
5Experiment 1: Power Through Thin Air
You can buy the cheapest project box that’s big
enough for your speaker. Even a small cardboard
box will provide noticeable improvement in
sound quality. Drill holes in the lid and mount the
speaker inside using epoxy glue or small nuts and
bolts, as shown in Figure
1-5
.
You’ll need to attach wires to the terminals on
your speaker, and soldering is the best way to do
this, but you can just wrap several turns of wire
around the speaker terminals and use pliers to
squeeze the wires tightly into position. Alligator
clips may also be used.
If you prefer something that looks a bit better, you
can pay a few extra ...