Second, the P-Cube speakers are fairly small desktop speakers that take up an area of 18 x 18 cm. However, this project isn’t just a set of speakers, but also a subwoofer meant to go beneath the devices to improve the quality of the sound they produce and minimize distortion.

The speakers and subwoofer use fairly low-cost drivers and 3D printable casings and mounts, which further lower the cost. A handful of other components are also used, including an amp kit, speaker terminal, screws, and threaded inserts. As the assembly for this project is somewhat complicated, the designer suggests using their Instructables guide for making the speakers and subwoofer.

• Who designed it? zx82net
• Core components: Speaker drivers, subwoofer driver, passive radiator, binding posts, adhesive pads, epoxy, 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? Thingiverse, Instructables

Third, this speaker takes on the 12-sided shape of a dodecahedron, with speaker drivers on each side to provide a unique, all-in-one speaker system. As you might expect from a 12-driver speaker, this dodecahedron speaker has a large frame, which, according to the designer, weighs around 5.6 pounds. It’s best to hang this speaker from a ceiling to allow each side of the speaker to output an equal amount of sound as the other sides.

The drivers and other electrical components of this large speaker are connected by a mostly-3D printable frame, made up of five sets of printable parts. Unfortunately, the speaker will probably be on the more costly side when compared to other projects on this list, as it uses a lot of non-printable parts, like 12 speaker drivers, instrumental cable, screws, and pipes. Because using so many components can make assembly difficult, the designer provided a detailed Instructables page for making the speaker.

• Who designed it? seanmichaelragan
• Core components: Speaker drivers, instrumental cable, glass wool, adhesive pads, 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? Thingiverse, Instructables

Bass is very important for sound quality, and an isobaric box increases the efficiency of the audio, or in this case, the bass. This subwoofer is part of a 2.1 stereo audio system that promises to be both efficient and accessible using simple and inexpensive parts. This box’s isobaric system works by using two drivers aligned to work together so that one doubles the other’s ability to compress air.

The author of this project did not aim to make a box for raves, but rather aimed to make a system that could provide a complete and comfortable experience of the sound spectrum. In many applications, you won’t need an expensive complete home theater, but you will want a little more than the speakers you can find out there.

For the 3D printed parts, you can use any material you prefer (PLA, ABS, or PETG), and the designer recommends a layer height of 0.28 mm and an infill of at least 20%; if it worked for them, it should work for you!

• Who designed it? guppyk
• Core components: 3D printed parts, drivers, speaker terminal connectors
• Where to learn more? Thingiverse, Instructables

You never know what will come out of this famous and beautiful box of surprises! In Mario games, they are everywhere and are always very welcome, so naturally they easily fit into any environment. Whether in your bedroom or at the beach, the surprise box will stand out and let you party in style without worrying about plugs nearby.

Just like Mario’s game boxes, these can be stacked and snapped together, but you’ll need magnets here. The second loudspeaker, when connected above the main box, starts working as soon as it is fitted thanks to the contact connection device that allows the box to work correctly regardless of the fitted direction.

To make the party even more complete, there’s another expansion module with a disco light. Check out the video tutorial on YouTube, and, if you want to save time, you can take advantage and buy the complete kit of parts on Etsy.

• Who designed it? DIY Machines
• Core components: 3D printed parts, wires, speaker, Lithium Ion batteries, recharging circuit, Bluetooth receiver, magnets
• Where to learn more? Printables

As the name suggests, these Spirula speakers have a spiraled design, similar to a nautilus. Although the designer didn’t go into too much detail about which speakers they used, we suggest using an amplifier that supports a Bluetooth connection so that this can work with your mobile device. We also recommend high-end speaker drivers (Dayton Audio PS95), which will be enclosed in the 3D printed frame.

This spiral 3D printed frame is made up of 24 individual parts, making it perhaps more difficult to print than some of the other options on this list. Luckily, the creator of the design listed a few of the printing specifications they suggest using, such as a 0.6-mm diameter nozzle and no supports for the interior of the design (only on exterior overhangs). They also provided some brief assembly instructions for the speakers on the project page, which you can check out if you’re interested in making the devices.

• Who designed it? Overload0303993
• Core components: Speaker drivers, binding posts, amplifier (with Bluetooth support), banana plugs, polyester wool, 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? MyMiniFactory

Next, these speakers have a fun design in the shape of an egg with all of the electronic parts (besides the drivers and ports) hidden away in the body of the eggs. Each speaker uses four 3D printable frame parts as well as an assortment of electronic components, such as drivers, tweeters, 14-gauge wire, and binding posts. You can control the devices using the suggested audio controller included in the kit parts list for the project.

As for printing the frame components, the designer listed that they used a 0.2-mm layer height, 50% infill density, four outer perimeter shells, and activated both a raft and supports. They also post-processed the parts heavily, sanding, priming, and painting the models to yield the best surface quality, as seen in the image above.

• Who designed it? adylinn
• Core components: Speaker drivers, amplifier, polyester fiber, binding posts, 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? Thingiverse, Kit

Unlike the other desktop speakers on this list, this project is a battery-powered Bluetooth speaker, making it a great portable option. Since it’s portable, the speaker uses a few extra components like a battery and charging module. According to the designer, this allows the speaker to have a 7-hour battery life, with a full charging time of 3 hours.

Of course, the speaker also uses the typical DIY speaker components, such as drivers, an amplifier, wires, screws, and more. All of these parts are packed in an enclosed frame, made up of three 3D printed parts along with some rubber feet and speaker grills, as seen in the image above. Building this speaker shouldn’t be a problem, as the designer’s Instructables page goes into a lot of detail for assembling and wiring the device.

• Who designed it? Kshunotra
• Core components: Speaker drivers, amplifier, charging module, push-button, rubber feet, passive radiators, speaker grills, 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? Instructables

Next, a Sarracenia is a type of plant that has multiple outward-reaching features, and this speaker project was designed to look like one. While the Sarracenia speaker is contained by a single structure, it has multiple speaker drivers, each positioned and oriented differently to project sound in multiple directions.

While not much other information was provided for this project, the designer states that the speaker works with a 5V power supply and that the speakers can be controlled over a Bluetooth connection. They also provided links for all the parts used in the speaker, including the drivers, a Lithium-Ion battery, a battery protection board, power switches, and a Bluetooth board. The frame of the speaker is made up of two 3D printed parts, which the designer printed with a 20% infill density, using supports and a raft.

• Who designed it? Tuitxy
• Core components: Speaker drivers, Bluetooth board, power switches, battery, battery protection board, 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? Cults

If you’re a fan of the Star Wars universe, then this Death Star speaker is a great option for you. This project involves mounting some speaker drivers and other electronic components into a 3D printed Death Star frame, which makes the speaker look very similar to the one from the movies.

The best element of this project, though, is that the speakers are completely customizable, with support from the Thingiverse Customizer app. Moreover, you can use whatever speaker drivers (and other electronic components) you want for these speakers. Then, to make the Death Star frame fit your chosen electronics, you can use the online tool to determine how large of ports you need for your customized model.

• Who designed it? nothinglabs
• Core components: Speaker drivers, amplifier (assuming they used one), 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? Thingiverse

Next, this project is a minimalistic DIY frame for speakers that you can use to give some standard speaker drivers and amplifiers a nice support to rest in. We consider this selection a “frame” for speakers rather than a full speaker project because the guide only goes over the frame assembly.

Nonetheless, the project is still a great option for those new to making their own speakers or if you’re trying to mount speaker drivers that you already have. Moreover, the designer lists that this project uses a few 3D printed frame pieces, wooden dowels, a stereo cable, two amplifiers, and two speaker drivers.

It’s important to note that this speaker frame is open-backed, meaning that the sound isn’t really projected in one direction by the frame (only by the structure of the speaker drivers). Moreover, in the comments on the page, users mention that the lack of a full enclosure around the speakers makes the sound quality poor. Although the sound quality might be poor, the frame is pretty easy to construct, making it a great option for new builders.

• Who designed it? Aleator777
• Core components: Speaker drivers, amplifiers, stereo-to-phone cable, wooden dowels, 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? Instructables

This ray gun speaker project includes wired speakers that are contained in a conic shape, with an included mount that makes them look similar to a ray gun from a movie. As satellite speakers, these devices are meant to be placed behind where you’re listening to provide a surround sound feeling.

Building these speakers should be pretty easy as they only use a few basic components, such as speaker drivers, some screws, cables, and acoustic stuffing. As with other DIY speakers, you’ll also need an amp to control the audio output on the devices, and the designer mentioned that they used a high-quality 2.1 amp. On top of this, you should also consider getting a subwoofer for the speakers, which the designer also recommends.

The conic frame and mount are both 3D printed, and the designer listed that they didn’t use supports nor a raft, meaning that the print should be pretty easy. You should be able to build these speakers pretty quickly if you have all of the necessary components, and you can follow the designer’s assembly video below.

• Who designed it? zx82net
• Core components: Speaker drivers, 2.1 amp, acoustic stuffing, adhesive pads (e.g. Bluetack), fan guards (optional), 3D printed parts
• Where to learn more? Thingiverse

This is an enclosure project rather than a whole speaker construction, and the design makes it clear why we had to include it in the list.

The Klein bottle is a non-orientable surface of which it’s not possible to define an inside, outside, top, or bottom direction. Residual sound waves are a big problem that speakers have to deal with, and in this design the residual sound is redirected so it doesn’t bounce off the walls of the enclosure and causes distortion. In addition to being practical, the geometry also has an elegant aesthetic.

The model was designed for 50-mm or 2″ speakers, and can be adjusted for other speakers by resizing the scale. In the standard size this box has a dimension of 182 x 112 x 108 mm, not counting the frame and speaker. The geometry is complex but doesn’t require supports, and it can be printed in one go as long as it’s placed following the designer’s suggestion.

• Who designed it? shiura
• Core components: 3D printed parts, speakers
• Where to learn more? Printables, Thingiverse

Nowadays, virtually any new car already comes with speakers and a radio, but when it comes to a boat or other vehicle, you won’t always have this valuable option. Enjoying good music is something we all like to do on our trips, but for good music you need a good speaker, and sometimes you need one that can be adapted into circular bars, as they are very common.

While this project doesn’t create speakers from scratch, it provides an enclosure and mount so that you can bring music, podcasts, or audiobooks along any adventure.

There are four different sizes of clamps for circular bars; these are 2″ 3/8, 2″ 1/4, 2″, and 1″ 3/4 (1.75″), and you’ll also need a screw and 3/8 nut to set everything up. The designer reports that the box is suitable for most 6″ 1/2 and 6″ 3/4 speakers, and in the comments some users reported that they have made remixes for other sizes of speakers as well. It’s worth remembering that depending on where the box is installed, it may be best to use a more heat-resistant material such as PETG.

• Who designed it? Teasleyprint
• Core components: 3D printed parts, speakers
• Where to learn more? Thingiverse

One of the most common things we do on our smartphones is listen to music, but using headphones isn’t always comfortable. To make matters worse, many devices don’t have a good speaker and the sound ends up terribly low or getting lost in the middle of other noises in the environment. Nothing better than a support that also turns your speaker into a real soundbox!

The design is simple, compact, and elegant, which is perfect for most environments, something that’s reflected in the praise in the comments section.

The concept here is to concentrate, direct, and amplify the sound as it was done in gramophone horns to play the audio of vinyl records in the old days. The piece is designed to be printed without the need for supports and takes approximately 12 hours to make.

• Who designed it? YvesVO
• Core components: 3D printed parts, smartphone
• Where to learn more? Printables