ButtKicker LFE Kit (left) ButtKicker Kit (right)
There are several differences between the new ButtKicker Kit and the ButtKicker LFE Kit that can help you determine which ButtKicker package is right for you.
First of all, even though the ButtKicker Kit is new, it’s based on the same tried and true technology as the ButtKicker LFE Kit and is not necessarily better, but each has different strengths and is geared toward slightly different applications.
The first major difference between the two kits is weight/power.
The ButtKicker LFE Kit comes with the ButtKicker LFE transducer which weighs 11 lbs. and the BKA-1000-N power amplifier which puts out 1000 watts at 4 Ohms (one ButtKicker LFE transducer). This setup is very powerful and is used to shake huge structures like floors, stages, platforms and also large couches and chairs.
The new ButtKicker Kit comes with the ButtKicker Advance transducer which weighs 4.5 lbs. – less than half the weight of the ButtKicker LFE. The included amplifier, BKA300-4 puts out 300 watts. Together this setup is ideal for shaking one couch or chair. The ButtKicker Kit is actually the result of customers telling us that they didn’t need all of the power of the LFE Kit, just something with the guts to shake their entire couch and a few extra features.
The next major difference is expandability.
The ButtKicker LFE Kit comes with the BKA-1000-N amplifier and one ButtKicker LFE. One ButtKicker LFE running on that amplifier receives the full 1000 watts. You can, however, run up to 4 ButtKicker LFE transducers on that same amplifier. The power that each ButtKicker LFE sees will drop to around 250 watts though. This type of setup is used for rows of home theater seating and can also be purchased as a factory installed option in Berkline Seating and other seating manufacturers.
The ButtKicker Advance and BKA300-4 are made to work one to one – you cannot add multiple ButtKicker Advance units to a BKA300-4 amplifier but will instead need to purchase additional kits.
So, if you’re trying to ButtKicker enable multiple pieces of furniture, or want to add more some time in the future, the ButtKicker LFE might be the right fit for you.
Conclusion:
There are a few other feature differences between the 2 ButtKicker packages that I won’t go into full detail about in this post. For more information about the features of each kit, see this post here, this page here and also spend some time Googling the subject to see what other customers are saying.
If you have an unusual setup or are still on the fence about which ButtKicker package is right for you, give us a call: 1-888-676-2828. We’re here M-F, 9-5 EST.
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