Buttkickers or not? Can't decide
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C) All of the above.
Buttkickers are inexpensive enough to have great subs and kickers too.
Buttkickers are inexpensive enough to have great subs and kickers too.
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Anyone tried putting a cheap subwoofer just behind the seat as "butt kicker"?
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I don't think that would work. The appeal of the butt kicker is its ultra low frequency response - down to the single digits in Hz. Most "cheap subs" don't go much below 35 Hz and wouldn't provide any "kick" at all.
I don't think that would work. The appeal of the butt kicker is its ultra low frequency response - down to the single digits in Hz. Most "cheap subs" don't go much below 35 Hz and wouldn't provide any "kick" at all.
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I have written a description of the system and installation in my thread linked in my signature. Here is the description: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1349395/craig-johns-theater/90#post_21096088 In previous and subsequent posts, I showed pic's of the system, riser and chairs.
Bottom line, if you're on a concrete floor, or if you don't get good tactile response, a tactile transducer such as the Buttkickers or Crowsons, can add a unique experience to your system.
Craig
Actually, Bill, I use a pair of Crowson Tactile Actuators with my 3 Submersive HP's. The actuators provide an experience that the subs cannot. My HT is in my basement on a concrete floor. The SubM's can't shake the floor. I built a riser and added the Crowson's, and I now have all the shaking I could ever want.
I have written a description of the system and installation in my thread linked in my signature. Here is the description: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1349395/craig-johns-theater/90#post_21096088 In previous and subsequent posts, I showed pic's of the system, riser and chairs.
Bottom line, if you're on a concrete floor, or if you don't get good tactile response, a tactile transducer such as the Buttkickers or Crowsons, can add a unique experience to your system.
Craig
Agreed. I am also on carpet over concrete and my dual BKs attached to a mini riser which my couch sits on noticeably enhance the experience over just my 4 SVS subs (3 PB13s and a 12/2).
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Actually, Bill, I use a pair of Crowson Tactile Actuators with my 3 Submersive HP's. The actuators provide an experience that the subs cannot. My HT is in my basement on a concrete floor. The SubM's can't shake the floor. I built a riser and added the Crowson's, and I now have all the shaking I could ever want.![]()
I have written a description of the system and installation in my thread linked in my signature. Here is the description: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1349395/craig-johns-theater/90#post_21096088 In previous and subsequent posts, I showed pic's of the system, riser and chairs.
Bottom line, if you're on a concrete floor, or if you don't get good tactile response, a tactile transducer such as the Buttkickers or Crowsons, can add a unique experience to your system.
Craig
Agreed. I am also on carpet over concrete and my dual BKs attached to a mini riser which my couch sits on noticeably enhance the experience over just my 4 SVS subs (3 PB13s and a 12/2).
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Check out some of my posts here. I say yes to buttkickers
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I had a single PB12/2 on wood floor and that thing was kicking
Then move to my first house, a split level and the theater is on carpet over concrete and all the tactile was gone
Add a second PB12/2 but it sound better but did not resolve the tactile problem
Change my to 2 12/2 for 2 Ultra13 and still not resolve my problem
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Then I added a couple Butt kicker with 300 watts each and voila
I wish I could add the 2 PB12/2 but I do not have the room.
If any members of this forum is willing to drive to Cold Lake Alberta, they are for sell at a good price and in good shape with the 12.3 version for the driver.
Just send me a PM, I check mostly in the week-end.
Moderator, If my last is breaking some rules, feel free to remove.
Back to topic, I LOVE my Butt Kicker they enhance the viewing experience.
Ray
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I had a single PB12/2 on wood floor and that thing was kicking
Then move to my first house, a split level and the theater is on carpet over concrete and all the tactile was gone
Add a second PB12/2 but it sound better but did not resolve the tactile problem
Change my to 2 12/2 for 2 Ultra13 and still not resolve my problem
Then I added a couple Butt kicker with 300 watts each and voila
I wish I could add the 2 PB12/2 but I do not have the room.
If any members of this forum is willing to drive to Cold Lake Alberta, they are for sell at a good price and in good shape with the 12.3 version for the driver.
Just send me a PM, I check mostly in the week-end.
Moderator, If my last is breaking some rules, feel free to remove.
Back to topic, I LOVE my Butt Kicker they enhance the viewing experience.
Ray
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