
Again, in short, KarupsPC = KarupsHA, except PC focuses more on European/Russian girls while HA focuses more on American girls.
Only reason I gave KarupsHA an 87 while KarupsPC an 85 while being the same site is because I prefer American girls over European/Russian girls.
On another note, I would really prefer if these sites were part of a network where you buy one and get access to the other :P. The fact that they are essentially the same sites with different girls would make such a decision a no-briner. |
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Current Member for over 1 month (at the time of review).
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| Pros: |
- Huge amount of content, both pics and vids.
- Zips for photosets.
- Search engine
- Model rating system, plus section for highest rated models and sets.
- Pics viewable in two sizes.
- Hard and softcore content separated.
- Several updates per week.
- Navigation is good. |
| Cons: |
- High-res pics offered but at 1500x1000 they are still a tad behind some high-end sites.
- Most softcore vids seem to begin with an interview/chat session, which is a negative for me. Would rather have interview sessions separate. This is a minor nit, of course. |
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Karups HA is undoubtedly one of the best sites going, with amount of content vying with just about anyone at this point. To give you an idea of how much material there is here: in the softcore video section alone there are twenty-four vids per page, and there are seventy-one pages. The photo sections are just as impressive.
That aside, the site has all the bells & whistles one might expect at a premium site, which I listed in the cons. The drawing point for me is the photo archive. Though I could be wrong, it looks to me like a few well-known photographers had sets here in the old days: Toby from ATK, and Donovan Philips from DonnysGirls, to name two. If I'm wrong on this I'd be very surprised.
The newest vid I downloaded is 640x480 and shows a bitrate of 2683k. Newest pics come in at 1500x1000, which is nice, but 1600x1200 would be even better. Once again, a minor nit.
This is one of a small handful of sites which I have stayed with for a second month. Even with a fast connection it would take a long time to collect it all, and then you'd be very busy indeed.
Anyone interested in adult media would be remiss not to sign up here at least once. I seriously doubt that many people would find it terribly disappointing. |
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Current Member for over 1 month (at the time of review).
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| Pros: |
- Over 550,000 photos online
- Over 1000 different girls to choose from
- 400+ Harcore movies and 1600+ softcore movies
- New updates 5 times a week
- Almost all exclusive content - fresh
- Navigation easy plus model index and ratings
- Photos available in two sizes with zip files
- Download speed is very good
- Keeps the amateur feel |
| Cons: |
- Movies available in only one size and format WMV
- Photos largest resolution is 1500x1000. Not bad but would like to see larger to meet new standards
- Hardcore selection is good but I would like to see more focus on it. |
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Karups Hometown Amateurs is a very good site and it seems they have worked hard to improve the navigation and listen to their members. They just announced based on feedback that updates will now contain both photos and movies instead of one or the other. A nice addition.
I wish they would join in and start offering a higher resolution photo size in the high 2000's or even 3000's like some of the other top flight sites are doing these days. Also for videos I would like to see the addition of a high quality flash video as well.
I got my membership for $25 through Paysite Discounts so the value is definitely very good considering the 5 updates a week with over 3000 new photos and about 7 new videos each week. You definitely have lots of different girls to choose from which is a bonus and why I like joining these kind of sites. |
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Current Member for over 1 month (at the time of review).
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| Pros: |
- Huge collection good looking young women, around 1000 models many posing for first time.
- Updates past 15 months have good quality photos around 1500x900 resolution sharp pictures with no blurring.
- Photos have a natural feel to it with no forced expressions pictures exaggerating the shy and naughty nature of these models.
- Good range of variety of posing (some hardcore) and location in the photo shoots.
- Lots of candid videos of decent quality. |
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- High resolution photos only from 2006. Quality of photos before 2005 not the best.
- More of a photo site. Lots of videos not worth downloading older videos not of good quality.
- A bit too expensive $29 monthly and no really good multimonthly offers. |
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When I was a member back in 2006 this site didn't appeal to me much as the quality of photos and videos were not in par with the times. They used to rely on quantity rather than quality.
The sites have changed for the better recently to such an extend that I feel it is one the best amateur sites in the web quality being even better than the age old similar website Atk galleria. You can make out that the managers of this website have recently become picky choosing very good looking girls and trying to get as many first timers as possible. |
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Was a member approx. 1 month prior to this review.
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| Pros: |
+ Wide array of Softcore Pics and Toys
+ Totally amateur, Super Niche Selections
+ As with most porn sites, HOT SEXY MODELS, some are familiar pornstars!!!! |
| Cons: |
- Not a lot of hardcore selections
- Repeats of previously viewed models reappear as current updates, but with a new set of pics (Really cannot determine If this is good or bad) |
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OKAY IT'S MY TURN! :)
This website consists of plenty of softcore pics. Any person with a need for viewing gorgeous models simply posing and teasing the camera will over-indulge here cause of that. The only reason I did not give this site a 100 is because not enough hardcore, and in the harcode categories, it's the same guys doing the same thing. In an amateur site , I expect to see models with their actual boyfriends, more like a amateur couple sex site.
You have a bit more of a handful of model catagory that provides you the opportunity to view her in all galleries: Softcore, Hardcore, Athletic, Use of Toys, and are involved in Ethnic posing for the camera. Some don't do hardcore, ALL DOES SOFTCORE, a lot does toys.
Niche variety is TREMENDOUS!! If you do not explore all of them, you may miss some really good hidden vids and/or pics. I cannot determine download speed because I basically was viewing the website from my T-Mobile Dash. |
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Was a member approx. 1 month prior to this review.
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| Pros: |
- More content than you can view in a month, nearly 1,000 models.
- Video quality is very good, 640 on high end and are downloadable in full scenes.
- Many of these models are amateurs that I have never seen
- Navigation is pretty good at times, frustrating at others, but you get the hang of it.
- Photo quality is above average and available to download in zips
- Price seems high, but the price doesn't seem too bad when you see quanity/quality |
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- The navigation is at times frustrating, especially at first. I found myself clicking the back button too much.
- Not for sure how long this site has been running, but the older content looks like mid-90s based on the colors, just not a lot of interest in those.
- Some of the picture sets just seem to end out of nowhere, will explain in BL
- Maybe this is just a pet peeve of mine, but I don't care for the lack of payment processor. Will explain in BL |
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Let me get those two negatives out of the way. When you join the Karups sites, you get an email that has a cancel link and you also have a link inside the site once you join to cancel. It works for me, but I would much prefer to see CCBill or Paycom handling the payments. The too fast ending picture sets. It seems like some of the sets focus too much on certain parts of the set, 5-6 pictures that are very similar poses, then it just ends. The sets have plenty of pictures but not enough variety in the poses.
Now for the good stuff, anytime you hear near 1,000 models, you know you are going to be busy for awhile. Models come in many varities here, ethnics, plain, busty, babes. The problem with that is the same on all sites like this. You may go through 30 models without finding one that you even want to click on. The navigation does help some here since it helps separate the models into groups, but then again, that means if the person putting these sets into groups has a different opinion than yours of what is ethnic and what isn't, well, you're going to have to do some digging.
The quality is very good considering the insane amount of content. For me, this is what really helps this site. The full scene movie downloads, zip downloads, high resolution pictures and above average movie resolution really does make the site worth its price. I was pleasently surprised overall by the amount and quality of content, and can recommend this site without hesitation! |
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Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
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| Pros: |
good vid quality
no drm
easy login
plenty of hotties and all natural girls |
| Cons: |
would like more hardcore content
lack of strapon girl girl action |
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good site, decent navigation, fine ladies.worth a month to get what you like. |
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