m00n Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 I want to start looking into transducers, can someone tell me what companies make them? I know that RBH does, but they don't have any prices listed on their web site. Thanks ------------------ m00n ------------------------- System to come: RF-3II Floorstanding RC-3II Center RS-3II Surrounds RSW-10 Subwoofer Harman Kardon AVR 520 Toshiba DVD Samsung 27" Flatscreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted April 15, 2002 Share Posted April 15, 2002 What kind of money are you looking to spend? I've seen Aura Bass Shakers (around $50/pair) on up to ones running $700 and more...Of course, I don't remember the names of those 'cause I wasn't interested in spending that much money. Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted April 15, 2002 Author Share Posted April 15, 2002 Oh, I would not want to spend more than 400.00 for 4 of them. Considering I will need a different amp other than my receiver to push them right? ------------------ the m00n system RF-3II Front floors RC-3II Center RS-3II Surrounds RSW-12 Subwoofer Harman Kardon AVR 520 Toshiba SD 3205 DVD Samsung 27" Flatscreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 15, 2002 Share Posted April 15, 2002 right. ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted April 15, 2002 Author Share Posted April 15, 2002 What would I need power wise to push about 4 transducers? Any suggestions. I kinda like harman kardon. But would it really matter considering they don't produce sound. Well, let me restate that, the ones I felt didn't produce sound, just some sweet vibration. This guy had 3 in front of this couch, then 3 in his couch. Yes, I said IN his couch. Somehow he managed to get them mounted in his couch without tearing it up. I was just insane. ------------------ the m00n system RF-3II Front floors RC-3II Center RS-3II Surrounds RSW-12 Subwoofer Harman Kardon AVR 520 Toshiba SD 3205 DVD Samsung 27" Flatscreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 16, 2002 Share Posted April 16, 2002 I think you'll need quite a bit of power, but you don't need anything refined. some brute force will be enough. pro amps should be well suited to that type of job. as for the power need, you'll need to look at the manufacturer's requirements. ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted April 16, 2002 Share Posted April 16, 2002 I don't think you'll need too much power, actually. I have the Aura Bass Shakers, and these ones came with their own amps. I bought 2 on clearance from Parts Express for $50 total. The amps are 25-watts. I don't know what the impedance is, but if you have a decent old 30-50 watt amp/receiver that can handle a 4ohm load, that might work. Hook 2 in parallel to each channel?? Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 16, 2002 Share Posted April 16, 2002 are you serious? the Auras are rated at min. 50W, max 100W... the buttkicker is rated at min. 400W, max 1500W... for more info: http://www.thebuttkicker.com/shaker_home.html http://www.audio-n-more.com/aura.htm ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted April 16, 2002 Author Share Posted April 16, 2002 Damn, those butt kickers must make you feel like your in a Disneyland ride. ------------------ the m00n system RF-3II Front floors RC-3II Center RS-3II Surrounds RSW-12 Subwoofer Harman Kardon AVR 520 Toshiba SD 3205 DVD Samsung 27" Flatscreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted April 16, 2002 Share Posted April 16, 2002 Yes, Seb, I am serious . There are two models of Aura - I have the "non-Pro" models, rated at 25 watts RMS max: http://www.smarthome.com/8249.html BTW, the Aura Pros are rated 50 watts RMS MAX, per the Aura manual - http://www.smarthome.com/manuals/8249p.pdf http://www.smarthome.com/manuals/8249b.pdf m00n - I'd suggest reading the manuals on these two different models, which you can link to from the above URL. They talk about hooking them in parallel versus series. Turns out they are 4 ohms, so hooking in parallel will be a 2 ohm load on your amp/receiver -- probably too low. May need to go the series route. The 25 watt amps provide all the shake I need in my couch. I have two screwed to the wooden frame. However, I don't use them anymore since I added the SVS subwoofer. Also, it's your money, but before I put $600-1000+ into a transducer setup (a la The Buttkicker), I'd probably exchange the RSW-12 for a -15. You'll get more mileage out of that investment. Doug ------------------ My System This message has been edited by dougdrake on 04-16-2002 at 07:14 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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