DIY Bluetooth Speaker Kit Build | Parts Express MKBoom Boombox
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- čas přidán 22. 10. 2020
- ✅ MKBoom portable speaker kit (US/EU) - parts-express.sjv.io/7m4eKY / bit.ly/48RGEDQ
In depth build instructions, full component and tools list and much more in my build log below! 👇
www.instructables.com/Portabl...
Parts:
18650 battery cells (x3) - bit.ly/3J3KCNl / geni.us/LqDK
Leather handle - parts-express.sjv.io/1rybG9 / geni.us/jPboqt
Rubber feet - bit.ly/3IjqU2z / geni.us/E2PU4
16mm M4 screws - bit.ly/3v6OKER
Heat shrink tubing - bit.ly/4c7c9wa / geni.us/WZeB
Amplifier knob - bit.ly/4a8MIsz / geni.us/TIJibdY
MDF sealer - geni.us/9YyKv
Tools:
TS101 soldering iron - bit.ly/3HUzrI9 / geni.us/owyDm5G
Cordless drill - bit.ly/4bZg5PN / geni.us/A5AZi
Drill bit set - bit.ly/3S3i6zC / geni.us/ktAK1M
Center punch - bit.ly/3xslc8u / geni.us/o5WBEwB
Wire stripper - bit.ly/4dG6Jt2 / geni.us/6ep
Orbital sander - bit.ly/3HBOC8O / geni.us/gHqu0W
Wood router - bit.ly/3I7Aplm / geni.us/6okRl
Router bits - bit.ly/3Tykh1z / geni.us/oBKry
Tack cloth - bit.ly/3jIEL8m / geni.us/Bv64JV
Hi everyone! So good to be back with yet another speaker project after a long break.
Since most of my builds require quite a few tools to complete, this time I decided to build a portable speaker using a kit that you can purchase easily. I thought it would be a great idea to share a high quality speaker kit that is easy to assemble on your own and sounds great just as well.
I was fortunate enough to have Parts Express provide me with an inexpensive MKBoom speaker kit that consists of the drivers, the KAB amp board with the necessary accessories, port tubes, crossover boards, and the knock-down cabinets which are of great quality. If you are wondering about building a speaker yourself, I highly encourage you take a look at this MKBoom speaker kit.
I have to say that I am very impressed with the overall quality of this speaker kit. From great packaging to high quality of the CNC'd panels, this kit provides all the needed instructions, bolts, screws etc. to help you build a one of a kind portable Bluetooth speaker that you can customise however you like and that also sounds amazing.
Producing clear highs, wide soundstage and punchy and submerging bass from 4 inch woofers is just incredible. It sounds even better knowing that this speaker has been built by yourself.
To my mind, this speaker has an incredible value - not only is it not pricey, it is also a one of a kind speaker that you won't be able to buy off-the-shelf at the store since it will be customised with a unique design.
I have this speaker playing some soft jazz tunes while writing this description and can't get enough of the great sound quality it produces.
Hope you give this build a try!
See you on the next one!
- Donny - Jak na to + styl
Amazing tools. Esp d digital soldering iron.
It's been a while, I admire your DIY projects, keep safe!
Thank you so much! Hope you stay safe as well.
@@DonnyTerek last sound test is real ???
Красиво!!! Даже добавить нечего... Профессионал... Спасибо, приятно было смотреть.
The leather handle is a nice touch!
Thanks!
Muy buena bocina me encanta felicidades por el buen trabajo y terminado
Hey, Donny, just finished building mine. Sounds really good, and boy does it crank! Lots of power.
I was quite surprised at how good it sounds. I hooked up a cd player through the aux port. Works like a charm. Bluetooth synched up no problem.
Parts Express has some really cool kits! Very reasonably priced.
Hi! Awesome to hear that! Definitely one of the better DIY portable speaker kits out there for the price.
I will have a few more kit builds in the upcoming months, stay tuned if interested.
@@DonnyTerek For sure! I've been looking at the GR Research X-LS Encore kit as well. A little bit more pricey, but I've read very good reviews on them.
Ótimo trabalho.
You make best DIY portable speakers!
Thank you so much!
*Exelente trabajo*
So satisfying build video. Kudos!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, Donny, very detailed! I've been waiting for this to be "in stock" again so I can build my own. I have built several speakers over the years, including ones from Parts Express. Their kits are terrific! Building the C-Notes right now.
I like this kit because it has an "input" I can use to hook up a CD player as well as Bluetooth.
Thank you a lot!
I am also building the C-Notes very soon! I already have the kit waiting to be assembled.
Just built this unit. sounds pretty impressive!!… worth every penny!… used for 6 hrs straight at pretty high volume and the batteries lasted no problem. Played all types of music. For wattage, price and size theres no other Bluetooth speaker like this👍
Happy to see you are enjoying yours! And easy to build, too!
Best DIY speaker ever seen 😍😍👍
Thank you!
One Word amazing.
Much appreciated 👍
SOUND IS CLEAR ITHIG THAT DUAL WOOFER WHICH IS PRODUCE A SOUND AS WELL AS BASS
Great video, Sir. Hatsoff 👍👌
Thanks!
Simple perfect 👏👏👏👍
Thanks a lot 😊
It's pretty good
placing those screws earlier was just genius didn't expected that was pre planned. very nice build wish parts expressed was for india aswell.
Thanks! I think Parts Express ships worldwide.
@@DonnyTerek but the shipping cost and customs are just insane in india😅😅😅
Great job 👏
Thank you!
Thanks for posting this! Without it I would not have been able to figure out my MKBoom. This should be the official video! @partsexpress
Thank you so much! So glad I helped you out.
super man,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, you did it best.
Thanks man!
W🤗W you made it with so much L😍VE
That's why it looks AWESOME 😊
Thank you! 😊
Hi. Is there a reason why you did not put foam or padding inside? Wouldn’t it help it sound better? Just curious. I’m thinking of building this kit. It would be my first.
Satisfying
Thank you!
At 7:29 after you applied the sealer, what kind of sand paper/sanding block did you use?
Padrísimo!…
Nice job😁
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice DIY vid. You got yourself a new subscriber. Keep it up sir.. Best regards..
Thank you so much! Welcome!
Very nice speaker
Thanks!
Great build video!
I am thinking about this kit for my first diy audio build to take camping. I have read that you can add a second battery pack to this kit to extend playback time. From your experience building this kit how easy would it be in your opinion? As I couldn't find any directions on how to do so.
Thank you!
This is a great kit if you are looking into it.
I am sure it wouldn't be too difficult to add a second battery board but I'm not sure about the wiring for it. I guess you could place the secondary battery unit in one of the speaker cabinets and route the connector through the crossover wire hole. I guess it would be best to reach out to Parts Express for guide to wiring the battery pack extension.
What is the name of the first music? and your builds are great.
very quality video
Thanks!
You can use Aday1701 DSP for make sound better. And make limitter from op amp to prevent speaker blow
Great idea!
Ninc 👍👍
Hello, can you provide some dimensions for the port tubes and how to make crossovers? I can't find them in the specification list. Thanks, great video.
Hi! The ports are 26x95 mm I believe. The crossovers come with the kit already assembled.
Great Video...thanks...where did you get the volume knob please?
Thank you James! Please check the description for the link to the volume knob.
Amazing work ! 🔥
What are the diameter and the length of the bass reflex ports ?
Thanks!!
Those are 26x95mm ports.
I thought it was excellent, very well presented and delivered, I thought you would have done another coat of paint and I’ve not checked yet but hope you’ve done a link to the component parts. DG New Forest U.K.
Thank you!
very very niceee build 🤟🤟
Thanks!
Wow...! 😮👍👍
😊
Será que enviam para o Brasil ?
Which kit do you recommend the most at this point? Not even sure what my options are for great kits out there...
For now I would definitely recommend getting this one. I will be posting a larger kit soon.
Sir can you please make 2.1 subwoofer and soundbar system
And your build video are to good
Thanks! I really appreciate that. I have many projects on the way, I might build yours in the future.
woooow!
Awesome build! Really looks like something you could buy in a store. Aren't the Reflex Tubes a little small though? I've heard as a rule of thumb the hole of the tube should be about 1/5 of the membrane area...
Thank you! The speaker enclosure is designed for these tubes so they are not small.
@@wb3213 yeah I know. The smaller and longer the tube, the deeper the resonance frequency. But if you make the tubes to small you can develop wind-like sounds. But it seems to be ok in this speaker
Hello, congratulations for your work.
Could you give me the thickness of the wood used and the diameter of the tube? Thank you
Hello, many thanks! Please check the description for my Instructable on the build for more info.
請問這些材料要去哪裡買？
А где заказывали комплектующие ?
Would using lots of clamps while gluing reduce the need for filler in the joints?
Definitely! The CNC cut parts may need some sanding in a few areas for best assembly. Definitely use clamps if you have them.
哪裡買
Dove comprare questo kit
You did a nice job. Pity there's no grill to protect the drivers.
Thank you! Would be a pity to cover up the woofers, haha.
Forgot to mention....MAKE SURE YOU TEST ALL THE DRIVERS when the kit arrives.
My C-Notes had a bad tweeter. No problem, though, Parts Express is going to send my a new one no questions asked.
Great company to deal with.
That's a good point. Will make sure to check mine beforehand.
They are a superb company indeed.
@@DonnyTerek hello , I am making bookshelf with this speaker
In MTM bookshelf
2 Dayton TCP115-8 in series
With HiVi tweeter
.... Only problem is ... I am using class D amplifier ....
50 watt / channel
Can this Bookshelf run on this amp ....
I want to use in 9 x 13 feet hall ....
@@nikhilsuryawanshi6301 I built a set of those about a year ago, (the TriTrix MTM bookshelf speakers). They are a nice kit! 50 Watts/Channel should be great for a 9 X 13 hall.
I have these in my garage which is 16 X 22 and they sound great! I am using a Denon 90 watts RMS channel integrated amp, though.
Hey Donny, i am maybe planning on buying this set and i would like to know something. How is the bass on this thing? because i like a bit of hearable bass. and how many people can conncect on the speaker?
Hi! The bass is not very deep but rather quite soothing to listen to, especially when placed close to a wall. I have built this speaker quite a while ago and don't have it with me anymore so I can't tell you my precise memory of the bass quality this speaker has.
@@DonnyTerek hey thanks for your answer can you remember how many people can connect to it on Bluetooth?
Hy Donny.
Can i put around 8 or 10 batteries to that circuit board ?
Hi!
This board can only fit 3 batteries, you might need a different board to fit more batteries.
из таких компонентов любой соберёт
Я только хотел написать
Больше похоже на рекламу кит набора
Great build . What crossovers does this kit use ?
Thank you! They are simple pre-assembled crossovers but that's pretty much all I know about them.
@@DonnyTerek I am making MTM with this woofer ..... And HiVi SD1.1A tweeter
TCP Nice little thumper and natural clear sound ...... Not bright sound like ND105 😀
Hi, can i have details off the soldering iron please,
Of course! Please check the video description for the TOOLS list.
How much price
Box size pls
Pls tell me tcp15-4 or nd105-4 which is best ?
I can't answer that, depends on the speaker design and requirements.
Hey are you abe to tell me what components this crossover uses?
Hi! I'm sure it uses capacitors, resistors and coils!
Nice
Thanks
Very nice has it got some good bass?
Thanks! It definitely has some good bass yet it is hard to convey it through video accurately.
@@DonnyTerek what is the length and inside diameter of the bass reflex’s tubes if u don’t mind please?
hello, include language translator in your video on youtube - please your very interesting projects.
sound can be improved by adding soundproofing inside the walls.
Thanks
Thank you! Since these videos don't have a voice over, I can't include a translator, sorry.
Donny Terek Sveiki kainavo siuntimas iš užsienio muito mokestis ir siuntimas Jei taip maždaug kiek kaina gavosi ? Ir per kiek laiko atkeliavo ?
Labas! Šį komplektą gavau nemokamai. Jei domina siuntimas iš Europos, ieškokite nuorodos aprašyme iš Sound Imports.
Bác lót bằng gì vậy mà sơn không bị ngấm vào gỗ vậy?
What substance are you priming with before coating?
I am using two component sealer which I buy locally, but I have placed a link for a different sealer in my Instructables post which you can find in the description.
@@DonnyTerek thank you very much!
No problem! Glad I could help 🙏
LO PODRIAS VENDER
How many hours for playing time (only 3pcs of battery like this)?
8 - 10 hours at moderate volume
How many watts for this speaker?
I get 3 to 5 hours at outdoor volume 70 to 75 percent. Great sound.
I believe that your project is not DIY, but AIY ( assembling your self )😀
so an AYS
Can you please tell me the size of this case?
Dimensions: 17.75" W x 5.5" H x 7.5" D (from Parts Express)
Did you use any specific spray colour?
Just regular gloss white.
@@DonnyTerek Thank you. One more question: would you recommend building this or the DIY WiFi / Bluetooth Stereo Speaker Boombox Build that you also have build? As I see the hardware are similar, so your opinion (since you abviously have built both) would be great!
They are almost identical speakers to each other. Though I would recommend this speaker more since it is rechargeable and portable and has better stereo separation.
what do you seal it with?
Currently I am using two component MDF sealer bought at my local paint store.
please give a link to the case. thanks
Please check the description of the video.
@@DonnyTerek thanks
What is the sealer?
You can find the link for the sealer in the description. Not the same that I used but will work just fine.
Dont need a dampening material inside?
Not necessary, but you can add some.
Can you tell me hole dimensions for speakers. Tnx.
It takes a 4" woofer and a 3/4" tweeter
I thought on flushed ring. And I also like to know what is the thickness of the MDF.
@@zabac85 The speakers will be flush in the front. I can't remember the exact thickness of the MDF but i'd say its like 3/4". Very sturdy.
Hi, I want buy its, can I buy its. Thanks you, I’m from VietNam
Hi, feel free to contact me by email which you can find in my channel's 'about' section or through Instructables which you can find in the description if interested.
If we order on one part Express, will supply all items together, as I am in india. I don't was want piece by piece order.
Hi! Yes they supply all the items in one package.
Small bass tube !
But the bass it produces is definitely not.
@@DonnyTerek ok !
Are you sound engineer? I guess not, cause bass port has to be specific width and length for the specific enclosure and drivers. Just making the bass reflex bigger without doing the math will make sound worse.
👍👍👍👍
how much the budget
Check the description for links to parts.
Price for EU - 250 € for this kit sounds little bit expensive
👏👏👏👏💪👍
Where can i buy the items as in this video?
Like amplifier Board, speaker and......
Hi! Check the video description for all the links to the items.
Can't get the kit. Link is bad!
Sorry! Seems like the link has stopped working but the product is still there, I will check when it becomes available again.
The link should be working fine now.
How much ?
You can check the link in the description for the price.
Wow, hands above the router. Way better to mess up some wood instead of your fingers!
the more we experience, the more we wasted
Where is the middle? I can’t hear it
The camera microphone definitely does not do the speaker's justice.
Liuzliuz 🙂
I like it but the amp is too weak the speakers are not even moving:(
I tested the speaker at around 50-60% volume. You would be surprised to hear that a well designed speaker does not need 'moving' speakers to produce quite deep bass response.
@@DonnyTerek really?! I ohnestly did not know that
In a ported design, the woofer barely moves at the resonant tuned frequency. In a sealed design, the woofer reaches full excursion at the tuned resonant frequency.
I don't want the building part I only want the testing part 😂
😅😅
Damn you don't need jbl if you have this
Can you make me a speaker pls
Sure!
@@DonnyTerek?
Feel free to contact me by email which you can find in my channel's 'about' section for more details.
@@DonnyTerek OK thank you
Those parts are very expensive from Parts express and it's not really DIY from you
They are actually not that expensive since you buy it as a kit, which includes the enclosure as well.
@@DonnyTerek but it doesn’t come with the cells
anyone selling?
Check the link in the description.
@@DonnyTerek okay, thanks 🙏👍👍
Hm... 119$ vs 199 EURO. Here (in Europe) we don't eat the tomatoes with the bush...
y tho?