BK Gemini II exact dimensions

[paulzhere]

Hi all

I have been eyeing the BK Electronics Gemini II for some time now. The only problem I have is, it might be too tall to slid under my cabinet, which is the only reasonable place for it in my apartment. My cabinet is 355mm tall and Tom, from BK, tells me that the Gemini II is 357mm with the nylon/rubber feet removed. He also tells me that there is a set of steel feet below the nylon/rubber feet which "cannot be removed" as it raises the sub to its desired height.

What I am wondering is, can these steel feet actually not be removed. It is just a matter of 2-3mm below which the sub would slide under my cabinet. I was hoping to be able to remove all the feet and put some spikes slightly shorter so as to be able to make it slid underneath my cabinet.

Could anyone who already owns the Gemini II confirm its exact height? Also, can I remove all every support in the bottom to screw my own set of spikes? Note that they will rest on my concrete floor. I was also wondering if I could lay it on its side. But I guess it will go both against its performance and the aesthetics.

Your help is much appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[everettT]

Can you change the orientation to make it fit?
Doing so will have no effect on performance

 

[paulzhere]

Can you change the orientation to make it fit?
Doing so will have no effect on performance

Hi everettT

Yes, I can in fact lay it on its side to make it fit easily. But I am not sure if laying a downfiring sealed sub on its side affects its performance. Secondly, since it will be in my living room in the most conspicuous place possible there is an aesthetics issue as well. I don't know how it will look to the eye being laid on its side... there's the wife too who can't be annoyed...

 

[everettT]

Hi everettT

Yes, I can in fact lay it on its side to make it fit easily. But I am not sure if laying a downfiring sealed sub on its side affects its performance. Secondly, since it will be in my living room in the most conspicuous place possible there is an aesthetics issue as well. I don't know how it will look to the eye being laid on its side... there's the wife too who can't be annoyed...

I promise you it will not effect the sound quality at all unless you crossover above 150hz. I had a Martin Logan sealed sub that had the option for down or front/side firing. Use a sub pad or a semi hard rubber piece. As for the esthetic, that's hard to say as it's a personal thing. Do you have access to SVS subs? One of their cylinder subs might be an option

 

[paulzhere]

I promise you it will not effect the sound quality at all unless you crossover above 150hz. I had a Martin Logan sealed sub that had the option for down or front/side firing. Use a sub pad or a semi hard rubber piece. As for the esthetic, that's hard to say as it's a personal thing. Do you have access to SVS subs? One of their cylinder subs might be an option

Thanks for the confirmation. I need to give it some thought. Unfortunately the SVS subs are incredibly expensive here. There are not many second hand ones floating around either and even if they are, they are already quite expensive.

 

[tyhjaarpa]

You should keep in mind that placing subwoofer under cabinet might not be ideal place for the subwoofer as room placement has quite big impact what kind of response you are getting on your listening position. It might work there but there is also change you wont be getting performance you are looking for.