DaytonAudio BST-1 User manual
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BASS SHAKER
Model: BST-1 User Manual
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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
newdimensiontoyourlistening,gaming,andmovieexperiences. WithaBST-1Bass
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
perfectadditiontoyourgamingchairorcouch! Feelthepower 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 connecta subwoofer. 3OHDVHFRQVXOWWKHDPSOL¿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)
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INSTALLATION NOTES
Mounting Locations
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rubber feet. Find a solid mounting area for your Bass Shaker(s) underneath and/or
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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
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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
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using a rubber mallet or soft hammer. Again, ensuring the Bass Shaker comes into
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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
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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:
• Add a Low Pass 4 Ohm Crossover at a suggested 80Hz to reduce the possibility
of high frequency sounds
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Audio SPA250 for 2 – 4 Bass Shaker installations. For larger installations we
recommend the Dayton Audio SPA1000 or SA1000.
Dayton Audio®Last Revised: 12/17/2015
daytonaudio.com
tel + 937.743.8248
info@daytonaudio.com
705 Pleasant Valley Dr.
Springboro, OH 45066
USA
Warranty Information
DaytonAudio products are warranted free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from date
of purchase (see exceptions below). In the rare case of a product failure, please contact your place of
purchase or call our Customer Support Department at (937) 743-8248.
Warranty Limitations
There are no other warranties, either express or implied, that extend the foregoing, and there are no
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consequential on inconsequential damage to any other unit or component or the cost for installation or
extraction of any component of the audio system, or for the improper use of products. This includes but is
not limited to burnt voice coils, overheating, bent frames, holes in the cone, or broken lead wires. Warranty
does not apply to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper use, etc. Dayton Audio reserves the right to
repair or replace the products with either a new or factory refurbished unit.
Exception: Dayton Audio HDMI Cables -- No registration, no questions asked LIFETIME warranty.
Replacement of DaytonAudio HDMI cables is with equal or better quality HDMI cables. Unassembled Kits -
A45-day return policy applies to unassembled kits. Once assembly has been started or completed, kits are
deemed used and are nonreturnable for refund/exchange. This does not limit the manufacturers' warranty
policies on any kit component.
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Non-Warranty Service: If non-warranty service is required, the product may be sent to the Company for
repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by calling (937) 743-8248 for details, complete instructions, and
service fee charges.
Housing: High Grade Aluminum
Impedance: 4 ohms
Power Handling: 50WPC @ 4 ohms
Weight: 3.75 lbs
SPECIFICATIONS:
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