So, I got this nice and really cheap (not for me 
), light, quite cumbersome and still very nice sounding boombox, ICS STR 5099A. The special thing about this is that the front face is matt black with gloss black panels and quite some chrome.
The cumbersome part of this is the function switches, volume sliders (per channel) and the fake "dual" EQ sliders, that make the EQ look like a 10 band. I understand the construction from a cosmetic viewpoint. 5 sliders would look very alone on that wide panel.
So, what I'm after is to put a Sure Class-D amplifier inside and maybe change the speakers to something heavier. I have 2 pairs of these. Those wont fit without a little DIY.
For now, only two pictures:
The chromes after a wash. These have little dots on them but seems like its just something that will come off with a little rub.
And the box itself without the chromes and empty inside, digital amp is inside for testing.
Power supply is 16V 4A. I will probably use the original supply, but it needs some shielding because it makes a clear hum.
I am thinking about sealing the back of the unit for good and add some strength to the housing and make a proper vented enclosure. I have to seal a few parts of the front face.
I will probably go for a 14.8V LiPo -battery. That would give excessive current.
I will change the led "power meters" that are merely leds connected to speakers with a protective circuit. Very dim and only flashing with high volume. I have one 2 x 7 segmented VU meter from an old scrapped car EQ "booster". The leds will fit nicely to the holes, but I have to add them on the original board and rewire all of them.
I am thinking about a red lighting on top of the tuner dial.
Ultimately I want to add a 10 -band EQ and use all the sliders but it could be quite difficult.
Wish me luck.
), light, quite cumbersome and still very nice sounding boombox, ICS STR 5099A. The special thing about this is that the front face is matt black with gloss black panels and quite some chrome.The cumbersome part of this is the function switches, volume sliders (per channel) and the fake "dual" EQ sliders, that make the EQ look like a 10 band. I understand the construction from a cosmetic viewpoint. 5 sliders would look very alone on that wide panel.
So, what I'm after is to put a Sure Class-D amplifier inside and maybe change the speakers to something heavier. I have 2 pairs of these. Those wont fit without a little DIY.
For now, only two pictures:
The chromes after a wash. These have little dots on them but seems like its just something that will come off with a little rub.
And the box itself without the chromes and empty inside, digital amp is inside for testing.
Power supply is 16V 4A. I will probably use the original supply, but it needs some shielding because it makes a clear hum.
I am thinking about sealing the back of the unit for good and add some strength to the housing and make a proper vented enclosure. I have to seal a few parts of the front face.
I will probably go for a 14.8V LiPo -battery. That would give excessive current.
I will change the led "power meters" that are merely leds connected to speakers with a protective circuit. Very dim and only flashing with high volume. I have one 2 x 7 segmented VU meter from an old scrapped car EQ "booster". The leds will fit nicely to the holes, but I have to add them on the original board and rewire all of them.
I am thinking about a red lighting on top of the tuner dial.
Ultimately I want to add a 10 -band EQ and use all the sliders but it could be quite difficult.
Wish me luck.
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The grande finale was when someone asked "can I attach my phone to it?"... I said sure. Then it was Gangnam Style on front of McDonalds, right behind the window there was a mid-aged couple, that could easily be Korean 
I'd like to know what values would I need for what Frequency. I may end up with something like 50 - 100 - 1k