Scratch Build – In Progress Ghettoblaster 2012 by Drakmin (DIY audio)

Hello all!

Couple of days of holiday and I already got bored. What to do? A new version of ghettoblaster! My goal is to make new version 2kg lighter and couple of decibels louder than the 2010 years model.


Goal specifications:
-8kg weight
-roughly 99db/W sensitivity, atleast on some frequencies ;D

Here's the old blaster:



This time I want a bit military styled look, so it will be edgy and boxy. To cut the weight down from 10kg I'll be using 4mm plywood for the base instead of old versions 9mm thickness. 8" drivers will be updated to 10" fullranges 97dB/W each. First sketch:



Here's a later 3d-render which should visualize my idea of the looks better. It has 4 detachable battery modules, two on both ends. Modules will have battery voltage displays.









BUILDING STARTS:

4mm plywood:


Routing driver holes:


First parts glued:


Bracing:


75% of woodwork done:




I will keep you updated of the progress, thanks for reading!

 

wow... i like that old school look a lot
keep it up

 

Thanks! Drivers arrived, they are 10" 97db/W 1,5kg fullranges each.

 

ANOTHER ONE?!

Subb'd

 

Yes! Actually it's going to be my 5th ;D

 

LOVE the first ghettorblaster, can't wait to see this one progress!

subbed.

 

looks interesting, I'm gonna sub I think

 

couldm't you make a kit form out of it, i like it a lot and would like to do the same but i don't have that mutch kno-how to make something like that

looks realy good

 

Sorry but the 2010 model is so awesome nothing can beat it.

 

After seeing all your blasters I'm really thinking of building one myself. Anyway, your 2010 model looks awesome and I can't wait until this is finished!

 

Sorry for the cellphone pics. Drivers in test use, total weight 5kg (drivers 1,5kg each and the wood box 2kg). I'm really satisfied with the weight at the moment.

 

looks good mate cant wait to see it finished

subscribed

 

six great great with the wood