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Bangbros Network
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06-25-12 06:18pm
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X-Art
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otoh's Reply
Thansk for the comments and thanks for the Joymii tip. I suspect that I'll follow your advice. One of the models on X-Art is an American named Tiffany. I wasn't able to find her on indexxx.com (yet, anyway) because "Tiffany" is a fairly common porn name. But I wanted to see more of her and I see she's a model at Joymii too. There seems to be a lot of models that work on both X-Art and Joymii.
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06-25-12 03:17pm
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2153
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Nubiles.net
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skippy's Review
Good review. Like you, I'd definitely prefer to see more outdoors shoots.
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06-24-12 08:35am
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Review
2154
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X-Art
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93.0
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Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
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| Pros: |
- Unique site
- Beautiful models from around the world
- Videos and photos
- Videos available in multiple formats and resolutions
- Photos available in zips and in multiple resolutions
- HD available in most scenes (as high as 1080)
- Great mix of solo, girl/girl and boy/girl hardcore
- Currently 139 models
- Supports download managers (with no obvious time-outs)
- Site updates regularly
- Might appeal to couples
- Bills through CC Bill |
| Cons: |
- No search function or tags (please see comment on that below)
- BTS videos can’t be downloaded |
| Bottom Line: |
X-Art isn’t a site that I’d normally join because I prefer porn that has a harder edge to it, so I was pleasantly surprised that I liked this site as much as I did. The site has that elusive combination of stunning models, excellent technical elements and a user-friendly website. Many sites get two of those components right but few have them all. I’m convinced that the sites that do get everything right do so because of site owners / webmasters who actually care about the material they’re producing and putting on their site.
The site currently has 139 models. Most of those models have both videos and photos but there are a few who only do photos. Many don’t have a lot of material available but there are a few who have lots of material so it balances out.
There isn’t a lot of variety in the models; they’re all Caucasian (with one or two Asians), young (18-25) and thin (but not skinny). This isn’t a problem if, like me, you happen to like the type of models that the site selects, but if you prefer fuller-figured women or different races you’ll not be as happy with the site. There is a mix of nationalities too.
The models are naturally beautiful, not the airbrushed, heavily made-up models that many other sites feature. Unique features like freckles are allowed to shine through, giving even more appeal.
The site has many things going for it, but one thing that really sets them apart is the chemistry between the models in the lesbian and b/g hardcore scenes. The chemistry is obvious because it exists, and also because it doesn’t exist in most other sites. In most other sites the overriding feeling that the viewer gets is that here are two people being paid to have sex. Obviously the models here are also being paid, but they seem to be into the sex too. This is an assumption, but I’ll give credit to the models themselves and to the site staff who obviously play a role in creating and then capturing that chemistry. The chemistry in the scenes likely makes this a couples-friendly site.
The site offers lots of choice on how you can download or view the material. Videos can be streamed and downloaded. All videos have multiple options for downloads, though those vary depending on when the video was uploaded. The scenes are always available in WMV and Quicktime formats with lower resolutions for mobile devices being added more recently. WMVs and Quicktime videos are available in 960x540 and 1280x720 (5,000+ kbps) and in newer videos they’re also available in 1920x1080 (8500+ kbps). I download the WMVs and they’re in codec 7 and 30 fps. The videos are relatively short with the average being 10 to 12 minutes. A previous comment noted that these are too short, but I don’t agree with that. The videos have a natural feel to them which lends itself to the shorter format. Subjectively, the videos look great.
The photos are also available in different resolutions – 1200, 2000 and 4000 pixels. They’re available as zips. The number of photos per set varies from a low of 30+ to a high of 120+ but the average set has about 80 photos in it.
The site updates daily on weekdays with either a video or photo set being added.
The site allows download managers (I use Free Download Manager) and there are no obvious timeouts.
An interesting feature is the use of original music in many of the scenes. Normally music isn’t something that I’d notice, but the choices here really do add to the feel of the scenes.
There isn’t really anything to complain about, but I do have a couple of minor issues. I like behind-the-scenes clips – especially on sites like this where it gives a chance to see more of the model’s personality. While BTS material is available here, and even has its own tab, I can’t figure out how to download the clips. It appears that the only option is to stream them. I’m assuming that the site made a conscious decision to do this, but I wish they’d make them available for download.
There isn’t a search function available, nor are there tags. The videos can be sorted, however, depending on theme (solo, g/g, b/g). Normally I’d criticize a site for such a glaring omission, but in this case I’m not. The reason for that is that the site seems to be focused solely on the models. I realize I’m making yet another assumption here, but it is possible that the site made a decision to not offer a search function or tags as a means of keeping the models more real. That’s how it feels anyway – I appreciate stumbling on an incredible hardcore scene with a beautiful model and that makes me appreciate it more than if I could select “shaved pussy,” “hardcore” and “anal.” Or maybe I’m just over-thinking this.
The bottom line for me is that I’d highly recommend a membership at X-art. If you like the type of model featured on the site it has a lot of varied material available for a great price. Not only would I recommend the site, but it’s on my list of sites to join again. |
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06-24-12 08:34am
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Bangbros Network
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Ergo Proxy's Reply
Thanks for this. I'm not a big fan of VLC but I may use it so I can at least have proper audio in the one scene that I really wanted from this site.
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06-24-12 08:32am
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2156
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Bangbros Network
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elephant's Reply
Thanks for the tip. I'll try that and see if it helps.
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06-24-12 08:30am
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ALS Scan
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skippy's Review
Excellent review. Thanks for adding it. I agree with much of what you wrote, but subjectively this is still one of my favourite sites on the 'net. I definitely agree that the Carribean scenes are the best they have. They used to do some European public nudity shoots/videos too but I haven't seen any of those in a while. I wish they'd do more of those.
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06-23-12 06:10am
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2158
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Bangbros Network
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06-23-12 06:06am
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2159
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X-Art
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Khan's Reply
Interesting... I can see why they'd prefer a less public sale. I hope they make some money at it and get some new members. They certainly buried the offer well on Freeones.
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06-21-12 08:51am
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X-Art
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lk2fireone's Reply
Thanks. Got it.
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06-21-12 08:49am
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X-Art
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lk2fireone's Reply
I'm not really familiar with Freeones, but the limited experience I have with it (usually in tracking down a model that I can't recognize using just the one small thumbnail at IAFD) suggests that it isn't a tube site since it only links to tour pages of websites. I might be wrong on that, but if I'm right I hope that Khan will weigh in and allow the link.
Having said that though, I too can't find the discount link and I'd like to take advantage of it. Would you be so kind as to email that to me as well?
Thanks
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06-21-12 04:45am
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Drooler's Poll
Seriously doubt it...
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06-19-12 01:34pm
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2163
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Ten.com
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dracken's Review
Thanks for the review - and the warning. I could understand them offering a better price for streaming and a higher price for downloads, but to just eliminate downloads seems to be a bad idea. No downloads is pretty much a deal-breaker for me.
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06-18-12 01:30pm
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graymane's Poll
All of the above for me too...
The civility and friendliness of this site (staff and members) is a huge draw for me. I occasionally read other forums and I come away even more impressed by this site and the people here.
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06-17-12 05:35pm
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Lethal Hardcore
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exotics4me's Reply
Thanks for this, exotics. I don't have an active membership anywhere right now, which is unusual for me, so I may sign on here. Like you, I wonder why so many studios have weak sites. You'd think that they'd put the resources into showcasing their material properly.
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06-17-12 05:32pm
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Khan's Poll
If there is a fairly significant error (and given the thoroughness of the staff at TBP that's rare) I'll post an error report there and a comment here at PU.
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06-15-12 12:07pm
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slutty's Reply
Like you, I can't imagine that a site would release hundreds of unedited photos, but it would be nice...
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06-15-12 12:06pm
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Lethal Hardcore
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exotics4me's Review
Great review! This site has always been on the outer ring of my radar screen and I might finally take the plunge based on the information you provided. I'm glad you mentioned that what appear to be additional-cost add-ons are actually part of the membership because I probably wouldn't have even clicked on them in case they automatically billed me for that.
Like you, I like having access to older DVDs and it seems odd to me that the studio doesn't release more of them here. It appears, for example, that the series "Hot Bods and Tail Pipe" only has two DVDs on the site when the whole series has at least 30 editions. I really wish they'd plug those gaps...
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06-14-12 09:33am
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Drooler's Poll
I have to agree that if there was an 'all of the above' choice that would be what I'd have selected.
I was wondering about photo sets the other day when looking at some sets I got from Wow Girls. I find the models to be among the best looking on the planet, I find the photographers to be among the best in the business and the resolution is class-leading. But... I still find myself wanting more. For example, (and this should be no surprise to regulars here) I find there aren't enough ass shots in many photo sets (not just Wow Girls). In looking at some photo sets it seems ass shots are few in many of the sets. But I also recognize that it might be for a breast man to complain of too many ass shots. So that got me thinking. What if sites were to offer the option fo downloading all of the photos taken during a shoot. I'm guessing for a photo set of 100 photos to be posted there are probably at least 500 photos. Sure, they could be offered as a lower resolution so the editor's work would still have value, but it would allow more shots of what individuals may want.
And while I'm at it, I know this is porn, but I love face shots too - including close-ups. I wish there were more of those.
And since I'm in mid-rant (or whine...) the photo set that got me thinking about all of this was a recent one of Gloria on Wow Girls where she's lounging on a bed in a small top and flannel pyjama bottoms. I LOVE those and would have happily looked at hundreds of her in that outfit before we saw her remove it. As with Wow and Diesel, there will likely be a video from the same shoot so that that means I'll be getting a membership at Wow again before I would normally do so.
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06-14-12 09:23am
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Young Legal Porn
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lk2fireone's Comment
I couldn't agree more with your statement. I find most of the Diesel models to be close to perfection.
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06-11-12 01:02pm
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Khan's Poll
I'm surprised at how reserved many of you are! I'm an avowed girl watcher and I don't think that will ever change. I'm an equal opportunity ogler too: I'll happily gaze a gaggle of high school lasses stroll by but I'm equally happy watching a 50 year old co-worker walk out of the building in the evening. I hang out with a group of men in our neighbourhood and I've asked them about their opinions of cetain yummy-mommies and MILFs and while they're certainly not opposed to yummy-mommies and MILFs, it appears that if age isn't the one constant in my interests, then size is. I prefer petite women, and will happily gaze on a petite, fit woman in her 50s.
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06-11-12 01:01pm
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Bangbros Network
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exotics4me's Reply
Thanks for all the useful information. I do appreciate it. I agree that I'm probably pre-disposed to not liking the site because the models aren't what I normally look for, but even when I approach it objectively it has some serious flaws. The biggest annoyance is that the site is heavily reliant on ads. The price of your membership gets you access to a lot of porn, but also to a huge amount of advertising and upselling.
My membership turned out to have an unusual quirk too. TBP says that the trial is limited so I signed up for the full membership on May 30. That seemed fine until 10 minutes later when my bank called and said they had put a hold on my credit card because they were suspicious of the biller. I said everything was okay and they asked if there would be other charges through this biller and I said it wouold be just this once. This morning I tried to access Bang Bros and I can't download anything. Even the regular sites want me to 'upgrade.' I was about to contact support and when I was looking at the confirmation email it turns out I ended up with some sort of a one-day full trial membership. It was to rebill on the same day - May 30 - which seems weird. But... since I told my bank that this was a one-time thing they blocked the rebill so I no longer have access. That's the bad news. The good news is that I learned that I really don't like Bang Bros and I got off light with a $1.50 charge.
I only wish I could learn other lessons so inexpensively.
Again, thanks for taking the time to give me the information I was looking for.
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06-02-12 05:17am
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Bangbros Network
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exotics4me's Reply
Thanks for this exotics. These are the sites that are still available but there doesn't appear to be any ability to bundle any of them any more. There may be, but it isn't obvious. The fact that some of them are streaming only means I'll steer clear of them. One site I was thinking about paying for is pretty pricey and the reviews note that it hasn't updated in three years.
I'm really surprised at how middle-of-the-road this site is. The biggest thing I've noticed about the site (pat362 noted this as well) that the site is a tool to sell ads and ungrade. This happens on other sites too, but I've never had it so up-front.
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05-31-12 08:30am
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Bangbros Network
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exotics4me's Comment
Exotics - I just joined this site and have a question about the add-on packs. I can't see that there are any "packs" available, just individual add-on sites. And some of those can be very expensive. The site seems to have undergone a major re-work because the link from TBP takes me to a site that looks quite different from what the site looks like now, although I do have an option to go back to the old site look. I'd do that, but on the old site download managers don't seem to work even though they do for the same scene on the new site. Also, the old site seems to filter out scenes from the add-on sites but those are shown in the new site - with no warning that you can't download them. You might see a scene that you really want only to find when you click on it that you can't have it unless you pay an additional $20.
Anyway, all that to ask am I understanding you correctly when you say there were bundled add-on sites at one time? If so, those are either buried deep or not available anymore.
Overall, I'd have to say that I'm pretty underwhelmed by this network. I really expected better considering that they are so well known. I joined specifically for a new Tanner Mayes anal scene and in the WMV version the sound is completely screwed up. It seems to be in sync at the beginning but it gets out of whack throughout and by 3/4 the way through it has to be off by a minute or more. I'll try another version tomorrow.
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05-30-12 06:21pm
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Young Legal Porn
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Reply of
bibo's Comment
I have to agree with the rest of the guys here - this is an excellent review and you should post it as such and take full credit for it. Members here would appreciate reading your opinions and information on sites.
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05-27-12 06:31pm
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