Project Time: Less than 1 hour
Project Complexity: Hobbyist
Project Cost: Under $100

Overview
I wanted something simple and relatively tough so that I could tote it places (work, camping, etc.) and have music. I had hit a dead end in my plans for this stereo project until I ran across the full range tactile transducers that PE carries. That’s when the gears started turning. I looked around my room for a little inspiration as to what I could attach them to to fit my needs. I noticed a small plastic storage box that I was using and thought that’ll just fine for this little experimental project. Early on in the design process I had settled on the Dayton DTA-1 amp to power the box and the pair of frog transducers. I attached the transducers to the underside of the lid of the box, centered, and about three inches apart from each other. I also put some gasket tape around the rim of the lid to prevent it from rattling against the box. The sound quality is surprising! Hard plastic makes for a good sound-board, and when the lid is closed the box acts as a resonance chamber. It’s an all-in-one package that holds the amp, wall cable, a small CD case, CD player, iPod, and extra batteries and can play music at the same time!

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