I want a home theater made with car audio!

Rockworthy · 3rd October 2009, 05:08 PM

I'm really curious and interested in eventually building an entire home audio system using car audio stuff. I just really love the way car audio products look, to be honest. I love the way fancy electronics look, and I like to show them off (to myself at least, lol), right down to the wires and fuse blocks and everything. Has anyone come across a definitive resource for making a home audio setup from car audio? Thanks in advance,

Rockworthy

Perry Babin · 3rd October 2009, 06:52 PM

Due to the power supply requirements for a high power system, this is generally impractical. Expect to spend ~$400 on power supplies if you want anything near 1000watts (seems like the minimum for car audio guys).

Unless you have a multimedia head unit or an amp (like the Autotek MM 5.1) that has the proper decoders for home theater/surround, add the cost of a decoder.

Rockworthy · 3rd October 2009, 07:17 PM

I don't need that much power. I only need about 350 watts RMS for the sub and another 150 watts/channel RMS for the speakers. Both 4 Ohms.

Rockworthy · 3rd October 2009, 09:13 PM

Just two front speakers, btw, not 5.1. Left, right, and sub.

Glowbug · 4th October 2009, 04:08 AM

Still just much easier (and potentially safer) to use 120VAC products instead of trying to adapt 12V for use in the home

What do you like about the car products? Maybe we can recommend home amplifiers that fit the bill

john65b · 4th October 2009, 04:19 AM

Oh hell, I will recommend two.

Onkyo TX-SR series HT Receivers starting with the 600's...Or, the Panasonic XR series HT Receivers, like with an older XR45 (I have two and they will never leave my possession). Both very good, and relatively inexpensive...

Can't go wrong with either...

Rockworthy · 4th October 2009, 04:56 AM

Nah I want car audio stuff. The unique, personal aspect of it will be off the chart, plus I get to design and build everything myself, plus it's unique, plus it's relatively affordable. I just want to know how to do it right

DigitalJunkie · 4th October 2009, 06:56 AM

Get a big SLA battery,and a beefy SMPS with a 13.8V output,add a stiffening cap if you feel like it,and you've got power covered.Do Not forget the fuses on every wire to/from the battery.

picowallspeaker · 4th October 2009, 07:03 AM

Lots of home speakers wired in parallel would like battery's low impedance . I'd love to have a dedicated amp armada to drive them !

ppia600 · 02:43 PM

Find a 12vdc 60amp switching power supply ( http://cgi.ebay.com/POWER-SUPPLY-AUD...3286.m20.l1116 ) and a decent sized agm battery ( http://cgi.ebay.com/KINETIK-HC1400-K...d=p3286.c0.m14 ) to smooth the voltage. That will be enough for the power you listed unless you continuously run it at maximum rms. You will need to turn off the switching power supply when not using the system... to conserve electricity. The battery will keep the memory up in your head unit.

3rd October 2009, 05:08 PM	#1
Rockworthy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	I want a home theater made with car audio! I'm really curious and interested in eventually building an entire home audio system using car audio stuff. I just really love the way car audio products look, to be honest. I love the way fancy electronics look, and I like to show them off (to myself at least, lol), right down to the wires and fuse blocks and everything. Has anyone come across a definitive resource for making a home audio setup from car audio? Thanks in advance, Rockworthy

3rd October 2009, 06:52 PM	#2
Perry Babin diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Louisiana	Due to the power supply requirements for a high power system, this is generally impractical. Expect to spend ~$400 on power supplies if you want anything near 1000watts (seems like the minimum for car audio guys). Unless you have a multimedia head unit or an amp (like the Autotek MM 5.1) that has the proper decoders for home theater/surround, add the cost of a decoder. __________________ Links >> Basic Car Audio Amp Repair --- Basic Car Audio Electronics --- Basic Transistor Testing --- Basic Switching Power Supply Design --- Basic Computer Skills << Links

4th October 2009, 04:08 AM	#5
Glowbug diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hillsborough, NC/McLean, VA	Still just much easier (and potentially safer) to use 120VAC products instead of trying to adapt 12V for use in the home What do you like about the car products? Maybe we can recommend home amplifiers that fit the bill __________________ Jim J.

4th October 2009, 04:19 AM	#6
john65b diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago	Oh hell, I will recommend two. Onkyo TX-SR series HT Receivers starting with the 600's...Or, the Panasonic XR series HT Receivers, like with an older XR45 (I have two and they will never leave my possession). Both very good, and relatively inexpensive... Can't go wrong with either... __________________ "I speak Spanish to God, Italian to Women, French to Men, and German to my Horse" - Charles V

4th October 2009, 02:37 PM	#10
ppia600 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louis y ana	Find a 12vdc 60amp switching power supply ( http://cgi.ebay.com/POWER-SUPPLY-AUD...3286.m20.l1116 ) and a decent sized agm battery ( http://cgi.ebay.com/KINETIK-HC1400-K...d=p3286.c0.m14 ) to smooth the voltage. That will be enough for the power you listed unless you continuously run it at maximum rms. You will need to turn off the switching power supply when not using the system... to conserve electricity. The battery will keep the memory up in your head unit. __________________ Don't worry... you can always turn the gain down! Last edited by ppia600; 4th October 2009 at 02:43 PM.


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

3rd October 2009, 07:17 PM	#3
Rockworthy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	I don't need that much power. I only need about 350 watts RMS for the sub and another 150 watts/channel RMS for the speakers. Both 4 Ohms.

3rd October 2009, 09:13 PM	#4
Rockworthy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Just two front speakers, btw, not 5.1. Left, right, and sub.

4th October 2009, 04:56 AM	#7
Rockworthy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Nah I want car audio stuff. The unique, personal aspect of it will be off the chart, plus I get to design and build everything myself, plus it's unique, plus it's relatively affordable. I just want to know how to do it right

4th October 2009, 06:56 AM	#8
DigitalJunkie diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland,Oregon Blog Entries: 4	Get a big SLA battery,and a beefy SMPS with a 13.8V output,add a stiffening cap if you feel like it,and you've got power covered.Do Not forget the fuses on every wire to/from the battery.

4th October 2009, 07:03 AM	#9
picowallspeaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2007	Lots of home speakers wired in parallel would like battery's low impedance . I'd love to have a dedicated amp armada to drive them !

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Home made audio multiplexer (switch) using 4051 or 4052? (74HC...)???	pekinin	Analog Line Level	35	29th December 2010 12:09 PM
DIY home theater subwoofer with car audio subs!	Rockworthy	Car Audio	5	3rd October 2009 07:12 PM
Turntable audio output from a Home Theater System	zandro Palacio	Analogue Source	6	5th June 2009 11:45 AM
Custom Home Theater Project in New Home, Opinions appreciated.	thadman	Multi-Way	5	20th November 2008 12:40 AM
Home Made Tubes?? has anyone made one, is it possible??	John Biles	Tubes / Valves	7	11th December 2005 01:29 AM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read