This haptic chair has a fatal flaw… - Cooler Master Synk X

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
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    UPDATE: We heard from Cooler Master that the chair's casters are "Pressure casters" which prevent the chair from moving while someone is sitting on it for stability, and that the backrest's tilt structure may have been damaged during use as it is not meant to recline without using the seat tilt lever.
    Colton is away, so Jake snuck in to take a look at Cooler Master's upcoming Synk X chair that features RGB, Bluetooth connection, and Haptic Feedback for the "ultimate gaming experience." Can Cooler Master deliver the gamer dream, or should you stick to using your dining room chair?
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    CHAPTERS
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    0:00 Do not drop
    0:27 Unboxing the stinky chair
    2:09 Adjustability and build materials
    3:56 Laying back and getting comfy
    5:26 Sponsor - dbrand
    5:42 The control panel and RGB
    6:46 Connecting it to the PC and trying it out
    8:46 How to successfully set it up via Bluetooth
    9:00 Gaming - Assetto Corsa
    9:47 A big issue and overall thoughts
    11:36 Outro
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  • @25Dzone
    @25Dzone Před rokem +2278

    Jake needs to do more reviews - he brings a level of chaos that only Linus can be proud of

    • @BlakieTT
      @BlakieTT Před rokem +6

      😂

    • @Daytonafox1
      @Daytonafox1 Před rokem +6

      2nd that.

    • @gjoeyjoe6591
      @gjoeyjoe6591 Před rokem +34

      @@darrena2625 "don't feature him, he's fat" weird comment

    • @Wimmle
      @Wimmle Před rokem +13

      Jake is Linus's illegitimate son from.....

    • @ac.creations
      @ac.creations Před rokem +2

      @gjoeyjoe by American standards he's thicc. And anyone probably would get bigger having a desk job too. My job burns calories

  • @basshead6162
    @basshead6162 Před rokem +933

    Colton looks a bit different in this one. I see that new high speed wifi has been treating him well

  • @underthepeachtree88
    @underthepeachtree88 Před rokem +228

    this gives me the same vibes as those "gaming" chairs in the early 2010s with all the speakers in them

  • @racealistic
    @racealistic Před rokem +163

    The chair doesn't roll easily with weight on because they're "braking" castors. so people dont roll around while sitting. Apparently a new thing. It moves easier when the weight is off.

    • @TheDeathSinger
      @TheDeathSinger Před rokem +13

      they seem super annoying tho

    • @arneyyy
      @arneyyy Před rokem +15

      the jake weight, which is nothing to neglect

    • @yous3433
      @yous3433 Před rokem +1

      @@TheDeathSinger i can see the usefulness for playing sim racing, since i have regular caster, and when braking i get pushed back

    • @JTshoot
      @JTshoot Před rokem +6

      Braking castors usually work the other way around, when you get up they lock so your chair doesn't go on an adventure.

    • @be1100
      @be1100 Před rokem +1

      But as Jake said, the castors can be replaced relatively easily. If the wheels were the only problem with the chair, everybody could overlook it.

  • @MiasmaFPV
    @MiasmaFPV Před rokem +1307

    I need more Jake doing reviews, the pure chaos is just great lmfao

    • @PhewChurz
      @PhewChurz Před rokem +3

      Jake no no no no no no no no noooooooooooo.
      Not even gonna explain why because you already know!
      #makeyourownstuff #independantjake #simp4jake #alllttemployeesareslavesnotreallyjustkiddimgforlikesandalonghashtagtho

    • @PhewChurz
      @PhewChurz Před rokem +5

      Jake don't do furniture reviews again...
      Your outstanding talent is how chucking clever you are fixing deep dive stuff! Reviewing chairs is asenine
      #insertjustsaynomemehere

    • @user-uu9ru3de1y
      @user-uu9ru3de1y Před rokem +3

      agreed lol

    • @user-uu9ru3de1y
      @user-uu9ru3de1y Před rokem +1

      @@PhewChurz u so downbad for jake xD

    • @BigKarl519
      @BigKarl519 Před rokem

      @@PhewChurz Because he's fat?

  • @NagaTen
    @NagaTen Před rokem +73

    As a heavy boi myself, and despite CM's update on the back rest, that chair clearly isn't made to handle leaning back on it...
    It's been the issue for most of my office chairs, until i just got one from IKEA and asked someone to cut a steel "L" bracket to go reinforce the bottom cushion and back joint, between the cushions and the arm rests because again, when the only thing connecting those two is plastic, it's bound to break.

    • @mpshatesyou
      @mpshatesyou Před rokem +4

      Likely this chair was rated for around 200 pounds which I think Jake exceeds .

    • @JustinDavis90
      @JustinDavis90 Před rokem +6

      I finally broke down and bought a sayl. Handles my 300lbs blob just fine. No signs of quitting, yet.

    • @NagaTen
      @NagaTen Před rokem

      @@mpshatesyou yeah, I meant leaning back on it while being heavier set 😅

    • @NagaTen
      @NagaTen Před rokem

      @@JustinDavis90 good to know! I had one IKEA Millberget fail completely at the arm rests (which hold the back of the chair) and a second one starting to go before I got the aforementioned steel "L" brackets. Those seem to have solved the situation though.

    • @RoraighPrice
      @RoraighPrice Před rokem +1

      after going through several decent quallity office chairs, as a big tall but not absurdly heavy person i was frustrated with soposidly good office chairs just NOT holding up to my level of apparent abuse.
      so i bought a 2nd hand recliner, it has a heavy metal frame thats sturdy and robust. im able to use it all day long every day, its wider than a normal chair so im able to switch seating positions, and it has held up for multiple years rather than less than 1.

  • @stang10189
    @stang10189 Před rokem +143

    It's crazy that it bends that easy, but what does the chair list as the weight limit of the chair? I like Jake's review. It's more of how a normal (non media) person would review it.

    • @rheawelsh4142
      @rheawelsh4142 Před rokem +27

      On the website they list 300lbs as the weight limit, and I doubt Jake is over that

    • @Sald8Trin
      @Sald8Trin Před rokem +14

      @@rheawelsh4142 My chair is up to 110, I'm around 100, and if i put my legs on the desk or in the air in general it starts to lower, so yeah. Wouldn't believe any statement on the product unless it's field tested

    • @SpkillerGaming
      @SpkillerGaming Před rokem +6

      @@rheawelsh4142 I don't know how tall he is, but if he's super tall he isn't far off..

    • @Lucian_Andries
      @Lucian_Andries Před rokem +1

      The chair weight limit is: NOT Jake!

    • @joshuadelaughter7968
      @joshuadelaughter7968 Před rokem +1

      @@SpkillerGaming
      He looks about average height comparing him to Linus. I'd guess he's a similar weight to me, 250-260 or so.

  • @brusthaartoupet
    @brusthaartoupet Před rokem +26

    Oh, I think I got it... its not memory foam, its memory metal. Probably just a slight translation mishap in the spec sheet... 😇

  • @Novur
    @Novur Před rokem +229

    I think Jake needs to do more chair reviews. I'm not as much of a giant as he is, but I'm DEFINITELY bigger than Colton, and "this chair bent during standard operation" is an important data point that our tiny fired friend simply couldn't have presented

    • @g3intel
      @g3intel Před rokem +17

      6'4", 200-210 pounds at any given time- definitely feel you there, I had to go all the way into "four digit price tag office chair" territory to get a seat that was durable enough for my fat ass

    • @emu071981
      @emu071981 Před rokem +2

      I have a Cooler Master Ergo L and despite it's 200kg weight capacity, the metal frame that holds the back to the base has snapped. I really need to pull it apart and see if there is anything that I can do to "fix" it or, failing that, get a new chair. I will be keeping the wheel base and gas lift for any new chair though, that part is rock solid.

    • @lasail6312
      @lasail6312 Před rokem +2

      @@g3intel 200 pounds is like 100kg, I mean most chairs can handle this weight I thought?

    • @asdfjoe123
      @asdfjoe123 Před rokem +1

      Is it fair to say that's "standard operation" when so many of these chairs state their maximum capacity is 200 lbs or so?

  • @AllahDoesNotExist
    @AllahDoesNotExist Před rokem +310

    Peak gamer body. No other reviewer can perform such rigorous tests.

  • @bodyweightbob8669
    @bodyweightbob8669 Před rokem +119

    Can’t believe they had to let Colton go again after his last chair review.

    • @404missing8
      @404missing8 Před rokem +6

      I don't know why they keep hiring him back just to fire him again.

    • @aakashk530
      @aakashk530 Před rokem +2

      @@404missing8 Linus gets a tax benefit

    • @pirojfmifhghek566
      @pirojfmifhghek566 Před rokem +1

      @@aakashk530 Yeah, but that means they can't hire him back for another 30 days or else it counts as a Colton wash sale.

    • @aakashk530
      @aakashk530 Před rokem +1

      @@pirojfmifhghek566 hired as a temp through a shell agency for 30 days before rehire

  • @spencerwarren8302
    @spencerwarren8302 Před rokem +21

    I would love to see more Jake doing chairs, I'm roughly his size and it's impossible to find good chairs of any kind, listings are vague about weight limits, build quality varies wildly, and worst of all, not a single one I've sat in has been able to keep the back perfectly vertical which makes you look so far down when reclined you get headaches from the neck strain. Please! More Jake chair reviews!

  • @HighTeq
    @HighTeq Před rokem +71

    I'm a long time fan of The Buttkicker audio transducers. I have one on my couch in the living room and the gaming edition mounted on my Secret Lab. Up until recently you had to use something like Voicemeeter to split your audio output and adjust the amp just as you would for a sub. Buttkicker though just came out with their own software with hand tuned plugins for games. I tried it with Flight Sim and Forza and it's a much better experience since the haptics are specifically tuned (and you can adjust everything). I highly recommend it for anyone looking for that "4d" haptic feedback - no need to buy a new chair!

    • @gavinsuman7935
      @gavinsuman7935 Před rokem +3

      I just had one of those appear in an ad recently & am currently working on building a sim rig. Glad to hear it's a good product! Might have to pick one up.

    • @SrApathy33
      @SrApathy33 Před rokem +1

      Since I just parked on a new SecretLab, I thought of Buttkickers as well while watching the video. Reading that they have their own software which works well, I'm seriously considering buying Buttkicker now =D

    • @pirojfmifhghek566
      @pirojfmifhghek566 Před rokem +1

      It's impressive what Voicemeeter can do for routing audio between interfaces, devices, and apps, but for god's sake somebody needs to grab those guys by the scruff of the neck and tell them to FIX THEIR DAMN UI.
      It's not intuitive at all. It's convoluted and buggy. The system settings panel is a nightmare to navigate. Sometimes features work out of the box. Sometimes they require an interface reset, a system reset, a device manager refresh, and proper alignment of all the celestial bodies just to get a device to appear in a drop-down menu. And sometimes after you've set everything up _juuuuuust_ right, it says "fuck you" and reverts back to previous settings after a restart. God forbid you have a VB-audio cable in use somewhere as well, as that app also loves to make up its own mind about what the sample and buffer sizes should be, overriding all system and ASIO settings and requiring a reboot... which resets the voicemeeter settings.
      I would kill for a very cut-down, simplified version of Voicemeeter with a single-window visual patch cable UI and the ability to run their own VST plugins. That's all most people need. And visualizing the signal paths, sources, and outputs as a series of patch cables would do a lot to clear up any confusion during the setup process, ESPECIALLY when something in the chain isn't working. It sucks having to scrap a setup and brute force it with a DAW every time Voicemeeter wants to throw a fit. Most of the free VST hosts out there are able to do great stuff to the audio with super low latency, but if the VB-audio apps refuse to recognize the signal I'm putting into the patch insert... nothing I can do about that.
      If there's a lean, non-DAW alternative to Voicemeeter I'd love to try it. I wanna yeet Voicemeeter into the sun.

  • @rush2sk8
    @rush2sk8 Před rokem +55

    You could win a chess tournament with this chair

  • @baileescott401
    @baileescott401 Před rokem +44

    A lot of budget gaming chairs have that issue with the back bending over time. I think they get away with it by saying max capacity of 200lbs. But no matter what weight you are, you can bend it with your arms lol

    • @CanIHasThisName
      @CanIHasThisName Před rokem +6

      Also, a lot of chairs have the exact same fixture (as in just the one metal bit in the middle) and it won't bend in normal use, it's meant to be slightly springy. I think it's a problem with poor choice of material and on a chair this expensive that's inexcusable oversight. And same for the caster wheels. Sure, you can replace them for something else, but at this price point these basic wheels should not even be an option.

    • @eskimobrambo
      @eskimobrambo Před rokem +3

      They posted it in the video max 300 pounds for this chair. You wouldn’t think it would do this..

  • @MirageNoir
    @MirageNoir Před rokem +400

    I laughed so hard in this review. Awesome job! I'd love to see more. He is so funny

    • @fynkozari9271
      @fynkozari9271 Před rokem

      Ugh another thing to charge. As if my 2 smartphones once every 2 days arent enough.

    • @neondemon5137
      @neondemon5137 Před rokem +1

      @@fynkozari9271 no one is forcing you to buy anything, shhh

  • @MrVlodato
    @MrVlodato Před rokem +9

    I actually just did a cheap under $100 transducer setup and its super easy to do. For racing games and vibration you should be using sim hub to configure it on PC.

    • @artic8516
      @artic8516 Před rokem +2

      yep, spend like 40€ to update my sim rig with bass shakers

  • @HowlingCurve
    @HowlingCurve Před rokem +42

    What's the bet that in less than a year someone will hurt themselves on the broken bit of metal left after the back snaps off and sues the company? I'll say 85% odds in favour of a lawsuit.

  • @philipbreaux
    @philipbreaux Před rokem +3

    Editor: Been awhile since a video made me laugh out loud. Loved your jokes messing with Jake's face and instant replays! Keep up the good work.

  • @Neoxon619
    @Neoxon619 Před rokem +321

    How can the metal of a chair be so weak that just sitting on it permanently shifts it?

    • @kole081
      @kole081 Před rokem +22

      They probably broke something.

    • @KalijahAnderson
      @KalijahAnderson Před rokem +41

      Made of mild steel.

    • @SteveReasonable
      @SteveReasonable Před rokem +95

      There's two possibilities: the facility that actually manufactured the chair is grifting and cheaping out on properly spec'd components (see also the trials and tribulations of the LTT screwdriver), or the underlying design doesn't support people over a certain weight threshold (typically 200 pounds in a lot of cheap office chairs).

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz Před rokem +61

      Mild steel and too thin. Ideally you'd design reinforcement in there, like a stamped channel, or use a MUCH thicker piece. This is why basic cheap office chairs never use just a metal plate for that whole area where the backrest is connected to the seat base, it's generally a flattened tube on the backrest and a welded multi sided piece on the seat, and that's not a high end feature, that's what you expect to find for $40.

    • @venomlightYT
      @venomlightYT Před rokem +57

      @@kole081 He's a really big guy too, that much weight probably not intended to just be put on it at that angle

  • @chadmasta5
    @chadmasta5 Před rokem +164

    I know you said it's a pre production unit but that bending flaw is still too much. It's not like you just got a bad unit, that's bound to happen on all of them...

    • @King-fo3kj
      @King-fo3kj Před rokem +20

      @@TheAlaskaAdam someone's weight doesn't change the fact that if you push back on the back of the chair it bends. Someone like Linus would also cause this to happen if they pushed on it

    • @user-hi3qx3sc8i
      @user-hi3qx3sc8i Před rokem +5

      The problem is the tilting system is locked (like 10:13 )
      If he open it, the back-part will reset.
      But the iron part was broken when 10:17
      By Taiwanese chair manufacturer

    • @retmotiv
      @retmotiv Před rokem +8

      @@TheAlaskaAdam The only people buying expensive office chairs are home-office workers who spend most of their time in front of a desk. Add the fact that they are selling in Canada and the US and it's not hard to imagine the weight it's supposed to be designed for.

    • @officialANON001
      @officialANON001 Před rokem +5

      @@TheAlaskaAdam A) I’m his size and only weigh 245 B) even if he is 300 pounds if him simply using the chair normally bend the frame that easily not even a 200 pound person should be using it.

    • @bluephreakr
      @bluephreakr Před rokem

      @@TheAlaskaAdam He's saying North Americans are fat. And I can tell you, he's right.
      Sincerely, a fat North American.

  • @GeneFJacket
    @GeneFJacket Před rokem +13

    Had two CM chairs, the first last about 2 years and was comfortable, but I had to add a second cushion and arm rest pads after a few months. The second I only had for about 4 months before selling it because of how incredibly uncomfortable it was almost immediately, ended up just biting the bullet and getting a SecretLab like I should have originally. I like CMs comp hardware, but I feel like they're more interested in making their chairs look good than being comfortable.

    • @bacon.cheesecake
      @bacon.cheesecake Před rokem +10

      2 years is still terrible for a chair

    • @kainan613
      @kainan613 Před rokem +5

      2 years for a chair is very short, I'd avoid CM chairs completely. Get a secretlab something or pony up for an Aeron

    • @emu071981
      @emu071981 Před rokem

      @@kainan613 I ended up with a CM Ergo L because Secret Labs had a 6 months waiting list on their chairs and I needed a new chair now. I would have spent less on the Secret Labs chair while (hopefully) still having a working chair 3 years later.

  • @mark601
    @mark601 Před rokem +1

    Looks so cool and I was actually looking for a new chair but I'm a bit of a slouch and a heavy boi so the backrest bending is a no-go. Guess I'm back to waiting for SL nappa to get back in stock

  • @juskim
    @juskim Před rokem +2

    Overall, it’s cool to see electronics added onto a gaming chair! I wish it was more modular where you could put your own designed or third party arm rests (and maybe even your own electronics like RGB arm rests).

  • @Fr3ddaK
    @Fr3ddaK Před rokem +18

    Hefty guy opening a big box, fyi *involves vibrating*

  • @LkMMoDC
    @LkMMoDC Před rokem +3

    Home theater nerds have been doing this for a while with bass shakers. If you really wanted to do this on a gaming chair I'd recommend just buying a high end chair from haworth, herman miller, steel case, or a similar high end brand. Then get 1 or two bass shakers. The BST-2 would probably be plenty for an office chair. The BST-1 would be a good upgrade. A small 2 channel amp would be required to power them. Something like a fosi bt20a or a nobsound G2.
    Mount the bass shakers to the bottom of the chair. Ideally in the middle for 1 shaker, or offset evenly on the left and right for 2. Find a secure spot to mount the amp. Run speaker wire between your bass shaker(s) and amp. Run an aux from your amp to your audio device (pc, headphone amp, interface, etc...). You may need an aux y splitter and rca to aux adapter. Then plug your amp into the wall and voila. Bass shaking office/gaming chair.
    The quality of your setup will entirely depend on how securely you mount your shakers. Clean wiring will also be necessary so you don't trip over yourself. You can get higher end amps and shakers if you want to go overkill but for a less than 40lb chair you probably don't need any more than a 35w shaker. This also wouldn't work to great on any chair with a mesh seat. So aeron fans, sucks to suck I guess.

  • @RavenWampus
    @RavenWampus Před rokem +8

    This is honestly one of the funniest videos I've seen in a while
    "OH, IT SHAKES IN DIFFERENT AREAS😃"

  • @jimmysgameclips
    @jimmysgameclips Před rokem +21

    "Not a big chair guy??"
    *Tries to remember a single time I've seen Jake sitting down*

    • @jukahri
      @jukahri Před rokem +1

      He's a *big chair* guy, not a big *chair guy*

  • @imnotdavidxnsx
    @imnotdavidxnsx Před rokem +15

    ROFL I love how he's typical of us dudes, where we smell something terrible and we're like "better smell it 4 more times and convince a friend to smell it"

    • @Staatus_Quo
      @Staatus_Quo Před rokem +1

      Always have to have my wife or friends try food that tastes awful as well. Hahaha

  • @NeonVisual
    @NeonVisual Před rokem +38

    You know you're in the future when your chair comes with power consumption figures. I thought that was limited to dentists, the starship enterprise, and death row.

    • @karolwesoek5350
      @karolwesoek5350 Před rokem +2

      With such measly power draw they should use USB C for charging.

    • @NeonVisual
      @NeonVisual Před rokem +2

      @@karolwesoek5350 YOU SHOULDN'T NEED TO RECHARGE YOUR CHAIR!

  • @flyguy1237
    @flyguy1237 Před rokem +1

    A flight sim like DCS would be a great test for this chair as well. See if helps you know when you are pulling too hard.

  • @DankoleClouds
    @DankoleClouds Před rokem +17

    The MSRP of this chair is supposedly $1,299.
    That's wild.

    • @batt3ryac1d
      @batt3ryac1d Před rokem +13

      Yeah for that much I'd just be hitting up a Herman Miller dealer. Which I did cause they're the go to.

    • @electricant55
      @electricant55 Před rokem +12

      @@batt3ryac1d Who needs a chair with 20 year life span when you can have a chair that vibrates your ass and bends the frame after 10 minutes

    • @batt3ryac1d
      @batt3ryac1d Před rokem +8

      @Rafał Sobczyk that frame bending is SO bad lol. I can't believe it's coolermaster I straight up did not pay attention and assumed it was a sketchy Chinese brand.

    • @DankoleClouds
      @DankoleClouds Před rokem +6

      Yeah, I’m not sure how they justified the price. Better off just mounting a 12 inch sub to the back of a secretlab. The same effect with 10 times the quality, at half the price. Lmao

    • @batt3ryac1d
      @batt3ryac1d Před rokem

      @@DankoleClouds ahahha I can imagine now someone strapping on a huge sub like a shitty car mod and accidentally ejaculating when they launch a bassy game 🤣

  • @accordxtc319
    @accordxtc319 Před rokem +141

    I think Santa Linus needs to bring Jake some Vessi shoes

  • @crax4dan
    @crax4dan Před rokem +4

    Need more Jake reviews, he's easily one of the best members of the LTT group :D

  • @jonathan1991z
    @jonathan1991z Před rokem +2

    I've had plenty a chairs from office depot to say that most chair manufacturers cheap out on that metal column on the back, and me being a heavy guy, gave 'em hell in no time. I had to return at least 5 chairs for the same problem. Until I finally went for an expensive "ergonomic" office chair from a specialty store which it still works after 6 years, then gaming chairs popped up and 90% use the same metal column so I stayed away from them lol

  • @wookix
    @wookix Před rokem +4

    When did they build that case used in this video? Can someone link me to the video? The front panel looks beautiful!

  • @qfurgie
    @qfurgie Před rokem +5

    Jake and the editing are GOLDEN please more of this

  • @cedarstuff
    @cedarstuff Před rokem +3

    Would a normal size person still be able to bend the frame?

  • @BakersTuts
    @BakersTuts Před rokem

    2:02 thank you editor for adding that in

  • @NETBotic
    @NETBotic Před rokem +5

    Pro tip: you can buy a transducer and bolt it on any chair.

  • @batt3ryac1d
    @batt3ryac1d Před rokem +7

    Nice to see an adult height person testing a chair lol its usually Colton or Linus.

  • @TheRoundedTable
    @TheRoundedTable Před rokem

    Would love to see a full review once this chair is released.

  • @savedbybravado4382
    @savedbybravado4382 Před rokem

    Jake and the editor made a great combo for this

  • @MarioVillatoro
    @MarioVillatoro Před rokem +5

    Colton's not here? did he get fired again?

  • @SpaceG95
    @SpaceG95 Před rokem +7

    The smell comes from the off gassing of the plastic. The same thing that causes the "new car smell".

    • @norfolkngood8960
      @norfolkngood8960 Před rokem +2

      Except new car smell is nice and this was not. They literally explained what the smell was coming from in the video

    • @Alex-ve1og
      @Alex-ve1og Před rokem +1

      Jake said that twice in the video

  • @jspikeball123
    @jspikeball123 Před rokem +1

    I like that Jake was honest and critical of the product when often short circuits come off as advertisements of products with no real in-depth usage. I know this is primarily an unboxing channel, but there are valid opinions on products other than “this is amazing”. Honestly I’d love to see a Channel with primarily negative or critical remarks by products

  • @Zeldur
    @Zeldur Před rokem +2

    Please have Jake review more chairs. It's really useful having larger people review chairs since it's surprisingly hard to find. Also, how have the Secret Lab chairs held up around the office?

  • @MaybeAnnatar
    @MaybeAnnatar Před rokem +3

    Wouldn't be the first thing I've sat on that vibrates. This one seems way less fun though.
    I'm talking about subwoofers obviously

  • @HeiJah
    @HeiJah Před rokem +4

    I have had a chair snapped in half right there..

  • @stiLLa2000
    @stiLLa2000 Před rokem

    so freaking funny, give us more of Jake!!!!

  • @meric12131415
    @meric12131415 Před rokem

    One company has tried this exact thing before nice to know it came assembled

  • @sturdybutter
    @sturdybutter Před rokem +6

    Wow they really should have held off sending them one of these until it’s more fleshed out and polished, because I’m assuming there’s no way they’re gonna be able to sell these for less than $600, and even for half that of that price the thing seems like total crap.

  • @azpiazu
    @azpiazu Před rokem +15

    I see a chair review and Colton is not there and I think "was Colton fired again?"

  • @twizz420
    @twizz420 Před rokem +2

    That chair definitely wasn't made for Jake's weight. I'm 200lbs and I'm pretty much at the limit of what a normal chair can take. Corsair for example says you should get the XL chairs for anything between 80-120kg. I'm not saying that the single piece connecting the back rest is a good idea, but I don't think it will get bent under normal use conditions with someone within the weight limit of the chair.

  • @The_Screenager
    @The_Screenager Před rokem

    genuinely great to see comment on the packing material. I know its not a huge deal regards the final quality of the product but it jsut irks me when waste like that is given a pass because we dont see it. Right, onto watch the rest of this chaos

  • @hold_ma_beer9815
    @hold_ma_beer9815 Před rokem +6

    Not to be rude, but chairs have a weight rating.. I know this because when I was buying my chair, I saw the rating and had to change the model.. Maybe the casters and the back problem is... 💀

    • @whyarewehere3893
      @whyarewehere3893 Před rokem +1

      136kg

    • @E13IDK
      @E13IDK Před rokem +1

      Do you think he’s more than 300 pounds 😂

    • @hold_ma_beer9815
      @hold_ma_beer9815 Před rokem

      @@E13IDK idk man 😹

    • @jukahri
      @jukahri Před rokem

      @@E13IDK For a chonky guy he's also tall, so it's not impossible. Still, a chair like that, at that price, should be able to take it.

  • @jamesbarlett246
    @jamesbarlett246 Před rokem +20

    I'm quite happy with my Secret Lab 2020 Titan. The packaging was a great presentation in itself. The chair from top to bottom is excellent quality. I've conditioned the material a few times and followed all of the recommendations secret lab suggests and it still looks and feels brand new. Only mentioning it because it's the bar I set for me when I see chairs like this in videos.

    • @Aleskoo100
      @Aleskoo100 Před rokem +3

      So true... I have an 2020 Omega and only conditioned it once and it still looks like brand new... They are a step above others

    • @Zeldur
      @Zeldur Před rokem +1

      I've been seriously considering buying a secret labs chair... Mostly because there's one with a fox on it

    • @Aleskoo100
      @Aleskoo100 Před rokem +2

      @@Zeldur u wont regret it. But now their price is over the top... Pre corona time it was decent, but now I wouldn't bought it.

    • @dylangilman
      @dylangilman Před rokem +1

      @@Aleskoo100 I have a 2020 version - they're still just over $400. There hasn't been that much of an increase at least for those and you can still purchase them

    • @petrolhead0387
      @petrolhead0387 Před rokem +1

      Same here, I got mine after using a cheap one for 6 months.
      The difference was night and day, those guys know quality.

  • @JETWTF
    @JETWTF Před rokem

    Chairs that have a reclining function often are only supported from the middle and have no side supports. Often they can be set to recline if you lean back or tightened down to hold position. The question is are you bending it or is the adjustment tight enough to hold it in place but not so tight to prevent changing the angle when any force is applied. My chair has two recline functions, one you can lock it in place at any angle and another that adjust how much it will recline. If I don't tighten the lock down fully it will slowly recline if I lean back on it and it will stay reclined when I lean forward just like that chair did. I have the lock fully opened and max recline when I am using mose and keyboard I don't use the chair back and if I am watching something I like to recline.

  • @TheObsesedAnimeFreaks

    You said it's pre production, while i probably can't bend it back like that, being a 6ft, 120lb string bean... it's probably something they can fix by hardening the steel that holds the back of the chair up, or thickening the metal used. something they likely will do for production.

  • @andrewtiernan7455
    @andrewtiernan7455 Před rokem +3

    you need to start eating chicken and broccoli and go for a run my dude

  • @vampirefox7
    @vampirefox7 Před rokem +5

    Please review the x chair which costs over 1k and claims to be the best for ergonomics.

    • @Collin_J
      @Collin_J Před rokem

      I've been getting ads for that during NFL games. What is their audience?

    • @vampirefox7
      @vampirefox7 Před rokem +1

      @@Collin_J same and i wanna know if they are the best or if it is complete BS because they cost over a grand. they say they are the best and i want an experts opinion that I trust

    • @aaronthomas6155
      @aaronthomas6155 Před rokem

      @@vampirefox7 The "best" is pretty subjective when it comes to chairs. When I was looking for a new chair, I sat in a lot of very highly reviewed chairs at a local office supply store. If I were to review any of those chairs based on the few minutes I got to sit in them, they'd all be getting 1 star reviews for comfort. Most "ergonomic" chairs leave me with extreme lower back pain and numbness in my legs.

    • @vampirefox7
      @vampirefox7 Před rokem

      @@aaronthomas6155 yeah but they claim their the best. I also know nothing of ergonomics and will never spend a grand on a chair. Still I would love to see them review this product that keeps popping up during football ads

    • @aaronthomas6155
      @aaronthomas6155 Před rokem

      @@vampirefox7 I love chair reviews. I'm always looking for a better chair. I just have an extreme hatred for "ergonomic" chairs due to the aforementioned issues. A chair with proper "ergonomics" shouldn't cause such issues.

  • @RonGrethel
    @RonGrethel Před rokem +1

    As a 6' 3" 250lb man, I really appreciated Jake testing chairs. Please make him a guest in Colton's videos

  • @JSTheAnonymousOne
    @JSTheAnonymousOne Před rokem

    I actually bought one of those power bricks for my Christmas tree because the adapter died for some reason. As long as it's 19v and the brick can handle the load, it works amazingly

  • @cardsfanbj
    @cardsfanbj Před rokem +3

    It would make a lot more sense if they were to use a battery bank to power it instead of a wall plug. That way you don't risk running over the cord and ripping it out of the chair or the wall. Maybe give you a pair of them so you can charge one without needing it plugged into the wall. Or if they were to partner with a power tool company like Milwaukee or Ryobi for powering it.

    • @Randon_Tain
      @Randon_Tain Před rokem +3

      It does have an internal battery, they just didn't charge it after opening the box and before turning it on for the review so it only lasted a dozen minutes before they had to plug it in while testing. Jake even asked aloud "I wonder how much charge it has from the factory" before he looked for a charge level indicator.

  • @Just_a_commenter
    @Just_a_commenter Před rokem +6

    Gotta say, this chair is... Well, it's a chair. Not really interested in poor build quality, janky operation, and odd gimmicks.
    I'll stick with my Aeron. lmao Speaking of which, you fellas have rated other HM products, maybe the Aeron in the future? Could be neat to see a mesh seat get some attention!

  • @aaronbollinger5642
    @aaronbollinger5642 Před rokem

    Yo ltt... could you please review the woojer strap and the woojer vest I'm still waiting for mine and would like to see the ltt perspective on em

  • @ClaudioBOsorio
    @ClaudioBOsorio Před rokem +1

    I haven't kept up with LTT but this guy is good. I enjoy watching his videos. Keep it up.

  • @AuFK
    @AuFK Před rokem +12

    10:50
    but does it actually bend ? Maybe the way you adjust the back is by "bending" it this way?
    as long as the connection bracket doesnt move/ bend itself it might actually be intended, especially with the 135 degree range

    • @GuardedDragon
      @GuardedDragon Před rokem +13

      Meh. Any friction mechanism like that would weaken over time anyway. And like what… you lean over too far and you gotta get up to fix your chair? Nah that’s poor ass design. Pun intended.

    • @AuFK
      @AuFK Před rokem

      @@GuardedDragon yeah im not saying its a wise design choice but the way jake is wording it makes it sound, atleast to me, like it is broken which is probably not the case

    • @gqqggq7127
      @gqqggq7127 Před rokem

      Looks very fragile in general

    • @user-hi3qx3sc8i
      @user-hi3qx3sc8i Před rokem

      The problem is the tilting system is locked (like 10:13 )
      If he open it, the back-part will reset.
      But the iron part was broken when 10:17
      By Taiwanese chair manufacturer

    • @Martin_Edmondson
      @Martin_Edmondson Před rokem +1

      @@user-hi3qx3sc8i Probably designed for a 130lb Taiwanese dude, not a 300lb North American.
      He definitely broke something leaning back on it like that.

  • @awzup57
    @awzup57 Před rokem +5

    the fact coolermaster thought this was an acceptable state to send this should be a red flag for anyone interested in it.

    • @batt3ryac1d
      @batt3ryac1d Před rokem +2

      Wait this is from coolermaster? Holy crap I didn't pay attention and figured it was some chinesium brand.

  • @dylandreisbach1986
    @dylandreisbach1986 Před rokem

    Those controls on the chair bring me back to sitting in the speaker chair on the floor connected to the PS2.

  • @antoniohagopian213
    @antoniohagopian213 Před rokem

    How does it know what kind of vibration it needs? It is based off audio frequency alone of it has software too?

  • @q1joe
    @q1joe Před rokem +3

    The chair smells bad because of the quality of foam... this is why cheap mattresses also smell awful.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz Před rokem +2

      That's not actually true, the foam comes out nearly stink-free out of the chemical process. It's when the foam or the furniture is stored somewhere where they have these horrible mothballs against giant insects, that's where the smell comes from.

    • @gqqggq7127
      @gqqggq7127 Před rokem

      There's no way there isn't any long term health risks to inhaling plastic fumes from those extremely smelly plastics.

    • @q1joe
      @q1joe Před rokem

      @@SianaGearz I would agree with you if that’s what they said it smelled like, but they specifically said ‘paint’ which is chemicals used to make cheap foam sadly. The rest of the review for sure also screams “as cheap as possible”

    • @q1joe
      @q1joe Před rokem

      @@gqqggq7127 there are plenty of issues and risks. Don’t cheap out on stuff like this if you can. A cheap netted chair better then killing your lungs over this.

  • @thatdarnskag5043
    @thatdarnskag5043 Před rokem +8

    Seeing some brainlet comments here, so I just wanna say: If Jake is apparently so overweight that people think it’s his fault the chair’s bending, he must have Herculean arm strength to be able to bend it by hand.

    • @goodman854
      @goodman854 Před rokem

      He bent the back. It's called gravity.

  • @IRMacGuyver
    @IRMacGuyver Před rokem +2

    @10:15 check the weight limit for the chair I bet Jake is well over the limit. Those things are usually only rated to like 240 pounds.

    • @IRMacGuyver
      @IRMacGuyver Před rokem +2

      Checked their site. Limit is 300lbs and it's pretty obvious Jake is more than that.

    • @evilleader1991
      @evilleader1991 Před rokem

      @@IRMacGuyver maybe not? I don't think he's particularly tall and fat does not weigh that much compared to how much space it takes

  • @lazyshinobi2861
    @lazyshinobi2861 Před rokem

    This reminds me of that ad I used to always get about Woosher or something like that LOL. Music you can FEEL. If they made a chair it would be this 😅

  • @p75369
    @p75369 Před rokem +7

    Jake, as a fellow chonky guy who's recently bought a new chair and had to pay attention to the spec sheet... are you sure you're not just too much man for the chair?

    • @stuartstogdill2406
      @stuartstogdill2406 Před rokem

      pure ignorance

    • @SwolePapi15
      @SwolePapi15 Před rokem +3

      Says its rated for 300lbs. I have a hard time believing Jake is over 300

    • @tams805
      @tams805 Před rokem

      Jake needs to hit the gym and get running, but there's no way he's 300lbs heavy.

    • @SunnyZ
      @SunnyZ Před rokem +2

      You missed the part where he bent it by hand.
      You can not do this with normal chairs...

  • @BakersTuts
    @BakersTuts Před rokem +8

    _But you know who DOESN’T have a fatal flaw? Our sponsor!_

  • @Solraic
    @Solraic Před rokem +1

    Sweet! But Nothing beats the Kratos 4D Throne by Colinse though, they actually make 4DS Modules and the transducers. That they use in their thrones.

  • @olimpather
    @olimpather Před rokem

    8:30 I love how you can hear what he is listening through his headphones.

  • @ClellBiggs
    @ClellBiggs Před rokem +16

    This thing doesn't appear to have been made with us big guys in mind.

    • @darrena2625
      @darrena2625 Před rokem +4

      Probs not. Maybe think about your life-choices. Nobody gonna do it for you

    • @sanches2
      @sanches2 Před rokem +8

      @@darrena2625 wow such an elaborate comment. Your mommy is probably really proud of you.

    • @ClellBiggs
      @ClellBiggs Před rokem +6

      @@darrena2625 I'm perfectly happy with my appearance. Big doesn't mean unattractive.

    • @boomhead2756
      @boomhead2756 Před rokem +5

      @@ClellBiggs fat does mean unhealthy

    • @darrena2625
      @darrena2625 Před rokem

      @@sanches2 she's dead but would probably have the same view, but thank you

  • @deuswulf6193
    @deuswulf6193 Před rokem +3

    It was probably rated for 95lb asian girls.

  • @NathanBudd
    @NathanBudd Před rokem

    Legit great video.
    More Jake in chairs!

  • @Draga01
    @Draga01 Před rokem +2

    I don't normally 👍 videos, but ya got mine for this one. Jake is pure Chaos mixed with Honesty is the best combination for a review. Side-note: as a gamer the arm rests REALLY need to be comfy and not hard-anything otherwise my arms get shredded over time. :)

  • @TechboyUK
    @TechboyUK Před rokem +2

    Honest reviews like this are why I love ShortCircuit/LTT

  • @WillThrillin
    @WillThrillin Před rokem +10

    Maybe this chair needed a slightly smaller reviewer 😂😂😂

    • @SunnyZ
      @SunnyZ Před rokem +1

      You missed the part where he bent it by hand.
      You can not do this with normal chairs...

  • @ShimejiiGaming
    @ShimejiiGaming Před rokem +14

    Id be surprised if the chair was actually made to handle Jakes weight, most of these chairs are rated for 225-240 lbs, Jake seems to be above that.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz Před rokem +12

      He isn't THAT heavy. If he can bend it by laying down once, then it'll bend under a 100lbs within a few days. It's not acceptable.

    • @Sceptical_Giraffe
      @Sceptical_Giraffe Před rokem +4

      Translation for the rest of the world: Roughly 102 - 108 kg.

    • @MaximilianZ96
      @MaximilianZ96 Před rokem +11

      It’s build for 300 lbs or 136 kg according to the website.

    • @brad7957
      @brad7957 Před rokem +5

      yeah i was thinking the same - not a great idea to have someone overweight review a chair

    • @sanches2
      @sanches2 Před rokem +2

      @@brad7957 yea but if it's fine with him it will be rock solid for the rest of the normies :) so from an obese mechanical engineer - this chair is not well designed.

  • @slithersnake381
    @slithersnake381 Před rokem

    I love Jake's reviews so much

  • @Thezuule1
    @Thezuule1 Před rokem

    I wonder how many times that bends before it snaps..

  • @SOF006
    @SOF006 Před rokem +2

    Nice gimmick, but thats all it is really. A gimmick.

  • @cj-ip3zh
    @cj-ip3zh Před rokem +21

    I'd be surprised if this dude was not over the recommended weight range of the chair. Edit: the max weight for the chair is 300lb, Jake is probably close to that.

    • @quackatit
      @quackatit Před rokem +12

      Close but i don't think over. And the fact you can bend it with your hand as well.....

    • @cj-ip3zh
      @cj-ip3zh Před rokem

      @@quackatit Very true, the review was still of high quality, and I rank Jake in the top 2 hosts on the channel, right up at the top with Anthony. So don’t take my comment as a slight dig at his weight.

    • @williammounty1
      @williammounty1 Před rokem

      he's deffo over 300, fella's been chubbin up over the past few years, not really a fair review if he's bending the metal parts

    • @GuardedDragon
      @GuardedDragon Před rokem

      @@williammounty1 bruh you shouldn’t be able to bend a chair backrest, esp with flabby arms

    • @quackatit
      @quackatit Před rokem +1

      @@williammounty1 but again if he was like 270 I'd bet it would still bend when you lay back.

  • @XiqZo
    @XiqZo Před rokem

    at 3:08 - Some chairs lock the wheels when you sit on them. Idk if this is by design or a flaw but I've seen this on several chairs, mainly cheaper ones. But it's worth it to keep in mind

  • @zakwanzambri2733
    @zakwanzambri2733 Před rokem

    the wheels thing is a feature? so that when we seat the chair is not moving.

  • @Anon-tm3uh
    @Anon-tm3uh Před rokem +2

    They haven't rehire Colton after his 150$ prank?

  • @bbrixon
    @bbrixon Před rokem +5

    I can see this chair being very popular with women.

  • @sisco1999
    @sisco1999 Před rokem

    I would love to see this in an updated racing sim video
    Three monitors / vr headset
    That chair
    Racing mount with wheels shift knobs and pedals. Maybe some cool setups and then maybe a head to head race? I think having seen some recent videos they got the logitech race wheel and a different race wheel maybe do a competition?

  • @vandahlmc7871
    @vandahlmc7871 Před rokem

    Just like the last chair review, can we get Anthony to review some big-boy chairs! You need one!

  • @Sceptical_Giraffe
    @Sceptical_Giraffe Před rokem +9

    The gamer girls will love this. But I'd rather just get myself a good office chair and a buttkicker for decent haptic feedback.

  • @milo8425
    @milo8425 Před rokem +8

    Guys it says the weight limit is 300 lbs. Unfair test.

    • @quackatit
      @quackatit Před rokem +6

      Still i don't think you should be able to bend it with your hand.

    • @electricant55
      @electricant55 Před rokem

      bruh what

    • @GuardedDragon
      @GuardedDragon Před rokem +2

      Nonsense. It’s going to fatigue over time if you can bend it that easily with your arms

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Před rokem +1

      @@GuardedDragon For sure, and I have a chinese branded Yaheetech chair at work that cost all of $89 USD that has better build quality that this thing.

    • @SunnyZ
      @SunnyZ Před rokem +1

      You missed the part where he bent it by hand.
      You can not do this with normal chairs...

  • @RBFR01
    @RBFR01 Před rokem

    Can Coolermaster make an airconditioned and heated chair?

  • @ev304
    @ev304 Před rokem

    The way the chair bends is inreal!!! How did that get past quality testing