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LotzaMatza

LotzaMatza

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Hey, I'm new here and I want to build a speaker that is as loud as possible for under about $150. I'm not looking for the highest sound quality, just something I can bring on my boat and have lots of power to play music nice and loud and with lots of bass. I've tried to do some research but I've gotten so many different answers that I'm really confused at this point. Anyone with the expertise to help me out with this project would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: I also want good SQ but the volume is key to my build. My JBL Charge 4 sounds pretty good but it isn't loud enough for my wants.
 
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Hello and welcome.
There's no doubt that there is 10 billion years of cumulative experience that can help you with this project.
Unfortunately, there is 10 billon years of cumulative experience here that will F* you up.

Your best bet is take the first few good suggestions and run with them, then bail from this thread. If the thread takes off, it could get complicated and, LOL, ugly.
Typically, a sound device that is designed to just be loud and SQ is not a priority - well, that's not something most people what to think about.
 
cademan said:
What kind of boat do you have? Does it have 12 volt capabilities?
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I'd like it to be wireless if possible so I can have it plugged in in my house and then be able to unplug it and take it out for some time on the boat. I've heard that I could use laptop batteries? I'm not sure if that's the best idea but I do have an old laptop hanging around collecting dust...
 
Having a big, loud, distorted noisemaker on your boat is sure to brand you as a first-rate a$$hole on the water. I've heard a few, wishing I had a small submarine with a big underwater drill to check the offender's hull thickness. Don't be that guy. Sound travels VERY far on open water. Just sayin".:whip::mad::thumbsdown:
 
Catmanboo said:
Having a big, loud, distorted noisemaker on your boat is sure to brand you as a first-rate a$$hole on the water. I've heard a few, wishing I had a small submarine with a big underwater drill to check the offender's hull thickness. Don't be that guy. Sound travels VERY far on open water. Just sayin".
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I don't want it to be insane, I don't want it to be distorted, I don't want to be an a$$hole. All I want is a portable speaker with punchy bass and good overall sound.
 
Ok, to keep it sane, consider what the kids used to call "kicker box", one portable unit housing both woofers & tweeters (& maybe midranges). Combine with a marine-grade (aka water resistant) head unit, car stereo style.Will still draw disapproving stares, like my fellow bikers with high-power sound systems on their bikes. Open-air vehicles don't contain sound as cars & trucks do. Power from boat's electric system. If none, power from deep-cycle trolling battery. If you can kill the charge with this set-up, it's time to head back to shore anyway.
 
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