DAYTON AUDIO BST-300EX High Power Bass Shaker User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- DAYTON AUDIO
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HIGH POWER BASS SHAKER
Model: BST-300EX User Manual
User Manual
BST-300EX High Power Bass Shaker
Thank you for purchasing the BST-300EX 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-300EX Bass 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-300EX is the perfect addition to your gaming chair or couch! 5HDGWKHIROORZLQJLQVWUXFWLRQVpaying close attention to wiring diagrams and cautions.
CONNECTING A SINGLE BASS SHAKER
The impedance of the BST-300EX is 4 ohms. When used in a single unit configuration it must be hooked up to an amplifier that is either stereo or bridged mono, the same way you would connect a subwoofer. Please consult the amplifier manual for details regarding the impedance rating of your amplifier.
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 configuration 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 amplifier’s owners
manual to verify it has the power capability that achieves the wattage and
various impedances.
WARNING: Do NOT exceed 300 watts RMS per Bass Shaker multiplied by the
number of Shakers (example: 300 x 4 = 1200 Watts RMS)
INSTALLATION NOTES
HOME —- Mounting the Bass Shaker to chairs or couches that are not fixed
to the floor 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 floor. Isolating the furniture from the floor 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 stingers 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 flat surface. Recommended wire gauge is 12-14 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 flooring using a rubber mallet or soft hammer. Again, ensuring
the Bass Shaker comes into full contact with the floor 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 floor of your vehicle. Recommended wire gauge is 12-14 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:
- Add a Low Pass 4 Ohm Crossover at a suggested 80Hz to reduce the possibility of high frequency sounds
SPECIFICATIONS:
Housing: High Grade Aluminum
Impedance: 4 ohms
Power Handling: 300WPC RMS
Weight: 3.75 lbs
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rare case of a product failure, please contact your place of purchase or call
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particular purpose. Dayton Audio is not responsible for any 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.
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warranty policies on any kit component.
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rights that vary from state to state.
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may be sent to the Company for repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by
calling 937-743-8248 for details,
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