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[Rob47]

What's the best way to fit a speaker> i know it is meant to go into a box or suchlike but can find very little for use in model boats


Bob


PS space is not and issue, have around 20" beam

[dougal99]

I fitted mine in Exeter (Type 42 Destroyer) into a ply support and then fitted a tube (toilet roll centre) over the speaker to act as a sound box. Sorry I don't have a decent picture showing the tube fitted.

[Rob47]

thanks for that, think might need something bit bigger the loo roll tube  but get the gist.


Bob

[The Old Fart]

pringles tube.

[davidm1945]

pringles tube.

Yep, used that, works well. Stuck to speaker using silicone aquarium sealer.
Dave.

[The Old Fart]

or 3D print them.

[Rob47]

Yep, used that, works well. Stuck to speaker using silicone aquarium sealer.
Dave.

Two narrow 

[Netleyned]

Carpet roll centre tube? 
Ned

[The Old Fart]

rainwater down pipe, or 4" air vent pipe.

[Rob47]

Needs to accommodate either 5” or 6” speakers 🔊


Bob

[john44]

Try gravy granule tubes they come in different sizes,waterproof with warnish, paint etc.
Any flavour will do .


John

[dougal99]

Bob,


Make a bespoke one from thin card. Cereal packet or card from an art shop or whatever you have. It doesn't have to be too robust unless you're planning on playing a recording of Joshua's trumpets 


Doug

[Akira]

I remember a gent who built a beautiful tug here in Maine. He mounted his speaker up-side down in the hull and used the hull as the resonance chamber. It worked very impressively. Much better than the traditional system we use. I might I have taken pictures, and if I find them I will post same.

[Rob47]

found a speaker case with the cloth absorbing material, placed speakers in a cut out in a bulkhead, then let rip, the sound is awesome,  going to try the inverted, once happy will take a snap or two.


Bob