[Portable Toolbox Boombox]

I've had this project in mind for many years, just recently got around to putting it together. It works great, lasts over 4 hours at HIGH volume with external speakers connected. I'm already planning another build, using plexi and better speakers/wiring/etc. with an 8" integral subwoofer...Stay tuned...

See more info below:

Here's a pic of the completed Toolbox Boombox:

Here's a pic with the subwoofer addon:

Current components include:

1) Alpine CDA-9813 CD/MP3/WMA Head Unit with V-Drive Amp

2) MB Quart FKA-116 6.5" 2-ways

3) 12v 11Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery

4) Analog Volt Gauge

5) Alpine Aux Input for 9813

6) 21" Rubbermaid Plastic Toolbox

7) 12v lighted toggle switch

Dual Binding Post Speaker Output Terminals

Subwoofer Addon includes:

1) (2) 8" Dayton Audio SD215A-88 DVC Subwoofers

2) (1) 10" Definitive Technology Passive Radiator

3) Rockford Fosgate Punch 45HD Amplifier

4) 12v 35Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery

5) 12v lighted toggle switch

6) Box made from 5/8" MDF, sprayed with Truck bed liner coating

See the components of the v2 of my Toolbox Boombox:

Watch on YouTube in HD or embedded below:

See the build on YouTube:

Watch on YouTube in HD or embedded below:

Also, see the subwoofer Addon:

Watch on YouTube in HD or embedded below:

[How to Test Amps RMS Wattage Output]

I was gonna start another thread in the build section about the boombox.

[How to Test Amps RMS Wattage Output]

no no, it's cool. just a pet peave of mine, ignore me.

I do wanna know more about that avatar of yours though lol

You might need to visit my YouTube channel...LOL!

Seriously, I do show the toolbox boombox build almost step by step via video.

And the demo here:

[How to Test Amps RMS Wattage Output]

you used your first post to advertise your youtube channel?

great start..

Well, actually, I used my first post to show a demo on how to measure RMS wattage?? It just so happens to be on my YouTube channel. If I'm breaking a rule, mods, please remove the thread.

[How to Test Amps RMS Wattage Output]

Guys, I'm new to this forum, but and Old School Car Audio nut from back in the day!

I've always wanted to find out how much power my amps put out, but never had a way to find out for sure, especially if I didn't have the "birth sheet" or an old magazine with a test.

I recently put together a YouTube video demo of my test bench and show off the components needed to measure RMS watt output from your amps. Now, if you have on of those 3k or 5k amps, then you are going to need to invest in some HUGE resistors. Most of my old school amps are <1kw, so my setup works okay for now. Check out the vid and let me know what you think.

Watch in 1080p HD via link:

Or embedded below:

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