DIY Bluetooth Speaker Kit Build | Parts Express MKBoom Boombox

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✅ MKBoom portable speaker kit (US/EU) - parts-express.sjv.io/7m4eKY / bit.ly/48RGEDQ
In depth build instructions, full component and tools list and much more in my build log below! 👇
www.instructables.com/Portabl...
Parts:
18650 battery cells (x3) - bit.ly/3J3KCNl / geni.us/LqDK
Leather handle - parts-express.sjv.io/1rybG9 / geni.us/jPboqt
Rubber feet - bit.ly/3IjqU2z / geni.us/E2PU4
16mm M4 screws - bit.ly/3v6OKER
Heat shrink tubing - bit.ly/4c7c9wa / geni.us/WZeB
Amplifier knob - bit.ly/4a8MIsz / geni.us/TIJibdY
MDF sealer - geni.us/9YyKv
Tools:
TS101 soldering iron - bit.ly/3HUzrI9 / geni.us/owyDm5G
Cordless drill - bit.ly/4bZg5PN / geni.us/A5AZi
Drill bit set - bit.ly/3S3i6zC / geni.us/ktAK1M
Center punch - bit.ly/3xslc8u / geni.us/o5WBEwB
Wire stripper - bit.ly/4dG6Jt2 / geni.us/6ep
Orbital sander - bit.ly/3HBOC8O / geni.us/gHqu0W
Wood router - bit.ly/3I7Aplm / geni.us/6okRl
Router bits - bit.ly/3Tykh1z / geni.us/oBKry
Tack cloth - bit.ly/3jIEL8m / geni.us/Bv64JV
Hi everyone! So good to be back with yet another speaker project after a long break.
Since most of my builds require quite a few tools to complete, this time I decided to build a portable speaker using a kit that you can purchase easily. I thought it would be a great idea to share a high quality speaker kit that is easy to assemble on your own and sounds great just as well.
I was fortunate enough to have Parts Express provide me with an inexpensive MKBoom speaker kit that consists of the drivers, the KAB amp board with the necessary accessories, port tubes, crossover boards, and the knock-down cabinets which are of great quality. If you are wondering about building a speaker yourself, I highly encourage you take a look at this MKBoom speaker kit.
I have to say that I am very impressed with the overall quality of this speaker kit. From great packaging to high quality of the CNC'd panels, this kit provides all the needed instructions, bolts, screws etc. to help you build a one of a kind portable Bluetooth speaker that you can customise however you like and that also sounds amazing.
Producing clear highs, wide soundstage and punchy and submerging bass from 4 inch woofers is just incredible. It sounds even better knowing that this speaker has been built by yourself.
To my mind, this speaker has an incredible value - not only is it not pricey, it is also a one of a kind speaker that you won't be able to buy off-the-shelf at the store since it will be customised with a unique design.
I have this speaker playing some soft jazz tunes while writing this description and can't get enough of the great sound quality it produces.
Hope you give this build a try!
See you on the next one!
- Donny

Пікірлер: 207

@user-hu6mw4ez3v 3 жыл бұрын

Красиво!!! Даже добавить нечего... Профессионал... Спасибо, приятно было смотреть.

@stevefick3919 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Donny, just finished building mine. Sounds really good, and boy does it crank! Lots of power. I was quite surprised at how good it sounds. I hooked up a cd player through the aux port. Works like a charm. Bluetooth synched up no problem. Parts Express has some really cool kits! Very reasonably priced.

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Awesome to hear that! Definitely one of the better DIY portable speaker kits out there for the price. I will have a few more kit builds in the upcoming months, stay tuned if interested.

@stevefick3919 2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek For sure! I've been looking at the GR Research X-LS Encore kit as well. A little bit more pricey, but I've read very good reviews on them.

@DGen.X 3 жыл бұрын

It's been a while, I admire your DIY projects, keep safe!

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Hope you stay safe as well.

@nikhilsuryawanshi6301 2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek last sound test is real ???

@HandyBear 3 жыл бұрын

The leather handle is a nice touch!

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@NekitGeek 3 жыл бұрын

You make best DIY portable speakers!

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@diegoaguilar7918 3 жыл бұрын

Muy buena bocina me encanta felicidades por el buen trabajo y terminado

@stevefick3919 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Donny, very detailed! I've been waiting for this to be "in stock" again so I can build my own. I have built several speakers over the years, including ones from Parts Express. Their kits are terrific! Building the C-Notes right now. I like this kit because it has an "input" I can use to hook up a CD player as well as Bluetooth.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you a lot! I am also building the C-Notes very soon! I already have the kit waiting to be assembled.

@garlicbad 3 жыл бұрын

So satisfying build video. Kudos!

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@samanthatierno8770 Жыл бұрын

Just built this unit. sounds pretty impressive!!… worth every penny!… used for 6 hrs straight at pretty high volume and the batteries lasted no problem. Played all types of music. For wattage, price and size theres no other Bluetooth speaker like this👍

@DonnyTerek Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you are enjoying yours! And easy to build, too!

@Dilson1327ify 3 жыл бұрын

Ótimo trabalho.

@JudeSturman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this! Without it I would not have been able to figure out my MKBoom. This should be the official video! @partsexpress

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So glad I helped you out.

@ahyonvlogs 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tools. Esp d digital soldering iron.

@ZAProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Best DIY speaker ever seen 😍😍👍

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@anishsashidharan6873 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Sir. Hatsoff 👍👌

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dhruvtampa146 3 жыл бұрын

placing those screws earlier was just genius didn't expected that was pre planned. very nice build wish parts expressed was for india aswell.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think Parts Express ships worldwide.

@dhruvtampa146 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek but the shipping cost and customs are just insane in india😅😅😅

@fearmutlu 3 жыл бұрын

One Word amazing.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated 👍

@wasimahmad561 3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty good

@abdulwahid8579 11 ай бұрын

Great job 👏

@DonnyTerek 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jhonnyreyes4139 3 жыл бұрын

*Exelente trabajo*

@CharlesMozart 2 жыл бұрын

Simple perfect 👏👏👏👍

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@bassboostfactory1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job😁

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@paswanravi5888 3 жыл бұрын

W🤗W you made it with so much L😍VE That's why it looks AWESOME 😊

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@playerongaming 3 жыл бұрын

SOUND IS CLEAR ITHIG THAT DUAL WOOFER WHICH IS PRODUCE A SOUND AS WELL AS BASS

@LeeSangLVS 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice speaker

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@anastukangphoto 2 жыл бұрын

very very niceee build 🤟🤟

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SparTech44 3 жыл бұрын

super man,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, you did it best.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@CreativeChannel-KST_VN 3 жыл бұрын

very quality video

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kuratongbaleleng0716 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice DIY vid. You got yourself a new subscriber. Keep it up sir.. Best regards..

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome!

@titan90000 3 жыл бұрын

Great build video! I am thinking about this kit for my first diy audio build to take camping. I have read that you can add a second battery pack to this kit to extend playback time. From your experience building this kit how easy would it be in your opinion? As I couldn't find any directions on how to do so.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is a great kit if you are looking into it. I am sure it wouldn't be too difficult to add a second battery board but I'm not sure about the wiring for it. I guess you could place the secondary battery unit in one of the speaker cabinets and route the connector through the crossover wire hole. I guess it would be best to reach out to Parts Express for guide to wiring the battery pack extension.

@Rat-oe4vi 3 жыл бұрын

Ninc 👍👍

@JP-pc6to 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Is there a reason why you did not put foam or padding inside? Wouldn’t it help it sound better? Just curious. I’m thinking of building this kit. It would be my first.

@ScottSchramm 2 жыл бұрын

At 7:29 after you applied the sealer, what kind of sand paper/sanding block did you use?

@videostarish 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...! 😮👍👍

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

😊

@obysan266 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, can you provide some dimensions for the port tubes and how to make crossovers? I can't find them in the specification list. Thanks, great video.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! The ports are 26x95 mm I believe. The crossovers come with the kit already assembled.

@jamesbugg9420 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video...thanks...where did you get the volume knob please?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you James! Please check the description for the link to the volume knob.

@engineer0239 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build! Really looks like something you could buy in a store. Aren't the Reflex Tubes a little small though? I've heard as a rule of thumb the hole of the tube should be about 1/5 of the membrane area...

@DonnyTerek Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The speaker enclosure is designed for these tubes so they are not small.

@engineer0239 Жыл бұрын

@@wb3213 yeah I know. The smaller and longer the tube, the deeper the resonance frequency. But if you make the tubes to small you can develop wind-like sounds. But it seems to be ok in this speaker

@wizard44 3 жыл бұрын

Which kit do you recommend the most at this point? Not even sure what my options are for great kits out there...

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

For now I would definitely recommend getting this one. I will be posting a larger kit soon.

@f1remandg 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was excellent, very well presented and delivered, I thought you would have done another coat of paint and I’ve not checked yet but hope you’ve done a link to the component parts. DG New Forest U.K.

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@just_curi0us Жыл бұрын

woooow!

@cbenpictures 3 жыл бұрын

Satisfying

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joseotero3381 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jorgecrowley5175 2 жыл бұрын

Padrísimo!…

@NekitGeek 3 жыл бұрын

You can use Aday1701 DSP for make sound better. And make limitter from op amp to prevent speaker blow

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@CraigTaylor 3 жыл бұрын

Would using lots of clamps while gluing reduce the need for filler in the joints?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! The CNC cut parts may need some sanding in a few areas for best assembly. Definitely use clamps if you have them.

@hyatprod2509 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work ! 🔥 What are the diameter and the length of the bass reflex ports ?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Those are 26x95mm ports.

@matthieujansen6751 Жыл бұрын

Hey Donny, i am maybe planning on buying this set and i would like to know something. How is the bass on this thing? because i like a bit of hearable bass. and how many people can conncect on the speaker?

@DonnyTerek Жыл бұрын

Hi! The bass is not very deep but rather quite soothing to listen to, especially when placed close to a wall. I have built this speaker quite a while ago and don't have it with me anymore so I can't tell you my precise memory of the bass quality this speaker has.

@matthieujansen6751 Жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek hey thanks for your answer can you remember how many people can connect to it on Bluetooth?

@nymachowdhury2312 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the first music? and your builds are great.

@GuyTechLab Жыл бұрын

Hello, congratulations for your work. Could you give me the thickness of the wood used and the diameter of the tube? Thank you

@DonnyTerek Жыл бұрын

Hello, many thanks! Please check the description for my Instructable on the build for more info.

@stevefick3919 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention....MAKE SURE YOU TEST ALL THE DRIVERS when the kit arrives. My C-Notes had a bad tweeter. No problem, though, Parts Express is going to send my a new one no questions asked. Great company to deal with.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good point. Will make sure to check mine beforehand. They are a superb company indeed.

@nikhilsuryawanshi6301 2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek hello , I am making bookshelf with this speaker In MTM bookshelf 2 Dayton TCP115-8 in series With HiVi tweeter .... Only problem is ... I am using class D amplifier .... 50 watt / channel Can this Bookshelf run on this amp .... I want to use in 9 x 13 feet hall ....

@stevefick3919 2 жыл бұрын

@@nikhilsuryawanshi6301 I built a set of those about a year ago, (the TriTrix MTM bookshelf speakers). They are a nice kit! 50 Watts/Channel should be great for a 9 X 13 hall. I have these in my garage which is 16 X 22 and they sound great! I am using a Denon 90 watts RMS channel integrated amp, though.

@seeworldwithus 3 жыл бұрын

Sir can you please make 2.1 subwoofer and soundbar system And your build video are to good

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate that. I have many projects on the way, I might build yours in the future.

@multimucles 2 жыл бұрын

Hy Donny. Can i put around 8 or 10 batteries to that circuit board ?

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! This board can only fit 3 batteries, you might need a different board to fit more batteries.

@paulforrester4057 3 жыл бұрын

Great build . What crossovers does this kit use ?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are simple pre-assembled crossovers but that's pretty much all I know about them.

@nikhilsuryawanshi6301 2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek I am making MTM with this woofer ..... And HiVi SD1.1A tweeter TCP Nice little thumper and natural clear sound ...... Not bright sound like ND105 😀

@carlcreary875 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice has it got some good bass?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It definitely has some good bass yet it is hard to convey it through video accurately.

@carlcreary875 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek what is the length and inside diameter of the bass reflex’s tubes if u don’t mind please?

@LongLong-wx1nl 3 жыл бұрын

Bác lót bằng gì vậy mà sơn không bị ngấm vào gỗ vậy? What substance are you priming with before coating?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

I am using two component sealer which I buy locally, but I have placed a link for a different sealer in my Instructables post which you can find in the description.

@LongLong-wx1nl 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek thank you very much!

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad I could help 🙏

@michelholz2063 2 жыл бұрын

Será que enviam para o Brasil ?

@adriandeb2710 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, can i have details off the soldering iron please,

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Of course! Please check the video description for the TOOLS list.

@hanneslaing3074 3 жыл бұрын

Hey are you abe to tell me what components this crossover uses?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm sure it uses capacitors, resistors and coils!

@user-lk6kl4pp8n 2 жыл бұрын

А где заказывали комплектующие ?

@Tomulisss 3 жыл бұрын

Donny Terek Sveiki kainavo siuntimas iš užsienio muito mokestis ir siuntimas Jei taip maždaug kiek kaina gavosi ? Ir per kiek laiko atkeliavo ?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Labas! Šį komplektą gavau nemokamai. Jei domina siuntimas iš Europos, ieškokite nuorodos aprašyme iš Sound Imports.

@emanuelevurchio5175 3 жыл бұрын

Dove comprare questo kit

@craigenputtock 2 жыл бұрын

You did a nice job. Pity there's no grill to protect the drivers.

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Would be a pity to cover up the woofers, haha.

@thoungbun3829 3 жыл бұрын

How many hours for playing time (only 3pcs of battery like this)?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

8 - 10 hours at moderate volume

@thoungbun3829 3 жыл бұрын

How many watts for this speaker?

@butchfoster5256 3 жыл бұрын

I get 3 to 5 hours at outdoor volume 70 to 75 percent. Great sound.

@observer2320 3 жыл бұрын

из таких компонентов любой соберёт

@user-od7wv7bz3z 3 жыл бұрын

Я только хотел написать

@kozelsk 3 жыл бұрын

Больше похоже на рекламу кит набора

@dennyindarnanto2134 3 жыл бұрын

I believe that your project is not DIY, but AIY ( assembling your self )😀

@valerioodorisio 11 ай бұрын

so an AYS

@soyabean4362 2 жыл бұрын

Pls tell me tcp15-4 or nd105-4 which is best ?

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

I can't answer that, depends on the speaker design and requirements.

@user-hg8lj2wi6f 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@user-ht1oj4jq1r 2 жыл бұрын

請問這些材料要去哪裡買？

@DD-vj4ku 2 жыл бұрын

Did you use any specific spray colour?

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Just regular gloss white.

@DD-vj4ku 2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek Thank you. One more question: would you recommend building this or the DIY WiFi / Bluetooth Stereo Speaker Boombox Build that you also have build? As I see the hardware are similar, so your opinion (since you abviously have built both) would be great!

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

They are almost identical speakers to each other. Though I would recommend this speaker more since it is rechargeable and portable and has better stereo separation.

@dominomoody7712 2 жыл бұрын

what do you seal it with?

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Currently I am using two component MDF sealer bought at my local paint store.

@canadaparis3413 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏💪👍

@bmwe30mm 3 жыл бұрын

please give a link to the case. thanks

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Please check the description of the video.

@bmwe30mm 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek thanks

@jdchmiel 3 жыл бұрын

What is the sealer?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

You can find the link for the sealer in the description. Not the same that I used but will work just fine.

@sanchezgedgare 3 жыл бұрын

Dont need a dampening material inside?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Not necessary, but you can add some.

@robertosara2963 2 жыл бұрын

hello, include language translator in your video on youtube - please your very interesting projects. sound can be improved by adding soundproofing inside the walls. Thanks

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Since these videos don't have a voice over, I can't include a translator, sorry.

@onlydjremix0500 2 жыл бұрын

How much price

@abubakrsharipov9216 Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me the size of this case?

@DonnyTerek Жыл бұрын

Dimensions: 17.75" W x 5.5" H x 7.5" D (from Parts Express)

@quanngo1829 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I want buy its, can I buy its. Thanks you, I’m from VietNam

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, feel free to contact me by email which you can find in my channel's 'about' section or through Instructables which you can find in the description if interested.

@zabac85 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me hole dimensions for speakers. Tnx.

@ScottSchramm 2 жыл бұрын

It takes a 4" woofer and a 3/4" tweeter

@zabac85 2 жыл бұрын

I thought on flushed ring. And I also like to know what is the thickness of the MDF.

@ScottSchramm 2 жыл бұрын

@@zabac85 The speakers will be flush in the front. I can't remember the exact thickness of the MDF but i'd say its like 3/4". Very sturdy.

@noahzanon4871 3 жыл бұрын

Small bass tube !

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

But the bass it produces is definitely not.

@noahzanon4871 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek ok !

@nox1cous654 3 жыл бұрын

Are you sound engineer? I guess not, cause bass port has to be specific width and length for the specific enclosure and drivers. Just making the bass reflex bigger without doing the math will make sound worse.

@joshuarebitoespanola8039 2 жыл бұрын

how much the budget

@DonnyTerek 2 жыл бұрын

Check the description for links to parts.

@vishalgouda8130 Ай бұрын

Box size pls

@slappymcphee 3 жыл бұрын

Can't get the kit. Link is bad!

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry! Seems like the link has stopped working but the product is still there, I will check when it becomes available again.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

The link should be working fine now.

@user-ij8qk8um9t 2 жыл бұрын

哪裡買

@Mahan150 3 жыл бұрын

If we order on one part Express, will supply all items together, as I am in india. I don't was want piece by piece order.

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes they supply all the items in one package.

@brunovaz5514 3 жыл бұрын

How much ?

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

You can check the link in the description for the price.

@jdchmiel 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, hands above the router. Way better to mess up some wood instead of your fingers!

@thepolymorphicaris1939 3 жыл бұрын

I don't want the building part I only want the testing part 😂

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

😅😅

@thoungbun3829 3 жыл бұрын

Where can i buy the items as in this video?

@thoungbun3829 3 жыл бұрын

Like amplifier Board, speaker and......

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Check the video description for all the links to the items.

@pekka6677 3 жыл бұрын

the more we experience, the more we wasted

@djkikikeproducciones Жыл бұрын

LO PODRIAS VENDER

@sagramsagram4632 3 жыл бұрын

Damn you don't need jbl if you have this

@sergeybu930 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the middle? I can’t hear it

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

The camera microphone definitely does not do the speaker's justice.

@luizfilipeluiz2013 2 жыл бұрын

Liuzliuz 🙂

@100mphrush4 3 жыл бұрын

I like it but the amp is too weak the speakers are not even moving:(

@DonnyTerek 3 жыл бұрын

I tested the speaker at around 50-60% volume. You would be surprised to hear that a well designed speaker does not need 'moving' speakers to produce quite deep bass response.

@100mphrush4 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyTerek really?! I ohnestly did not know that

@rickmelton1 3 жыл бұрын

In a ported design, the woofer barely moves at the resonant tuned frequency. In a sealed design, the woofer reaches full excursion at the tuned resonant frequency.