One compact amp for up to five bass shakers.
The Fosi Audio HT4S is a compact multi-channel amplifier that makes a lot of sense for sim racing tactile builds. Instead of stacking several small stereo amps, you get up to five passive speaker outputs in one clean unit. Rated output is 30W x4 + 60W x1 in 4.1 mode or 30W x5 in 5.0 mode, with max output up to 50W x5 @4 Ohm – a practical match for a five-channel Dayton BST-1 style shaker setup when tuned sensibly.



Five shaker outputs without five separate amplifiers.
A good tactile setup is easier to tune when each effect zone has its own channel. The HT4S gives you a compact way to run front-left, front-right, rear-left, rear-right and a center/sub-style tactile channel from one amplifier. For rigs based around 4 Ohm 50W bass shakers such as Dayton BST-1, the 50W x5 max rating is exactly the kind of headroom that makes this unit attractive.
Use separate channels for pedals, seat left/right, backrest or chassis points instead of mixing everything into one vibration.
Dayton BST-1 is a 4 Ohm 50W shaker, so the HT4S sits in a useful power range for a five-shaker rig.
One amplifier, one mains cable and one front volume control is tidier than a stack of small amps.
Route PC audio/tactile output into the amp and tune each channel in software for road, kerbs, gear shifts and ABS.

Use the numbers correctly.
The HT4S is not magic, and it should not be sold as five channels of continuous 50W RMS. The useful specification is this: 4.1 mode is rated at 30W x4 + 60W x1, 5.0 mode is rated at 30W x5, and max output is 50W x5 @4 Ohm. For tactile use, that gives sensible headroom for 50W-class shakers while still keeping the setup compact.
Rated output in 4.1 mode for speaker + sub style layouts.
Rated output in 5.0 channel mode for normal specification comparison.
The headline number for peak output and shaker headroom.
Match your shaker impedance and wiring before powering the rig.
Enough outputs for a proper tactile map.
The rear panel gives you multiple passive speaker outputs, AUX input, optical input, Bluetooth antenna connection and pre-out. For sim racing, the important part is the channel layout: you can build a tactile map around several shaker positions instead of forcing one large shaker to do every effect.


Quick level control without digging through software.
The front panel gives you a large main knob plus tone controls. For tactile rigs, that physical master control is genuinely useful: you can turn the whole shaker system down for a quiet session, then bring it back up without changing every SimHub effect profile.
Should I run the SUB/CEN channel in SUB or FLAT mode?
For tactile use, choose the mode that matches your routing. SUB mode outputs a low-frequency signal for the SUB/CEN channel, while FLAT mode keeps that output full-range. In SimHub-style setups, keep the software effects controlled and avoid sending unnecessary high-frequency content to shakers.
Is this only for bass shakers?
No. It is also a normal compact 4.1 / 5.0 speaker amplifier with Bluetooth, AUX and optical inputs. The sim racing use is simply one of the strongest reasons to pick it.
Build the rig around channels, not chaos.
The HT4S is a neat starting point for a multi-shaker cockpit, but the final feel still depends on mounting, wiring and tuning. Keep each shaker mounted firmly, label every channel and start with conservative gain before increasing the effect strength.
Front left, front right, rear left, rear right and center/sub is a clean starting layout.
Use suitable 4-8 Ohm shakers and avoid wiring that drops the load below the amplifier’s safe range.
Seat plates, pedal plates and profile mounts transfer feedback much better than soft surfaces.
Start with lower gain, then separate road, kerb, shift and ABS effects until the rig feels detailed, not messy.
Everything needed for the amplifier side.
The package includes the HT4S amplifier, power cord, Bluetooth antenna, 3.5 mm AUX cable, remote control and user manual. Bass shakers, speaker wire and shaker mounting hardware are selected separately based on your rig layout.

Fosi Audio HT4S specifications.
| Product | Fosi Audio HT4S 4.1 / 5.0 Channel Amplifier |
|---|---|
| SKU | HT4S |
| EAN | 6976136960478 |
| Amplifier modes | 4.1 channel / 5.0 channel |
| Rated output, 4.1 mode | 30W x4 + 60W x1 @4 Ohm |
| Rated output, 5.0 mode | 30W x5 |
| Max output | 50W x5 @4 Ohm |
| Supported impedance | 4-8 Ohm |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX, optical |
| Outputs | Passive speaker outputs, 3.5 mm pre-out |
| SNR | >= 88 dB |
| THD | <= 0.03% |
| SUB/CEN mode | FLAT full-range or SUB 20-300 Hz |
| Work voltage | AC 110V – 240V |
| Dimensions | approx. 155 x 183 x 51 mm |
| Included | Amplifier, power cord, Bluetooth antenna, 3.5 mm AUX cable, remote control, user manual |
| Not included | Bass shakers, speaker wire and shaker mounting hardware |













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