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09-14-2014, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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Looking for speakers
I was thinking of using speakers that plug into a headphone jack and are powered and amplified either by a usb or 12 volt.
The idea would be to run off mp3 player or projector. Anyone have any recommendations? I have not found any locally, and can't listen to them online before buying.
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09-15-2014, 01:34 AM
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: Former 13’Scamp, now Snoozy
Arizona
Posts: 2,316
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I have seen speakers like you want at both Wall-Mart & Radio Shack. I would think that Best Buy would also carry something like this.
Dave & Paula
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09-15-2014, 07:40 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Escape 19 and Escape 15B
Alberta
Posts: 523
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I use a Bose bluetooth speaker. Works from Ipad, Iphone, other bluetooth devices, or from a cable between the speaker and an external jack on your device. Can be used on built in battery or plugged into 12V or 120V. Sound quality is great.
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09-15-2014, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Brian
Trailer: 2015 Scamp 13 Front Washroom, Van Camper
New Brunswick
Posts: 372
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Bose Soundlink Mini.. More than enough to fill a small trailer.. Works off Bluetooth or aux jack
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09-15-2014, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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It looks like I have some shopping to do, thanks all. I will check out the ones locally and I think it is safe to assume that if bose works for what I need, they will sound good and can be ordered without hearing them.
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09-15-2014, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Escape 19 and Escape 15B
Alberta
Posts: 523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelmes
It looks like I have some shopping to do, thanks all. I will check out the ones locally and I think it is safe to assume that if bose works for what I need, they will sound good and can be ordered without hearing them.
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Got ours from Costco. This is the one.
Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® Mobile Speaker II - Nylon Edition
cheers
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09-15-2014, 08:47 AM
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Member
Name: Rick
Trailer: Burro
Massachusetts
Posts: 79
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If you tend to camp without hookups, look at powered computer speakers (freestanding-designed to plug into computers and come with a little wall wart power supply). They are inexpensive and most run on 12V which you get from your camper battery, via whatever ports you have. They also don't draw much power so will not run down the battery much at all. I have used such speakers for years with an iPod and it is WAY easy. We use em inside and out, since 12V is easy to tap into on an old trailer.
Rick
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09-15-2014, 08:48 AM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,224
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For now, I just use my Milwaukee construction radio, it is what I have. If I use a 28V battery, it lasts all weekend with one charge. You can either connect directly to it, or I use a small bluetooth receiver to play from my phone at a distance. Pretty darn good sound. We usually keep it about 20 ft away from us, so the sound is not right in our ears.
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09-15-2014, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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The plan is to permanently install 2 small speakers on the roof, above the kitchen. I want the power draw to be minimal. Beside it I plan to install a mini projector. The trailer has a white backsplash, which on rainy days will become a screen. This will create a 30" TV. I like the idea of also being able to play music on it.
I have removed the LED lights and plan to put the speakers there.
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09-15-2014, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 145
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Speakers
For strictly plug-in type of use, I've found these West Marine speakers to be more than adequate. Easy to mount without cutting big holes.
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09-15-2014, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dennis
Trailer: Scamp 16'
Utah
Posts: 258
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I bought a set of usb powered speakers from my local Verizon store. $29. The internal battery will last for hours before need charging. They also have a magnet base which comes in handy. Pretty good sound and base from a 2" speaker.
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09-17-2014, 05:26 PM
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Junior Member
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I bought a Bose soundlink mini and it works amazing in or out of the trillium ...
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09-17-2014, 06:53 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
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How to find things you want to purchase.
I have a method that so far has worked pretty good for me. Fist thing I do is go to Amazon.com and find what looks like what I had in mind. Then I go to manufacturer's web site to more details, most manufacturer's have a section that lists stores that carry their products. Armed with manufacturer's name and model number a phone call to the local store tells if they one in stock. This saves a lot of gas and running around looking for what I want.
The next step is find the lowest price for the item. Then purchase.
Good luck.
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Byron & Anne enjoying the everyday Saturday thing.
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09-18-2014, 12:17 AM
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Moderator
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
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On the opposite end of the price spectrum from Bose I bought a pair of powered external speakers for use with a laptop for about $25 at Staples or Office Max. They work fine for movies and music.
Of course I'm A) older and can't hear subtle tones (or my wife if the car window is open a little) Not listening to the New York Philharmonic Orchestra just plain old rock-n-roll and country. C) and most importantly an MP3 is not such high fidelity that it matters. Any decent amplified speaker will do.
Bose makes really nice audio equipment, I just needed some speakers.
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09-18-2014, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 2010
Posts: 5,185
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We carry a battery operated AM-FM-weather radio with an auxiliary input. The mp3 player plugs into that. It's not hifi but it works. Raz
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09-18-2014, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Conrad
Trailer: Bigfoot 3000 & Barth "slide-in" truck camper
Connecticut
Posts: 958
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Looking for speakers
I looked at the little Bose speaker. I like the sound of the bigger one but it was too big.
I tried upgrading my built in speakers but they still sounded bad because the are not in a real cavity. The sound OK at low volume.
I just ordered a small DC powered amplifier. I have some wonderfully sounding Harmon Kardon Soundlink ii speakers. These have circuit boards that burn up after a few years. I refuse to buy any more. So I plan to remove the electronics and run them off my new small amplifier. I may need to replace the woofer with a dual coil part. I should brush up on crossover networks--something I haven't done in a while. At least then I will not have something designed to fail.
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09-18-2014, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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Lots of great ideas!!
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09-18-2014, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Our tiny speaker system with music source. This little speaker is enough for our Scamp 16. Cost about $10-20, comes with retractable cord and built in USB charging port. Very rugged.
Probably not adequate for audiophiles but adequate for ears in their 72nd year.
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2014 Honda Odyssey
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09-18-2014, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelmes
I was thinking of using speakers that plug into a headphone jack and are powered and amplified either by a usb or 12 volt.
The idea would be to run off mp3 player or projector. Anyone have any recommendations? I have not found any locally, and can't listen to them online before buying.
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I use computer speakers for my TV in my Scamp.
They are plug-in, provide stereo sound, and have separate volume controls so each person can control their own volume.
You could use the input jacks on your TV for your MP3, or play CDs in a DVD player through the TV.
you can see them in the picture below mounted in the corners below the cupboards...
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