Wanted to buy - sound system that fits in milk crate - The Chainlink2024-03-29T05:10:24Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wanted-to-buy-sound-system-that-fits-in-milk-crate?groupUrl=bikesound&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you live in the city, the…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-04-07:2211490:Comment:9028332015-04-07T22:32:22.197ZDean Bekkenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DeanBekken
<p>If you live in the city, the Park District has many fitness centers that are only $17 a month. I joined one over a year ago and treadmill/cycle machine helped me get started on a significant weight loss. I'm so cheap that I will go to the gym every day if poss. to get my money's worth!</p>
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<p>If you live in the city, the Park District has many fitness centers that are only $17 a month. I joined one over a year ago and treadmill/cycle machine helped me get started on a significant weight loss. I'm so cheap that I will go to the gym every day if poss. to get my money's worth!</p>
<p></p> It's actually pretty simple. …tag:thechainlink.org,2015-04-07:2211490:Comment:9025442015-04-07T00:07:48.342ZMadopal (16.5 mi)https://thechainlink.org/profile/madopal
<p>It's actually pretty simple. My basic setup (minus my bigger speakers) would easily fit in/on a milk crate.</p>
<p>Start with a T-Amp:<br></br><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PNOH2I/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PNOH2I/</a></p>
<p>Takes 10 AA batteries:…</p>
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<p>It's actually pretty simple. My basic setup (minus my bigger speakers) would easily fit in/on a milk crate.</p>
<p>Start with a T-Amp:<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PNOH2I/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PNOH2I/</a></p>
<p>Takes 10 AA batteries:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Capacity-Rechargeable-Batteries-Pre-charged/dp/B00HZV9WTM" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Capacity-Rechargeable-Batte...</a></p>
<p>If you want to get fancy, you can buy cases and have a few spare packs, you just have to figure out the right plugs and solder them on the end.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Black-Plastic-Battery-Holder-Case/dp/B00MJU1EEK" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Black-Plastic-Battery-Holder-Case/dp/B00MJU1EEK</a></p>
<p>After that, you only need a cable to plug in your source, any stereo 1/8" / 3.5mm male-to-male cable will do:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-12-Feet-3-5mm-Stereo/dp/B000GZ6ZQW" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-12-Feet-3-5mm-Stereo/dp/B000GZ6ZQW</a></p>
<p>and a pair of speakers that fit in/attach to your milk crate. You want to get them as efficient as possible. As close to 90db+ sensitivity as you can afford, as the higher the sensitivity, the more efficient the speaker. You can go with a smaller set all the way up to a pair you can attach to a rack. Something like these (outdoor is nice in case it rains...you just have to cover the amp then):</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Dual-LU43PW-Indoor-Outdoor-Speakers/dp/B000A5S926/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Dual-LU43PW-Indoor-Outdoor-Speakers/dp/B000A5...</a></p>
<p>And some speaker wire:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-Premium-Gauge-Speaker/dp/B006JSXES2" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-Premium-Gauge-Speaker/dp/B006JSXES2</a></p>
<p>Basically, the speakers will be the most expensive component, and with extra AA batteries, you can easily carry way more power than you need. I ran 3 10 packs and found with a good enough volume to work Critical Mass, you'd get 3 hours or so per 10 batteries at ~2500 mAh (those ones I linked are 2400, so that's close). So if you carried 30 AA batteries, you'd easily be good for most of a day.</p>
<p>Amp: ~$35</p>
<p>Stereo cable: $3</p>
<p>Speaker wire: $10</p>
<p>Batteries: $60 for 24, good enough for ~6 hours with replacements when some go bad</p>
<p>Speakers: $35-$100, depending on quality</p>
<p>Whole shebang for $135-$210 or so, maybe another $10 in random costs (rain tarp, clamps for speakers, banana plugs if you want).</p>
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<p>That's the basic small/loud/decent charge. I'd stick with the T-amp and work on other costs if you're looking for small. </p>
<p>Of course, this assumes you've already got a phone/ipod/mp3 player to feed audio to it. Personally, I'd stay away from using my phone, as they might not like being constantly used. It's probably pretty easy to find a cheap mp3 player at Target/whatever, and then just use it. That way, it'll have a better battery life (no touch screen, prolly), and you won't wind up toasting your phone.</p>