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Scale Speakers...How to????????


Mean_B16
03-20-2003, 07:38 AM
O.k. I am sure this has been asked 1000 times but with my limited time I was not able to find info on this subject in the FAQ or other threads. Does anybody know a good way to scratch build some 12 inch speakers, I am building a system for my project Del Sol. I know I can buy some but if anyone knows how to scratch build them It may make it a little easier on me. I just do not have as much time as I would like to order certain parts (I would rather make my own anyway, it's more custom that way). any info will greatly be appreciated!!!!
k_dog
03-20-2003, 07:55 AM
Headphone Speakers
grandprix92
03-20-2003, 08:50 AM
wait, you can buy them??? i just took some old hubcaps off an old merc and glued them on a few cutouts of a soda box i turned into a sub box. i still need to paint it but it looks half-way decent.
k_dog
03-20-2003, 08:56 AM
do you want them to really work because if not Hoppin Hydro's sells them
Brian
grandprix92
03-20-2003, 09:17 AM
are you askin me? cause i could care less if they work or not. i just want them for my 96 Impala SS. i have it black with tinted windows and headlights. bought new rims off of satco
Vric
03-20-2003, 09:19 AM
Originally posted by k_dog
Headphone Speakers

not a bad idea...
k_dog
03-20-2003, 09:19 AM
LOL...no asking the guy who started the post...
Brian
k_dog
03-20-2003, 09:20 AM
Originally posted by Vric


not a bad idea...

Sony makes the "In-Ear" headphones and that is what I used one time.
Brian
grandprix92
03-20-2003, 09:21 AM
how do they look?
k_dog
03-20-2003, 09:23 AM
It wasnt for me, I did it for a buddy of mines lowrider and basicly you take them out of the headphones and I built a small box for them, and the jack was tucked inside the body and could be pulled out to be pluged into a music source.
Brian
grandprix92
03-20-2003, 09:25 AM
cool. i think ill try that.
Vric
03-20-2003, 09:36 AM
Originally posted by k_dog


Sony makes the "In-Ear" headphones and that is what I used one time.
Brian

LOL no need of sony, I will get some no-name at 1$ :D
k_dog
03-20-2003, 09:42 AM
I wont use anything Electronic unless it has the Sony name on it usualy.
Brian
Mean_B16
03-20-2003, 10:11 AM
Originally posted by k_dog
do you want them to really work because if not Hoppin Hydro's sells them
Brian


They do not need to work even though that sounds cool, I just need them to look real. And I know I can buy them from Pegasus but I am looking for a scratch built method.
Neige
03-20-2003, 10:57 AM
anyone ever thought about using those lil MP3 players puttin it in the trunk of a model car and replace the "speakers" with the earpiece? to give the model real sounds?
grandprix92
03-20-2003, 11:16 AM
never thought about using my mp3 as the cars sound. i doubt mine will fit in the trunk though. plus if i could figure out how to get the music onto my mp3 it might help too.
Midnight Racer
03-20-2003, 11:30 AM
I used headphones for mine.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/504780ptcruiser1.jpg
ales
03-20-2003, 12:03 PM
Originally posted by Neige
anyone ever thought about using those lil MP3 players puttin it in the trunk of a model car and replace the "speakers" with the earpiece? to give the model real sounds?

I have! ;)
Diesel2NR
03-20-2003, 12:59 PM
I used 'earbud' speakers for my Camaro. I cut the plastic covering and copper ring out of them and just painted them from there. They might look better if you didn't remove the plastic and such. Here's a pic...don't know how well you can see them there.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/52353569RS.jpg

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