Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams Disclaimer: These wiring diagrams were collected from various online sources, forums, and community posts. I’ve done my best to gather useful examples, but I cannot verify...
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Step-by-step DIY Boombox Build Guide - Apache 1800 box with 5.25 inch Polk audio DB522 speaker
This build is a great mix of rugged and refined. We're starting with a Eylar 9" (same size as Apache 1800) case and dropping in a 5.25-inch Polk DB522 marine-rated speaker. If you've got a jigsaw, a...
Power Up Your Boombox: Connecting KBT Batteries for More Capacity
Power Up Your Boombox: Connecting KBT Batteries for More Capacity Building your own boombox is one of those projects where sound, style, and power all come together. You’ve probably picked...
What is a Low Voltage Cutoff and Why Your Boombox May Need One
What is a Low Voltage Cutoff and Why Your Boombox May Need One When building a DIY boombox, tool batteries like DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Ryobi, Bauer, Hercules and Snow Joe offer portability and...
What Sound Deadening Material Works Best And Why?
Why Foil Backed Sound Deadening Works Best in a Plastic Sealed Boombox When it comes to damping vibrations and improving sound quality in a waterproof plastic boombox, foil backed sound deadening...
Difference Between a Low Voltage Cutoff and a Buck Converter
What’s the Difference Between a Low Voltage Cutoff and a Buck Converter? When you’re building a DIY boombox, you’ll probably come across two pieces of gear that sound similar but do...
What Is a Passive Radiator and Should You Use One in Your Boombox
What Is a Passive Radiator and Should You Use One in Your Boombox? If you’ve spent any time looking into DIY boombox designs, especially waterproof ones, you’ve probably seen builds that use...