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(More customer reviews)I have to add my .02 cents here. First of all, the rambling review quoting transducer frequencies is wrong. He did give the unit 5 stars, however he tries to defend the unit by attempting to invalidate the reviews of the unit when used with a subwoofer rather than the BK shakers.
Guitammer clearly states this unit can be used with a standard subwoofer which is specifically what I needed it for. I read the reviews here and decided to keep looking but after a fair amount of research, I found no other devices claiming the (sonic) frequency range of the BK-Link. Other wireless units were offered in sets and were intended for use with rear surrounds. Along with being more expensive, they also claim 20Hz to 20KHz audio which is standard speaker range. It's also the range of human hearing (generally) but subs are also about feeling. Both of my subs go well below 20Hz and I wanted to be sure I would get all of the performance out of them that they are capable of giving.
The operating frequencies of the BK-Link unit start at 5Hz. The upper range is stated to be 350Hz. Much higher than anyone should need for the intended uses.
So... I went ahead and got this and figured I could return it if it was unacceptable.
I was prepared to chase down any hum, something I'm quite experienced at. But, there was no hum to chase. I plugged it in, hooked it up, and it worked.
I played one of my favorite sub tests, the crash sequence from "Flight of the Phoenix(2005)", as I am very familiar with my sub's performance with this material and I see, or should I say hear, no difference between a line and the BK-Link.
No discernible delay was added nor was any loss of volume or tone obvious. This held true for music tracks also.
Testing for speed and accuracy, I reached for "Fade to black" which has a prolonged rapid double bass kick at the end that will trip up inferior subs even with direct connection. Again, no difference with the BK-Link compared to a direct line.
The send unit sends, the receiver receives, the woofer woofs. End of story. It also does so out of sight and out of mind. Which it should.
I realize hum is a genuine issue in a lot of systems. I also know it can almost always be remedied. My $5K component pre/pro and amp had their share of (humming) gremlins when added to my somewhat extensive HT setup and that's with balanced interconnects. After working through my system, I resolved all issues one-by-one.
After seeing and now using the BK-Link, I think it is no exception. Although my system is already quite settled, the BK-Link brought no NEW issues to the party. Meaning, most likely, if you're having issues, it's with a system that was already prone to have issues. You may run into problems adding ANY new device to your system. You just need to do some homework and you will, with very few exceptions, be able to work it out. An added bonus is, you just may find your system sounds better after resolving your newly found latent electrical issues.
P.S. Audio (dot com) has a great essay on hum busting on their website. It is really a great piece with lots of great ideas for fixing these issues. Perhaps if some who've reviewed this item poorly happen to read this, they can take another shot at it armed with a little more information.
If you're having a problem with the BK-Link, I wouldn't be so quick to blame the unit. ALL HT components are susceptible to some extent. The BK-Link is no different.
As my Mama always said, "don't throw out the baby with the bath water".
The BK-Link DOES work with Subwoofers. It works as well as I could possibly have hoped and I am extremely pleased with it.
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If you have the ButtKicker LFE low-frequency effect system you already know what a powerful bass effect it adds to your home-theater entertainment or other audio system. Now you can add the ButtKicker LINK RF Wireless unit to your system's design, allowing you to expand the locations where your ButtKicker LFE units can go and remove the unsightly tangle of connecting wires.
The ButtKicker LINK RF Wireless package uses a transmitter and receiver that transmits radio-frequency waves, allowing your ButtKicker LFE unit to communicate wirelessly with the rest of your audio system. Set-up is simple, with the transmitter unit connecting to your subwoofer or audio/video processor, such as your stereo or television, via an RCA cable, and the receiver unit attaching either directly to your ButtKicker LFE or your ButtKicker Power Amplifier via another RCA cable.
Operating on the 900 MHz bandwidth with a frequency range of 5 to 350 MHz, these two units can communicate over several dozen feet -- even through walls and ceilings. Enjoy the amazing effect of the ButtKicker audio system anywhere in your home or business at ease by utilizing the ButtKicker LINK RF Wireless package.
What's in the Box Transmitter unit, receiver unit, two AC adapters, and two 1.5-meter RCA male to male cables.
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