instructables

WiFi / Bluetooth 5.0 Stereo Speaker Boombox

by Donny Terek

Hi!
Thank you for checking out one more project of mine. Hope you like this one! Full build plans, parts and tools lists are
located in the next steps!
This time I decided to make a non-battery powered speaker that would mostly be used in my living room. I went for
veneered sides and a faux leather wrapped front panel. To my eyes and ears the speaker turned out great. I really dig the
wood-leather design that got me inspired when I saw the Focal Aria 906's.
Before we dive into the details of the build, make sure you check the video rst. Thanks!

https://youtu.be/YjHKkDwsekw

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Step 1: Parts and Tools

This speaker is based on the Dayton Audio TCP115-4 4" woofer combined with the Dayton Audio TD20F-4 3/4" Soft
Dome Neodymium Tweeter. The speakers are powered by the Bluetooth Ampli er Board with Wi Up2stream Amp V4 .
This small ampli er board is cramped with features. It has many audio inputs, including Bluetooth, Aux, USB and optical.
Music can also be streamed via internet from platforms like Spotify, Deezer and more. The ampli er can be controlled by
an app and can provide 2x50W to 4 ohm speakers.

Arylic Ampli er Board with WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 - https://geni.us/5FaD

Dayton Audio TCP115-4 woofer - https://parts-express.sjv.io/Zdk2zQ / https://bit.ly/3VOpwrU
Dayton Audio TD20F-4 tweeter - https://parts-express.sjv.io/n1Oavo / https://bit.ly/3jOWwDc
$5 OFF your rst App order on AliExpress - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPN8FLo

Parts:
26mm ID (7/8") ports (2X) - https://bit.ly/3ueEhHV / https://geni.us/hZtA
Crossovers - https://bit.ly/3x5PRXg
DC 24V 5A power supply - https://bit.ly/3GgmWoK / https://geni.us/zAiyC
Remote Control - https://bit.ly/3Qhp1W7 / https://bit.ly/3vChcRt
Rubber feet - https://bit.ly/3IjqU2z / https://geni.us/E2PU4
3mm LED mount - https://bit.ly/3WLxL9o / https://geni.us/4DaPp
25mm stando s - https://bit.ly/3ib5Bpg / https://geni.us/HeaOo2I
M4 12mm screws - https://bit.ly/3v6OKER
2mm clear acrylic - https://bit.ly/3gumQyG / https://geni.us/E3RxN
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Tools:
TS101 soldering iron - https://bit.ly/3hQm4PP / https://geni.us/owyDm5G
Wire stripper - https://bit.ly/34kBgLn / https://geni.us/6epIs
Cordless drill - https://bit.ly/2UiMSbL / https://geni.us/A5AZi
Drill bit set - https://bit.ly/3S3i6zC / https://geni.us/ktAK1M
Jig saw - https://bit.ly/3GpY8w6 / https://geni.us/D8GC
Orbital sander - https://bit.ly/3I4yBcP / https://geni.us/gHqu0W
Wood router - https://bit.ly/3I7Aplm / https://geni.us/6okRl
Router circle jig - https://bit.ly/3G0kc / https://geni.us/JvCvO
Flush trim bit - https://bit.ly/3VzlIL0 / https://geni.us/bZRVci5
Step drill bits - https://bit.ly/3eM5GtB / https://geni.us/xYRx7J
Forstner bits - https://bit.ly/35snpjW / https://geni.us/F6it
Hole saw set - https://bit.ly/3YZU8tg / https://geni.us/hONP
Center punch - https://bit.ly/3xslc8u / https://geni.us/o5WBEwB
Helping hand - https://bit.ly/3B9mIgt / https://geni.us/Yyqyte

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Step 2: Let's Start the Build!

Make sure you check and download the attached plans for the speaker build.
The material used for the enclosure is 10mm (3/8 in) MDF board. You can use 12mm or thicker board but you will have to
adjust the plans accordingly.
Also note that in the video I have cut rabbets into the top and bottom panels. This is not necessary for the enclosure but
if you wish to do so, make sure to lengthen the side panels for the depth that your rabbet is cut.
Now that we have the plans printed out and ready, I cut the panels out using a table saw. The enclosure can be cut using
a jigsaw as well but might need some sanding to get the edges straight.

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Once all the panels were cut out, I carefully measured and marked the location of the ampli er. Those spots were drilled
out. Make sure that the holes for the ampli er are only cut on a single side panel. Don't forget to drill a hole on the inner
side panels for the crossover wires to pass through.

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 Download

https://www.instructables.com/FT3/JO5T/KNQ1E03L/FT3JO5TKNQ1E03L.pdf

Step 3: Glue Up

Now that we have the panels cut out, we can glue the enclosure together. Having the rabbets cut in the top and bottom
panels really helps here with the alignment of the pieces. I started by gluing in the side panels and the top and bottom
panels together. I then glued the back panel in place.

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Step 4: Cutting Out the Circles

I traced out the circles on the front panel for the woofers, tweeters and the ports. Then using my circle cutting jig, I
routed the outer diameters of the circles around 4mm deep. This step is not necessary, only to have the speakers sit ush.

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I then cut out the inner circles using a few hole saws and gave the front panel an edge trim for a nicer nish.

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Step 5: Veneering the Enclosure

This was my rst time veneering MDF using this method. It turned out great! I started by cutting 5 pieces of paper backed
veneer to size (slightly over sized to trim later).

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A layer of regular PVA wood glue is then applied on a panel and the veneer sheet. Then both the veneer and the side of
the enclosure are left to fully dry for an hour or so. Once the glue on the surface is dry, a second thin coat of glue is
applied and left for a few minutes until the glue becomes tacky. Then the two surfaces can be joined together.

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Then applying moderate pressure and using an iron I heat the veneer locking the two surfaces together. I cut the leftover
edge with a sharp knife and using a at sanding block I smoothed the edge of the veneer.

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Step 6: Routing the Back Panel

Once I had the veneer applied to all sides of the enclosure, I marked the location of the ampli er location and using a
forstner bit, drilled out a hole in each side of the rectangle.

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Then using a jig saw I cut the piece as close to the edges as I could so that the router bit has an easier job routing the
edge smooth. I'm using a regular ush trim bit with a bearing at the end to trim around the edge, having the side and top
/ bottom panels as guides.

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Step 7: Finishing the Enclosure

Probably the most satisfying part of any woodworking project is applying nish to your work. Before applying a coat of it,
I quickly sanded it down using an orbital sander to have a nice nish.

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I then applied a few coats of varnish on each veneered panel resulting in a nice and natural look.

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Step 8: Wrapping the Front Panel

To wrap the front panel in faux leather, I coated both surfaces - the front panel and the faux leather in contact cement.
Once the glue was tacky to the touch, I joined the two surfaces together and pressed the leather against every edge of
the panel.

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Once the leather was wrapped around the front panel (note that I cut a rabbet around the inner side of the front panel
for the leather to wrap around) I cut the excess pieces and circles. A 8mm hole in the middle was also drilled out for the
LED holder.

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Step 9: Gluing the Front Panel

I applied a good amount of glue around the edges of the enclosure and pressed the front panel in place making sure the
edges align perfectly.

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Step 10: Installing the Electronics

Now we can install the crossovers inside each speaker chamber and route the input and tweeter cables through the hole
of the side panels.

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Now the crossovers can be glued in place and we can move on to the ampli er wiring. Before I mount the ampli er
inside the enclosure, I remove the green speaker connector and the indicator LED from the ampli er. I do that by gently
desoldering the connections until the components are free. I bend the connector legs 90 degrees so that when put back
it stays upright. I also extend the LED with some 4 strand wire.

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I then screw the crossover input wires to the ampli er terminal connector, attach the threaded stando s and screw the
ampli er assembly with 4 screws from the inside of the speaker chambers.

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Step 11: Making the Amplifier Cover

To make the ampli er cover I used a piece of clear 2mm acrylic sheet that I scored and broke to size. I then printed out
the template provided in the plans, glued it on top and drilled the holes according to the plans. The rest of the ports
were routed out using a rotary tool. Once that was done, I rounded the edges of the acrylic with some sandpaper and
drilled small holes for screws.

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Step 12: Installing the Components

Now that I had the clear panel fabricated, I drilled out the screw holes, attached the two antennas of the ampli er and
screwed the clear panel in place. I then followed by gluing in the ampli er's indicator LED.

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I then mounted the drivers in place. I started by carefully locating, marking and drilling the screw holes for the drivers.

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Before connecting the woofers to the crossover, I applied some silicone around the cables to seal the chambers against
any air leaks.

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I can now connect the woofers, lower them in place and use a few screws to hold them in place.

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I then pressed in the ports.

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Step 13: Last Touches!

To nish the speaker I glued 4 rubber feet on each corner of the speaker.
All set and ready to test!

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Step 14: Final Thoughts

I gotta say that I really enjoy the look and sound that this speaker provides. The nish turned out to be looking the way I
was hoping for. The stereo imaging of this speaker is de nitely not phenomenal due to both tweeters being placed in the
middle of the speaker but it works great as a center piece under a TV for example. The speaker produces decent bass and
the sound quality of the ampli er is great.
Hope you give this build a try! Please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel for more videos like this! Feel free to
leave a comment, will do my best to answer them.
Thanks! Hope you have a good one.
- Donny

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What is with the pages of junk in the pdf download?
Also the amp is no longer available on Amazon.
Hi, you have probably downloaded the whole Instructable. Check the build plans here -
https://content.instructables.com/FT3/JO5T/KNQ1E03...
The link to the amp has been updated.
Thank you for show your project to us!

I cannot find the measurement of the MDF parts, can someone tell me?

So beautiful....
I love it, and thanks for the instructions, will do it in the near future.
Thank you!
Hope you give it a try, let me know how it goes!
It is a very nice and beautiful project. Well done!

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

Nice. Got to love the TCP115, cracking value.

Thank you!

very professional, well done!

Thank you a lot!

This is a pretty cool idea! I like the way how it turned out. I would love to make this myself, in the
future. It looks amazing. It is nice to see how you can make such a goodlooking speaker with
relatively cheap materials.
Thank you! Much appreciated. Hope you give this speaker a try yourself.

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Hi! Love this project, but I think you may have posted it in the wrong contest. Were you trying to
publish this to the CNC contest? Or is it supposed to be under the leather contest?

-Ella
Great project, when I tried downloading the pdf, it's 129 pages of computer gibberish

Thanks! Are you sure you downloaded the right plans? I have downloaded them myself from this
page on a laptop and smartphone and they seem to show fine.
Hi! Thank you! I thought I would publish this to the Leather contest since I used some faux
leather for the front of the speaker but decided to try and publish it to the Woodworking contest
instead.

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