Sound speakers don't need to be boring: get creative and make your own unique DIY design inspired by these eight stunning speaker projects.

A quality speaker can do wonders to your home entertainment system. It captures the true scale of sound, significantly transforming standard audio-related experiences like music-listening, movie-watching, and gaming into immersive, unbeatable experiences you’ll love. The trouble is, the best speakers are often costly.

However, although audio technology has come a long way, the basic principle behind sound production in all speakers is still the same today. So, you can always make one of your own to save money and really get creative with the design. Here are eight unique speaker projects to use for inspiration.

3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing, has come a pretty long way. Once reserved for rapid prototyping, it’s today one of the most versatile technologies around; it can be used to make almost anything, including these incredibly unusual 3D printed speakers with lights, as illustrated in the Instructables guide.

Built to demonstrate the immense potential of modern-day 3D printers, these drool-worthy speakers were printed on a high-end Objet Connex 500 for super-fine detail, but the design could be adapted for a regular 3D printer. The speakers also boast an audio-reactive LED system which adds to their aesthetic and enhances audio-listening experiences by diffusing light through transparent pillars on the speaker in real-time.

Dodecahedron shapes are rare to come by in real life, let alone in speakers, so this unique design will surprise and delight. It’s not just a pleasant sight for sore eyes, but also to the ears thanks to the 12 speakers it boasts. They ensure quality sound delivery from each side, making this spatial speaker a perfect addition to any entertainment setup.

It features a 3D-printed frame, making it a project worth exploring if you’ve got access to a 3D printer. Non-printable parts include a cool copper pipe geometric stand, along with some wire wool, adhesive pads, cable, washers, and screws. Check out this Instructables guide for more details on the build.

Imagine a speaker powered by solar, and which doubles up as a power bank for your smartphone whenever the need arises! Before you scream impossible, it actually exists and, as highlighted in the step-by-step Instructables guide, you don’t need to be an electronics guru to make one. Once you gather all the relevant supplies, you’ll only need a drill, coping saw, and a soldering iron to make it. The best part? It’s incredibly portable.

Want to see what happens when you combine light and sound? Get a couple of glass jars, frosted glass paint, the best portable Bluetooth speaker kit you can find, a Li-ion battery, an LED string, soldering iron, glue gun, drill, hole saw, and a multimeter, and then follow the Instructables guide to make a portable Bluetooth speaker.

The results? A super-fancy firefly jar speaker you can bring wherever you go, and easily connect to your smartphone to listen to your favorite tunes. It also makes an excellent gift, especially during holiday seasons when your favorite people are in the mood to hang up fairy lights to welcome the holiday cheer.

If you prefer embellishing your home with unique pieces, or simply love electronic items with an outstanding aesthetic, you’ll love these multi-glow concrete speakers. Unlike commercial concrete speakers that only feature the patina finish but use other materials for their build, these contain actual concrete, making then incredibly unique, durable, and a perfect addition to any living space regardless of the interior theme.

Even better, they feature RGB LED lighting and are audio-reactive, so you get an entertaining live show with each tune. And while the project is a little technical, the resulting unit is worth the legwork, plus the Instructables guide meticulously breaks down each step so that it’s easy to follow. To further customize this project, you can make RGB LED display DIY colors.

Developed in the 1980s as a subculture take on history and a science-fiction sub-genre, steampunk is fast becoming the next big thing in the world of interior design. While it may not tickle everyone’s fancy, it’s impossible to deny its unique aesthetic.

Looking to join in the trend by steampunking a room in your home but don’t know where to start? This pair of steampunk speakers certainly makes a good place to begin incorporating the design into your home, as shown in the Instructables guide. This speaker could be a great addition to a DIY computer desk project.

If you recently damaged your sound system, but some parts including the speakers are still functional, don’t throw it away yet. Follow this Instructables guide to reuse the speakers and the PCB motherboard to make this incredibly outstanding, yet high-performance PCB speaker.

If you loved the multi-glow concrete speakers above, but find them too taxing to build, this concrete speaker cube is an interesting alternative. It has no wiring, no electronics, requires no charge, and is only made up of concrete and wood, meaning anyone, including the first-time DIYer, can make it.

Note that it’s designed to amplify your smartphone’s sound. So it’s a perfect fit if you love listening to your favorite tunes while doing the dishes, cooking dinner or working away in your home office, but are not willing to splurge on a phone speaker amplifier. It’ll make your phone sound so much better than it does when you try to amplify it by placing it inside a cup. Simply combine concrete and wood as described in the Instructables build guide to make yours today.

A good pair of speakers takes gaming, music listening, movie streaming, and all audio-related activities to a whole new level. And with the eight projects above, you get not only superlative audio quality but also a speaker design you’ll find nowhere in the market unless you try to make it. Feel free to duplicate the ideas, or use them as inspiration to make an even better pair of speakers.

Alan Blake is a passionate and proficient writer who loves exploring, learning, and sharing his findings in an engaging approach. He not only likes to keep up with SEO trends but also technology advancements. He currently works as a writer at MakeUseOf where he covers tech DIY among other niches.

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