ButtKicker LFE Kit Review

<A href="http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/loudspeakers/ButtKickerLFEKitp1.php"><IMG style="WIDTH: 124px; HEIGHT: 100px" alt=[buttkickerLFEkit] hspace=10 src="http://www.audioholics.com/news/thumbs/buttkickerLFEkit_th.jpg" align=left border=0></A>In the never-ending quest to upgrade our home theaters, sometimes it becomes difficult to find cost effective upgrades that actually enhance our systems. We all know that we want our systems' audio and video to appeal to our senses (sight and sound) and we want our lighting and seating to be just right. So, what are we missing? There is one sense that remains untapped for the majority: feeling. In addition to those who want to simply add some punch to their movies, the ButtKicker LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Kit is the perfect addition for the person that lives in an apartment or condo where sharing a wall with a neighbor makes loud subwoofers an impossibility.

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malvado78

malvado78

Full Audioholic
Good Review. When is it coming up on the Contest giveaways? :D
 
Takeereasy

Takeereasy

Audioholic General
Nice review Ray. One more thing to add to the list. Darn yous AH!
 
R

RMK!

Guest
ShrapnelSpitter

I’m working on a new product that I think would be a perfect compliment to the Buttkicker. I call it the ShrapnelSpitter. The idea is that at various user definable frequencies the unit will spit forth non-lethal polycarbonate chunks into targeted areas of your HT. Imagine watching Saving Private Ryan and being pelted with shrapnel as you sit in your shaking StratoLounger experiencing the full effect of the D-Day invasion.

The SS has directional control so will have a high WAF. The polycarbonate chunks are reusable and gathering them up after deployment will be a fun, family orientated activity. No firm MLP yet, but I’m thinking $999.95 for the main compression container, hoses and two (2) remote spitter modules. Additional spitter modules available for $199.95/ea.

Dealerships are available. For more information call (555) 555-5555.
 
majorloser

majorloser

Moderator
hidog1 said:
I’m working on a new product that I think would be a perfect compliment to the Buttkicker. I call it the ShrapnelSpitter. The idea is that at various user definable frequencies the unit will spit forth non-lethal polycarbonate chunks into targeted areas of your HT. Imagine watching Saving Private Ryan and being pelted with shrapnel as you sit in your shaking StratoLounger experiencing the full effect of the D-Day invasion.

The SS has directional control so will have a high WAF. The polycarbonate chunks are reusable and gathering them up after deployment will be a fun, family orientated activity. No firm MLP yet, but I’m thinking $999.95 for the main compression container, hoses and two (2) remote spitter modules. Additional spitter modules available for $199.95/ea.

Dealerships are available. For more information call (555) 555-5555.
Hmmm.........
Then you have to work on the up-grade packs.........
Like the "Movie Mister" water mist sprayer
or the "Theater Wind" air blast blower
 
Rock&Roll Ninja

Rock&Roll Ninja

Audioholic Field Marshall
Maybe I missed this in the review, but how loud is a Buttkicker while its doing its buttkicking? (measured under a meter, the distance its likely to be from the chair-sitter).?
 
RLA

RLA

Audioholic Chief
Maybe I missed this in the review, but how loud is a Buttkicker while its doing its buttkicking?
They are inaudiable unless your chair,bones or teeth rattle :p
They are motion actuators
 
majorloser

majorloser

Moderator
How would you rate them against the Clark Sythesis transducers, the Messina Geosubwoofer tube or the Aura Bass Shakers?

I've been wanting to add these for a while and not sure which one. The prices vary quite a bit.
 
RLA

RLA

Audioholic Chief
How would you rate them against the Clark Sythesis transducers, the Messina Geosubwoofer tube or the Aura Bass Shakers?
I have installed all but the Messina The ButtKicker is a substantial upgrade. I started installing Actuators about 10-12 years ago with the Aura and Aura Pro and RBH systems they all worked well but the BK LFE Is a much better system. They provide more total impact and perform much better at lower frequencies.

I still have the RBH actuators (AURA based) in my couch. If you look closely at the photo the one with the ButtKicker actuator you can see the installed wiring in my couch for the RBH actuators

Side note: I contacted Messina many times and they declined a formal review of the product.I may try again in the near future ;)
 
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