DKN XG5
| Specifications | Advertised | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 20-50Hz | Yes |
| Displacement | Not Advertised | 1-2mm |
| G force | 6g | 8g |
Source: http://www.vibrationtrainingdevice.com/XG5.htm
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Summary
The XG5 by DKN is a home use lineal machine that provides good design and value for money. It has a good range of high frequencies, and a low and high amplitude option. Overall, if you are after a lineal machine for home use, the DKN represents a good option, and outperforms other more expensive lineal machines.
Performance
The XG5 passed the Performance badge with a total of 54 points. The XG5 can reach up to 8g’s which is above average for home use lineal machine. It has a low amplitude and a high amplitude option. It was classed as a full range lineal machine, which requires both amplitudes below 2mm and also above 2mm.
- 16 points were awarded for a maximum G force of 8g’s
- 20 points were awarded for a high frequency capacity
- 0 points were awarded for a low frequency capacity
- 10 points were awarded for an accurate frequency display
- 8 points were awarded for the platform size
Science
The DKN brand and the XG5 model, has been involved in a single study showing positive outcomes on strength and power. Therefore, the XG5 was awarded 70 points and a pass for the Science badge.
- 50 points were awarded for the performance pass
- 5 points were awarded for a research proven brand
- 5 points were awarded for a research proven model
Company
DKN score well on the Company badge at 67. The integrity score for DKN was excellent, only losing points by not advertising their amplitude specs. DKN have a solid 12 years in business, and their XG series machines are unique and well designed. I am not aware of any charity programs DKN are involved with.
- 45 points were awarded for integrity
- 12 points were awarded for 12 years in business
- 15 points were awarded for innovation
Warranty
The XG5 scored 75 on the Warranty badge. The XG5 has a 2 year warranty on labour, parts and motor, and a 30 day returns policy with shipping and restocking fees. DKN appear to have good supply of spare parts, and ability to service equipment on-site.
- 50 points were awarded for a Company pass
- 1 points were awarded for the labour warranty
- 2 points were awarded for the parts warranty
- 2 points were awarded for the motor warranty
- 10 points were awarded for parts availability
- 10 points were awarded for servicing on-site
Support
Unfortunately the XG5 is the weakest badge for this product, at 20 points. No personal support, online training resources, no courses or workshops. The machine comes with a decent user manual, poster, and built in programs in the machine software. A business hours telephone number is provided.
- 0 points were awarded for online training resources.
- 15 points were awarded for “in the box” support.
- 0 points were awarded for courses & workshops.
- 5 points were awarded for communication.