Please recommend a 4" Coaxial/Full range speaker for Portable Boombox

[hazard_one 10+ year member]

I want to build a battery-powered portable boombox to take on camping trips. My buddies and I always buy a new boombox every year worth $30-35 and end up trashing it so I want to build something rugged and easy to clean with something as simple as an airduster.

I've come upon this instructable: Ammo Box Speakers

So far, I've decided to run off either D or C batteries with either a T2024 or T2020 Amp (Amazon.com: Lepai Tripath TA2020 Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier: Electronics) Any insight on the above please feel free to let me know.

I just need some EFFICIENT with batteries (will be running off 15-20 watts) 4" full range speakers to throw in. I'm looking at something that will cost around $40 for the pair since these will be thrown around. It's probably not the best budget but it makes sense for what it's going to go through.

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[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

check parts express. dayton audio is great budget stuff over there

 

[hazard_one 10+ year member]

check parts express. dayton audio is great budget stuff over there

Thanks for the suggestion. It seems even the cheapest full range 4" dayton is still out of by budget. =(

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Check the bay out and look at Lanzar for some cheapies, that way if they get damaged...cheap to replace:boink:

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

There's a set on this site used for 50 shipped for the pair in the classifieds. Dayton rs 100-4

 

[hazard_one 10+ year member]

There's a set on this site used for 50 shipped for the pair in the classifieds. Dayton rs 100-4

Thanks, I'm actually looking at these speakers for a set of computer speakers I'm building!

Meanwhile, any other options?

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Boston acoustics s45

Pioneer makes some 4 iinchers too

Kicker DS series.

Madisound has some too. Click drivers, fullrange, 4"

 

[hazard_one 10+ year member]

Boston acoustics s45Pioneer makes some 4 iinchers too

Kicker DS series.

Madisound has some too. Click drivers, fullrange, 4"

Nice! I think I've narrowed it down to the Kicker DS40 vs. Pioneer TS-A1072R just looking at the frequency ranges and price. Anyway to know which set will last longer on a single charge?

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Nice! I think I've narrowed it down to the Kicker DS40 vs. Pioneer TS-A1072R just looking at the frequency ranges and price. Anyway to know which set will last longer on a single charge?

i dont think the speakers will determine that. only thing you may be able to get an estimate on is which will get the loudest off of your power. But then thats not always true due to different manufacturers measuring differently.

But just looking quickly at the specs, the pioneer is supposedly 2 decibels more efficient than the kicker, also will play down to 45hz as the kicker will only drop to 60hz.

Another thing to consider though, is that the pioneer is 3 way so that power is split between 3 drivers in relation to the kicker's 2 drivers.

all that said, i dont think you can go wrong either way. I use some kicker DS 5.25 coaxs in my room just to give my tv some high frequency response and they work fine . (givin em 150w from my home amp too, but i never crank it that loud either)

 

[Tupolev 10+ year member]

I'm going to throw out Tang-Band for consideration. They have a lot of niche drivers.

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

I'm going to throw out Tang-Band for consideration. They have a lot of niche drivers.

out of his budget. but very nice indeed. I just ordered a set of TB 4s for my car

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

I'm going to throw out Tang-Band for consideration. They have a lot of niche drivers.

agreed.

on a side note

LMFAO @ roe getting sold

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

do not use car audio speakers.

Markaudio CHR-70 Champaigne Cone 4" Full Range: Madisound Speaker Store

 

[Tupolev 10+ year member]

LMFAO @ roe getting sold

That's my home man. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/blackeye.gif.66a1670f5aaf7f406e783a63e3387dc5.gif

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

That's my home man. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/blackeye.gif.66a1670f5aaf7f406e783a63e3387dc5.gif

kinda abovious the place was goin down bro. after that mod starting lying and ant let him off there was a feeling it wouldnt last long.