Custom Toolbox Boombox V2.0 - Portable Car Stereo Ghettoblaster! - Part 1

[xNickerishx]

whats a good amp to use because i want to make a portable boombox with so really good bass to it and i don't know what amp to use do you think you could help me pls thanks

[bigdwiz]

@xNickerishx Very difficult to answer...depends on how portable you want the system. Smaller amps are lighter, take less battery, but are not as powerful as the larger ones. If I could build a portable version of the Kicker iK501, I'd be very happy. That is the best sounding small boombox I've heard to date.

[xNickerishx]

@bigdwiz i want 2 or 4 speaker a car radio and one subwoofer MTX Audio TR5510-04 witch i already have

[MrSeanXI]

Can you build me one I will pay you

[bigdwiz]

@MrSeanXI I'll have to see if I can source the toolbox. If you are serious, send me a direct message so we can talk about the details...

[rocker31611]

how much does the battery last ??? if it is without the amplifier

[bigdwiz]

@rocker31611 I haven't attempted a test without the amplifier engaged on the Alpine. I attached my battery drain test to this video as a video response. Worst case scenario, I can get 4 hours of playback using the Head Unit's power and external speakers connected.

[Huntabarnez]

How do you wire the on & off switch?

[bigdwiz]

@Huntabarnez I wired it inline w/ the remote wire, normally connected to ignition or turn-on. This way the head unit gets the 12v constant from the battery to keep radio station presets and the switch works just like it does in your car when you turn the key on or to the ACC setting.

[WickedReaper187]

If u were to sell one how much do u think it will go for

[bigdwiz]

@WickedReaper187 This particular one is not for sale, but I've been thinking about making some boxes to sell using the new digital amps from Sure "class T" (see partsexpress). They are small, efficient and put out a decent amount of power and would be perfect for a small boombox. Still, with all of the components, labor, accessories, I would think the least would be $250. That said, the one in this video, I wouldn't let go for less than $500...if I ever decide to sell it!

[texo1023]

What size Was the tool box?

[bigdwiz]

@texo1023 I think it is called 21" from the manufacturer. My local Harbor Freight store has one that looks VERY similar to this one for around $20

[mrharwood1]

pimping big respect for making the vid of such a GHETTO blaster

[bigdwiz]

@mrharwood1 I appreciate the comment! I have more boombox ideas and will hopefully have a chance to build another soon...

[GhettoMaster100000]

Nice gear! I love you accent too :) uploaded on my birthday