Portable audio

n3ldan · 29th July 2006, 08:09 AM

Hey all,
I'm basically a complete noob to audio - so please forgive my ignorance.

Anyways, I want to build a little portable audio thing, I saw a .50 cal ammo box at a marine store a while ago and bought it because it looked like an awesome project box. I think it would make a great portable stereo.

Anyways, what would you all recommend for an amp/speakers? I hear the Sonic Impact T-amp is real good, but only 5w and I want something pretty loud. I'm no audiophile but I want it to sound decent.

Oh, and I don't have a lot of money. As if I even need to tell you that :P

Thanks!

I_Forgot · 29th July 2006, 01:43 PM

Ammo boxes are usually made of heavy gauge steel. You're going to need to drill holes, and maybe do some cutting. Unless you have experience doing such work on steel, I'd recommend you look for an aluminum box. Steel is a PITA!

I_F

n3ldan · 30th July 2006, 03:59 PM

No, I have no problem with that stuff, I've done it before. I just have no idea about the audio side of things.

EC8010 · 30th July 2006, 04:13 PM

How big is an ammunition box?

29th July 2006, 08:09 AM	#1
n3ldan diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Portable audio Hey all, I'm basically a complete noob to audio - so please forgive my ignorance. Anyways, I want to build a little portable audio thing, I saw a .50 cal ammo box at a marine store a while ago and bought it because it looked like an awesome project box. I think it would make a great portable stereo. Anyways, what would you all recommend for an amp/speakers? I hear the Sonic Impact T-amp is real good, but only 5w and I want something pretty loud. I'm no audiophile but I want it to sound decent. Oh, and I don't have a lot of money. As if I even need to tell you that :P Thanks!

30th July 2006, 04:13 PM	#4
EC8010 diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Near London. UK	How big is an ammunition box? __________________ The loudspeaker: The only commercial Hi-Fi item where a disproportionate part of the budget isn't spent on the box. And the one where it would make a difference...

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29th July 2006, 01:43 PM	#2
I_Forgot diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Az.	Ammo boxes are usually made of heavy gauge steel. You're going to need to drill holes, and maybe do some cutting. Unless you have experience doing such work on steel, I'd recommend you look for an aluminum box. Steel is a PITA! I_F

30th July 2006, 03:59 PM	#3
n3ldan diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	No, I have no problem with that stuff, I've done it before. I just have no idea about the audio side of things.