Bass Shaker amplification

ROHfan
ROHfan Posts: 1,014
edited June 2012 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Just a quick FYI about Bass Shakers. Don't be fooled into thinking you need a 50 or 100 watt amp for them.

I just hooked up a spare 2x15W Pyle Pro PCA1 to my shakers and it is more than adequate to power them. Volume is only up half way and it mixes perfectly with my powered sub. Coming in at only $25 there's no need to spend much more for adequate power.
TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited May 2012
    very nice
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  • Phasewolf
    Phasewolf Posts: 514
    edited May 2012
    What frequency are you sending to the shakers? I am thinking about getting some but was thumbing about sending only 15hz to around 35hz that way they only go off on the really low stuff.
    Absolute corruption empowers absolutely.

    Lg 55LW5600 TV
    Onkyo PR-SC 5508
    Legacy Audio Focus SE
    Legacy Audio Silverscreen HD center
    Polk F/X500i Rears
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Sunfire Grand Cinema
    Behringer iNUKE NU6000DSP
    Pair of CraigSUB SS-18.1
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited May 2012
    Phasewolf wrote: »
    What frequency are you sending to the shakers? I am thinking about getting some but was thumbing about sending only 15hz to around 35hz that way they only go off on the really low stuff.

    I'm crossing over at 60Hz and it seems to be perfect. I haven't really played around with the lpf because they're integrated pretty well now and I'm happy with it.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited May 2012
    What kinda' shakers? 'Cause I'm sure that kinda' wattage is fine for something like the Auras, but I wouldn't think so for something like a Buttkicker.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited June 2012
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    What kinda' shakers? 'Cause I'm sure that kinda' wattage is fine for something like the Auras, but I wouldn't think so for something like a Buttkicker.

    You are correct, Aura Pros. I don't have experience with buttkickers. Why do you think it wouldn't work for the buttkickers?
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited June 2012
    Oh, I'm sure it would work to an extent... but Aura Pros are small... whereas a Buttkicker LFE is a 3" steel piston in an enclosure.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • wolfman1138
    wolfman1138 Posts: 49
    edited June 2012
    Buttkicker sells a 1200W amp that can drive up to 4. I have been looking at this to put into my new two step risers because I'll have 9 seats. :) I don't think that you could get away with 15W.
    My Home Theater:
    Mains: polkaudio RTi150
    Center: polkaudio CS350LS (modified)
    Side: polkaudio 65-RT
    Back: polkaudio RC85i Rear
    Sub: SVS SB13-Plus
    Receiver: Denon 4311ci
    Sony VPL-VW60 on a 92" Draper Premier screen
    Sony 52" XBR2
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