Crowson Bass Transducer

[jpm11]

Well, I am not sure if this is the right forum to write about a bass transducer. But, since it covers the same range as a sub, I thought I would post it here.

I was quite impressed with the unit. I was demoed the unit on/off viewing the same scenes. What I found incredible is the fact that you can watch movies at low volumes and still have your couch shake!

It seemed to be quite accurate and did seem to improve the sound in the low end of the spectrum. It seemed to make things deeper and more accurate.

I am told that it can be used all the way down to 1hz!

I am now wondering if I really need a big sub, or can this be used instead?

[Sonnie]

This sounds similar to the Bass Shakers and the Buttkickers. It is in fact rated to 1Hz.

Crowson to Deliver Bass Management Pre-Amp & Stereo Effects

Santa Barbara CA, Apr, 2004/Crowson Technology -- California home entertainment innovator proudly announces the release of the TES 100 Tactile Effects System and the hotly anticipated upcoming release of the BMP-3 Bass Management/Pre-Amplifier - 3 Channel.

Crowson's patent-pending Linear-Direct-DriveTM technology transfers vibrational motion to home theater seating in a uniquely direct and powerful manner. The amazingly compact TES 100 tactile transducer harnesses the low frequency energy of an existing home theater audio system to dramatically bridge the gap between cinema and reality.

See, hear and FEEL the gut-wrenching punch of a fiery explosion, the bone-jarring crack of a gunshot, the deep, rhythmic vibrations of a powerful muscle car, or the warm, soothing resonance of a contrabass. Paired with Crowson's upcoming BMP-3, Bass Management/Pre-Amplifier - 3 Channel, (MSRP TBD) two or more TES 100 transducers and a dedicated power amplifier* deliver unprecedented steering capabilities for "stereo" tactile effects.

Watching a powerful stock car zoom from left to right across your screen now means FEELING the ground-quaking engine, racing from left to right in your seat! The BMP-3 will also deliver effective bass management for multi-channel bass summing (a necessity for capturing more bass than just the LFE channel), independent gain control across 3 input channels, integrated low-pass filtering and pre-amplification.

The TES 100 is offered in two convenient packages: Couch Kit (2 shakers MSRP $649) or Chair Kit (MSRP $349). Crowson Technology tactile products require no intrusion into existing furniture and are compatible with virtually any audio source and seating. *Power Amplifiers sold separately.

TES 100
Dimensions: W 5.5", L 6.1", H 1.1"
Recommended power: 50-500 Watts RMS
Frequency response: 1-500Hz
Kit max load: 1000 lbs.
Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms
Weight: 3.5lbs