Star Shower Ultra 9 Review: As Seen on TV Light Show

[@antiisocial]

I bought a couple of those years ago. If you point them at a tree with the motion on it looks like the lights are twinkling when they reflect off the leaves and branches especially when the wind blows. It looks awesome.

[@Rasdock]

That's how I do it. I don't particularly like it on a house, but it looks good in the trees.

[@antiisocial]

@@Rasdock Exactly my thoughts as well!

[@jerrymiller276]

The first time I ever saw one of these was in a campground. Someone had one pointed at the tree canopy. Magical. On a house, not magical; more like commercial. I wonder if the green on trees would confuse the fireflies around here. We have both green and yellow varieties and the green ones like the treetops.

[@antiisocial]

And here I was thinking I had accidentally found an awesome life hack that was actually good! Sounds like other people figured it out as well! Great minds and all that!! Lol

[@jmichellea4041]

Thank you for the tip! I may actually get one one now as there is a big tre in te front yard

[@TonyMontanaOG]

I subscribed 6 years ago, *thank you* for *your* commitment to the channel and producing quality content. I appreciate your videos.

[@AB-ye7bw]

I had the original a few years ago. Gave it to the family next door. Their kids were thrilled.

[@jasonstrong8908]

I have the original. My wife found it at garage sale 2 years ago for 5 bucks. Works great and the kids love it.

[@DaveSomething]

should come with a mount to attach to a shark... frickin' laser beams.

[@Martin_Vail_Esq.]

They offer an accessory to fit upon the heads of ill-tempered sea bass.

[@denzelwashingmachine1950]

@Dave Something- hilarious! This is an underrated comment!

[@ColombianLNP]

🤣

[@kickminthenards]

Yea baby!!

[@antiisocial]

That's what the spike is for. You stab it into the shark so it's always pissed off! Don't do that. That's cruel.

[@tonymorello8914]

I just bought one of these on the Bulbhead website. They do offer a stand on the Ultra 9, but now they don't throw it in for free. You have to pay an extra $10 for the stand. Ditto for the optional remote control - an extra $10. So if you forego the stand and the remote you can get it for $29.99. By the time they add the $7.99 shipping and tax, you're paying about $40. Thanks for the review. I'm waiting for my order and now I can look forward to a quality product, thanks to you.

[@dustinworcester2799]

It's cool seeing a little shout out about longevity. I will say your channel has been my go-to for product reviews since discovering it. (I actually bought my Granite Rock/Stone pan set based on your reviews and also convinced my mother to try them as well and she's CRAZY picky on her cookware). I don't know if there's a way to see how long someone has been subbed to a channel, but if I haven't been around since the last Star Shower review or longer, at the very least I watched it while going back through videos prior to me finding the channel.

[@dorhatter]

I love your reviews. I value honesty right below my wife. Obviously she's honest or I wouldn't be with her but I digress. Please keep doing what you're doing. We need more honesty in this world. Hard to find

[@elainasmall5652]

@dorhatter I love that you used this comment to basically compliment your wife. That's so sweet. ❤Lucky lady.

[@shelleylemmond46]

I bought one a few yrs back, still have it but really don't use it unless my grandkids are here during the holidays. Thank you as always for the review 🙂

[@natashaanderson8333]

I have been here since the beginning! And still loving it!

[@justdifficult]

I bought the 2016 model...in 2016...but didn't pull it out until this year. Also bought the Ultra 9 model after watching your review. These really do make trees and bushes "pop." FYI for anyone who has seen both the Star Shower and Star Shower Slideshow commercials, you really do have to purchase multiple units to recreate what's being shown in the commercials. I know Bulb Head markets these as "covering 3,000 square feet!" but that's actually not a lot of space outdoors.

[@ramonac6426]

The button placement is better on the new one if you live where it rains or snows. Having it on top could be problematic if it ices over. The new placement has a little overhang to help protect that button.

[@subdiicee]

Wow how time flys by!

[@JSExplores]

Congrats on 700k James! Been here since the beginning!!!

[@theestablishmenta7903]

I literally was expecting to see some sort of a shower head.. However I like the product it beats having to put up and take down Christmas lights, in the future they should consider making it solar powered

[@ardalanmoghadam6925]

I missed the videos at your old house James! Love your videos, been a fan of your reviews for a long time!

[@MrMattMohler]

Thanks for vid! I've been using a couple of the older models for a few years, I put lights up on the house and use the lasers pointed at the trees above the house to create a magical background or point them down from the roof onto the lawn and sidewalk to spread the christmas feels beyond my yard. I just picked up a couple new ones. Thanks again for expanding my christmas addiction.

[@prepperchris1]

I have been watching James since product 4 I watch every new video and he is the best honest reviewer there has ever been keep it up I don't buy it till James reviews it.

[@frozedokkanbattle]

Love the OG videos James definitely would love you to go back and review old videos or to do you OG style intro when you were over the top about the item I love those.

[@Trina_White]

Wow, 6 years ago already! You look great James, thanks for another awesome review 🎉❤

[@starmc26]

But i had the thing 8 years ago...

[@RYN988]

I do remember that old video. God time flies when you're having fun! here's to a couple more decades!

[@sunbro84]

been here since the first video, saw every video, will watch every video in the future - keep up the great content (i also like your hotel tests!)

[@plumokin5535]

I haven't been here for as long, just a couple years, but ever since, I've been watching every single video, and I never get tired of them either. I usually don't comment but I'm early for once so I thought I'd share

[@VacMaster1991]

My idea of Christmas lights. Hanging lights is a major pain.

[@nii_amart]

Congrats on 700k subs.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Very nice intro... you know some of the things you've reviewed I have actually bought and have been pretty happy with them. I have noticed that in some of your recent reviews you have worked very, very hard on the productions. From all of us out here... THANK YOU at Thanksgiving 2022...

[@ShirlBussman]

I kind of like them but I doubt that my neighbors would. Happy Thanksgiving James to all your family and friends. I wasn't with you in 2016 didn't even know you existed. Now I never miss a video of yours. Enjoy your holiday. 🦃🦃🍗🍗🥂🥂🥳🥳🤗🤗

[@laurallewien2165]

An indoor disco party...I'm there with platforms on! Happy Thanksgiving James to you and your family....

[@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766]

But the laser beams wld be havoc and detrimental to the eyes. But was a good thought

[@barcham]

I would have killed for one of those back in the 70s and 80s. Projecting that on the wall and ceiling while listening to Echoes by Pink Floyd, along with other music, would have really enhanced our 'experiences' back then! 😎

[@DJDRFUNKJUICE]

Been listen to you since 2018 keep it up Salute, it was close at the very end lol your Beard got more light then 2016 that tells you a lot. Other then that stay blessed happy holidays.

[@KP-ty9yl]

For parents that are older and can't hang Christmas lights, this is a really nice alternative

[@tamianderson123]

I agree! We just got ours and I am liking it a lot, especially because my husband on a ladder makes me nervous!

[@RickyD1968]

If you buy the original with base !!!

[@julz7753]

Yup! I just do t have the energy or grip strength to wrap the lights around the railing this year. Just got one for twenty bucks at Walmart. Ordering another for the balcony

[@julz7753]

@@RickyD1968I have it meaning in a planter

[@mainlyfine]

Been subbed and watching every upload since 2018.

[@stevenfarrell3744]

I'm just sad I didn't know you existed earlier. As long as you're around, I will watch every video you put out. Much love, my friend.

[@rodgersandrodgers8191]

I have listened to you complain about the short cord on the star shower products but even if it was a 6-ft cord it would not be long enough. You'd still need an extension cord. So for that reason I see no problem with it only being a very short cord in all these cases. Just wanted to let you know about that. I have not seen the video of the Star shower 9 and I am hoping that it is as good as the last star shower in the mix. If so I will be purchase you. Thank you for your great videos. I am also Las Vegas resident and have been for 50 years. Thank you for doing a great job for Las Vegas.

[@bjpalm1994]

Great review as always! I have never purchased one of those projection light devices but I'm kinda feeling it for some reason this year, lol. I live in an apartment and not sure how they would do? Thinking about placing it in the corner on my balcony but we'll see, lol.

[@armysenior1780]

I am new here. 😁 Jumped on your Star Shower review when I saw it. I love lights! Christmas or otherwise. I live in a two story house and really want to cover my house with lights but...I am just too darn old anymore to be climbing to the second story and trying to hang lights and my roommate is afraid of heights. Not too impressed with the Star Shower. It's a shame it isn't more random instead of the pattern it makes. I'd like it better if it swirled around instead of making that darn pattern. It still might be fun though. I wish you would do a review comparing different brands. I think it would be cool indoors. My son has a more powerful laser that does basically the same thing but it's super bright (more expensive too, of course). He pointed it at a couple neighbors houses and it didn't dim. Inside it would cover a dance hall! I am here to stay. Now I need to binge your reviews. 👍👍

[@perry92964]

i remember when these things came out, they were popular where i live till people started stealing them. i was expecting that starry night thing you put in your bedroom

[@arlstrope]

Absolutely love the throwback!

[@ferociousgumby]

What does that thing written on his shirt mean? Is it a quote from something? I'm not hip so I don't know.

[@jillianburke2]

Wish I could see how long I have been subscribed. But I haven't missed a video since! 🥰

[@billjack9964]

🎄Thanks for your research. Good comparison and review. Have you tried the Twinkly Gen II Christmas tree lights? I wonder how hard it is to use the app to change tree theme colors. 🤔

[@ritasanders7499]

Happy Thanksgiving, James.

[@2palmsresort278]

The only time on the internet 12" will be "way too short." 😂 Also, we have a chihuahua that is TERRIFIED of these things. I bought a version at WalMart a few years ago to use inside. Little guy bolts from the room when I turn it on. I've never been able to use it. I've also been with you for quite a long time. Your videos, and ease on camera has gotten better over time. I love your content. ❤

[@blautens]

I always watch your reviews. I was hoping that you would actually review a few different brands of these in a comparison test?

[@Sourdoughgirl]

Ours is the 2016 version Star Shower. We project the green/red motion lights on our giant spruce tree in the backyard, it looks brilliant.

[@SadalDay]

COVID has been doing a number on me your videos helping ease my mind. You're the best Mr. White

[@drewa3597]

what's that

[@Chris-nm9uj]

Hang in there, Sadal!

[@SadalDay]

@@Chris-nm9uj thanks!

[@Fur_ball]

The new one seems faster also. I wish the lights had a white option too. It would look like snow plus you could use it indoors year round.

[@coondogtheman]

I have two of these and I modded one to run on USB as the adapter on the original is a standard 5v 2 amp supply, not sure of the new one. The green laser no longer works on the other one because I tried to make a green laser pointer out of it and put too much power to the actual laser part and fried it.

[@juliebradley1184]

We're thankful for you 💛

[@Angelo-v6c]

hello thank you for the review ,is this waterproof?

[@pyromichael19]

I use something similar but the pattern moves a lot faster. I’m not really a big fan of the slow moving pattern. ❤️💚 happy holidays

[@aisforannihilation1662]

I hate these light things but I still had to watch your review!

[@81artmonk]

They were cool when they came out but now you can get lasers that are much smaller/compact in size that do the same or better for around the same price.

[@Dan-qx8sn]

The motors in our star shower died last year so it was stationary halfway through December. Bought the latest version at home Depot to put up after Thanksgiving. Not sure if the ones I got are the ultra 9 but it doesn't have the round base either.

[@tanyawolf6791]

We just ordered one..my 89 yr old mom is so excited to get it lol..

[@stevecummings4345]

Excellent review! Thanks!

[@blumkinpie]

Just saw this infomercial on tv and legit called the number, also "got some instructions here I'll read them over" 😂

[@scotcharron1679]

woooo! Cant wait til my ultra 9 gets here!!

[@shaninkerdink]

happy Thanksgiving Dude!

[@ShellyS2060]

I love the "year wrap up" vids, but this was completely epic!

[@billybollockhead5628]

what's the laser warnings about? Am I going to get sued if a neighbour burns their eyes out on it?

[@tinncan]

I was just thinking about getting some of these instead of dragging out all the lights this year...

[@John_Locke_108]

Same here. Still on the fence

[@jonnaosborne1832]

I could think of a few ways to improvise so I could use it indoors, but like you said, it would be nice if it came with the stand.

[@bedast]

I see stuff like this pointed at people’s houses. Including front door and garage door. Is there not a risk of blinding lasers hitting your eyes? This seems like an insanely unsafe product.

[@chadpollman7970]

They're just LEDs with plastic lenses. Doubt they are capable of causing harm unless the user is purposefully being stupid about it (e.g., prolonged staring into the lightbeam from close range), and maybe not even then. Calling them lasers just sounds more impressive (and in fairness, reasonably describes the intended effect).

[@TheUnlikelyPotato]

The getting brighter as it warms up is actually possibly dangerous. I'm nowhere near qualified to properly explain it, but green lasers are just IR lasers with a filter. The colder they are, the more IR they blast. Our eyes do not have a blink/light reflex to IR and you can get blinded by it. Hopefully they have an IR filter but seems unlikely. Probably should see if there's someone with the equipment to check for IR coming out.

[@MustachioFurioso9134]

As a pilot, also something to keep in mind is to never aim these towards airports and/or at an angle above 45° (pointing upwards). Partly why I'm not a fan of these things myself

[@MrSparks54]

Great point most people aren't thinking about.

[@chadpollman7970]

Fortunately, they're not actually lasers; just LEDs with mediocre plastic lenses that produce rapidly scattering beams over fairly short throw distances. If they were capable of harming a pilot's vision, even temporarily, they would be far too dangerous to aim at/into a residence from close range. That said, I fully agree that thoughtful placement to avoid being a nuisance to neighbors and others is always a good courtesy to practice!

[@mallardtheduck406]

Good point, but these diodes are lower powered and has convergence. Not as coherent as say a 4-watt Argon laser or Copper vapor laser.

[@MustachioFurioso9134]

@@chadpollman7970 luckily these cheap ones are and a few other brands too, there are a few though that are actual lasers. The FAA actually put out a warning to not point those ones upwards, it's caused some issues.

[@MustachioFurioso9134]

@@mallardtheduck406 that's true, most of these are low power enough to not be an issue

[@paulax10621]

If the ground stake breaks you can’t replace it.!Bulb head does not self them separately

[@iitzfluffyy]

love the reviews man. i havent really seen a channel quite well put together like yours. when i finally purchase my own home i will definitely be referencing some of these products....maybe you could do a new homeowner special? products youve personally use and think it would be great in the day to day tasks of things and seasonal items for the seasons maybe? i dont know just throwing out ideas here!

[@Ytsucs]

How much do i have to worry if I have it shining on the front of my house and I walk out the door. Will this do damage to my eyes? Only asking because I do not know anything about lassers.

[@BrewBlaster]

Have you reviewed any solar generators?

[@james0000]

FWIW James, the Amazon link on your GET IT page is no longer active.

[@suefox5162]

i just bought the new shower ultra 9. i have to get it set up. i had the oldere verson but it is in a storage box somewhere. so i may set it up for tonight

[@Amm1ttai]

I bought the original one years ago on sale for like 19 dollars. We still use it every year inside.

[@ragingsilver]

Imagine show your cat this...

[@ShellyS2060]

Error 404 cat not found

[@bradasstv]

Yeah, these look so similar. I have one in my basement, not sure how I got it or who gave it to me, but just found it the other day going thru Christmas stuff. I've never even used it, but do think it looks nice when I drive by people's houses who have them going. 😁👍

[@texmex9721]

I have six of the original, bought them on after Christmas sales.

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

i remember that first review, hard to believe it's been 6 years ago?!

[@DSBOY33]

My original star Shower motion cord broke and the company doesn't sell replacement cords for it do you know where I might be able to find one

[@Retired_Gentleman]

The green laser on the similar product I have is also very dim when switched on. For me a solution is to turn the laser on then off then on again. On the second light up the laser always fires up to full intensity. As said it's weird.

[@idnem99]

Hey you should try reviewing the NutriChopper!

[@Angel-cz8xf]

There’s a strong custome lights like that for any business. It’ll babe their business name etc do you know where they sell it or the name ?

[@nelsondaniel1738]

Only problem with the new one is it will not come back on when it gets dark. You have to turn it on each night.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Kind of hypnotic

[@jagergerg9771]

I like every video before I watch it

[@laurallewien2165]

Me too! Happy Thanksgiving 😊

[@Ben610]

Please consider testing the OLIGHT Gober LED Multi-Color Flash Warning Beacon Light.

[@lynnleigha580]

Could actually see it when the sun was coming up, I'm sure it's due the camera but I could barely see anything before

[@james0000]

I just put my Star Shower Motion outside a few hours ago, lol. EDIT: Just realized, mine isn't the 'original' , might even be a knock-off... has two buttons instead of one.

[@DSBOY33]

You might have the startastic model

[@thomasball3658]

This would be great for an indoor dance party.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thanks!

[@pickURside]

I just got two but the red laser aren’t as sharp as the green ones I’ve had for two days now and I don’t know if I got a faulty ones.

[@austinkos]

I have been hear from 2017 but I rember that video I love your videos

[@patkelly2478]

You can purchase a stand from bulbhead :)

[@MrJjhemi]

I was there for that video

[@JDCarnin]

The reason for the old one looking burnt out at the beginning is, that green lasers tend to move into the infrared spectrum so you can’t see it anymore. I guess it was in the Garage and therefore thoroughly cold when trying it out. This is the reason, why those things are kinda dangerous when cheaply made with no heating for the green diode.

[@cordcutterlifestyleandtech]

Ive been around since that video. 👍

[@grifftrain]

I knew about Bailey, but who is that cute looking smaller dog that looks like the Taco Bell dog? He is such a cute dog. I hope he and good ole Bailey are good friends

[@Jordan_Music17]

would you please review the Nostagia KPM200 Popcorn Machine

[@MaryWilliams-s7g]

I installed the new StarShower Ultra9 last night and it worked fine but not working at all tonight. Suggestions anyone?

[@cruzinbosco]

I never have liked these things. They don't look good to me. I would however use the red motion for a great Stranger Things Halloween display. I could see that being awesome.

[@GanNing221]

The new one is less laggy compared to the old one.