Easy DIY Bluetooth Speaker Setup: Make Any Speaker A Bluetooth Speaker | How-To

[@jeff5wms]

Please continue to make the step by step videos. They really help us DIY'ers who know very little about wiring amplifiers.Your builds are great and the education you provide is fantastic !!!

[@marcoschwanenberger3127]

Why doesn't this have more views??? It has been a long time since I have found a video which could not just acually help me but was also easy to understand! Very well done! Keep ip up!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Awesome! Will do. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinschmidt1991]

Zenyatta- Not only all you said; but funny (if you watch it to the)! Kirby the one keeping alive in build. Real answers. Real good. I love the music too. This one reminds me of "Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood"

[@ENCurtis]

Trying to do a bluetooth speaker for a customer right now. This was an excellent video; very helpful for the basics of wiring this up. Thanks dude!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I'm so glad I can help. Thanks for watching!

[@supercheekykiwi]

Finally someone who explains it nice and simply. This is what I have been looking for for a bit.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Wonderful! This is the best thing I could hear from you. Thanks for watching and welcome!

[@arnoldsana7654]

Absolutely love this! It's like watching a baby growing up and learning as we go. So much fun and can't wait for the next vid.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Haha! Thanks!

[@SrdjanTijanic]

yea...we need this step by step guide more often, because for someone who doesn't know about this stuff,itc easy watching you do this...so do it more and more often,so we can learn

[@derekarmstrong1059]

Both styles of your videos are great, each one has it's place. The technical ones with the talk through are nice because it explains how it works and what you've encountered using the components. The build videos with no voice are awesome to watch and your camera perspectives and music makes them like you're watching an artistic video. Thanks for the awesome videos, you seem like a really cool dude.

[@officialfusionnetworks]

This is amazing! I’m 13 years old and I made my own “Bluetooth to Aux” converter! 3D Printed a case, then I use it! I’m thinking of making more and selling it like a business! Thank you!🔊📢📲🔥🔥

[@federalinvestigation9962]

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[@michaelkeener1406]

The journey to building speakers seems quite exciting. Can't wait to do some tinkering of my own :) thanks for giving me a starting point and inspiration. Cheers.

[@ericlee1624]

Your build videos are fun to sit and zone out on, but I do like seeing this format occasionally.

[@DjehutimasAsarRa]

Please do this step by step video more often. I can't learn anything from the other types of videos.

[@diversifieddame9682]

I think he does a pretty good job at showing things on here, but I do agree with you on the step by step thingy. Maybe I'm just slower than most... who knows :/

[@maxvanandel1454]

i wonder how i can wire 2 amps paralel with the bluetooth receiver.. there is no step by step video about that

[@EnhancedPsyche]

You could... change your thinking. Instead of asking someone to put it into steps for you, pause this video after each step and write that step down... and, in a LOT less time than waiting for another video...

[@diobrando2160]

Then you're fucking braindead

[@dhanudhanu5848]

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[@raul7293]

....and this is the kind of video I was looking for. Very well explained, clean footage, funny. Thank you so much

[@algriff21]

Been thinking about building speakers recently and your breakdown of the process is phenomenonal. I was going to ask a question about the Bluetooth board, but you answered it at the end. Great video. Inspired me actually give it a go. Thanks!

[@matthewmiller9914]

Nice video bro. This will give me an idea on how to use old speakers i havent thrown out. thanks man

[@MrAndybah]

So freaking good so happy I found this channel !

[@nosatori]

How are you connecting the amp output to the single speaker so that you’re getting a mono downmix on the one speaker?

[@danaquino7915]

Dude, I just subbed. You're awesome. Now I'm not so sorry I didn't pay attention to my electronics professor in high school! LOL I just hope I don't blow up our apartment this time while I try your DIYs at home. :D

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Haha I'm sure you'll do great! Thanks, Dan!

[@sergiopintado1879]

Great Vid brother, truly enjoyed it. I'll be using the info to build a banging speaker with my kids

[@jaysmith2151]

I've been wanting to make one of my own Bluetooth speakers. Because I have a lot of old-school home stereo speakers. I have a set of very nice techniques 12 the mids and highs work great. On them they even have the medal fins that come down from the tweeters. So thank you so much Sir for making this video and providing the links of where to buy everything from.

[@luckyharley1]

I am so glad I watched your video!! I want to build my own bluetooth speaker now!

[@Huzzahgamers_inc]

Ok, Kerby. You now have my subscription! This was extremely entertaining and educational! I do like it very much! it was super educational! Also, I am amazed at how good you are at picking your video clips, you have some great shots.

[@christiandeleo7737]

really really good job.. all descriptions are working and you are the number one.. subbed.. i hope you can go ahead.. all the best! and thank you for your help :)

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Thank you for watching, Christian!

[@rickfranklin5801]

wow thank you!!! i learned something important today:). very well explained

[@d00msay3r3]

Ok now that background music makes me feel like I'm watching Mr. Rodgers neighborhood LOL! Great video. Tons of good info...

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

HAHAHA YES! That just made my day! Thank you for watching!

[@darkice83]

Loved the new format. Would love to hear about how to pick drivers

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Thanks, Shawn! That video will be coming soon!

[@pesoen]

you can also do a tda7492p, it does both amplification and bluetooth receiving. tough it has some faults at higher volumes, they can be fixed by using 24 volts..

[@officedepot31]

first vid. just subscribed. love what you are doing and will watch more. building speakers is 10x better than buying. i wish i had the foresight to turn it into a business. very simple from what i see. if you have more advanced knowledge, release that as well for us that have built multiple speakers and are looking for that as well.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Welcome David! I will for sure be making more advanced videos in the future, so keep an eye out! Thanks so much for watching!

[@mychannel-b6e]

You are a awesome presenter....great job

[@gerrybhoy7124]

Sorry if this is a daft question but would this set up work with two speakers or would I need to add something else? I’m a noob at this but this video has inspired me to do something useful with my life 😀

[@exit9mastertec7]

Getting ready to build one for the bathroom house especially in the garage thanks for info dude

[@tukarlo]

This was my first plan with the build you've shared with us, adding 12V of Li-ion batteries would make it an awesome portable speaker. I suggest doing a tutorial for the most basic bluetooth portable speaker since those get a lot of views and your channel would grow even quicker. Thanks again for the plans, and a great video again. Hope you keep it up lad, cheers from Croatia :).

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I agree! And that video is in the works. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonbartlett4709]

This is very helpful. I'm trying to add a bluetooth receiver in my Haslab Proton pack. The receiver I bought isn't pushing enough sound through the 3 inch Dayton Audio speaker I just installed. Pack sound is great but I would like to figure this problem out.

[@technicaltrucking8704]

do you know what i love? how non of your links go anywhere, how fun.

[@jackgordon1725]

Can u do a video on the basic electronics when building speakers. Pls

[@enushalu2548]

Impressive Overview !

[@andreac9606]

Super cool that little ta2024 version! Ouch! Unfindable in Italy :( Waiting me too for a battery version! Thank you Kirby! See u on Slack!

[@pedromariz2840]

Man, you make it so easy, i feel like my years of analog electronic studies was a waste of time! rs

[@pcpmundo]

I agree, nice video. I saw that you also had a link to a bluetooth amp. Will that bypass the need for the amp? Is it two in one?

[@dannydan2131]

Would like to see a step by step class d amplifier 300 to 600 watt . Everyone else does a poor job. Great video and tutorial. Liked and subscribed.

[@ricardorojas_]

hi... so at minute 5:54 you said that you will use the input as a output for the audioboard how does that work ? i can do that with every single inputs ? making them outputs ? sorry for my english

[@simoncastillo6746]

great lesson learned a lot from this vid . step by step visual an audio helped me a lot thank you

[@blippity.]

Thank you for the quick and easy to understand video!☺️

[@GoloAmoebe]

I wonder how i can make two wireless speaker (one left and one right side)? I know some stuff about electronics but wireless is still new for me. Wifi, Bluetooth or propably FM? Thanks for your great content (and propably answer)!

[@kdreed96]

Have you considered incorporating a chromecast audio for a wifi speaker? Only negative I can see is it is 5 volts.

[@harz2236]

really good video however if i was to use a bigger speaker would it still work

[@neenernonner]

isnpiring stuff. am starting to draw up and make my own speakers. Have watched your videos 100x

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! If you are looking for more information on speaker building, I invite you to join our Slack community here: diyspeakerbuilding.signup.team

[@neenernonner]

Joined yesterday! Keep the vids coming.

[@arlananiceto8234]

4:57 chain them? Will it not make a humming sound if they share in one power supply?

[@MyByron18]

Nice video really helpful... I have a sound bar and I'll try to put a Bluetooth... can you tell me Wich Bluetooth is better

[@richardowens9061]

So, if you make two of these Bluetooth speakers can you connect to both at the same time for stereo?

[@Eharmonicz]

U doing it bro!!! Doing it!!!!!

[@Purveyorofawesome]

Now that the Wondom Amp Line has come out, would you consider updating these plans? I ask since I am in the market for a BT Amp and didn't know if you think this one, or the new Sure one, would be a better place to start.

[@IsoU235]

Well done young man.

[@ZedNyte]

I would love to see a video showing a 2.1 ch setup with this board and another board that handles the sub/woofer.I am wondering how to get each board to handle its own frequencies. Keep up the great vids. Subscribed!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Great idea for a video! Welcome!

[@AznJungleFever]

I like this video very informative. I'm trying to disassemble a old JBL pulse speaker it's not great sound quality, so DIY project to solder or rewire newer speakers and small MDF case lol. Just trying to figure what to do with it I mean I got it free years ago so it'll be my first project

[@timburton6060]

Hi Kirby I like your videos specially like this one. Video you did with the JAb2 50w , do you have a video like that that explains all the connections. When I try to hook it up with just the batteries it doesn't work

[@_.videos_.creator_.856]

I want this kit. This so good

[@mitchstanton7846]

Great video, really helped! I just subscribed and have been binge watching your videos. Just ordered everything for my first Bluetooth speaker build. Should be here Tuesday. I have some walnut and white ash in the garage that will be perfect.

[@MrFreakwent]

How about demonstrating a build layout with both Bluetooth and a 3.5mm aux imput? Thanks!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@lasonjongley]

Thanks for the video. Any particular reason why a separate Audio amp and Bluetooth board as opposed to an all-in one?

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

No problem, Jason! Arguably, audio quality could be a reason. Some combo amp/Bluetooth boards don't use the highest quality of either, but that depends. Are you you going to hear a huge difference between two boards or one? Probably not. Thanks for watching!

[@lasonjongley]

Cool. Thanks!

[@brentrubin]

Hey yeah is there a chance you have updated links? I can't seem to find any of these parts. Thanks!

[@DannyGruesome]

Should i use a boost converter or anything else to improve it?

[@BjarneRingstadOlsen]

This is great! It'd been nice, though, with a parts list, as many of the links are dead.

[@jeetsheta]

You check after 5 years and boom the links are dead obviously

[@shimarayn]

@@jeetsheta So helpful, I'm so glad you took the time out of your life to post this comment.

[@gk857]

Question have an old pair of Boise 901 would this have enough power to play .🧐

[@fordmuddin20]

Have you ever built floor speakers? I also would like to know if it's possible to build a 7.1 set up all wireless of course? I know for sure this would be one complicated build and not to mention I think impossible but I am curious if it can be done.

[@MikeyMakey]

Great video! Thanks for linking to the boards you used, and clear explanation. Would love to see more "talkies" like this. :)

[@TotemoGaijin]

Great video, but dang, surprised how expensive all those little bits and bobs are. I'm trying to figure out if I can take the board from one of those little can shaped bluetooth speakers, gut the board, and wire it to the speaker I have in an old gutted tube radio. Problem is, the battery is unmarked (I think it's 3.7v), and I'd like to convert it to use an ac adapter, but I don't know a lot about amperage.

[@timothyviesca]

Love the vid! Quick question, I'm trying to run a 2.1 bluetooth amp plus a mic amp, was wondering if I can power the mic amp the way you powered your audio amp into the DC inputs?

[@ianroywell7352]

Info is great, short video for essential info and that background music makes me anticipate that a Yoshi or Koopa will pop out 🤣🙌💛 okay, hands down, here's my like and subscribe for you.

[@jellyg.8961]

Thanks for this video, it's one of the best I've seen explaining this in a really simple way. Now I'm wondering if I'm going to build a portable bluetooth speaker that can be both battery powered and can be connected to the wall, how a battery pack can be connected to this setup so it can work and charge the battery when connected?

[@patrickmonkman8151]

could you put the red and black wires from the power input (one that goes on the outside) on the amp board if this isn't going to be Bluetooth?

[@TheDigeez]

Nice step by step man!!!

[@MadLabGadgets]

Question...have you ever put a power light on the outside of the enclosure? I suppose you would have to split off of the main power and step it down for an LED?

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I have! Actually, the amp kit I have linked in the description have a built in LED out, theres even a cable to connect the led.

[@MadLabGadgets]

+Kirby Meets Audio Perfect!!

[@TheGrayWolf81]

Congrats in 2k subs!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Thank you! So nuts.

[@ReZiKGFX]

Just a question regarding the Bluetooth module would it be able to be used in a car with the vehicle running at a charging rate of around 13.3 - 14v ?

[@flexin81]

Great vid!

[@cmosleytsx]

thanks alot for the video bro as always very thorough explainations no one better.

[@corbinmccullough6098]

Hello, I know this is probably a no go on a DIY channel like this but, I have a wireless Samsung Soundbar + wireless sub. Am I able to add DIY Bluetooth surround speakers to the main Soundbar unit? Thanks.

[@kamikazekunze]

Absolutely a great video, love the tutorial style, please keep it up! Subscribed and bought the plans!

[@Phanex]

This helped a lot im trying to build my first bt speaker but i want to build something more powerfull maybe 500 watts battery powered but idk hoe to wire it does any1 have any tips?

[@jodyoliver1317]

Hey man LOVE the videos! I am building a speaker and have a few questions. I would love to use that iEast wifi receiver instead of the bluetooth situation you got going on here. Can I just swap out the bluetooth board with the iEast wifi receiver and be all good? Next, I need a recommendation on single 8" speaker to put in the cabinet. I just gutted a Sony TFM 9450 radio and I will be making this a rechargeable wifi speaker. Dims of the box are 14x9x6. THANKS!!!

[@jodyoliver1317]

any advice at all would be great man. Will the iEast receiver work in replace of this bluetooth board? Which speaker do you recommend for a 14x9x6 cabinet?

[@KoenKorver]

Great video! But how about ground loop? With one wall adaptor powering both Amp and Bluetooth ground loop is inevitable I guess. Do you have any tips on that?

[@kylehagerty1582]

where do u soldier the external power cord and if u wanted a power switch would that just go anywhere in the circuit?

[@kordanwease4581]

Would this be a good beginner project?

[@jerrymcclour8639]

Have you ever just taken say like 3 bt speakers .tore them down and then make one set up with multiple speakers and boards so that you have one by to connect but several speakers from say all 3 setups and how did you do it

[@dartrunner4599]

Is this a stereo to mono amp? or do you only hear the left or right channel? Any way to combine the channels into one full range driver if it is not mono?

[@thecraftsman8133]

How do you match speakers properly to the amp or power.? I am attempting a bluetooth system. I want great sound , great sound first and loudness second. I want bass i can feel with full range from tweeters, midrange, bass with punch and very low sub. What do i look for as far as electronics? How do i choose proper components to give proper power to each speaker? I want a box with a 8" or 10" sub a couple smaller speakers for punch and a couple more for mids and a couple or whatever recommended for tweet.

[@963prince]

Great work well xplained, easy and simple, but i would really like to know what i can do with some old 4:1 computer speakers and an iphone like a docking system!! a tutorial would be a life saver

[@thedalf]

I used your video for a speaker build using an a 50s era radio for a speaker box. It turned out great. I have one question for you. While the speaker sounds pretty good, it seems to miss the higher range of sound. For example, if I were to play the Beatles song Dear Prudence, there is pretty much no sound for the intro part of the song. Can I add a tweeter to improve the sound? Or do I need to wire a speaker to both the right and left speaker cirucits?

[@frankhernandez8539]

Kirby i was given 4 new speaker boxes without speakers and i would like to convert them to a blue tooth can it be done. what would it take to show me how to do it.

[@seamusgallagher9144]

hey can you please suggest some speaker wire to buy for these DIY builds??

[@jerwinbaptista3169]

Sir good afternoon...i have a question..what is the connection of C21 from the board of the mini speaker...

[@propeller]

nice job!! i really like getting to know more about speakers and how you build them. I think in the fawn speaker build video you had magnets around some cables. can you tell us why? and the most interesting thing would be, how would you bild a recarchable battery into the speakerbox as well?

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Those things are called ferrite cores and they help eliminate any high frequency noise in the circuit. They aren't totally necessary, but they are included in the little amp kit I used, so why not use em! I'll be doing a video on making a portable speaker soon! Thanks for watching!

[@franciscosanchez9406]

Could you combine a 2×50w speaker outputs to make a 100w speaker output? There is a speaker amplifier that has a 100w and 2x50w outputs just to let you know.

[@nateb8556]

This is the exact video I needed to see. Just getting ready to build my own Bluetooth Speaker. I'm looking at going with a 12v 7.0ah battery though that I have laying around. Keep making tutorial videos, you did a really good job.

[@MrSlamdance13]

What rechargeable battery and wiring would you suggest for this build?

[@MadLabGadgets]

Say you were building a Bluetooth speaker inside an old radio...and you only had room for one speaker. What would you go with? Just the best full range you could get? The size of the speaker that came out of it was 4.5"...but I might be able to go slightly larger.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Yes, I would go with the best full range you can afford. Of course, check out review and make sure the speaker frame type will fit the enclosure.

[@MadLabGadgets]

+Kirby Meets Audio Thanks so much! I, for one, really appreciate all your efforts...and your enthusiasm! I cannot believe you've gotten negative comments on anything! Just amazing!

[@MadLabGadgets]

+Kirby Meets Audio I think the maximum size I can use is 4". Would you go with a 4 ohm or 8 ohm?

[@dannybernardo8936]

what is the black paint/stain your using? I'm building a set of home theater speakers and wanted to know what your using. the last paint I used turned out poorly and spent almost hour sanding it all off the cabinets

[@karelbadjakker1296]

i really like your build, do you got any knowledge of passive radiators and where to put them on your speaker?

[@williamtownsend9501]

So I am wanting to make a Bluetooth speaker using the TDA7492 50 W + 50 W dual BTL class-D amplifier and a some automotive 2 way speakers. I also have 7 samsung icr18650-30a batteries that are 3.7v in series that's 25.9v and 19,000mah. So my question is what wall power adapter should I use to power and recharge the system? Also what would be the rough battery run time?

[@SSStroger]

If you made two of these how to you pair to both and play in stereo?