I Gave These 50-Year-Old Speaker Bluetooth (And It Works Surprisingly Well)

Описание: In this video, I restored and upgraded a nearly 50-year-old vintage speaker box from around the 1970s — transforming it into a modern Bluetooth speaker while fully preserving its original retro look.

Instead of changing the exterior, I carefully installed a compact mini audio amplifier, a Bluetooth module, a 12V battery, and a DC buck converter inside the original enclosure. The result? A classic 1970s speaker with modern wireless functionality — combining vintage audio aesthetics with today’s technology.

This project is all about DIY restoration, upcycling old electronics, and giving retro audio equipment a second life without ruining its original character. If you love vintage speakers, Bluetooth upgrades, electronics projects, or creative DIY builds, this one’s for you. 🔊

🔩 Parts & Components

-Mini audio amplifier
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3v894y8r

-Bluetooth audio module
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5bzc5h49

-12V battery
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/566e4yez

-DC buck converter
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mrfueu9s

🎥 About the Build & Filming

Filmed mostly on an iPhone 13, with a few additional clips recorded on an iPhone SE.
In total, over 11 GB of footage was captured during this restoration.

Edited in DaVinci Resolve.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:58 Opening the speaker & components overview
1:52 Wiring diagram
2:38 Soldering the components
6:16 Testing
8:04 Building the back panel
14:17 Making the handle
14:54 Cleaning & finishing
16:30 Final result

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