Buttkicker - Blu-ray Forum

muddyduck · 01-23-2011, 06:47 PM

Has anyone purchased a buttkicker? I am thinking of getting one, Is it worth it?

Mr.Poindexter · 01-23-2011, 07:13 PM

I have had buttkickers, Crowson TES and D-BOX Motion Simulators. I think each of them adds a good experience when properly set up. Of the three, I feel the D-BOX is by far better but it is not really in the same category or price point.

Of the tactile transducers, it is my opinion that Crowson is the best, followed by Buttkicker, then Clark Synthesis, with Aura on the bottom of the list.

The Crowson is a much more efficient system and will give you comparable results to the butt kicker with much less power requirements and is much easier to install, resulting in a more elegant and ideal integration into a home theater system.

For a simple statement of how much I respect the quality of the Crowson system, I still have it on one of the seats in my theater, and I don't really cut many corners and always aims for best in class when I pick up a component.

teknipper · 02-04-2011, 05:41 PM

Do you need dedicated theater seating for one of these are is there fitting for a "standard" sectional setup like I have?

I have been looking at adding a sub and this might compliment or replace the need for the second sub.

Tom

jw · 07-29-2012, 06:19 AM

I am gonna use this thread rather than start a new one. I dont see many replies but anyone use the buttkicker brand vs the Aura brand and is there a noticeable difference in The effects? Just curious before I make my purchase.

Fragile_Swans · 07-29-2012, 07:17 PM

How much do they cost and where should they be bought from?

koover · 07-29-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fragile_Swans

How much do they cost and where should they be bought from?

Yeah, I'm interested too.
And you're right jw, this thread is dead. Anyone have this and can give some useful insight?
Good question too teknipper....I would install on current couch if purchased.

Badas · 07-29-2012, 11:15 PM

Here are some photo's of mine.

More shake than I need. Amp is only set on vol 3. Super reliable. I did get a audiable sound early on. Spoke to buttkicker and they told be to grease the piston with white liteium grease. No problems since. This shakes my whole body. Feet and arms included.

Ta Dono

Adam_WM · 07-29-2012, 11:23 PM

Anyone have any feedback on wireless ones? I built my room and opted NOT to get buttkickers to save money, but of course, I didn't wire the seats under the carpet.

Badas · 07-29-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_WM

Anyone have any feedback on wireless ones? I built my room and opted NOT to get buttkickers to save money, but of course, I didn't wire the seats under the carpet.

You need wire to go from the amp to the shakers. the wireless kit is a wireless bridge that goes fom your AVR/Pre/Pro to the buttkicker amp. Still need the wire to go to the shakers.

Mine wasn't pre-wired. I just lifted my carpet, cut the underlay, layed the wire, re-taped the underlay and put the carpet back. No groves or anything.

Ta Dono

bz1080p · 07-30-2012, 01:16 AM

Hi folks

I got my LFE kit from Musicians Friend http://www.musiciansfriend.com/buttk...uestid=2391483

They have the best prices I've found and usually run some pretty good coupon sales too

I got mine for 323 shipped

jw · 07-30-2012, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bz1080p

Hi folks

I got my LFE kit from Musicians Friend http://www.musiciansfriend.com/buttk...uestid=2391483

They have the best prices I've found and usually run some pretty good coupon sales too

I got mine for 323 shipped

AWESOME!! Just ordered, best price I have seen outside used with 15% off code

jw · 07-30-2012, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badas

You need wire to go from the amp to the shakers. the wireless kit is a wireless bridge that goes fom your AVR/Pre/Pro to the buttkicker amp. Still need the wire to go to the shakers.

Mine wasn't pre-wired. I just lifted my carpet, cut the underlay, layed the wire, re-taped the underlay and put the carpet back. No groves or anything.

Ta Dono

I wired my room in wall for these, 14gauge wire. I am currently hanging sheetrock and this was a last minute addition

Badas · 07-30-2012, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jw

I wired my room in wall for these, 14gauge wire. I am currently hanging sheetrock and this was a last minute addition

Wow, Just in time. I love my buttkicker. Better than 3D.

What is sheetrock? Sounds awsome. May not be great for sound reflections tho.

Ta Dono

arbormatt · 07-30-2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Badas

What is sheetrock? Sounds awsome. May not be great for sound reflections tho.

Drywall

jw · 07-30-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by arbormatt

Drywall

what he said

Adam_WM · 07-30-2012, 06:46 PM

Can one unit run 8 seats?

Fors* · 07-30-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_WM

Can one unit run 8 seats?

Not well anyway.....I would say it takes at least two transducers to shake a 3 seat sofa section well. So 8 seats (assuming this is a sectional) would take roughly 3 or 4 transducers IMO.

Badas · 07-30-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_WM

Can one unit run 8 seats?

Are you talking one amp or one shaker?

The buttkicker amp says it will run 4 shakers. I run 2 of one amp and have it set on 3/10. One shaker will only do one chair.

Ta Dono

Adam_WM · 07-31-2012, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badas

Are you talking one amp or one shaker?

The buttkicker amp says it will run 4 shakers. I run 2 of one amp and have it set on 3/10. One shaker will only do one chair.

Ta Dono

Ok, so I need 8 shakers, but 2 amps? 3 amps?

I have individual recliners (see my theater gallery).

jw · 07-31-2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam_WM

Ok, so I need 8 shakers, but 2 amps? 3 amps?

I have individual recliners (see my theater gallery).

This is good information

http://www.av-outlet.com/images/butt.../bk_wiring.pdf

I would do 2 Amps for 8 shakers, just watch how you wire them so you dont overload them or "ohm" them out persay

01-23-2011, 06:47 PM	#1
muddyduck Member Member since:Sep 2008	Buttkicker Has anyone purchased a buttkicker? I am thinking of getting one, Is it worth it?

01-23-2011, 07:13 PM	#2
Mr.Poindexter Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:1	I have had buttkickers, Crowson TES and D-BOX Motion Simulators. I think each of them adds a good experience when properly set up. Of the three, I feel the D-BOX is by far better but it is not really in the same category or price point. Of the tactile transducers, it is my opinion that Crowson is the best, followed by Buttkicker, then Clark Synthesis, with Aura on the bottom of the list. The Crowson is a much more efficient system and will give you comparable results to the butt kicker with much less power requirements and is much easier to install, resulting in a more elegant and ideal integration into a home theater system. For a simple statement of how much I respect the quality of the Crowson system, I still have it on one of the seats in my theater, and I don't really cut many corners and always aims for best in class when I pick up a component.

02-04-2011, 05:41 PM	#3
teknipper Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Wilder, KY Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:105 Blu-ray reviews: 6	Do you need dedicated theater seating for one of these are is there fitting for a "standard" sectional setup like I have? I have been looking at adding a sub and this might compliment or replace the need for the second sub. Tom

07-29-2012, 06:19 AM	#4
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I am gonna use this thread rather than start a new one. I dont see many replies but anyone use the buttkicker brand vs the Aura brand and is there a noticeable difference in The effects? Just curious before I make my purchase.

07-29-2012, 07:17 PM	#5
Fragile_Swans Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Kokomo, Indiana Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:12	How much do they cost and where should they be bought from?

07-29-2012, 11:15 PM	#7
Badas Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:LOTR Auckland, New Zealand (Down Under) Home Theater Gallery:139 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:1412 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:10	Here are some photo's of mine. More shake than I need. Amp is only set on vol 3. Super reliable. I did get a audiable sound early on. Spoke to buttkicker and they told be to grease the piston with white liteium grease. No problems since. This shakes my whole body. Feet and arms included. Ta Dono

07-29-2012, 11:23 PM	#8
Adam_WM Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Parts Unknown Home Theater Gallery:100 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:283 Trading Score:22	Anyone have any feedback on wireless ones? I built my room and opted NOT to get buttkickers to save money, but of course, I didn't wire the seats under the carpet.

07-30-2012, 01:16 AM	#10
bz1080p Blu-ray Duke Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Fort Thomas, KY Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:236 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Hi folks I got my LFE kit from Musicians Friend http://www.musiciansfriend.com/buttk...uestid=2391483 They have the best prices I've found and usually run some pretty good coupon sales too I got mine for 323 shipped

07-30-2012, 06:46 PM	#16
Adam_WM Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Parts Unknown Home Theater Gallery:100 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:283 Trading Score:22	Can one unit run 8 seats?

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