Echo Dot Dock
Designer:
Bigberts
Project Category:
Freestyle Speakers
Project Level:
Beginner
Project Time:
1-8 Hours
Project Cost:
$100 – $500
Project Description:
DIY Speaker dock with a recessed to hold an Echo dot, full range speakers and Topping T-amp with USB DAC.
All the cables are hidden in a compartment inside the dock with special slot to hold the Topping T-amp. The amp allows me to switch between My PC, the Echo Dot. The Dot runs at full volume with the amp providing
Design Goals:
Provide better sound for my office.
Driver Selection:
Dayton Audio DW3-1053SC 3″ Full Range Driver
Part # 264-880
Enclosure Design:
Basic sealed enclosure sufficiently sized for Dayton Audio DW3-1053SC 3″ Full Range Driver.
Enclosure Assembly:
Rounded cabinet edges and Duratex finish over MDF.
Crossover Design:
No crossover – using full range 3″ speakers
Tips & Tricks:
Some planning and measurement are needed to recess the Echo Dot
Conclusion:
Satisfactory sound in a compact speaker, This design could be adapted to any small full range/ 2-way speaker design using amplifier board or small amplifier. The Echo Dot provides Bluetooth connectivity and volume control if needed.
About the Designer:
I am an Chemical Engineer in Houston TX and have been dabbling with speaker building for the last 5 years.
Project Parts List:
|
Part # |
Description |
Qty |
|
264-880 |
Dayton Audio DW3-1053SC 3″ Full Range Driver |
2 |
|
310-313 |
Topping TP30-MK2 T-Amp Class T Amplifier with USB-DAC 15 WPC |
1 |
I like the idea or direction. I’m exploring ways to incorporate the DOT as well. Maybe not “integrated” like your is. Q: about the housing. Seems a bit complicated for no reason. Why is there 4 panels in the front with round overs? Something I’m missing? Why not just use one clean front plate with a cut out for the amp? Did you have other intentions? Don’t get me wrong I’m not knocking it. I think it’s a interesting idea with the DOT. Definitely inspired me to think about my own ideas more and actually get the project moving!
It looks like he used the front baffles from a speaker kit. Maybe he did so to keep labor down. I used a Dot in this build. https://projectgallery.parts-express.com/uncategorized/retro-radio/
The multiple panels were just an idea I have when building the cabinet and I thought it would be easier than a cutout. I had recently set up a router table and wanted to try rounded corners. I had not already had the topping amp I would have used an internal amp board and let the echo dot control the volume. Good luck with your project.
The mdf cutouts and TP30 were spot on, love that layout and look. Use a rattle can of Killz or zinser primer with a 320 grit sand and a lacquer finish (experiment with scrap!) and this would be awesome. I respect to the dot, I did something similar with the cables run through the enclosure and the wife approval factor is high. She talks to it constantly…… more than me…… NVM, forget what I said.