The BBQ project please help.

zero74 · 30th April 2004, 06:15 AM

Hi, im new to the forum. Okay this is my latest project. I am building a BBQ Island and I am going to put a stereo system in it but am a novice when it comes to setting a home system. I intend to use a car stereo head unit due to its convenient size and mp3 playback capabilities. Along with the head unit I want to run Bose enviroment 251 speakers which are home speakers approximately 4 of them. what would be the best way to power this type of setup? any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

Da5id4Vz · 1st May 2004, 11:10 AM

How bout using a solar panels to charge a car battery?

Da5id4Vz · 1st May 2004, 03:59 PM

A trip to West Marine might be useful,

A marine rated head unit might be a good idea for weather protection.

They would also likely have a myriad of solar charging supplies, Optima batteries and sutch. No reason to be married to the Bose either. There’s a few outdoor rated speakers that may give you as much sound for a little less money.

zero74 · 6th May 2004, 06:21 AM

Thanks for the tips

Da5id4Vz · 6th May 2004, 01:20 PM

Parts Express has a handful of marine and outdore rated speakers and components too.

azira · 6th May 2004, 02:52 PM

Assuming you don't mind running a AC extension cord out to your island or maybe a burried cable... Your head unit will likely be 50-watt x 4 channel capable for 4 speakers and decent volume. You just need to power it from some 12-volt source. Maybe check radio shack or an online source for a 12V, 5A AC->DC source. You can always build one from a 9-volt transformer. If you want more than 4 speakers, you'll have to amp it.
--
Danny

30th April 2004, 06:15 AM	#1
zero74 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ca	The BBQ project please help. Hi, im new to the forum. Okay this is my latest project. I am building a BBQ Island and I am going to put a stereo system in it but am a novice when it comes to setting a home system. I intend to use a car stereo head unit due to its convenient size and mp3 playback capabilities. Along with the head unit I want to run Bose enviroment 251 speakers which are home speakers approximately 4 of them. what would be the best way to power this type of setup? any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

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1st May 2004, 11:10 AM	#2
Da5id4Vz diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lost in america...	How bout using a solar panels to charge a car battery?

1st May 2004, 03:59 PM	#3
Da5id4Vz diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lost in america...	A trip to West Marine might be useful, A marine rated head unit might be a good idea for weather protection. They would also likely have a myriad of solar charging supplies, Optima batteries and sutch. No reason to be married to the Bose either. There’s a few outdoor rated speakers that may give you as much sound for a little less money.

6th May 2004, 06:21 AM	#4
zero74 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ca	Thanks for the tips

6th May 2004, 01:20 PM	#5
Da5id4Vz diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lost in america...	Parts Express has a handful of marine and outdore rated speakers and components too.

6th May 2004, 02:52 PM	#6
azira diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Near Seattle	Assuming you don't mind running a AC extension cord out to your island or maybe a burried cable... Your head unit will likely be 50-watt x 4 channel capable for 4 speakers and decent volume. You just need to power it from some 12-volt source. Maybe check radio shack or an online source for a 12V, 5A AC->DC source. You can always build one from a 9-volt transformer. If you want more than 4 speakers, you'll have to amp it. -- Danny

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