Can we build a better bluetooth speaker? - LG XBOOM Go PL Series
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Thanks to the LG #XBOOMGo PL series for sponsoring this video!
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Check out their new LG #XBOOMGo PL series: ☞(Mobile) lgxboom.com ☞(Desktop) lgxboom.com #XBOOMGo #LGBluetoothspeaker We built our own bluetooth speaker! Watch to find out how Linus and Matthias did. Parts List 2x Dayton Audio DMA58-8 2" Dual Magnet Aluminum Cone Full-Range Driver 8 Ohm (AMAZON PAID LINK): geni.us 1x Dayton Audio DC28FS-8 1-1/8" Silk Dome Shielded Tweeter (AMAZON PAID LINK): geni.us 1x 10W/15W/20W Stereo bluetooth Amplifier Board 12V/24V Digital Power Amplifier Module XY-P15W (AMAZON PAID LINK): geni.us 8x SAMSUNG INR18650-30Q BATTERY 15A 3000MAH - FLAT TOP - GENUINE AND TESTED: geni.us 1x 3PCS/lit Type-c USB 5V 1A 18650 Lithium Battery TP4056 Charger Module Charging Board with Protection Dual Functions 1A Li-ion (AMAZON PAID LINK): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg Get Private Internet Access VPN at lmg.gg Get a Mech Keyboard: geni.us NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: geni.us Get a Displate Metal Print at lmg.gg Use code LINUSMEDIAGROUP on Epic Games Store: lmg.gg Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime at lmg.gg Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Techquickie: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg ShortCircuit: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com
Can we really beat a commercial Bluetooth speaker on price and performance by building our own kit from off the shelf parts? This video follows Linus Tech Tips and Matthias as they take LG up on a sponsorship offer to try and outdo the LG XBOOM Go PL7 with a DIY speaker built from standard components. The hosts establish ground rules around size, cost, and sound quality, choosing a target size similar to LG’s PL7 to avoid the cheap shot of a microwave-sized speaker or the struggle of a tiny device. They outline a pragmatic budget, aiming for mid-range parts and documenting labor costs to see if a DIY build can stay under the price of the official PL7. They also sketch a design direction, preferring a clean retro-modern Scandinavian look, with 3D printed features to keep costs reasonable while achieving the aesthetic. Throughout, they compare their performance targets to the PL7 and iterate their build based on practical constraints like available drivers and the limitations of 3D printing. In the end, they assemble the cabinet, integrate a DAMGOO amplifier board after a late shipment, and await listening tests to determine if their creation truly competes with LG’s flagship portable speaker.
Topics · Science & Technology · DIY · Product Review · Audio
Questions answered
- What was the target size and why?
- The DIY speaker aimed to be roughly the same size as the LG XBOOM PL7 to avoid compromising sound quality from making an oversized or undersized unit.
- What were the main components chosen for the build?
- Two 2-inch full-range drivers, a 1 1/8 inch tweeter, a compact stereo amplifier, and a 18650 battery pack with a Type-C charging board were selected, with 3D printed housing and wood accents.
- How did the final DIY cost compare to the real PL7 price?
- The parts cost about $139 before shipping, but labor time pushed the total DIY cost to around $810, making it cheaper than the PL7's $179.99 price only when considering the time value of labor.