[kelesh]

I'm looking for a black metal box that looks in place with my HD300 and black HTPC case. It should have a fake switch, ports, jack, led, etc or whatever is necessary to make it look realistic, but the top should be a lid that is on hinges(hinges at the back).

Where can I buy parts to make this, or buy a cool looking black audio device to make this.

I am willing to spend ~$30-60 for parts or to pay any of you if you think you can do it.

more info about what I want is in THIS THREAD

 

[Onix]

Maybe you can just buy a broken component in good cosmetical condition. The only problem I see would be the hinges, since most stuff has screwed on lids, not as easy to open as the top of a box. On the other hand, why not just get a black metal box in a tool store.

 

[kelesh]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onix why not just get a black metal box in a tool store.

i want it to go with my HD300 on my desk and be a Super-Secret hidden box.

Also, where can i buy a broken component?

 

[Onix]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelesh i want it to go with my HD300 on my desk and be a Super-Secret hidden box. Also, where can i buy a broken component?

Perhaps e-bay, a garage sale or a bazaar. The amp case looks quite industrial also, so maybe a metal box of some sort would suffice too. Hey, maybe the amp maker could give you a hand too.

 

[Rexel]

If you search for "not working" in Ebay you can find items like this - maybe not exactly what you are looking for, but I'm sure you could find something if you wait a few weeks.

Cheers,

Rexel

 

[Tobrew]

Thats a pretty tall order if you don't really have a workshop or access to the proper tools. You will most likely have to buy an off the shelf enclosure, Lansing Enclosure model GrayBox style A in black, and then modify it to you specs. It will take a bit of work but it can be done.

the link is WWW.lansing-enclosures.com

 

[kelesh]

i have a dremel, and access to the M.I.T. toolshop and labs.

 

[kelesh]

I can offer a brand new FREE AhanixD.Vine 3 4 or 5 HTPC case(horizontal case) to anyone who can make me a cool hidden cigar box. The cases sell for $200+ and are brushed aluminum(silver or black).

Check out www.ahanix.com to see the cases.

 

[Norbert]

It seems the best way to go is to buy that old broken amp. Slice off the top, clean out the guts, and line it with felt or velvet. Intriguing concept.

 

[kelesh]

i'm offering a $200+ computer case, i'd hope i could get a talented head-fi'er to trade with me.

 

[kelesh]

they offered me a free case, but i responded by asking them for a black hard drive enclosure, which makes an easy slide-out cigar box, so all i have to do is weight down the back, put in a 1/4" jack or two, a blue led and a switch, and maybe a D battery and a resistor to power the led

this should be the coolest hidden box ever, especially in my setup:

 

[kelesh]

where is a good place to get a volume knob, blue case led, and an on/off switch for cheap? what other things could i put on the front panel of this "device"?

 

[kelesh]

eh, I can't get the box for free anymore, and $100 seems like alot just to pay for a metal box...

any other ideas?