DIY mini speaker project

[Driver_King]

I'm in the mood for making speakers! I was looking at the Aurasound NS3-193-8A 3" Extended Range drivers. I'm looking to put them in a custom PSP case. I'm not looking for a large enclosure obviously. I'm just wondering if there is a better option other than these because they seem to be very good. I'm also considering adding a 6.5" sub into the equation. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[gainphile]

There's a nice B3S project at zaph audio. Lookes nice!

 

[Driver_King]

Could you give me a link? Also, how large would that be?

 

[audiosteve]

http://www.zaphaudio.com/audio-speaker18.html

 

[Driver_King]

That is what I'm modifying. I don't think the speaker boxes will work for what I'm trying to do. I'm wanting to do a custom build of that case and use the existing amp (will replace if necessary). I will also need help for an extremely small sub enclosure for a 6.5" or less sub.

 

[Driver_King]

I'm going for a design like this.

 

[chicks]

Might want to consider this:

http://www.stootsi.com/store/item.aspx?item=55407721

15W + 15W Sonic Impact Class T amp, 3" fullrange speakers, MaxxBass circuit, $21 shipped. I think it only works with the original PSP, not the new one (sorry, barely know what a PSP is...)

Basically the same guts as the Sonic Impact T24 iPod speaker system.

 

[Driver_King]

That's very nice there. I guess all I would need to do is add a sub to it somehow. I love bass if you couldn't tell. My home theater system is a 7.4 system.

 

[Driver_King]

I might just buy that for the amps! The same 15w portable amps that I was going to buy from them are practically four times the cost of that shipped!

 

[Driver_King]

Do you guys think that I should get this? Also, do you think I should upgrade the speakers inside the system? Are there any things I can do that would improve the SQ on it?

 

[chicks]

The speakers and all other internal parts are already high quality. It's basically the T24, and sounds very much the same. Here's a review of the T24, which compares it favorably with the Bose SoundDock:

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/sonic-impact-t24-digital-audio-system/

The bass is surprisingly good for such a small system, thanks to the MaxxBass circuitry, though not as good as some competitors. By far the best you'll get for the price, though

 

[Driver_King]

What about adding some low end to it?

 

[Driver_King]

Anyone?

 

[Driver_King]

Bump!

 

[sreten]

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=264-826&ctab=2#Tabs ?

and

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-782 ?

/sreten.

 

[Driver_King]

I was thinking this or this for a sub because they seem to have a better frequency response. As for the amp, can I just simply rig the internal amp to power the sub?

 

[troystg]

Might want to consider this:

http://www.stootsi.com/store/item.aspx?item=55407721

15W + 15W Sonic Impact Class T amp, 3" fullrange speakers, MaxxBass circuit, $21 shipped. I think it only works with the original PSP, not the new one (sorry, barely know what a PSP is...)

Basically the same guts as the Sonic Impact T24 iPod speaker system.

How do I check to see if my son has the "new" or "old" PSP?

I have been looking for that exact type of thing for him.

 

[Driver_King]

Here. The PSP 1000 is the thicker version. The PSP 2000 and 3000 are thinner and are in other colors. The dock only works with the "fat" PSP but can be connected with anything with the 3.5mm plug.

 

[troystg]

Thank you. It looks like he has the 1000 or original.

 

[Driver_King]

Any one know what I could do to add the sub?