Dawson’s Unhinged Bluetooth Star

Dawson’s Unhinged Bluetooth Star


Video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNnzV8UgoYX/

Designer:
James F Dawson

Project Category:
Portable Speakers

Project Level:
Advanced

Project Time:
8-20 Hours

Project Cost:
$100 – $500

Project Description:
Homemade Star Burst cabinet for the Dayton Audio MKBoom Portable Bluetooth Speaker Kit. 3 rechargeable Battery Banks (9 batteries), and a hanging system to fly the speaker. Built with wheels for moving around the room and has storage location for the power cord and steel Fly cable.

Design Goals:
A cabinet that would better distribute the sound than the square cabinet that came with the kit. The triangular surfaces really improve the sonic residence!

Driver Selection:
Woofer: 2 x Dayton Audio TCP115-4 4″ Treated Paper Cone

Enclosure Design:
Homemade triangular starburst made from found wood and other found objects.

Enclosure Assembly:
Assembled with gate hinges to accommodate the tough angles.
Please see photos.

Crossover Design:
2 x Crossovers and 2 x Port Tubes

Conclusion:
Fantastic sound!

About the Designer:
Please read about me at www.jamesdawson.us

Project Parts List:

Dayton Audio TCP115-4 4″ Treated Paper Cone Midbass Woofer 4 Ohm
Dayton Audio MKBoom Portable Bluetooth Speaker Kit without Batteries

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