Stereo system for tool cart

[86k10]

I like to get a AC current FM radio to go inside of my Snap On KRSC326 cart, mainly on the top lid is what I want to do. I got a new job where I can be clear across the building with no radio. I was thinking of mounting a FM radio on the lid of my cart and running the power to a power strip on my cart.

I know people have done this with MP3/IPODS but I want regular FM radio to listen to while I am working.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? I am not the electronic gadget savvy and wanted to get so ideas.

 

[joedodge]

I've got a cheap am/fm radio at the shop and if I want I can plug my iPhone in

 

[86k10]

$12 at walmart.

Is that a old school one or one with little detachable speakers? I have seen some of the MP3 set ups on the other threads but don't know if they offer a mini or MP3 style FM radio or a dock station with FM radio.

 

[86k10]

I've got a cheap am/fm radio at the shop and if I want I can plug my iPhone in

Is that radio stationary?

 

[The Frisco Kid]

Just add some powered speakers and use an FM radio app! Pandora FTW!

 

[STGFordCrazy04]

X2 on Pandora

 

[Sureshot]

I think you are after a bluetooth mini speaker. I have one and it is amazing sound for such a small unit.

 

[DanarchyCustoms]

Thankfully Pandora just got rid of their 40hr max cap so its easier to listen to. I have an old Sirius XM CD/FM/AUX/SAT player that a friend gave me and that is plenty loud for my Iphone to play out of.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

I used to always run my AIWA portable on D batteries outside



I listen to my neighbor's RICK ROSS pandora ..Normally I hate RAP , but it must make my RAGE increase at the shop ..get things done

 

[kool_BOY8323]

i use 2 rechargable ihome speakers, and my old samsung captivate. i dumped all the stuff i had on the captivate, only loaded a few music friendly apps, pandora, winamp, etc. stuffed a 4gb sd card in, and filled both the internal and external memory with music from my pc. its rechargable, portable, no commercials, no ads, no wifi required, no network required. downside is i dont have am/fm radio, but i could easily swap one into my speakers, being that they work off a 1/8th headphone plug. oh, and i link the same captivate via bluetooth to the deck in the car.

these aren't my exact ones, but the most current model, and for their size they output quite a nice sound.

http://www.ihomeaudio.com/iHM79BC/

 

[D-Spec]

Audio transducer attached to the lid.

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

I'd be tempted to drop a car stereo into the thing and add an antenna. But then I'm silly like that.

 

[86k10]

I'd be tempted to drop a car stereo into the thing and add an antenna. But then I'm silly like that.

A co-worker is running a car stereo on hit cart with 4" or so speakers off of a 12v Optima battery. He charges it overnight about once a week.

 

[TheGrooveking]

I used to always run my AIWA portable on D batteries outside



I listen to my neighbor's RICK ROSS pandora ..Normally I hate RAP , but it must make my RAGE increase at the shop ..get things done

I have a pair of those on my desk at work, great speakers!

TheGrooveking

 

[kool_BOY8323]

bumping up an old thread, ryobi makes a little radio that fits on their 18v batteries. it's got decent enough am/fm reception, but the killer part is the aux input for phones, mp3 players ect. and for 35 bucks, if you're already using ryobi stuff, its probly one of the cheapest options out there. and super portable to boot!