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:
Part # |
Description |
Qty |
295-415 |
Dayton Audio TCP115-4 4″ Treated Paper Cone Midbass Woofer 4 Ohm |
1 |
300-7167 |
Dayton Audio MKBoom Portable Bluetooth Speaker Kit without Batteries |
1 |
Great project, whats next?
Solar powered yard star led lights, waterproof speakers lights?
So many projects.