So, the speakers in the stereo system we use in the shop are all but shot so I took the opportunity to throw together a mini Hi-Fi system that I'm going to set up on my tool box. The entire setup cost me less than $150, everything new except the speakers. If I decide it's too nice for a shop system, I'll move it home and find a use for it here.
Here's what the system is comprised of:
Speakers - Polk RT25i Bookshelf's found on FB Marketplace in perfect working order for $35. The cab's are a little scratched, but these are amazing speakers for the price.
Stereophile.com Polk RT25i Review
Subwoofer - Sony SA-WMS230. I found this a few years ago for $7.99 at GW. I've been using it paired with a Vizio 3.0 channel soundbar in my bedroom, but that system was recently upgraded. It's actually a really decent little sub: it's a 6.75" woofer powered by 50 watts, in what Sony calls a "Super Acoustically Loaded" enclosure.
Amplifier - I knew I wanted to run a 2.1 system, and wanted to use a mini-amplifier to run the thing, but finding an amp with a sub out was tricky! I ended up finding this little guy:
Suca Audio 2 channel Mini Amplifier
I paid just over $70 with a 5% off coupon. It has everything I was looking for: Bluetooth, tone controls, AND a sub out to boot!
Interconnects-
AmazonBasics Subwoofer Cable
Sewell 12AWG Speaker Wire with Banana Plugs
Here's what the system is comprised of:
Speakers - Polk RT25i Bookshelf's found on FB Marketplace in perfect working order for $35. The cab's are a little scratched, but these are amazing speakers for the price.
Stereophile.com Polk RT25i Review
Subwoofer - Sony SA-WMS230. I found this a few years ago for $7.99 at GW. I've been using it paired with a Vizio 3.0 channel soundbar in my bedroom, but that system was recently upgraded. It's actually a really decent little sub: it's a 6.75" woofer powered by 50 watts, in what Sony calls a "Super Acoustically Loaded" enclosure.
Amplifier - I knew I wanted to run a 2.1 system, and wanted to use a mini-amplifier to run the thing, but finding an amp with a sub out was tricky! I ended up finding this little guy:
Suca Audio 2 channel Mini Amplifier
I paid just over $70 with a 5% off coupon. It has everything I was looking for: Bluetooth, tone controls, AND a sub out to boot!
Interconnects-
AmazonBasics Subwoofer Cable
Sewell 12AWG Speaker Wire with Banana Plugs