Shop Stereo for Under $20

I had to replace the stereo in my shop after a lightning strike so I thought I would take you along.

[@BikePractice]

Gave a car away and removed the stereo with Sirius and the works, dreaming of the day I would just run it from inside the house and also off grid with a second set up for solar and battery. That day has come and your simple wood project is a very cool part of it. Thank you Sir!

[@SoatMon]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@ericwest7221]

Thank you very much!!...I have a 1949 admiral floor model radio that I am bringing up to the 21st century and this is the exact radio I bought at Walmart and your video is so helpful of wiring up a couple of 6.5" speakers I am putting in the radio....i am leaving all the outside details but ripping out the old record player and behind the doors I am building a face plate to install the car radio .....thank you so much for the info of your build and how to wire it up

[@SoatMon]

You're welcome. It sounds like an interesting project.

[@FoamSquatch]

Cannot believe I never thought of this. I have a stack of old head units sitting in my garage. I need to build me one of these. Saved this video to watch again later.

[@SoatMon]

Thanks for letting me know you liked it!

[@ThunderFootLevin]

Brilliant. I'm a new hobbiest and have 1976 Marantz and Sansui gear. This would be a great project and maybe even a way to get cool lighting and great sound using some 1926 and 1927 radios I have. I've disassembled the radios, done repairs to the wood veneers and set aside the insides (I don't feel comfortable with working on tube gear and it's extremely high voltages). This seems like a great way to build another great sounding, unique setup.

[@SoatMon]

That sounds like a cool project Johnny!

[@wolfhauzer3178]

thanks for this tutorial on the wiring, was gettin kinda worried i didnt know which wire to connect on my alpine head unit.

[@SoatMon]

You're welcome!

[@Mikidy303]

Thanks for sharing. Nice project.

[@SoatMon]

You're welcome!

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

I was going to use a PC ATX power supply with a breakout board for the 12v but this video reminded me that I have a bunch of those 12v power supplies that I kept from old devices so i can just use one of those and it'll take up less space for starters! I'm going to build it all into an enclosed wood box with some car speakers and a Pioneer HU that I took out of my old truck.

[@SoatMon]

Sounds great! I hope it goes well!

[@oldtimegamer2.098]

That is pretty cool what you did with the car studio radio I think if I did do something similar to what you did I might put a radio like that in a multi seasonal patio

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!

[@andresamuel9561]

Can you do a vid on how you build the box for the headunit

[@howder1951]

Sweet! No better value than a discontinued auto stereo! Good job!

[@SoatMon]

Thanks. You know I love a freebie but actually had to pay for this one I ran out of used ones.

[@virtualmike13]

Excellent job, you balanced content that actually helps me finish my car stereo project!

[@SoatMon]

Awesome, thanks for letting me know!

[@ramonguzman4528]

Good idea, love it!

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!

[@joshuapersaud1502]

This video really helped me

[@SoatMon]

Awesome, thanks for letting me know!

[@kdrapertrucker]

I just used an old tractor battery with a partially melted negative post I had lying around, I have a trickle charger that I leave on it it runs my barn car stereo, and an old oohga horn I found and wired up with an old bimatellic turn signal flasher to make it a claxton. Unfortunately the horn was dropped several times so it don't sound the best, but its loud.

[@SoatMon]

Thanks for adding your experience. I love the idea of a flasher to make the corn a claxton, great idea!

[@Rfowle45]

What kind of speakers did you use

[@richardharrison1493]

You can use the power supply out of an old computer to power the radio. Gives you enough power to really crank the volume.

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!

[@jacobpicard5384]

Was that just a 1x4 piece of wood? Also could I just splice the red and yellow wires and negative wire to an old cord that plugs into the outlet?

[@RiderRc100]

I like this idea.

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!

[@Reaperodeath666]

how did you wire the aux port?

[@slstarr1026]

Great video I really enjoyed it. What kind of antenna setup are you using. My garage is metal so I’m assuming I’ll need some kind of external antenna.

[@SoatMon]

A regular car antenna should work fine. If you can hear your car radio in the garage it should work. If not just get one with a long lead and mount it outside. Good luck!

[@apg_mariodagod2542]

What is the aux adapter called and where can I get it I can’t find it anywhere

[@Odessia-ij5ys]

Nice project

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!

[@averygodsey7524]

Great video really help Also AUX connection is stronger than a Bluetooth connection so, your music is louder with a AUX then Bluetooth

[@SoatMon]

Glad it helped you!

[@glennfelpel9785]

Absolutely great idea. Well done. On the last video you put up, I just put new tires on the bobcat and foam filled them. What a difference that makes. Turns/skids much smoother and has more traction. If you ever do get one try this out. It wasn't cheap. The foam costs about as much as the tires. But I think it is worth it for the performance.

[@SoatMon]

I've been interested in foam in some tires but never found a source I could afford, maybe one day it will get cheaper. I tried the great stuff foam idea in some old riding mower tires but it didn't work at all. I didn't cut them open but I don't think it foamed up completely. Why do you think it improves the performace, is the ride softer or stiffer? Thanks for telling me about it.

[@glennfelpel9785]

Right, yes I tried the great stuff too but it didn't work for me either. Then I went to a farm/industrial tire place who sold tractor tires. They have the ability to put foam into any tire. It takes 24 hours to cure and the tires need to stay on their rack for curing. I did my lawn mower tires as well. I would do more but it is a pain to always take the tires to that tire place and it is expensive too. The reason I did it for the skid steer is that the side walls get very stiff and they don't flex while skidding/turning even on pavement. I don't know about the ride as the bobcat isn't a great ride to begin with. But they are definitely harder, much harder. I don't think you would want to do it on just any tractor if ride is important. You can NOT do it on tires you want to run on the road, they will overheat, I am told. I have a small blade-moor grader and for that the foam tires was a great advantage in the extra weight on the ground. My tires probably weight 300 lb. each when filled. and that makes for more traction. But your water filled tires do that too. For me I think it is the stiffer side walls on the bobcat and grader that is the greatest advantage.

[@coondogtheman]

I bought a $50 one of these on clearance by JVC. plays everything but CDs. I have two 150 watt speakers hooked to it and have it powered by an old PC power supply. It cranks pretty loud but the stereo struggles at high volume, it's only like 40 watts and the speakers are good speakers. Could never figure out the memory backup the wire that is always live so I just wired both positive together and the radio will work as long as you keep the power supply on but my garage has switches that turn off the power.

[@SoatMon]

To get them memory backup to work you need a 12v battery. If you will hook up a 12v battery to it, it will retain you settings when you turn it off or unplug it.

[@joshblanks9479]

You could use a battery tender from harbor freight.

[@coondogtheman]

@@joshblanks9479 I use an power supply block from an old PC. Puts out 12 volts.

[@joshblanks9479]

@@coondogtheman I have one them too. If the memory wire to work he needs it on 24/7 and even though that power supply is built to run long periods of time it may not be good to leave it on that long. But if he would use a battery tender just for the memory which is a couple amps and are made to run continuous then he would be fine.

[@joshblanks9479]

@@coondogtheman an x box power brick works great too. Do you know how many amps at 12 volts these computer supplys put out?

[@ericwest7221]

Hey bud, I wired it up just like you but I dont have any radio stations coming through....what wire do you use for the antenna or how do I get radio stations?? .TIA

[@SoatMon]

You will need an antenna. You can just pick up a car antenna, it should plug into the back. If you don't have that a piece of wire inserted into the antenna port may be enough, experiment with the length.

[@fooplinger]

Is there an external antenna hooked up here? I don't think my reception would be very good down in my basement workshop without one.

[@SoatMon]

Yes, you need an external antenna. The easiest is to use a used car antenna.

[@ronaldherbert2950]

Thank you very much I must get one at home e

[@SoatMon]

You're welcome Ronald!

[@joshblanks9479]

What amplifier did you use? I have one of them I bought at Walmart for 25.00 with 4 speakers and it barely gets loud at all. I used my Milwaukee battery then tried my computer power supply and neither times did it get loud and clear.

[@SoatMon]

It's a Pyle PT3300 but it's not available anymore.

[@dirtydavesdirt884]

I ran mine into the speakers in a broken bose wave radio. Perfect match.

[@SoatMon]

I bet that sounds great!

[@luisespinoza1222]

Does it support a subwoofer? I'm thinking of making a portable boombox with a little sub in it

[@SoatMon]

I would think but I don't know.

[@Fsilone]

The wire harness didn't have a subwoofer line on it, so if the head unit you choose doesn't have one built in, you'd have to set one up off a separate amplifier, just like in a car.

[@sebastianpena490]

does it only work with car speakers or can i hook up any type of speakers to them

[@SoatMon]

You can use any speakers. Different ohm ratings will change how loud they get.

[@RonGrethel]

Do you still need an amplifier for the speakers?

[@SoatMon]

Depends on how many speakers and how loud you want it. I do use an additional amplifier but the stereo you use may have enough on its own.

[@CricnTecno24]

Sir I have a question Is it necessary to put our car speakers in a box of wood for good bass and sound or we can get good bass without putting it in a wooden box?

[@SoatMon]

I'm not a sound expert but you will always have better base with them in a box.

[@CricnTecno24]

@@SoatMon okk thank you for your reply✨

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

You coul put the power supply under the radio in the cabinet so you do not have it hang out the back? Nice job. Just figured out Soat Mon.

[@willford8475]

Soat mon - Doesn't mean anything to me!

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

@@willford8475 Student of all trades Master of Non

[@robertm4050]

@@willford8475 It is in the title on his homepage.

[@SoatMon]

That would make a cleaner project. This is actually a step up from the last one that just sat naked on the cabinet. Thanks for the idea!

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

@@SoatMon It will save wire clutter. How many acres do you farm? I have teo older barns and one new shop, we are expecting 70 MPH wind gust to marrow night. I will be parking one of the trailers next to the oldest to block some of the wind.

[@jaredolsen9588]

where would I buy an aux jack?

[@modoc1888]

Yes what is this part called and where can I purchase? I need this piece where the left and right speaker wires connect to to enable aux cable input. Thanks

[@tonyfoxxbuilds1920]

I think I have some power supplies for old laptops!

[@SoatMon]

Awesome!

[@9ramthebuffs9]

this is what happens when you're listening to Thunderstruck while wrenchin' on ur 'Stang

[@JoseMartinez-eh2ym]

Fraeken awesome

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!!

[@mariohigdon]

I installed a old Kenwood speaker system with a rack style stereo then added Bluetooth it works awesome my neighbors never complained but they sure can hear them

[@SoatMon]

That sounds awesome!

[@NothinButBullz23]

What did you use for antenna?

[@SoatMon]

Originally I used a car antenna but I was picking up static from some LED lights I had to I ordered another one that I could put outside. This is what I'm using now amzn.to/3UwY16w

[@jshcarmonakc]

Question how would you add a battery to keep the memory on the radio?

[@SoatMon]

On this stereo and most car stereos there is a wire there are 3 wires for power. The negative one that goes to the chassis or neg post of the battery. One that goes to the ignition switch that turns the stereo on when the car is turned on and one that goes to the positive post of the battery that maintains the memory in the radio. Find the schematic for your stereo and it should show you, many time it is printed on the stereo itself. Good luck.

[@jshcarmonakc]

@@SoatMon thank you friend I appreciate the response.

[@jean-michelb7290]

I may be wrong but you need a 10 Amp for 12V at 120W

[@tamminicholson5060]

I didnt do the math, but I wouldnt doubt that. I suppose it should be fine as long as its not cranked up while playing songs with a lot of bass, but a greater amperage charger would help for sure. You could also take a look at the fuse on the stereo and see what its rated for and go off that.

[@smokes1535]

Can you build me one? don’t have the correct tools.

[@peter-johnduncan2071]

I like the box

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!

[@peter-johnduncan2071]

Is that stereo still working?

[@anthonystech1016]

Hey I’m just wondering can you make one for me and ship it? And how much would it cost? I really want that for my home office!

[@SoatMon]

Sorry Anthony I don't make them to sell.

[@Edgargiovanniperez]

Can you use old house speakers?

[@SoatMon]

Sure

[@SoatMon]

That's what I'm using

[@rashawngoodson6364]

Can you build me on

[@codyswilley]

Awesome stereo man. I'm trying to build one but I dont know what kind of power cord I need. You said yours was from a printer. Is there anything else I could use. I cant find a printer power supply

[@SoatMon]

You can use any power supply, you just need to make sure it is 12v DC and has enough amps for the stereo you are wiring. The stereo should say how many amps it is and then just get a power supply that is a little bigger than that. Good luck!

[@codyswilley]

@@SoatMon thank you

[@markgladysz2574]

Will a lab top power cord work

[@SoatMon]

No it has to be 12v.

[@erekcox5497]

I have used a laptop charger and have not had any issue

[@btd2516]

You didn't mention about correctly wiring the speakers. If they are "out of phase", they sound like crap.

[@SoatMon]

Good point, thanks!

[@MsJinkerson]

I bought a Blaupunkt

[@mark5432]

I am too

[@mark5432]

I bought a Blaupunk San Remo cd32.

[@Synthematix]

These output 7.5w a channel

[@SoatMon]

Thanks Glenn!

[@Synthematix]

@@SoatMon Who is glenn?

[@emaybietobungi7879]

Install USB SD CARD SLOT and BLUETOOTH

[@emaybietobungi7879]

MODIFIED ANTENNA AND DC12V

[@rattlesn8kze958]

I cant get any car amps to work on house current me not dat smrt

[@SoatMon]

You just need a 12v power supply that will supply enough amps to power the equipment. Something like this should work amzn.to/3CfXsXN you just need to know how many amps you need and that should be on the amplifier. Be sure and buy a power supply with more amps than you need as they often over rate them. Glad you got a set up you like!

[@iguana1609]

No hablo inglés pero entendí bastante, alguien me aclararía mejor lo de los parlantes q los conecto a una entra, no entendí si había sido a una de 3,5 y la fuente q usó era de 12v y de 3,5 amp? Desde ya muchas gracias. El video esta muy bueno 😁👍🏻

[@SoatMon]

Thank you!

[@alexandrumariusttudor9250]

You have 40W on that charger, is to little for this job

[@universalvisioner]

u must be u.s preisdent bro

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!

[@robertm4050]

I never trust a woodworker that isn't missing a piece of finger!!!!

[@glennfelpel9785]

not in good taste :-(

[@robertm4050]

@@glennfelpel9785 I wouldn't want to eat the finger either. I don't it tastes good too.

[@octavio5061]

Deberías de ponerle subtítulos ya que no te entendí nada de lo que hablaste

[@Teknakill]

Cheapskate with the project budget, but uses a $500 cut-off saw to complete the project (along with other things like glue etc..)....just find that funny, but thanks for the video and your upload, its great and well done :)

[@SoatMon]

That's how you afford nice machines by saving money where you can. :)

[@Teknakill]

@@SoatMon Got me there, good point.

[@StealHrtVideo]

First of all.. clickbait.. power supply will only allow -36 watts of audio divided by 4 so not 100 watts..

[@SoatMon]

Sorry you thought it was click bait, not my intention. It works great for my needs, if you need more power just increase the power supply. Thanks for the comment.

[@Fsilone]

If you really need more wattage than a power supply will deliver, do like he did and run it from the head unit to an amplifier with a separate power source.

[@mariohigdon]

I like one man's opinion he used a trickle charger and had a used lead acid battery to provide the wattage required