Designer:
Troystg
Project Category:
Portable Speakers
Project Level:
Beginner
Project Time:
8-20 Hours
Project Cost:
Under $100
Project Description:
A cheap versatile garage radio for the neighbor.
Design Goals:
Decent sound, low price and somewhat portable.
Driver Selection:
Close out plate speaker from waaay back. Poly cones and plastic grills means they should last in the garage.
Enclosure Design:
Half inch plywood for everything except the front panel. A 1x6x24 inch piece of Poplar was uses just because.
Enclosure Assembly:
Glue, air nails and butt joints.
Crossover Design:
6db/oct from the factory on the plate speakers.
Conclusion:
For a garage box it came out pretty well. I would have painted or veneered it for dust purposes but he liked the black carpet.
About the Designer:
Long time garage tinkerer and all around hack.
Project Parts List:
|
Part # |
Description |
Qty |
|
320-348 |
12 VDC Bluetooth 4.0 FM Radio MP3 WAV FLAC Audio Preamp Board with Function Cables and Remote |
1 |
|
320-699 |
TPA3116D2 2x50W Class D Stereo Amplifier Board with Volume Control |
1 |
|
260-768 |
Speaker Cabinet Carpet Jet Black Yard 54″ Wide |
1 |