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[Old Version] - ButtKicker Gamer2 Immersive Haptic Transducer w/ 90 Watt Power Amplifier - Easy-Clamp for Sim Rigs or Chairs (BK-GK2)

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  • 90 watts at 2 ohms
  • Wired remote control
  • Mounting flanges for use with home theater seating
  • Digital; fanless; 120v ONLY
  • Pass-through outlet to daisy-chain multiple units
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What's in the box

  • Package Contents Everything you need to attach the ButtKicker Gamer to your computer is included! ButtKicker Gamer with Easy Clamp™ attachment mechanism ButtKicker Power Amplifier BKA-130-C (120V Only) 13.5' cable with quick release connecting ButtKicker Gamer to the Amplifier RCA and mini "Y" adapters 5' RCA to RCA cable and 5' RCA to mini cable Two Velcro® cable holders

    • Product Description

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    From the Manufacturer

    The ButtKicker Gamer2 adds instant immersion to any game. Unlike a subwoofer that moves air (and loses accuracy and force) ButtKicker products move actual mass producing a haptic immersion that's powerful and accurate. Feel the low end without making the room loud. Turn down or turn off your subwoofer and still feel all the bass you want. Experience powerful bass even while using headphones or a gaming headset. The ButtKicker Gamer easily attaches to standard center post chairs. Haptic (felt) feedback is a must have for shooters. The ButtKicker Gamer2 lets you feel incoming fire, pinpoint other players even while your squadmates are talking. It's a game changing tactical advantage. For sim racers the Gamer2 adds the missing driver to car connection, bringing more realism and immersion to your sessions. Connection is simple to any PC or gaming console and because the Gamer2 is audio (bass) driven it works natively with all content. The Gamer2 Easy-Clamp mount allows mounting to any post up to 1.4" in diameter, including square posts often found on sim racing cockpits and rigs. And, many sim racing rig manufacturers offer custom mounting brackets for the Gamer2. No matter if you use Obutto, Playseat, rSeat, or another brand the Gamer2 is a must have addition.

    The ButtKicker BK-GR2 Gamer is awesome for gaming, simulation, computer entertainment, and digital music playback. This device works with all computer systems and all gaming consoles, and allows you to feel the gut-wrenching punch of machine-gun fire, the pounding of chopper blades, racing engines, gear-shifts, explosions and more. With the ButtKicker Gamer you can experience powerful bass even while you're using headphones.

    But what is it and how does it work? The ButtKicker is a small linear motor that reacts to an audio signal sent by an amplifier. The ButtKicker Gamer comes with its own 90-watt amplifier that is convection-cooled with vents so there’s no noisy fan. It also includes a wired remote control so you can stash the amp out of sight and still operate its core features. It is similar to a loudspeaker, but instead of a moving a cone and transferring sound waves through the air, the ButtKicker Gamer is attached to your seat and sends a low frequency sound directly into your body. The effect is amazing.

    The human body uses two senses to perceive full-range sound. We hear sound, but we also feel it, especially low frequencies. Traditionally it takes big speakers to move a tremendous amount of air for us to feel low frequency sound. That's why so many people love loud concerts -- they want to feel the music as well as hear it. The ButtKicker Gamer reproduces the feeling range of audio in a more direct way than through air movement. The perception is actually better, plus the sound pressure disappears. For example, when using headphones with the BK-GR2, you'll still perceive powerful, musically accurate, concert-level audio, but no one else will hear anything.

    The ButtKicker Gamer can take your gaming experience to an awesome level without angering your neighbors. To get the full effect of exciting, action-packed video game titles you'd normally need a huge audio entertainment system that you could pump up to a disturbing-the-peace level. The ButtKicker Gamer solves the problem and adds the big bass feeling without the giant, disruptive volume.

    Designed to be responsive and aggressive, the ButtKicker Gamer answers the need for both accurate low frequency response and maximum immersion. Video games, sim racing and flight simulators have never been so realistic or intense.

    What They're Saying

    From "iGames" magazine: I wasn't sure what fate had in mind when I unpacked the Buttkicker and got it set up. I know that many of you think “buttkicker” and think of an older brother or cousin beating the tar out of you for no reason. No my friends, this is a device that enhances your overall “entertainment” experience by amplifying low frequency sounds and it connects to a chair.

    International Flight-Sim Convention: The winner of this year's CES Innovation Award didn't go to some great computer device that makes computers quicker or quieter, or to anything with a lowercase I before it's name, but rather to a product that straps onto your chair, sends thumping vibrations through your seat.

    Hardware-Review.net: Buttkicker Gamer When you're gaming at LAN parties or with a bunch of friends in a garage or basement, using your 5.1 stereo sound system when you're fragging them isn't an option. So, what are you going to do when you want that "bass feel", but you have to use headphones? The ButtKicker Gamer was designed with this purpose in mind, and we just happen to have one on our test bench to review today.

    What's in the Box

    ButtKicker BK-GR2 gamer, Easy Clamp attachment mechanism, 90-watt amplifier with optional standing feet, 13.5-foot cable, RCA and mini Y adapters, five-foot RCA-to-RCA cable, five-foot RCA-to-mini cable, and two Velcro cable ties.

    ButtKicker Gamer2 Sim Racing Rig

    Sim Racing

    ButtKicker haptic transducers bring the missing car-to-driver connection to your sim racing. Powerful, precision tactile feedback will have you driving by the seat of your pants & turning your fastest lap times.

    ButtKicker Gamer2 Flight Sim

    Flight Simulators

    ButtKicker haptic transducers are trusted by commercial & recreational flight simulation users around the world. The powerful haptic feedback lets you feel turbulence, landings, & airframe vibration.

    ButtKicker Gamer2 Chair

    Haptic Immersion

    ButtKicker haptic transducers use your existing audio signal to create dynamic & accurate tactile feedback. Get ready for more realism & deep immersion in your gaming experience - Better with ButtKicker.

    The ButtKicker Gamer2 adds instant haptic immersion to any game.

    ButtKicker Gamer2 Transducer

    ButtKicker Power Amp

    ButtKicker Gamer2 Easy Clamp

    Powerful Haptic Transducer

    The ButtKicker Gamer2 haptic transducer moves actual mass, producing a tactile immersion that's powerful & accurate.

    Rock-Solid Amp Included

    Includes the all new ButtKicker Power Amplifier BKA-130-C. This rock-solid amp is convection cooled and cranks 90 watts of power into your seat.

    Easy-Clamp Mechanism for Mounting

    The ButtKicker Gamer2 haptic transducer easily attaches to standard center post chairs and sim rigs with its durable Easy-Clamp mounting mechanism.

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    755 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value for money, gaming experience, and ease of installation of the computer speakers. They mention it's worth the investment, adds immersion to games and movies, and is easy to setup. Some appreciate the top-notch build quality. However, some are disappointed with the noise level and have mixed opinions on functionality, vibration level, and amp durability.

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    32 customers mention "Value for money"27 positive5 negative

    Customers like the value for money of the computer speakers. They say it's an awesome product, worth the investment, and a nice addition to a gamer machine. Some mention it's an excellent addition to a home theater with 100 watts amp power.

    "...In the end its a Great Solid Product that offers a very Reasonably priced glimpse into Transducers and what they are capable of...." Read more

    "...Well worth the trouble of the modification for sure...." Read more

    "...Excellent addition to a home theater100 watts amp power is definetly more than enough power..." Read more

    "...All-in-all, it's definitely worth the investment. No wonder it's always sold-out often! I highly recommend it. Really quality product...." Read more

    26 customers mention "Gaming experience"26 positive0 negative

    Customers like the gaming experience with the computer speakers. They mention it's a good immersive sensation that really throws them into the game. It adds immersion to games and movies, and makes watching movies or listening to music much more enjoyable.

    "...The ButtKicker makes watching movies or listening to music much more enjoyable...." Read more

    "...It complemented my other sim racing hardware as well. It made you feel the engine revs and the kerbs...." Read more

    "Bought this for two reasons.1. Add immersion to games and movies...feeling explosions and the "rumble" sounded cool and it seemed like..." Read more

    "...This buttkicker really adds joy to that experience because it amplifies the kick drum and detailed lower bass frequencies...." Read more

    22 customers mention "Ease of installation"16 positive6 negative

    Customers find the computer speaker easy to install. They mention it's easy to hook up and activate it once hooked up. Customers also say it's easy to adjust from their sim cockpit.

    "...Then it was easy to attach the Buttkicker to the socket on the back of the chair...." Read more

    "...Hooking it up was a breeze. It came with all the necessary accessories to hook it up to whatever system you plan on using it...." Read more

    "...No small wire there; this sucker is a CABLE! The instructions are quite poor and are written for musicians hooking this thing up to a stereo..." Read more

    "...Thanks ButtKicker, the product is awesome easy to set up and works great, I just needed to learn how to setup my program." Read more

    21 customers mention "Build quality"21 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the computer speakers. They mention they're top-notch, solid, and powerful. Customers also appreciate the well-designed electronics.

    "...AMP, Connectors, Remote and Transducer itself is high with a very Robust feeling to all of it including the built in Mount...." Read more

    "...Got it in no time. Item was well-packaged. Product build quality is top-notch. The product is built to last a long time...." Read more

    "...Make sure to be careful with the main cord...it is thick and strong but appears, at least in my case, to be very easy to damage if not strapped to..." Read more

    "...The product is great, the information from the manufacture is again, just so so.***11/28/2013 Update..." Read more

    53 customers mention "Functionality"33 positive20 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the computer speaker. Some mention it works pretty well for sim rigs, while others say they were unable to get it working properly.

    "...That said this is a very strong performing product that delivers a massive amount of bang for your buck !..." Read more

    "...After spraying some contact cleaner in, it worked perfectly. Go into ANY electronics store, even Radio Shack, and ask for "contact cleaner"...." Read more

    "...office chair and the device itself make so much noise that its impossible to use unless you have the best noise canceling headphones out there and..." Read more

    "...I hooked it up to my ASUS Xonar DGX sound card and it works well with no problems. Definitely felt a lot of rumble whichever media I threw at it...." Read more

    23 customers mention "Vibration level"12 positive11 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the vibration level of the computer speakers. Some mention that it makes it more realistic, while others say the rattling is too much.

    "...Sized [ Full is the actual size ] Cotton Futon and it shakes the entire thing very well...." Read more

    "...it in and turn it on it *will* be a butt buzzer, with a hell of a lot of chair rattle...." Read more

    "...Bottom line is:Pros:Nice vibrations are induced making it more realistic when watching movies..." Read more

    "...But I was also getting the chat voices vibrating through the BK and was causing an issue as people in my sim racing game will not be quiet...." Read more

    16 customers mention "Amp durability"5 positive11 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the amp. Some mention it's built to last a long time, while others say it broke within 2 months of using it.

    "...Only problem is that its kind of weak in power, but I can see the potential of this bass transducers...." Read more

    "...Prior to failure, I was getting erratic behavior from the unit (would rumble periodically with no input)...." Read more

    "...Product build quality is top-notch. The product is built to last a long time...." Read more

    "The transducer is amazing however the amp is a big piece of crap... My husband knew after a couple hours of tinkering with the amp that it was..." Read more

    16 customers mention "Noise level"4 positive12 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the noise level of the computer speakers. They mention the bass is not output at a high enough level, the cooling fan is noisy, and the amplifier is large. Some customers also say it can barely handle music at moderate volumes and requires a sound card with bass boost for best results.

    "...Then I realized that the Denon was not outputting the bass at a high enough output to use the Buttkicker...." Read more

    "...After experiencing this and the noise of the cooling fan, I wanted to return the buttkicker back to amazon...." Read more

    "...Forza 7(PC) actually has pretty good effects from it's straight audio IMHO but then it's not exactly a sim...." Read more

    "...Turning it up to the point of "buttkicking" makes the unit VERY loud and unusable without headphones, plus annoying everyone around you cause of the..." Read more

    Buy a fan for the amp
    5 out of 5 stars
    Buy a fan for the amp
    Seriously, buy a fan for your amp. One of my amps overheated and blew luckily they replaced it under warranty. After that happened I started paying closer attention and noticed the amps would get extremely hot. I bought a couple cheap 4 inch USB fans and they work great. I put my hands on the amps after a racing session now and they are not hot anymore.Now they have been flawless for a year of constant abuse even in games like Dirt Rally 2 where they are vibrating non stop. I run them with the Sim Commander software and I love it. The software is kind of expensive though so maybe there are cheaper alternatives. I run the software in seat/pedals mode. I tried mounting the Buttkicker in the chassis spot recommended by GT Omega and it wasn't good. The feedback got mudded up by the chassis. I found the best results by mounting them directly to the seat and pedals. I have the settings really dialed in now after a lot of use and I cannot imagine sim racing without them. Absolutely love my Buttkickers and so does everyone who tries them out.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    candycab
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Boom for the Buck !
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2012
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    Having known a few people over the years who run Transducers in their Home Theater setups I'm no stranger to the technology and the desired results. That said this is a very strong performing product that delivers a massive amount of bang for your buck ! This is all very dependent on how and what it is attached to. It needs to be a sturdy chair with lots of hard points or it will shake and you wont.

    Mine is attached with the factory clamp to a piece of corrugated steel pipe that is threaded into a flange bolted onto a thin 2 foot X 2 foot piece of Plywood that is directly bolted into the wooden frame of a 10 inch thick Full Sized [ Full is the actual size ] Cotton Futon and it shakes the entire thing very well. For a 90Watt Transducer it performs better than I would have thought as most I have experienced are much larger 500Watt units in large couches with massive amounts of Wattage, obviously its not going to be as effective in that application but its more than a enough in a single chair with good solid mounting. I have owned mine since 2010 and use it pretty regularly for Movies more than anything else unplugging it when its not in use. Build quality on the AMP, Connectors, Remote and Transducer itself is high with a very Robust feeling to all of it including the built in Mount. The AMP doesn't use a Fan so there is no noise to worry about. Heat hasn't been any sort of issue with mine though I use mine out in the open with nothing on or around it so airflow isn't a problem. Its been a solid performer since day One.

    Its a great performer that wont break the bank but its somewhat limited as it doesn't have a digital pass through so there is no separation between the Left audio channel and low effects etc which can muddy things up when connected directly to an analog source, it would perform better with a Sub Out as its source. You can tweak it a bit with built in Hi / Low Filters on the AMP but it will always be trying to act like a Mono Speaker to some degree and wont single out just the Low end vibration we are after. So if you want to use this directly with your PS3 or 360 you will have to use a Scart connector which at least on the PS3 is a Stereo only affair, I think the 360 can output both Digital and Stereo at once but I cant remember ?. I use mine via Scart from the PS3 then into a Turtle Beach DSS 7.1 [ it also picks up the Audio going into the DSS from my Satellite TV Receiver ] out to a set of Klipsch Promedia 2.1's or Dre Beats Headphones so I have to choose between running digitally to the DSS or Stereo with the Buttkicker, while the DSS does a good job with any Stereo source there is a very notable difference between the two.

    In the end its a Great Solid Product that offers a very Reasonably priced glimpse into Transducers and what they are capable of. If you have any interest in this technology at all then you cant go wrong picking one these up. This is worth every Dollar of the $100.00 I paid for mine :D If your feeling a bit spendy $300.00 should get you into a much larger AMP and Transducer with a Digital Pass Through. Either way if you like feeling your Movies & Games both are worth looking into and offer a great experience for the Money.
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    SameOldStory
    5.0 out of 5 stars What you need to know!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    ***If you set it up right it'll be well worthwhile***

    I'm looking at this three ways:

    Movies ------ 5 stars
    Music ------- 5 stars
    Flight sim -- 4 stars

    Over all I like it. The ButtKicker makes watching movies or listening to music much more enjoyable. Try the Blue Danube (search YouTube for IDaJ7rFg66A) with the BK on.

    But if you just plug it in and turn it on it *will* be a butt buzzer, with a hell of a lot of chair rattle. It might be best to move your chair to an open area where you can track down all of the rattling when you first set ButtKicker up.

    Speaking of plugging it in. Almost all desktop motherboards come with multiple audio out connections. One of these connections will be for a base speaker. Unless you DON'T have a bass connector, DO NOT use the Y connector. Plug the BK directly into the *bass output* on your computer.

    And if you have to crawl under a desk to get to the back of your computer, don't be suppressed if it doesn't work, it's probably in the wrong hole. And IF it is in the right hole and it still DOESN'T work, you may have to tell your computer to use that connection. (Don't you just hate it when you buy something and it's BAD RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. ONE STAR!!!!)

    The bass connector on my computer needed to be cleaned with some contact cleaner because it had dead spots inside the jack hole. And a lot of static when the wire moved. After spraying some contact cleaner in, it worked perfectly. Go into ANY electronics store, even Radio Shack, and ask for "contact cleaner". One spray can will probably last you the rest of your life.

    I started off listening to YouTube bass videos, and made adjustments. From there I listened to classical music such as "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "The Blue Danube", etc. And made adjustments. Next I watched some movies. And made adjustments. It's all about learning how to use it CORRECTLY.

    You can't just plug it in and crank it up. You have to adjust it for whatever you want to play/watch/listen to. And the right setting depends on what movie, song, or game you're viewing. There is NO standard.

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    Remember this - There is no "best setting". There are, of course, plenty of bad settings. But once you find the right setting for *that* game, song, or movie you should be fine.

    Just keep the red light from lighting up too much, and you'll do OK.

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    Those are some of the problems that I ran into. And judging by some of the blistering negative 1 star reviews on amazon, I'd have to say that they're some of the problems others ran into also.
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    Regarding games:

    I tried the BK out on a simple racing game and I think that it would be great for that kind of stuff. But if the game has music (and when they do it's always heavy on the bass) you might as well forget it. The music will over power the sound/feel of your race car.

    For flight simulators the review is a little different. X-Plane and Microsoft's FSX will benefit from the BK, but not as much as I'd want.

    For FSX you can buy a program called Accu-Feel from A2A Simulations. This lets you bring forward such sounds as ground rumble, wind, bumps on landing, etc. With one click you can save the settings within Accu-Feel, *per plane*.

    The ButtKicker and Accu-Feel together is a real winner.
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    Antonio C. Magagnini Jr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sensacional
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 25, 2024
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    Produto sensacional, fácil instalação e imersão total.
    Vale à pena comprar.
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    Eduardo ortega
    1.0 out of 5 stars Deja de funcionar el amplificador
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 26, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Tengo 6 meses con el y acaba de dejar de funcionar el amplificador, me puse a buscar y al parecer un problema común, las sensaciones que da son increíbles, pero si se descompone al poco tiempo no sirve de nada
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    Ed Teacher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product AND awesome seller SMOKE-TRONICS
    Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    For sim racing, the ButtKicker is one of the most significant pieces that I have purchased, much more important than an expensive wheel (mine is 10 years old) and second in choice only to good pedals. It allows me to dial in tangible REAR WHEEL SLIP via Simhub (which is free), and enabled me to be 1 second per lap faster. This is infinitely cheaper than full motion.

    For backup and support, the supplier is crucial. When my ButtKicker amplifier started acting up after 8 months, Dale at SMOKE-TRONICS did not hesitate in shipping a replacement unit out to me in Vancouver, and also covered the return shipping of the faulty unit. I cannot speak highly enough of their customer support, so buy from SMOKE-TRONICS with confidence.
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    Adam Mannis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome bit of kit needs a little tweaking to get perfect
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2022
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    If your thinking of getting this for anything other than the PC, bad news. Its pretty much useless without Simhub ( which is PC only) With simhub this becomes an essential peice of any racing sim, you can control every single effect and which Hz it sends to the BK. Top tip DO NOT use the 3.5mm y splitter cable, you will get static on your audio. Instead use another audio input for your Buttkicker, e.g your monitors 3.5mm input, if you dont have this, simply plug in an xbox controller via USB and use the 3.5mm input to split your audio. That worked for me until I found a better soloution. All in all this is worth every penny of £190, its not on sale for 170 so even better. Enjoy!
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    fisherman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spass ohne Ende
    Reviewed in Germany on August 11, 2022
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    Der Spass, den dieses kleine Ding bringt, ist enorm. Ich benutze es an einem GTTrack Sitz mit Movement Platform V3. Ich war überrascht, zu sehen, dass die Immersion mit diesem Gerät mindestens genauso ansteigt wie mit der Movement Platform. Man sollte sich die Zeit nehmen, die Parameter in der verwendeten Steuersoftware einmalig an die Vorlieben bzw. an reelle Werte anzupassen. Ich empfehle Simhub, die Software kostet nichts und kann alles, was nötig ist. Rennsimulationen wie Dirt Rally 2.0, Assetto Corsa und AC3 und auch der MS Flugsimulator 2020 gewinnen noch mehr an Suchtpotential mit dem Buttkicker. Ein Preis von 300 Euro ist sicher ein bisschen hoch, aber immer noch ok.
    Die kabelgebundene Fernbedienung mutet ein bisschen altertümlich an, funktioniert aber einwandfrei, auch die Kabellänge ist in Ordnung. Beim Nachfolgemodell wurde hier nachgebessert, da entfällt das Kabel dann.
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