DaytonAudio BST-1 - Connecting a Single Bass Shaker; Connecting Multiple Bass Shakers

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Thank you for purchasing the BST-1 Bass Shaker. The human ear has the ability to
hear a wide range of sounds, however, some sound is simply too low to hear and
must be felt through the body. Feeling this extremely low frequency sound adds a
new dimension to your listening, gaming, and movie experiences. With a BST-1 Bass
Shaker you’ll feel the thundering weight of a dinosaur’s foot slamming against the
ground as it approaches. Your favorite action movies will come to life as you feel the
cannon blasts and explosions impacting your body! Into gaming? The BST-1 is the
perfect addition to your gaming chair or couch! Feel the power and impact of a football
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paying close attention to wiring diagrams and cautions.
CONNECTING A SINGLE BASS SHAKER
The impedance of the BST-1 Bass Shaker is 4 ohms. When used in a single unit
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mono, the same way you would connect a subwoofer. 3OHDVHFRQVXOWWKHDPSOL¿HU
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CONNECTING MULTIPLE BASS SHAKERS
Two or Four Bass Shakers can be used in situations where more bass energy is
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impedance to 8 ohms, connecting two in Parallel will lower the impedance to 2 ohms,
and wiring four Bass Shakers in Series-Parallel will keep the overall impedance to 4
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capability that achieves the wattage and various impedances. WARNING: Do NOT
exceed 50 watts RMS per Bass Shaker multiplied by the number of Shakers
(example: 50 x 4 = 200 Watts RMS)