Dayton Audio BST-2 User Manual

TACTILE
BASS SHAKER

Model: BST-2 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the BST-2 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-2
Bass Shaker you’ll feel the thundering weight of a dinosaur’s foot slamming against
theground as it approaches. Your favorite action movies will come to life as you
feel thecannon blasts and explosions impacting your body! Into gaming? The BST­2 is the perfect addition to your gaming chair or couch! Feel the power and impact
of a football tackle – putting you on the ield and in the game! Read the following
instructions, paying close attention to wiring diagrams and cautions.

CONNECTING A SINGLE BASS SHAKER

The impedance of the BST-2 Bass Shaker is 4 ohms. When used in a single unit

conguration it must be hooked up to an amplier that is either stereo or bridged
mono, the same way you would connect a subwoofer. Please consult the amplier

manual for details regarding the impedance rating of your amplier.

CONNECTING MULTIPLE BASS SHAKERS

Two or Four Bass Shakers can be used in situations where more bass energy is
desired or in larger applications. Connecting two in Series conguration will raise the

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

ohms. Again, always consult your amplier's owners manual to verify it has the power
capability that achieves the wattage and various impedances. WARNING: Do NOT

exceed 35 watts RMS per Bass Shaker multiplied by the number of Shakers
(example: 35 x 4 = 140 Watts RMS)

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INSTALLATION NOTES

Mounting Locations

HOME – Mounting the Bass Shaker to chairs or couches that are not xed to the oor
will provide the greatest effects. The energy of the Bass Shaker will impact the user's
body rather than travel through the furniture and disperse the energy into the oor.
Isolating the furniture from the oor is highly recommended by using pads or rubber

feet. Find a solid mounting area for your Bass Shaker(s) underneath and/or on the

rear of the furniture's construction. Use four wood screws or bolts to mount the Bass
Shaker to the structure. Should no solid mount exist it is recommended that one be
constructed using hardwood or plywood. Try to avoid fabric or padding coming into

contact with the Bass Shaker. It is important the Bass Shaker come in full contact

with a solid at surface. Recommended wire gauge is 14-16 Gauge Speaker Wire.

AUTO – Mounting the Bass Shaker under the seats is highly recommended rather

than on the seat itself. Move (or remove) your seat forward as far as possible, and
identify the spot under the seat that vibrates the most by knocking on the ooring
using a rubber mallet or soft hammer. Again, ensuring the Bass Shaker comes into full
contact with the oor surface is critical to the performance of the Bass Shaker. Wiring

in advance of the installation is recommended. Ensure your wire is without kinks or

bends and that no bare wire is touching metal. Use four steel screws or stingers to
mount the Bass Shaker to the oor of your vehicle. Recommended wire gauge is

14-16 Gauge Speaker Wire.

WARNING: Always check under carpeted locations and recheck the mounting area

so as to not cut or drill into any existing electrical wiring, airbag sensors, hydraulics,
brakes, gas, or fuel lines.

ADDITIONAL NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS:

• An 80 Hz low pass crossover is suggested to reduce the possibility of unwanted

high frequency output.

• Recommended Ampliers: Dayton Audio SA 70 for 1 to 2 BST-2 bass shakers,
Dayton Audio APA150 for 4 BTS-2 bass shakers (wired in series-parallel for a 4
ohm load), and a Dayton Audio BSA-200 for 6 BST-2 bass shakers (wired in series­parallel for a 6 ohm load).

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Housing: High Grade Aluminum
Impedance: 4 ohms
Power Handling: 35 Watts RMS
Weight: 2.6 lbs

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Last Revised: 11/5/2020