Speakman S-2251-MB Signature Icon Anystream High Pressure Adjustable Solid Brass Shower Head, 2.5 GPM, Matte Black

The Speakman Anystream 2251 (with flow restrictor removed) is SO incredible I had to share the love. This is my 2nd Speakman Anystream. I had a 1990's Speakman Anystream 5 plunger with no restricter at my parents house (still working great after 20+ years). Also, for what it's worth I'm a private environmental consultant that designs, & permits onsite Wells & Septic Systems on behalf of the Dept of Health. I permit 200+ drilled wells a year. NEVER settle for the EPA's 2.5 GPM rule. REMOVE THE FLOW RESTRICTOR. It'll DOUBLE the GPM! (as explained below). I purchased the Speakman 2251 (8 plunger) bc I built a new house last summer. In the chaos of building, I purchased a pricey Moen shower-head at Lowes bc of the next-day county building inspection. I didn't check the GPM since it was 2024 & surly shower heads couldn't be that bad if you paid up for name brands... (Beyond stupid of me). After 3 months using the $250 Moen "Rain" plastic square garbage I realized I forgot to seal the stone & grout in my shower. After sealing, we couldn't use our shower for 72 hours so we went to my parents. After our 1st shower, I looked at my wife & was like wtf? How's this 20+ year old Speakman BEYOND better than our new "Moen" garbage? Immediately I searched online for the best GPM shower-heads & Speakman Anystream was #1 across the board so I purchased the 2251 (8 Plunger) in Mat Black for $125. BEST PURCHASE I've EVER made besides my Rolex Explorer. (I know I sound pretentious, but trust me). If this cost $800 I'd still buy it. It arrived & the 1st thing I did was remove the "white plastic flow regulator" with a drywall screw & pliers as everyone recommends (see YouTube). Remember to PUT BACK the convex metal screen with the black rubber gasket. That's NOT a flow restrictor. It's both a GASKET & AERATER. It's makes a tight seal to prevent leaking & creates that perfectly uniform white stream/flow exactly like a sink faucet does bc they have screen/aeraters. (and outside faucets don't bc they have that clear blobby stream/flow). It also keeps debris/minerals out of the head. Just google: "shower head gasket/aerator". Plumbers tape's included so I installed it immediately. Took 3 minutes. I did this at 1am while my wife was going to bed & she said: "I'll try it in the morning". I said: "Ok, but I'm taking this beast for a test drive now". Holly Sh**! It was the BEST shower I've EVER had. It felt like I had been kissed by God while standing under a 50' ft hot waterfall with an on-the-fly knob that effortlessly controls the flow/spray/pressure as easily as the round volume knob on a stereo. It was so much water when I got out I literally had water stuck in my ear as if I went swimming. She asked: "how was it? I just said: "you can be the judge in the morning". That morning I'm in the kitchen & I hear her scream OMG, this is AWESOME & continued shouting she loves it during the 2nd shower that evening. Now its a race to see who'll take a shower 1st when we get home (which I always loose). Now after each shower I hear her gasp as if she finished a 5k run. The Speakman (8 plunger) is exactly as all other 5 star reviews describe. Large spray coverage, especially if your shower head's mounted @ 7+ ft. I still like the (6 plunger) & bought one as a spare bc it was so cheap on amazon. But it's definitely for smaller showers (like tub/shower combos) & NOT in the same league as this one. Even if I had a shower/tub combo I'd still get the 8 plunger. If you have a larger walk-in-shower definitely get the 8 plunger. If this was Seinfeld it would be the "Commando 450. Only used in the circus to wash elephants". You'll never use another brand I assure you. The all brass construction will last forever. Plus, TAKE OUT the flow restrictor! Removing it is quintessential to the experience of ultimate UNREGULATED high flow luxury performance. It went from a mediocre 2.5GPM to 5GPM. I've used fancy showers with (2-3 heads) & this kills them. Those 3 shower head systems are garbage. Combined, they still only total 2.5GPM. Therefore, it's only 3 week shower heads combining to give you 2.5GPM. This Speakman is BEYOND better than those systems & all other heads. I mean this thing can boogie. It delivers a whopping 5GPM with the flow restrictor removed. (FYI) - I tested it to see how many GPM discharged in 1 minute after removing the flow restrictor. It filled up a 5 gallon bucket 1" inch from the top in 60 seconds! That's 5 GPM with your custom choice of flow/pressure on-the-fly. Full on firehose flood/waterfall to firm/powerful 68 massaging streams. It's truly the BEST most SUPERLATIVE shower head. BUY THIS NOW.

Well built and sturdy. Almost seems a little TOO heavy, but it's a great showerhead. Had one in our hotel room in Vegas and had to get one for myself. Wish I could get one in every bathroom! Great flow and pressure.

I was hesitant to drop $100 on a shower head ngl. After reading the reviews I decided to pull the trigger and buy it. I watched a couple of videos on YT on how to remove the (2) water restrictors (the first may not be a true restrictor) and they were easy peasy to remove (I'm not handy, FYI). Once installed, I tested to make sure there were no leaks from the installation - all was good. So, I jumped in. WOW. If I could, I'd buy the Commando 450 from Seinfeld - I like a strong shower. This shower head is GREAT! I came from an Oxygenics that I've had for 20 years and it finally broke. I loved that shower head. Coincidentally, we had a water leak the week before and had a plumber out to fix it. In doing so, they tested the household water pressure. In Iowa max pressure per code is 80psi. My house is at 70psi. The Speakman takes full advantage of that. You won't want to leave your shower. FACT.

Best shower head I've ever had at home.

EXCELLENT SHOWER HEAD. Solid, very well made. Great pressure and distribution of water in the shower. Worth the money. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️