I swear, I didn’t see this until I posted yesterday’s post: it’s basically the same thing, but mono (so much for stereo separation anyways), and amplified! I’ll definitely build myself one of these. They’d also make great gifts for guitar playing friends. Refer to yesterday’s project for installing felt in the tin, as it probably helps with the overall sound quality.

Altoids Tin Amplified Mini Speaker [link]

I love just about every project that’s built around the Altoids tins. This one is no exception: mini speakers made of recycled headphones. You could also use those cheap mini-speakers that they sell at your local electronic parts store.

Altoids Tin Mini Speakers [link]

Remember the 80s when your coolness factor was determined by the size of your boom box and the number of times you could spin on your back while listening to to Kraftwerk? Well, OK, maybe not, but this project is certainly a nice addition to any iPod and is great for picnics, outdoor parties and BBQs.

Let this your source of outdoor loud music: a really nice (industrial) looking homemade boom box. Just plug in your iPod or laptop, and you’ve got a party!

DIY Boom Box (Ghetto Blaster) [link] [via]