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Enclosures

This is the box you'll be building into a boomin' speaker!

APACHE 1800 Weatherproof Protective Case, Small - 9-1/4 in. x 7-1/2 in x 4-3/8 in
Eylar Protective Hard Case Small - Similar to Apache 1800 -Water & Shock Proof w/Foam, 9.12 inch 7.56 inch 4.37 inch (Black)
Eylar Tactical Hard Case - 11.6 Inch 8.3 Inch 3.8 Inch - Size is between Apache 1800 & 2800
APACHE 2800 Weatherproof Protective Case, Medium - 13-1/2 in. x 11-3/8 in. x 6 in.
Eylar Tactical Hard Case - 13.37 Inch 11.62 Inch 6 Inch - Similar size to Apache 2800
APACHE 3800 Weatherproof Protective Case, Large - 16-1/2 in x 13 in x 6-3/4 in
APACHE 4800 Weatherproof Protective Case, X-Large - 20-5/16 in. x 15-1/2 in. x 7-3/8 in.
APACHE 5800 Weatherproof Protective Rolling Carry-On Case, X-Large - 21-7/8 in. x 13-3/4 in. x 9 in.
APACHE 9800 Weatherproof Protective Rifle Case, Long - 53 in. x 16 in. x 6-1/8 in.

Speakers

Polk Audio 6" x 9" Coaxial Speaker - Very popular to put a single one in a 2800 series enclosure
Polk Audio DB522 DB+ Series 5-1/4" Coaxial Speaker for Car & MarinePolk Audio DB522 DB+ Series 5-1/4" Coaxial Speaker for Car & Marine - Great sound for smaller enclosures
BLACK DIAMOND DIA-69.3 6 x 9 Coaxial Speakers 3 -Way 270 Watt - Not waterproof, but supposedly they slam
Skar Audio SK65MB 6.5" 2-Way Marine Full Range 320 Watt Coaxial Speakers - Great sounding budget speakers
Skar Audio 8" 2-Way Marine Coaxial Speakers - 2-Way Marine Full Range 500 Watt Coaxial Speakers, Pair (Black)
BELVA BBMS8B 8” 2-Way 500W Peak (250W RMS) Black Marine Coaxial Speakers - Very budget friendly 8" speakers
Kenwood KFC-1653MRB 6.5" Black Marine 2 Way Speakers 150 Watts - A pair of 6.5" speakers, perfect for a 3800 size enclosure.
Kicker 45KM654 6.5" 390w Marine Boat Speakers - KM65 w/Charcoal+White Grilles
MB Quart 6X9 2-Way COAXIAL Marine Speakers - High quality 6x9"
Galeforce F1 Marine 6x9 Hybrid Coax 100W RMS Midrange Speakers Pair - High quality 6x9" pair

Amplifiers

The heart of the box, this is what makes these speakers BOOM!

ZK-1002T 2.0 Channel Bluetooth 5.0 Amplifier Board 200W - HiFi Subwoofer Audio AMP with Treble and Bass Control BT and AUX Inputs, DC 12-24V 2.0 Channel Stereo AMP - with antenna connection
ZK-502MT Bluetooth Amplifier Board,50W+50W 2.0 Channel Amp Board with Treble and Bass Control,DC 9-24V - has Bluetooth and AUX Inputs
Fosi Audio BT20A Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier, 2 Channel - Mini Class D Amp Receiver 200W w/ Bluetooth antenna
S600X 2.1 Channel Amplifier Board 300W+300W+600W Power Output - Higher power, allows up to 51V input
ZK-1001U Mono Amplifier Board with TWS, 100W Power Output, Vehicle Amplifier Wide Voltage Input 9-24V - Single channel amp, best for single speaker builds. Supports USB/AUX/Bluetooth

Batteries

Gotta have juice!

DEWALT 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery 2-Pack and Charger, 5.0 Ah - Requires use of Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
Milwaukee M18 Redlithium 5.0Ah Battery - Needs LVC
KBT 12V 2.6Ah - Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack, DC5521 Connector Battery Pack with Charger
Talentcell 24V Lithium ion Battery - No LVC needed, Buck converter required for most amps
KBT 24V 4Ah Rechargeable Lithium Replacement Battery, with Charger - No LVC needed - 24V 4Ah LiFePO4 replacement battery, 1* 24V charger, 1* cable connector, 1*DC5521 male connector cable, battery size: 92*62*76mm (L*W*T), Battery weight about 0.68kg,
KBT 24V 2.6Ah Rechargeable Lithium Replacement Battery with Charger - No LVC needed - 1* 24V 2.6Ah replacement battery, 1* 24V charger, 1* cable connector, 1*DC5521 male connector cable. Battery size: 125*71*60mm (L*W*T)
KBT 24V 8Ah Rechargeable Lithium Battery with Charger - No LVC needed - 1* 24V 8Ah LiFePO4 replacement battery, 1* 24V charger, 1* cable connector, 1*DC5521 male connector cable. Battery size: 80*120*90mm (L*W*T)

Battery Accessories

You may need these..

Low Voltage Protection Battery Adapter Compatible for Dewalt Battery Adapter 12V 20V 12V-30V - Upgraded Dewalt adapter with LVC built in and digital voltage output display
2 Pack Dewalt 20V Battery Adapters - LVC not included
Dewalt 20V Battery Adapter - with Overdischarge & Overcurrent Protection - NO LVC NEEDED - has a built-in smart chip with over-current, over-discharge, short-circuit, and low-voltage protection
2 Packs Battery Adapter for Milwaukee M18 - Compatible with Milwaukee M18 battery
Milwaukee M18 1 Pack Battery Adapter - No LVC required with this adapter

Voltage managers

Voltage management: safeguard gear, optimize power delivery

Low Voltage Disconnect and Charging Discharging Protection - 2 IN 1 40A DC 5V-60V Low Voltage Cutoff with LCD Display Low Voltage Protector Disconnect Switch Module Charging Discharging Protection Board
2pcs 12V-36V DC Voltage Protection Module - Programmable battery low voltage disconnect switch for DC12-36V lead acid battery and lithium ion battery
Low Voltage Disconnect, ICSTATION DC 6V-60V 30A Charging Discharging Protection Board - this protective module includes an LCD high-definition screen that can accurately present voltage levels, percentage of voltage remaining, and time.
Buck converter - Adjustable DC-DC Step Down Buck Power Convert Module - Voltage reducer - 4.0-40V Input to 1.25-37V Output with LED Voltmeter Display
Homelylyfe DC 24V to DC 12V 10A 120W Step Down Buck Converter - For voltage reducing or limiting
Kzreect 12V 10A 120W Step Down Converter, DC 17-65V to DC 12V Voltage Reducer - Buck converted for limiting or reducing voltage
LIVE4COOL RGB/RGBW LED Bluetooth Controller - If you have speakers with LED lights and no controller, you need one of these... Input Voltage: DC12V-24V
500W DC to DC Boost Power Module dc 11V-27V to 27V-50V Voltage Step Up - Voltage booster

Switches

On/Off button for your build

16mm Latching Push Button Switch 12V DC - On Off Black Shell with LED Angel Eye Head for 0.63" Mounting Hole with Wire Socket Plug Self-Locking (Blue/Black Shell)
ESUPPORT Black 19mm 12V 5A Power Symbol Angel Eye Halo LED Light Metal Push Button Toggle Switch - Available in multiple colors
Gebildet 2pcs 0.47"/12mm Stainless Steel Self-locking Latching Push Button Switch 12V-24V 3A Power Symbol - Waterproof Toggle Switch with Wire Socket Plug (Blue+Red)
Handheld remote switch - Key fob style switch for remote power activation
5pcs 16mm Latching led Push Button Switch - 5 pack of switches, blue only

Wiring

Wiring and connectors

External charging port - 5.5 x 2.1 mm DC Power Jack Socket 5 Set 50V 5A Male and Female Panel Mount Connector Adapter with Pre-soldered Wires and Waterproof Plug
60 Pcs Lever Wire Connectors Kit - Solderless, no-crimp wiring connectors
Speaker wire 16 Gauge 100FT, 16/2 AWG Red Black - Useful for general wiring
10 Pairs 12V 5A DC Power Pigtail Barrel Plug Connector Cable - Barrel connectors and wiring for quick disconnects, not required for all builds, but most amps need the male plug for power.

Passive Radiators

Passive radiators offer key advantages when building a boombox: Deeper Bass in Small Boxes, Improved Efficiency at Low Frequencies, etc

Kicker KBRW8 (47KBRW8) 8" Passive Radiator - Requires Very Small Box and no Port Needed
6.5in/8in Passive Radiator - Choose the size
2 Pack 4 Inch Woofer Vibrating Membrane Passive Radiator - This is a bass radiator for DIY speakers to enhance the bass effect.
Dayton Audio ND140-PR 5-1/4" Aluminum Cone Passive Radiator - For a single 5.25" speaker build

Miscellaneous

Additional items you may need to complete your build

Lexel Weatherproofing Caulk, Clear, 5.0oz, 4-Pack - For sealing your speaker and other openings from water or air leaks
100 Pcs Sticky PCB Spacer Adhesive Plastic Insulated Standoffs - Use these to separate components from the surface, great for mounting an LVC on foil backed sound deadening
8 Inch Metal Subwoofer Grill - Nice grill for installing over passive radiator
Butyl Sealant Tape – Butyl Rubber Sealant - Great alternative for speaker sealing, many prefer it over Lexel
Nilight 4 in 1 Outlet Socket Panel 12V DC 4.8A Dual USB 12 Volt Cigarette Lighter LED Voltmeter ON Off Rocker Toggle Switch - Combination switch, USB outlets, Voltage display and 12v socket
12V/24V USB Outlet Quick Charge 3.0 Dual Port Car Charger - Car Charger Socket with Blue Voltmeter, Waterproof
High Voltage USB Outlet 12V 24V 36V 48V 60V - Better for high voltage setups, includes voltage display
200mil 36.16 Sqft Car Sound Deadener Deadening Mat - Foil backed, large roll
Sound Deadening Mat, 14.5" x 10", Pack of 10 - Enhances sound quality
Clear Lexel Adhesive Caulk, 5-Ounce - Use this to seal your speaker to your enclosure for a air & water-tight seal
VELCRO Brand Heavy Duty Tape | 16 Foot Roll - Use this to help keep your components from shifting around

Tools

Adjustable Hole Saw, 1-3/16" to 11-3/4" - Useful for cutting round holes in enclosure lids for speakers (except 6x9s)
Professional 8-inch Wire Stripper/wire crimping tool - Wire Cutter, Wire Crimper Hand Tool
Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Glue Sticks - Good for securing things in your box
Fanttik T1 Max Soldering Iron Kit, Cordless Soldering Iron - 7 Seconds Fast Heating(390°F-840?), Auto Sleep, 4 Precision Soldering Tips(C210), 360° Swivel Stand, Soldering Iron for Precision
Sound Deadening Application Wheel Roller - This seam roller is constructed by durable polyurethane(PU) roller held to a wooden handle with a riveted steel roller bracket and especially 2 pcs steel made bearings, which insure it rolls more smoothing than other rollers in the market

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