Buttkicker BK-LFEKit Low Frequency Effect Kit with Amplifier for Home Theater

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Buttkicker BK-LFEKit Low Frequency Effect Kit with Amplifier for Home Theater

Binding: Electronics
Published: 2006-05-01

$399.00

Features:

Complete home theater installation kit for ButtKicker LFE "silent subwoofer"
Simulates the feeling of heavy bass through the furniture without the excessive volume
Includes ButtKicker LFE, 2,100-watt amplifier, wiring cables, and furniture kit
Furniture mounts sit under chair or couch legs to create tactile experience

Buttkicker BK-LFEKit Low Frequency Effect Kit with Amplifier for Home Theater

Editorial Review:

The only tactile transducer designed specifically to take advantage of the .1 and LFE channels, the ButtKicker LFE features extended low frequency response for powerful bass response and special effects. The ButtKicker LFE (low frequency effects) utilizes a patented magnetic suspension which is different from any other speaker or shaker and can be used couches, theater seating, platforms, and any type of structure. The ButtKicker accurately reproduce the "feeling" range of many natural and man-made sounds, such as earthquakes, thunderstorms, rocket launches, waves, explosions, tornadoes, volcanoes, dinosaurs, sound effects and all styles of music. Different from other shakers or tactile transducers that use voice coil technology, the ButtKicker is much more powerful,more musical (linear) and offer true infrasonic or low frequency response with their resonant frequency of 9 Hz and range of 5 - 200 Hz. One ButtKicker LFE will easily replace 2 - 4 or more of the other types of shakers previously available, and perhaps more importantly; it is virtually indestructible and maintenance free. The ButtKicker is used in: Theme park attractions; Specialty theaters; Simulators; Virtual reality machines; Arcade and amusement rides/games; and Custom Home theaters. If you are looking to delight and electrify yourself and others with an affordable and easy to use solution, now is the time to incorporate the ButtKicker into your design.The ButtKicker is a small, linear motor, which reacts
Ideal for movies, music, and gaming, the ButtKicker LFE "silent subwoofer" lets users experience realistic special effects and concert-quality music without waking the kids or disturbing the neighbors. Rather than emitting loud rumbling sounds during each explosion or heavy bass passage, the ButtKicker simulates the "feeling" of the effect through your couch, chairs, and other furnishings, letting you sense the low without the excessive volume. The device accurately mimics the sensation of many natural and manmade sounds, such as earthquakes, thunderstorms, rocket launches, waves, explosions, tornadoes, volcanoes, dinosaurs, sound effects, and all styles of music.

The Buttkicker installs easily, including under chair or couch mounting to create a tactile experience.
The ButtKicker LFE (low frequency effects) functions similar to a loudspeaker, but instead of moving a cone and transferring sound waves through the air, it uses a patented magnetic suspension system to attach to seats and floors, thus sending the low frequency sound directly into the listener's body. Listeners can decrease the sound pressure level from the subwoofer to where the kids upstairs can't hear it, yet still feel all the bass they want. And as compared to other shakers or tactile transducers that use voice coil technology, the ButtKicker is more powerful and more musical (linear), with a true low frequency response of 9 Hz and a range of 5 to 200 Hz.
To make it easy to connect your ButtKicker, the company included several other items to this LFE bundle, including a 2,100-watt amplifier that connects to your receiver's subwoofer out, a cable package, and a chair/couch mounting accessory kit. Simply place the mounting plate under one leg of a piece of furniture and attach the ButtKicker to the other side. The kit also includes rubber isolators that sit under the furniture's other legs. Listeners can even install the ButtKicker under the floor to enjoy a full-room tactile experience.
To top it off, the ButtKicker LFE is virtually indestructible and maintenance-free. It's so reliable, in fact, that dozens of theme park owners, specialty theaters, virtual reality operators, and arcade owners are using a commercial version of the ButtKicker to boost their bottom line. So if you're looking to delight and electrify your guests with an affordable and easy-to-use full-body experience, it's time to incorporate the ButtKicker into your home theater system.
What's in the Box
ButtKicker LFE, BKA 1000-4 amplifier, ButtKicker LFE cable kit (with 20 feet of 14-gauge speaker wire, RCA cable, RCA "Y" adapter, and speaker level interface adapter), chair/couch mounting accessory kit (with mounting plate, 5 rubber isolators, 4 carriage bolts, 4 star washers, 4 locking nuts, 5 #10 screws, and 1 wrench), user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

MONEY WELL SPENT:

I love this thing. Get yourself a good HD tv, a good speaker system, and the Butt Kicker. You would swear that you are actually there. Music concerts are unreal. It's like you are sitting right on the stage. Makes watching movies so much more realistic. I never thought home entertainment could get to this level. The Butt Kicker is the cherry on top. Do yourself a favor, and get one now! I was hesitant to buy b/c of many reasons. Don't worry, the system is complete, and well designed. I even waited a while... more info

Spring noise:

Does not work well with my recliner. There are times when there is too much spring vibration under my recliner. I'm looking to place it under a loveseat or sofa. I think I will like it alot better.

Kicks butt!:

I had wanted a Buttkicker for a long time, but wondered if it was really worth $400. I finally decided to take a chance. Not only was it worth every penny, I'm kicking my butt for not buying it sooner. I have an amazing sound system in my home theater, and this was the icing on the cake. Stop reading the review, and order one (you'll be happy you did). I was very impressed with the quality, and the amp weighs a ton.

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