angmavris Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hi there just wondering if anyone has installed a tactile transducer and if so what brand and what are there thoughts as I am considering getting one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Did you try using the search function before starting a new thread? http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1 Your search for the term bass shakers returned 34 results http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=111732entry1819757 Edited February 16, 2014 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Minty has Crowsons installed.......... To his bed .... I hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoggieHowser Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I bought a Crowson set with filtering amp when I was in the US years ago. Even set to 240V cos I informed them when ordering. Worked really well but I've uninstalled it since getting the JL F113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi there just wondering if anyone has installed a tactile transducer and if so what brand and what are there thoughts as I am considering getting one ? I have a full Crowson setup as Yorac mentioned. 4 transducers and the D500 amp. I also have 2 Seaton SubMersives with a 3rd on its way. I'll never not have a HT room without either product. Check out The "Official" Crowson Tactile Motion Actuators Thread at AVSForum for all the info you'd ever require. AVSer CraigJohn has them in his theatre and his room is amongst the best in the USA. He swears by them as do I and everyone else who has them or has experienced them. If you want to take your movies to another level of realism, pay the price and instal Crowson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsaac Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Do you have a hard floor or carpet? Do they work well in carpeted environments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Do you have a hard floor or carpet? CARPET Do they work well in carpeted environments? YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Minty, How do they go with a curved seating arrangement? These are very interesting.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Minty, How do they go with a curved seating arrangement? These are very interesting.......... They would be fine mate. I have a 4 seater arrangement (not curved) and they work perfectly, would be exactly the same for a curved seating arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 They would be fine mate. I have a 4 seater arrangement (not curved) and they work perfectly, would be exactly the same for a curved seating arrangement. From what I have been reading they say they actually raise the seat from the rear, how far do they raise them? If they do raise the seats how does it handle the fact that the end seats are not in line with the other seats and transducers ? I might put the question to them as well and see what they say............. I like them Might have to wire up the front and rear rows............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 OK Just got a price from the local distributor - OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $4457 for 4 transducers and 8 isolators. I think I will see if they will ship................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 From what I have been reading they say they actually raise the seat from the rear, how far do they raise them? If they do raise the seats how does it handle the fact that the end seats are not in line with the other seats and transducers ? I might put the question to them as well and see what they say............. I like them Might have to wire up the front and rear rows............... Not exactly sure if you are saying that the transducer lifts the seat or that if a transducer is in the middle the ends would sag????? The transducer emits an even signal across its entire surface. The isolators keep the seating at the same height across the entire seating. In its simplest form you would put one transducer and three isolators under the four legs of one chair. This would increase the overall height of the seat by roughly an inch. That's it. No tilts, no sagging, just a feeling like a full body massage when a heavy bass scene hits. Doesn't feel one bit gimmicky. Takes a bit of experimenting to dial it in so you aren't getting a jolt when there isn't strong bass and you definitely don't want it completely taking over either no matter how big the action, but that's like a subwoofer, it's there to enhance not take over. Think of the Crowson the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpr1503564269 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) a buttkicker is a lot cheaper . $799 at pagnian imports in australia Edited February 17, 2014 by jeffpr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoggieHowser Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I have experienced buttkickers before and it's nowhere as well defined as the Crowson. The best example I had was in a TV show set at an underground train station. When the train zoomed left to right, I could feel the same motion on my sofa. I had my Crowson wired in stereo mode and used a pair on one sofa (two transducers in stereo and two support feet). The support feet keeps the sofa level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) a buttkicker is a lot cheaper . $799 at pagnian imports in australia Yes, provided that afterwards you don't go and experience a Crowson system and then upgrade. Edited February 17, 2014 by minty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 No desire to have buyers remorse ...................... Done that way too many times in the past. I am interested in two setups but only if I can get them from the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaenschw Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No desire to have buyers remorse ...................... Done that way too many times in the past. I am interested in two setups but only if I can get them from the US PM Sent Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) OK if there is anyone interested in the Crowson system let me know - I need at least one more buyer to get a ripper price on the kit which would defeat importing it and with local warranty and support to boot. I am wanting to hopefully get the kits within a week. PM me for pricing and I will let you know. http://www.crowsontech.com/ Edited February 18, 2014 by ArthurK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaenschw Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 OK if there is anyone interested in the Crowson system let me know - I need at least one more buyer to get a ripper price on the kit which would defeat importing it and with local warranty and support to boot. I am wanting to hopefully get the kits within a week. PM me for pricing and I will let you know. http://www.crowsontech.com/ Tempting.. I have been contemplating getting a Crowson setup to add the finishing touches to my HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) . Edited February 18, 2014 by minty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) . Edited February 18, 2014 by minty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Edit - over trying to offer help here, too many haters on this forum mistake helping for boasting, jam it. Edited March 1, 2014 by minty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timoxx4 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 OK if there is anyone interested in the Crowson system let me know - I need at least one more buyer to get a ripper price on the kit which would defeat importing it and with local warranty and support to boot. I am wanting to hopefully get the kits within a week. PM me for pricing and I will let you know. http://www.crowsontech.com/ I'm keen if this deal is still available ? Might be a little late but i have only just started looking at a transducer system just now and found this post. Hopefully its still available ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaenschw Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'm keen if this deal is still available ? Might be a little late but i have only just started looking at a transducer system just now and found this post. Hopefully its still available ? I bought mine for a pretty good price, I can PM you the details if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timoxx4 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I bought mine for a pretty good price, I can PM you the details if you are interested. Yeah that would be great if you could. Thanks. Really keen to try something like this out in my HT room for that extra something to go with the 4 IB subwoofers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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