This is my first post, so "Hi" to all.
I am a newbie to DIY audio, but can operate a soldering iron and understand basic electronics. I have a Harmon Kardon AVR500 receiver, which has a multi-room feature. I'd like to use this to add a pair of speakers outside, but my budget is tight. How tight? $400 Australian is the goal, but I can stretch it a little if necessary.
I'll need the following:
From the research I've done on amplifiers, Elliot's p3a or p101 should be pretty good, and it looks like I should be able to build this for about $200 (correct me?).
I have read a couple of posts about outdoor speakers, but being a newbie, I'd appreciate any suggestions of specific drivers to use (preferably available in AU). I want to keep the speakers fairly compact (but not tiny), so I assume that a 2-way is the way to go.
I'd appreciate any suggestions or insights.
Apologies if this is slightly off topic.
Tim.
I am a newbie to DIY audio, but can operate a soldering iron and understand basic electronics. I have a Harmon Kardon AVR500 receiver, which has a multi-room feature. I'd like to use this to add a pair of speakers outside, but my budget is tight. How tight? $400 Australian is the goal, but I can stretch it a little if necessary.
I'll need the following:
- Stereo class A/B amplifier (I think 70 to 80 W per channel should be enough as the back yard is fairly small, and most of the listening will be fairly clost to the speakers (correct me?))
- A pair of full range 8 Ohm weather-resistant speakers (they will be under a verandah, which is fairly well sheltered)
- Cabling and interconnects (I already have this)
From the research I've done on amplifiers, Elliot's p3a or p101 should be pretty good, and it looks like I should be able to build this for about $200 (correct me?).
I have read a couple of posts about outdoor speakers, but being a newbie, I'd appreciate any suggestions of specific drivers to use (preferably available in AU). I want to keep the speakers fairly compact (but not tiny), so I assume that a 2-way is the way to go.
I'd appreciate any suggestions or insights.
Apologies if this is slightly off topic.
Tim.