AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Shaker Tactile Transducer

I purchased a pair of these tactile transducers to mount in my home theater seats. The impact is incredible! Don't get me wrong, I have a 15" servo subwoofer that will easily rattle the windows if I want it to; however, it still doesn't provide the experience that these little beauties provide. The experience is most akin to a high end movie theater where you feel the bass throughout your body. The lowest frequencies can't be heard anyway, but feeling them immediately improves the movie experience dramatically. To hook them up, I split my subwoofer out cable and ran one to my subwoofer, and the other split to a cheap stereo amplifier to the CD input. The result is that the signal coming into my 2nd amplifier includes only the low frequencies as established by my crossover in my 1st amp, which is set to 80hz. I hooked the bass shakers to the 2nd amp speaker outputs and can now adjust the "volume" of the bass shakers by using the volume control on the 2nd amp. Even with my volume turned down quite a ways, the bass shakers provide the illusion of an enveloping sound field and live action. I couldn't be happier with these products. I actually had to turn them way down since they shake so much. You don't need a much more expensive solution since these will output more shake than you'll ever need. I turned them way down because initially they shook too much and created a very artificial experience. With them turned down, they are much more subtle, yet they still shake my theater seats quite a bit.

Wow, this thing really does turn up the bass. I bought a 6 inch wood platform and used a few RAM mount connections to mount this to my Steelcase Leap office chair. It is a removable configuration and doesn't affect the resale value of the chair. I initially had a Vybe Haptic Pad that i got for $40 which was great, but nowhere near as comfy as sitting in my chair unhindered. It is small enough, yet powerful and mounts discretely. It worked great with a below $30 Lepai 70w sub amp. It is very accurate and feels great with Music. I haven't tried Movies and Games yet, but music was always the tough sell with my haptic pad. The overall cost for the Transducer, Amp and mounting materials was below $140 which is in the ballpark of the Buttkicker Gamer 2 which is out stock everywhere at the time of this writing. My only negative is that i couldn't use a audio transmitter to make it wireless, but it's not a strike against this item. Parts that i used to mount purchased from Amazon. 1. Walnut Hollow Baltic Birch Circle Plaque-6"x6" 2. Ram Mount 2 x 1.7 Inches Base with 1-Inch Ball 3. Ram Mount Double Socket Arm for 1-Inch Ball 4. RAM Zinc Coated U-Bolt Mounting Base with 1 inch Ball This solution makes the Transducer easily removable with the twist of a knob and holds sturdy. I have it posted to the pole under the seat of my office chair. Update: I got the wireless receiver working so now this is more portable and i only have to plug in the power to any socket. Dayton Audio WS-12 Wireless Audio Transmitter/Receiver Final update: Still going years later. My setup is completely wireless now using Talentcell 12V 6000mah battery.

Perhaps useful to compare side to side with a Buttkicker Concert Mini which as far as I can tell is the same as the driver in the Buttkicker Gamer 2. I've run these off the same amp with the same settings out of Simhub to compare them side by side. Pros: - these don't overheat. You can push them to the point that it feels like their giving their best without maxing out at certain frequencies and yes, they get a bit warm, but they don't go into melt down. - the mounting surface is flat, and as long as you have the space very easy to mount - cheap! - adequate response for corner use, in my rig anyway. - doesn't have major piston slap issues in a specific frequency range as far as I can tell. It's either fine, or volume is too high, unlike the BK which can be frustrating because you have to set the amp to avoid the low hz piston slap, and in so doing lower volume where it's much more capable (or eq out 20-30hz a little). Cons: - does not have the same deep resonance that the BK is capable of. That BK thrum that you can get from low revs is just excellent, but I've it's getting that by working hard in the 20hz -30hz range, and that's what makes the BK overheat.. so I can't really give the BK a complete win here. All in all I think it's a product that "just works". It's not the best response available, but it's easy to dial in and enjoy for hours.

Great addition to give tactile feel in my home theater. I currently just have one installed on the foot portion of my recliner since noone else really digs on the tactile sensation of bass like I do. I ended up getting a cheap 50W stereo amp with RCA in/out to drive it and it gives plenty of rumble. I have it connected to my minidsp 2x4HD to adjust the crossover so that it only kicks in on 40Hz and lower. I can only imagine it would be even better if I was able to mount it directly under the seat or somewhere closer to the lower back section of my recliner, but the options were pretty slim for mounting with my particular recliner.

I'm not sure if I have received a defective unit, but one of the two bass shakers I have ordered is MUCH weaker than the other, I have tried different cables and applications to no avail. An expensive defective unit..

Cumple de sobras con su cometido,dos son suficientes para mover mi sofá.

These bass shakers are absolutely phenomenal! I originally purchased four, thinking I’d need that many to really feel the impact. However, after setting up just two of them, I quickly realized that’s all I needed. These things pound! The amount of vibration and immersion they deliver is insane. For gaming and movies, the experience is next-level. Explosions, engine rumbles, or even subtle effects like footsteps feel incredibly realistic. The shakers add a tactile layer of immersion that truly makes you feel like you’re part of the action. Whether it’s an intense firefight in a game or a high-octane chase scene in a movie, these shakers bring it to life like never before. The build quality is impressive, and they’re easy to set up with the right amp. Once configured, they work seamlessly without needing constant adjustments. They also handle high volumes and heavy usage without any signs of strain or overheating. While I initially purchased four shakers, I ended up returning two because the power of just two was more than enough for my setup. They shake like crazy and completely transformed my gaming and home theater experience. If you’re on the fence about adding bass shakers to your setup, do yourself a favor and go for it. Just two of these will blow you away with how much they enhance the immersion. Highly recommended!

I bought a couple of those and a cheap 100w stereo amp which I connected to the subwoofer 2 output of my main amp. Attached both to one seat, not knowing what to expect, and the vibration was so strong it was uncomfortable! I then moved one of the shakers to the other side of a 6 seater sofa and it was still too much so I've had to turn the amp down to about 30% - it's now a great addition to the home cinema, and really adds a bit of extra sensation to the cinema experience. Bought then for a bit of a laugh, but yeah, quite impressed!

A w e s o m e!! Thank you