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Stacey007



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Amo Box radio... Great looking thing for camping
Ok while at the Caravan show I noticed these,

I forget the details as the card I have off the guy that makes them is at work, however after looking on the interweb it seems this is a DIY project....


Something to do inside over the dark nights? look great with a lightweight or series.. I'm looking at the bits you need to build one Smile


loads of designs and types...








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miker



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Looks pretty cool.

Lepai TA 2020 amplifier, 12V SLA battery, couple of automotive coaxial speakers, bit of sound deadening and maybe some foam, you'd be good to go!
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Shocked I want one.... I'm gonna make one Thumbs Up cheers for the idea Thumbs Up Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty..
Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be!
Post #572147 19th Oct 2016 9:27pm
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Stacey007



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If you get together a list of stuff... let me know


Just found this looks good USB, Amp, sd card reader etc etc and remote control

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Home-Car-Remote-...SwBLlVG71v


Then brand new amo box


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-British-Army...Sw1DtXEQ0q


3 way 4" speakers (Pioneer) these are what the guy at the show was using

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-420W-TOT...SwgZ1XuOHf



Much cheaper speakers available, if you see other stuff list it here Smile Lets make them !!


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miker



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I have a minirig, not quite as funky looking but very tough, very loud and very portable!

I see that lepai amplifiers have gotten more advanced since I last used them. Happy to offer advice but don't need to build one myself!
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GREENI



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Be better with marine spec speakers, made in a jerry can....on a really long cable. Great for camping/beach!
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miker



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Nah, would run for hours off a small SLA. Those tripath based amps are crazy efficient
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http://www.ammoaudio.com/ammocan-x/
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Stacey007



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^ Thanks


Loads of info and similar items on the net, The ones I viewed at the show were £250 (starting) and that one above is $350


I've done a list of parts and using a new Amo box and pioneer speakers I think around £75 in the bits.


More the fact you build it yourself rather than pay for it to arrive done.
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Stacey007



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I used this the other day for my lads Party... Normally the Bluetooth speakers (even the little Bose ones) do not go loud enough when you have a room full of 6 year olds.



This worked a treat, loud and ran all afternoon on Battery's then I found the amp even came with a remote... Handy for Pass the parcel.




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I've since changed the handle and added a surround to cover any edges from the amp.




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I may fit the PC fan covers as Grilles as think they will look more in keeping than the original pioneer speaker covers..


Works very well have to say Thumbs Up
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