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It’s difficult to write a review of this site in 5000 characters because it is so large and so broad. Because of that I’ll make some general comments on the overall site and then address the original material specifically.
The overall site is huge and appears to be either a clone of or at least affiliated with Videosz. Videosz is one of the largest mega sites on the ‘net and Bang is no exception in that regard. A membership to Bang will give you access to thousands of videos from hundreds of studios ranging from recent to 20+ years old. Sites like these are an excellent source for finding older videos for collectors. For example, Bang offers many older titles from JM Productions and many of the scenes are higher resolution than what is offered at JM’s own site.
It’s fair to say that access to the non-exclusive stuff is worth the price of admission here but, in my opinion, the real value is original material. I’ll focus on that for the rest of the review.
Bang.com is a studio in its own right, producing some top-quality original porn and they make it available here as well as on DVD.
There are four sub-sites offering original material. These are, in no particular order:
Bang Real Teens
This is, in my opinion, one of the best ‘casting’ style sites available. If you’re a fan of casting style videos this is worth checking out. The scenes all feature known A-list porn models so in that sense they aren't true ‘casting’ videos but the style of having an interview followed by a sex scene aligns them with that genre. What sets this site apart is that in many of the videos the interview takes place outdoors or in a public place and often features public nudity. I’m a big fan of public nudity and really appreciate that this site does it well. It isn't on the same scale as FTV Girls but it is very well done. The sex scene follows and is shot in a hotel.
There are currently 32 video available with streaming and downloads. The site updates with a new scene weekly.
Bang Gonzo
This sub-site offers truth in labelling: it’s a purely gonzo site with A-list models in hot sex scenes with Manuel Ferrara in all of them. Manuel brings his usual intensity to the scenes and, as is his style, he showcases the beautiful women he is with. True to the title, there is little or no scene set-up – Manuel and his co-star are on the set and the sex begins.
There are currently 32 video available with streaming and downloads. The site updates with a new scene weekly.
Bang Confessions
This site is difficult to categorize. It isn't an interview; it isn't really gonzo; it’s a combination of both. The scenes have some interviews with the models and we get a sense of their personality and then there is a gonzo sex scene thrown in for good measure. As with all Bang originals, the models are current A-list.
The site currently has 11 videos and update irregularly. Lately the updates have been approximately once per month.
Bang Casting
This sub-site is apt to be the most polarizing since it follows a casting theme but tends to be very rough. The scenes see the model (an A-list as usual) getting roughed up by one or multiple men. The scenes often have rough anal sex and sometimes have the model being spat on. There are a few scenes with the model being urinated on. All of this is clearly consensual.
There are currently 32 scenes available. The site updates at least monthly but some updates have been added more frequently.
Overall the original sites offer streaming (no resolution options) and downloads. The downloads are all mp4 and are available in 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p, 2160p (4K). The notable exception is that Bang Real Teens does not have the 4K option. I downloaded the 720p scenes and found that the bitrates (at just over 2000 kbps) are a bit low but the scenes look good.
Photos are available as zips only but it is fair to say that this isn't a photo site. Photo size is 1735x2600.
The site allows download managers for queuing scenes and I had no issues using one for that. I found the download speeds slightly slower than I normally see on similar sites but nothing that is worth complaining about.
The site offers a full trial and that may be worth trying just to see the site or download a few scenes but my advice is that if you are a true collector you won’t be satisfied with a trial. Even without a discount this site offers excellent value. The trial (and full membership) bill through Epoch so cancelling is easy.
This site deserves a deeper dive but I’m running out of space. The bottom line? At the risk of trademark infringement the easy answer to the question of should you join this site is ‘Just Do It.’ I’ve been an avid and active porn collector for more than 20 years and I can say without reservation that this is one of the best sites I’ve encountered in the past few years. I will rejoin again and again and if they offered a better deal for recurring memberships I wouldn’t leave.
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