Building a Retro Style Bluetooth Boombox Speaker - by SoundBlab
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 Published On Dec 7, 2017

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The design of this Bluetooth Boombox Speaker is 'Vintage Inspired' for a trendy retro appearance. It uses a 2x15Watt Class-D bluetooth amplifier and two full range drivers from Dayton Audio.

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►PARTS used in this build:

►Electronics, Speaker Drivers, Crossover & Related Parts:
- 2x 3-1/2” Dayton Audio ND90-4 Aluminum Cone Full Range Speaker Drivers -
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- 1x Dayton Audio KAB-215 2x15W Class D Audio Amplifier Board with Bluetooth 2.1 - (US) https://parts-express.sjv.io/6b3g6V , (EU) https://bit.ly/3E8jxsb
- 1x Dayton Audio KAB-BE 18650 Battery Extension Board for Bluetooth Amplifier Boards - (US) https://parts-express.sjv.io/vnGZKO , (EU) https://bit.ly/3JLecud
- 1x Dayton Audio KAB-LED Red/Green/Blue LED Package for Bluetooth Amplifier Boards - (US) https://parts-express.sjv.io/yRJmKv , (EU) https://bit.ly/3wYXekv
- 1x Dayton Audio KAB-FC Function Cables Package for Bluetooth Amplifier Boards - (US) https://parts-express.sjv.io/DV9k6o , (EU) https://bit.ly/3XovAIF
- 1x 38x26x26mm Aluminukm Knob - https://goo.gl/d6hvVr
- 4x 30x13mm Aluminum Feet - https://goo.gl/sgog9R
- 2x Speaker Cabinet Port Tube 1-1/2" ID x 4" L Flared - (US) https://parts-express.sjv.io/e4yA0D , (EU) https://bit.ly/40AvEaY
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