Hi.
Wondered if someone would be able to help me. I'm looking to convert an older wooden box single speaker into a unit that can house an Alexa device and speakers within it. I'm looking for a simple 2 coaxial speaker kit or order separate components so it can all be housed within the unit, and attached to the Alexa via the 3.5amp jack. I'd look decent quality speakers. But thinking under £30 seems possible?. Would anyone know where I could get these bits. Ideally would prefer not to have to solder
Thank you for any help, Dave
Wondered if someone would be able to help me. I'm looking to convert an older wooden box single speaker into a unit that can house an Alexa device and speakers within it. I'm looking for a simple 2 coaxial speaker kit or order separate components so it can all be housed within the unit, and attached to the Alexa via the 3.5amp jack. I'd look decent quality speakers. But thinking under £30 seems possible?. Would anyone know where I could get these bits. Ideally would prefer not to have to solder
Thank you for any help, Dave
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here at diy soldering is like putting butter on your toast
learn it
otherwise its all doable, except the budget 🙂
learn it
otherwise its all doable, except the budget 🙂
I'm happy to try soldering but need to know where to get the parts from. Need the coaxial speakers, leads, circuit, power supply, 3.5mm jack port....
I've found this on eBay Stereo Amplifier Electronics Kit. 10W + 10W 10W With Speakers Amplifier | eBay bit doesn't have mains power.... Any ideas?
I've found this on eBay Stereo Amplifier Electronics Kit. 10W + 10W 10W With Speakers Amplifier | eBay bit doesn't have mains power.... Any ideas?
Hi. Thank you!
Yes based in the UK. Do you think a like this would give reasonable quality. Not professional standard. Would putting a 6v mains cable require soldering?
Thanks Dave
Yes based in the UK. Do you think a like this would give reasonable quality. Not professional standard. Would putting a 6v mains cable require soldering?
Thanks Dave
Actually, it is not clear from the listing whether the amplifier come pre-assembled or you just get the printed circuit board and components - it does say 'kit'!
I'd be wary of these eBay offers, I can't even download the promised data sheet.
I'd be wary of these eBay offers, I can't even download the promised data sheet.
Thank you would really appreciate it. I've been looking for most of this evening but not sure what I'm looking for tbh 😂
Here is a 'plug and play' amplifier which you could build into your loudspeaker cabinet, but note my comments below:
OWAYKEY Bluetooth 50W+50W Stereo Audio Amplifier Board: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Please note that I have no experience of this device and can't comment on how well it may function. The 50W+50W power rating is an "up to" and "peak" description and, in real terms, I wouldn't expect more than, say, 15W of undistorted power per channel.
It requires a 20V DC power supply of sufficient current/power rating. For safety reasons, I am reluctant to suggest a candidate. At any rate, adding on the cost of a suitable power supply and a suitable pair of speaker drivers would bring the total cost to over £60.
OWAYKEY Bluetooth 50W+50W Stereo Audio Amplifier Board: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Please note that I have no experience of this device and can't comment on how well it may function. The 50W+50W power rating is an "up to" and "peak" description and, in real terms, I wouldn't expect more than, say, 15W of undistorted power per channel.
It requires a 20V DC power supply of sufficient current/power rating. For safety reasons, I am reluctant to suggest a candidate. At any rate, adding on the cost of a suitable power supply and a suitable pair of speaker drivers would bring the total cost to over £60.
Hi. That looks perfect. Thank you. Are there any speakers you'd suggest for around £30? And will they require separate wiring to the unit?
The amp board has screw down terminals to accept (thin) speaker wire (see attachment).
It also has a 3.5mm input socket and a 5.5 x 2.1mm DC power socket (centre positive).
Have you thought of what diameter of speaker driver you need in order to fit two in your box? The front baffle board will already have holes for the existing driver(s) - have you thought of how you are going to mount a new pair of drivers on the baffle?
It also has a 3.5mm input socket and a 5.5 x 2.1mm DC power socket (centre positive).
Have you thought of what diameter of speaker driver you need in order to fit two in your box? The front baffle board will already have holes for the existing driver(s) - have you thought of how you are going to mount a new pair of drivers on the baffle?
