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Long story short : my radio died in my Sorento and it's really expensive to replace, and it's a big molded thing.
Anyway, I tapped a stereo 1/8 jack to my two front speakers and what we do is plug a Walkman MP3 Player (like a usb key but with an output).
Needless to say, it is not very loud !
I'd like to make a small circuit to put between the 1/8 jack (well, let's just say the speakers..) and the MP3 player. If it could run on USB it'll be great, otherwise I can always use the cigarette 12V thing. But the USB stops as soon as I turn off the car so it'd be a big plus.
Now, I know I can use a small LM386 with a cap and stuff, but they're crappy. I want to have good audio. If I could double the volume that's be great...
I made one in school a long time ago, but it's mono. I guess I'd have to make the circuit double or change the chip for a "dual" one or something, but it'd then differ from my small reference. It's also 9v instead of 5, which is a bummer cause I'd have to use the cigarette thing.
The circuit is also made for 8ohm but I think the speakers are 32 (would have to verify).
So I guess, if I do that, could you recommend good parts ?
Or even, if it already exists, I'd buy it right away ! Does it ?
Thanks !
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Anyway, I tapped a stereo 1/8 jack to my two front speakers and what we do is plug a Walkman MP3 Player (like a usb key but with an output).
Needless to say, it is not very loud !
I'd like to make a small circuit to put between the 1/8 jack (well, let's just say the speakers..) and the MP3 player. If it could run on USB it'll be great, otherwise I can always use the cigarette 12V thing. But the USB stops as soon as I turn off the car so it'd be a big plus.
Now, I know I can use a small LM386 with a cap and stuff, but they're crappy. I want to have good audio. If I could double the volume that's be great...
I made one in school a long time ago, but it's mono. I guess I'd have to make the circuit double or change the chip for a "dual" one or something, but it'd then differ from my small reference. It's also 9v instead of 5, which is a bummer cause I'd have to use the cigarette thing.
The circuit is also made for 8ohm but I think the speakers are 32 (would have to verify).
So I guess, if I do that, could you recommend good parts ?
Or even, if it already exists, I'd buy it right away ! Does it ?
Thanks !
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