2016-01-09, 00:59
No, not to replace anything. It would be an addition. Bass shakers aka Tactile Transducer, really complete a theatre room imo. Not sure about your AVR, but mine has dual subwoofer output. Not that it matters, you can just tap into your output with a Y cord adapter between your AVR and sub. Once tapped, you can split the subwoofer signals out of your AVR to a bass shaker setup and control the intensity via an external amp supplying power to the shaker(s). Much like the plate amp on your subwoofer.
The shaker itself doesn't make any noise even though it's signal is audio. What it does do is add another dimension to your audio/visual experience enhancing the realism tremendously. Like the name implies, it shakes (vibrates) to Hz you set it's amp at. Personally I dial my subwoofer and my shakers to the lowest Hz it's able to achieve. (about 25Hz) That way it isn't firing all the time but only at the times where it's most impressive like explosions or deep, deep, sub tones.
You bolt them securely onto what ever you sit on. The idea is to find the sweet spot so the entire thing shakes sending the vibration throughout your entire body. Many enthusiasts use more than one. The realism is quite impressive if you've never tried it. I've read about the sweet spot, multiple shakers of various sizes and so on. Personally, I've sat on one with quite an array of shakers and really couldn't tell any difference from my own setup using just one. So far, I have bolted 3 shakers on the bottom of an Ikea couch. After reducing the amount to 1 shaker, I couldn't tell any difference and have used one ever since. I have another mounted on a Lazy boy, and another mounted on a dual seat reclining couch. They work perfect and I think installing any more is overkill since I would just be turning down the amp volume to it anyway.
There are a ton of sizes and this and that and what it really boils down to is like anything else. Money. If you know me, you know I'm as frugal and resourceful as it gets. The last shaker with amp, cords, etc I purchased was $19. Yep, $19. I have paid as high as $35 for the same setup and I've bought and installed a lot of them with no complaints. Compared to its counterparts it's very, very worth a go if your interested. Consider a basic aura shaker is $40 and a plate amp to drive it is about $100.
I use Aura shakers except not the ones you purchase outright available today. Instead, they used to be installed in a kids gaming toy back in the day. These toys can still be found. Ebay, craigslist, etc. Search for aura interactor. Take the toy apart, remove the shaker, install the shaker securely on the bottom of your seat and you're done. Find a mounting point that is the integral part of your seat. (a part of the frame that is connected to everything else so it will resonate) The amp that comes with the toy is more than sufficient. I use mine at 50% volume. Any more than that will shake the fillings out of your teeth, literally. It has a Hz adjustment on it as well. I turn it all the way down. I have a 50' run of 26 guage + and - wire to the shaker from its amp. You would think it require higher gauge but it doesn't. Makes it simple to install.
This is the most important part:
Don't tell your guests or family. The 1st time it starts to fire they are going to look at you and say "WHAT SIZE SUBWOOFER DO YOU HAVE AND WHERE IS IT?" since it appears you are moving air that resembles about a 110" subwoofer driver. It's this that makes the whole project fun.
http://www.parts-express.com/aurasound-a...r--299-028
http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audi...r--300-802
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/32-theater...-amps.html
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Bu...7675.m4099
http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/accessori...o_mod.html
I use these:
http://www.avsim.com/pages/0604/aura/aur...ractor.htm
and I see a couple on Ebay now for about $20.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40...or&_sop=15
If you end up trying it, let me know what you think.
The shaker itself doesn't make any noise even though it's signal is audio. What it does do is add another dimension to your audio/visual experience enhancing the realism tremendously. Like the name implies, it shakes (vibrates) to Hz you set it's amp at. Personally I dial my subwoofer and my shakers to the lowest Hz it's able to achieve. (about 25Hz) That way it isn't firing all the time but only at the times where it's most impressive like explosions or deep, deep, sub tones.
You bolt them securely onto what ever you sit on. The idea is to find the sweet spot so the entire thing shakes sending the vibration throughout your entire body. Many enthusiasts use more than one. The realism is quite impressive if you've never tried it. I've read about the sweet spot, multiple shakers of various sizes and so on. Personally, I've sat on one with quite an array of shakers and really couldn't tell any difference from my own setup using just one. So far, I have bolted 3 shakers on the bottom of an Ikea couch. After reducing the amount to 1 shaker, I couldn't tell any difference and have used one ever since. I have another mounted on a Lazy boy, and another mounted on a dual seat reclining couch. They work perfect and I think installing any more is overkill since I would just be turning down the amp volume to it anyway.
There are a ton of sizes and this and that and what it really boils down to is like anything else. Money. If you know me, you know I'm as frugal and resourceful as it gets. The last shaker with amp, cords, etc I purchased was $19. Yep, $19. I have paid as high as $35 for the same setup and I've bought and installed a lot of them with no complaints. Compared to its counterparts it's very, very worth a go if your interested. Consider a basic aura shaker is $40 and a plate amp to drive it is about $100.
I use Aura shakers except not the ones you purchase outright available today. Instead, they used to be installed in a kids gaming toy back in the day. These toys can still be found. Ebay, craigslist, etc. Search for aura interactor. Take the toy apart, remove the shaker, install the shaker securely on the bottom of your seat and you're done. Find a mounting point that is the integral part of your seat. (a part of the frame that is connected to everything else so it will resonate) The amp that comes with the toy is more than sufficient. I use mine at 50% volume. Any more than that will shake the fillings out of your teeth, literally. It has a Hz adjustment on it as well. I turn it all the way down. I have a 50' run of 26 guage + and - wire to the shaker from its amp. You would think it require higher gauge but it doesn't. Makes it simple to install.
This is the most important part:
Don't tell your guests or family. The 1st time it starts to fire they are going to look at you and say "WHAT SIZE SUBWOOFER DO YOU HAVE AND WHERE IS IT?" since it appears you are moving air that resembles about a 110" subwoofer driver. It's this that makes the whole project fun.
http://www.parts-express.com/aurasound-a...r--299-028
http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audi...r--300-802
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/32-theater...-amps.html
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Bu...7675.m4099
http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/accessori...o_mod.html
I use these:
http://www.avsim.com/pages/0604/aura/aur...ractor.htm
and I see a couple on Ebay now for about $20.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40...or&_sop=15
If you end up trying it, let me know what you think.