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Buttkicker Installation/Performance Issue
Not sure if I’m making an issue out of a non-issue, but I think my Buttkicker installation is sub-par based on the performance I am getting.
The single Buttkicker is located on 2×4s which are screwed to the middle of a 3 seat couch where the outer two seats are full recliners. The Buttkicker is wired with 12AWG cable from the Buttkicker amp. I have installed 7 of the 120lb kinetic isolators, replacing each of the seven feet of the couch. I estimate the couch weight at 230lbs, and factored 3 people at 200lbs for the math.
The Buttkicker is felt the most in the central seat, and delivers a small buzz during movies. This is with the crossover defeated and the volume set for 1/3.
The room also has a Velodyne FSR1800 and two Def Tech BP2000 front speakers for sub bass.
So I am considering two improvements - one is to replace the existing isolators with new ones. The current ones only have a deflection capability of 0.25". The new ones have a deflection of 0.50". Should I stay with 120lb, or beef it up to the 220lb that they are offering? I am concerned this will make the couch too ’stiff’ if I go 220.
The second would be to remove the Buttkicker from the couch and mount it to some 2×6 rails which would run the entire length of the couch. The current location has the buttkicker mounted to the center wood frame, and I’m thinking the couch design is damping the effect to the outer seats.
The single Buttkicker is located on 2×4s which are screwed to the middle of a 3 seat couch where the outer two seats are full recliners. The Buttkicker is wired with 12AWG cable from the Buttkicker amp. I have installed 7 of the 120lb kinetic isolators, replacing each of the seven feet of the couch. I estimate the couch weight at 230lbs, and factored 3 people at 200lbs for the math.
The Buttkicker is felt the most in the central seat, and delivers a small buzz during movies. This is with the crossover defeated and the volume set for 1/3.
The room also has a Velodyne FSR1800 and two Def Tech BP2000 front speakers for sub bass.
So I am considering two improvements - one is to replace the existing isolators with new ones. The current ones only have a deflection capability of 0.25". The new ones have a deflection of 0.50". Should I stay with 120lb, or beef it up to the 220lb that they are offering? I am concerned this will make the couch too ’stiff’ if I go 220.
The second would be to remove the Buttkicker from the couch and mount it to some 2×6 rails which would run the entire length of the couch. The current location has the buttkicker mounted to the center wood frame, and I’m thinking the couch design is damping the effect to the outer seats.
Or I’m making an issue out of a non-issue.
Thoughts?
And thanks for any input - this forum has been excellent in helping me with my setup.
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