Buttkicker Kit Debuts on Amazon on Black Friday

[dolfan16]

November 18, 2008 | by Rachel Cericola
Looking for the gift that keeps on giving? Guitammer just announced an at-home ButtKicker kit, which will be available starting Black Friday.
The do-it-yourself kit transforms any piece of furniture into a wild ride, adding motion to every movie, CD or video game. Just attach it to any piece of furniture or the floor. No need to crank up the volume; the ButtKicker uses low-frequency audio transducers to provide realistic special effects. The new offering includes a 4-ohm ButtKicker Advance transducer, the BKA300-4 amplifier (115v) with an integrated wireless option, an optional stand, all of the cables you need, and a remote with preset EQ settings.
In case you’re worried that the 1-pound package won’t provide enough motion for your movie experience, there’s also a new wider couch/chair mounting accessory kit included.
Guitammer is working with AMC to add this technology into theaters starting in 2009. However, the company says you can add the same thing into your home starting Black Friday, for only $300. It will be available at Amazon, but they are currently taking orders for $400 with availability listed as two days prior.

Weird Stuff: ButtKicker Kit Available on Amazon, by Rachel Cericola - Electronic House Product News

I've always thought about picking up one of these. This may be a good time to do it.

[Jon Liu]

Wireless huh?! I have a wired one and don't have it hooked up because it is wired...

Dang, let us know if you pick it up!

I absolutely love mine and eventually I will hook it back up. Adds a whole different level to your home theater experience.

[Felin]

I've heard about this before. How much better does it make the movie experience?

[Jon Liu]

Well, it really gives you a "tactile" sense of explosions and whatnot throughout the films. I really like it. It's a fantastic addition to the home theater especially for those who can't necessarily turn their systems up to the extreme, but still want quite a bit of the same effect/impact as without it.

I know that some professional theaters use these as well to give the audience the same effect, too.