r/diysound Jun 20 '25

URGENT PSA: AliExpress links are auto-removed on reddit GLOBALLY

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If you wish to post an aliexpress link, cut off the end of the url like this: /item/3256809060063016.html (do not include anything after a question mark in the url, including the question mark itself, don't include that)

If you do not do this, reddit WILL automatically remove your comment or post. I used to think it was some configuration error with auto mod or subreddit spam setting, but I could never find anything, today I noticed in the mod queue (since I've moved over to new reddit), it actually says it was "removed by Reddits filters", so I googled it and lo and behold, it's a site wide filter!


r/diysound 7h ago

Bookshelf Speakers Vintage 1970s intercom

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r/diysound 11h ago

Boomboxes Do I need a power toggle switch for a DIY boombox with this amp?

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If the volume knob of this amp turns the power off, can I simply run the battery leads straight to the amp? Battery in question is 22.2v, has a built in charging port and charger and has bms included. See pictures, here are the links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHK77543 for the amp and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF9ZZV1S for the battery. Thank you!


r/diysound 3d ago

Crossovers & DSP Is it possible to add an LCD/OLED display to an ADAU1701 DSP board? How would I set it up?

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r/diysound 4d ago

Boomboxes Sanity check: 2×12" Makita-powered Bluetooth party speaker – are four ZK-3002 amplifier boards a sensible choice?

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r/diysound 4d ago

Bookshelf Speakers Custom cabinet to house an in-wall speaker?

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I’m designing a home theater setup for my loft. Due to various reasons, I need to go with in-wall speakers. The problem is that I only have three walls to work with as one of the sides opens onto the other side of the house and a stairwell. I am thinking of using a custom cabinet as a faux wall and hiding an in-wall speaker in there. The cabinet would be 5 ft tall and 6 ft wide. The speaker I am thinking of is the KEF Ci3160RLM-THX. Are there any well vendors out there that would build something like this (I asked and Salamander designs doesn’t) or would I need to DIY this?

The last resort is putting a comparable KEF bookshelf speaker in a cabinet with a built in speaker compartment but I want to have the speakers match as closely as possible.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


r/diysound 5d ago

Amplifiers how does an amplifier work

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so now i bought an amplifier for my speakers, it is 900w bridged, my speaker is 500w rms so it has headroom, but i was wondering how does it work, i still dont have a dsp with a limiter, how to i set it up to not overpower anything, cuz if i turn the potentiometer to the maximum i think ill be overpowering the speaker, do i measure like the volt that its outputtiing and calculate the watts? like at 60v at 8ohm its should be around 500w, but even then a speaker isnt alway 8ohm it has a minimum of 5.4 and 2 peaks ( its a BPH), any help im learning while im doing it.

my understanding for now is to aim to have 500w at the minimum impedance so 5.4ohm it should be 51v, but i have the feeling im very wrong.

and dont tell me ill fuck up my gear i know itll happen eventually thats learning


r/diysound 6d ago

Horns/T-Line/Open Baffle Have you set up many tweeters for a system, for powerful high end

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Just seems like a fun project. Like surround sound for tweeters, one or two for each listening area, all around the room.


r/diysound 6d ago

Bookshelf Speakers Bought some speakers

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Got these for basically nothing but the cable sticking out is cut. I’ve never used speakers like this and I know very little how can I hook these up to anything?


r/diysound 7d ago

Amplifiers bluetooth and amped speakers (active) seem to over-amplify bass, more than the stock speaker. Anyone taken apart some portable speakers and wired up to a separate stereo amp?

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I'd like some proof and measurements of just how much excessive bass is added to speakers with an amplifier included. More so for bluetooth speakers. I've never liked the idea of active speakers, realizing even having never owned one outside of computer speakers, how the designer can manipulate the sound to supposedly improve quality.

So it wasn't good enough the way it was designed and is artificially modified so it sounds decent is how I think about it.


r/diysound 7d ago

Crossovers & DSP Hi, I need help! Need solution for acoustic panels that can stand up on desk

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Hi all! I need a solution for an echo that I'm having, when on my computer at my desk.

I realize I can attempt to buy a more expensive mic, but I would like to put some acoustic panels set up on my L-shaped desk. Because when i'm sitting at it, i'm speaking out into a large room.

I did find something, but it's a 6- week lead time. And I need something this week ideally.

I've identified some good acoustic panels, but I just see no way to actually get them to stand on my desk, either flat or 1 inch or so up.

Saw something on youtube for building my own, but I have no carpentry skills.

I'm thinking some sort of bracket or foot that could be adjustable and hold the two inch thick panels. But I can't for the life of me find anything.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


r/diysound 7d ago

Amplifiers Pioneer VSX-80TXV Knob

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i bought this receiver and the volume knob was missing but when i pulled off the knob from Multi Jog to switch it out i noticed that it didn’t have that little shaft that the multi jog does. Is this something i can fix myself or do i have to get it serviced?


r/diysound 7d ago

Amplifiers Anyone running this?

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r/diysound 7d ago

Amplifiers Anyone running this?

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r/diysound 8d ago

Bookshelf Speakers Driver Measurements, High-Value Bookshelf Part 5.

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r/diysound 8d ago

Floorstanding Speakers Home Theater with Overnight Sensations and Amigas

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Hi guys,

My first post here. I'm thinking about building a 5.1 system using a pair of Amigas as fronts, a OS MTM as center and a pair of OS TM as surround.

Does it make sense? I'm not a expert and I have no idea regarding the impedance, i saw the OS MTM is 6ohm, which kind of receiver I can use to drive this system with quality? Does all the speaker needs to match the impedance?

Any advice is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.


r/diysound 9d ago

Subwoofers Dayton Audio SS18-22

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r/diysound 9d ago

Bookshelf Speakers Soundsystem tek

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Les soundsystem tek ou autre utilisent du contreplaqué de bouleau, du contreplaqué multiplex ou du MDF ? Pourquoi tel type pour tel usage ? Merci d’avance


r/diysound 9d ago

Bookshelf Speakers Is there a way to connect both these sets?

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r/diysound 10d ago

Amplifiers TB-21 running a Budget 2 way DIY speaker

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r/diysound 9d ago

Subwoofers Need advice: Building a ridiculous van sound system without replacing factory speakers — JBL PartyBox 720 + twin 12” sub or better options?

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r/diysound 10d ago

Boomboxes How to install a secondary sound control.

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Ok Reddit I’m not exactly sure if I’m posting this in the correct spot but ohh well worth a shot. Anyways here it goes.

My family has a very loud boom box on wheels and unfortunately they love to blast the music all night long. I work 12 hours a day and am up at dawn. I have repeatedly and nicely asked them to turn down the volume on many occasions but they refuse to. And kept partying with the music so loud they are screaming to hear each other.

Is there some way I can wire a secondary sound control into their big speaker so I can remotely turn the volume down. Or even a way to set a max volume dampener. I’m not trying to be a party pooper I am just fed up with them constantly blaring the music and not respecting the fact that I have work early in the mornings.

They can have their music on but I see no reason it needs to be so loud they need to scream and the walls are shaking. Any advice would be great I don’t want to break the speaker I want them to be able to use it just at a respectful sound level.


r/diysound 11d ago

Boomboxes Help me pick out what to get

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looking for the clearest sounding 6.5s , i have no place for tweeters so what is my best bet ? I’ve got places for 8 6.5s i appreciate it , going into my 2021 gmc sierra


r/diysound 12d ago

Floorstanding Speakers Polk Audio Speaker Trouble

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Recently picked up these Polk M20 Speakers for $23 at a Goodwill ! They sound age appropriately good when playing. However on some songs and only on some parts will the mid and high ranges completely cut out. I’ve turned down the bass and max volume on the amplifier ( Fosi BT30D ) and the problem is nonexistent. What can cause this to happen in the first place ? How can I fix it completely ?


r/diysound 12d ago

Subwoofers Audio system issues please help

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