If you listen to a lot of audio, there’s a good chance you keep your headphones nearby. There’s also a good chance you’ve invested enough in them that you don’t want to leave them haphazardly sitting out. A good headphone stand is a convenient way to keep those headphones handy while also keeping them safe and out of the way when not in use.
Being the maker that you are, you’ve probably thought about printing your own headphone stand. It’s a great opportunity not only to test your printing prowess but also to express yourself. The most popular 3D model repositories have tons of designs available for download. So, to help you find the right design for you, we’ve curated the coolest headphone stands that you can 3D print!
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Now, let’s check out these headphone stands!
Basic Single-Part
These prints have a basic one-piece design that should be super simple to print. They’re not that fancy, but they work just fine. So if you’re a beginner, consider printing one of the models in this category.
Easy Peasy
Here’s a simple, functional stand that has a spot to store things like your mouse or other peripherals. Having a nice little shelf also maximizes desk space a bit, so this is great for reducing clutter in case you’ve also got a laptop, mouse, secondary keyboard, pen holder, coffee mug, a few decor knickknacks, the occasional plant, a notebook, you know, the basics that can add up.
This one-piece model is easy to print and doesn’t require any supports, making it great for beginners, and PLA, the arguably easiest filament to print with, should do the trick.
- Who designed it? Part Time Potato
- How printable/popular is it? Although no one has posted community prints of this model, it has over 6,200 views and 840 downloads.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Shelf Clip
This model is a great way to reduce the clutter if it’s something that’s affecting you, as it can clip onto a shelf or desk. This would also be an awesome way for vendors that sell audio equipment to display demonstration models, using the same shelf space as the product inventory.
This model requires supports as well as some post-processing. The creator recommends an infill of 10-30% and a layer height of 0.15 mm. In terms of material, they recommend using PLA over ABS due to the latter’s warping issues.
- Who designed it? TobyHall
- How printable/popular is it? This model has 31 posted makes and just crossed 55,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
MakerBot
This model is so neat and elegant that friends and family will think you bought it at an electronics store! It was designed by MakerBot to fit perfectly within the Replicator+ build volume.
Hundreds of users have posted makes, so you know it’s easy to print. Supports aren’t necessary, and it should be a simple print to complete with standard filaments such as PLA.
- Who designed it? MakerBot
- How printable/popular is it? There are over 440 posted makes and 91 remixes of this model!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Filament Saver
If you have a pair of headphones with a narrow band, you might try printing this model. It’s a simple design that doesn’t require any supports or post-processing. It’s also made to use less filament than some of the others on this list, so consider this one if you want to squeeze the most out of your materials.
No special printing instructions are given, but with a properly calibrated printer, it shouldn’t be difficult to print.
- Who designed it? disser
- How printable/popular is it? This simple model has more than 3,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Omega
The simple omega design is another great choice for beginners. It’s available either as a single-piece model or in multiple pieces. Some users have printed this with 15% infill, and one even printed with 0% infill and three shells.
If you like this design, other variations on the basic omega design include the Voronoi Omega Headphone stand and this “Organic” Headphone stand.
- Who designed it? Ondra89
- How printable/popular is it? There are 19 posted makes and 2 remixes of this model.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Basic Multi-Piece
These multi-piece designs are fairly basic and well suited to beginners. They might need some glue and assembly, but they should still be pretty easy to print. Let’s have a look!
Hex
This two-piece assembly may seem daunting to print at first glance, but fear not – it’s actually a rather straightforward design. The designer has even gone the extra mile by including a version with rotated hexagons for ease of printing.
When it comes to functionality, this headphone stand truly shines. Its unique shape is specifically designed to cradle and hold your beloved headphones securely. With an extra top piece, this guy can hold two headphones at once! The hexagonal slots throughout the frame are a tribute to the additive manufacturing technique, all the while keeping the whole assembly really light.
To ensure optimum strength and durability, it’s recommended to use a minimum of 20% infill and four bottom and four top layers for printing this model. Screws are needed for assembly for the most security.
- Who designed it? Derek
- How printable/popular is it? Its design has 18 makes, over 1,250 downloads, and nearly 200 likes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Simple
If you’re looking for a simple print that gets the job done, this two-piece model might be right for you. All you’ve got to do to assemble it is glue the arm to the base, then you’re set. It’s not fancy or complicated, but it prints without supports and looks fantastic! And you could always spruce it up with some glow-in-the-dark filament.
- Who designed it? jeh241_makestuff
- How printable/popular is it? 33 users have posted makes of this model, and 2 have shared their remix.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Proteus
This headphone stand was designed to be bigger and better looking than the MakerBot stand. To accommodate a variety of print bed and build space sizes, it comes in a few variations: two different sizes of a one-piece model or a four-part design that requires assembly. Whichever one you pick, the stand looks cool while being a relatively easy print.
- Who designed it? ProteanMan
- How printable/popular is it? This model has been downloaded over 9,500 times, and 6 users have posted makes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Monster Mouth Clamp
This model has a handy C-clamp with a rail to wrap the cord and docks for the headphone connector. If you like this model, be sure to check out the newer and improved 2020 Monster Mouth as well!
The designer recommends an infill of between 10% to 20% at a layer height of 0.2 mm, and this should be printable without supports.
- Who designed it? philbarrenger
- How printable/popular is it? This popular model has 388 posted makes and over 80 remixes too.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Elevated
This model has a sleek look while still being a basic design that can be printed without supports. It’s even customizable: The design includes a third piece in order to add some height for bigger headsets. In terms of printing tips, the designer recommends a 20% infill and 0.2-mm layer height for good results.
- Who designed it? Schakka
- How printable/popular is it? From the over 1,800 downloads, 3 users have posted their make of this model.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Octagon
If you have a corded headset, one of the advantages of this design is the ability to stuff the cord in the octagon. It’s an easy print, and the designer achieved great results with a 35% infill and 0.2-mm layer height. The slots by which the two pieces of the design connect together will need supports, but it shouldn’t be difficult even for those new to working with supports.
- Who designed it? lukeboswell
- How printable/popular is it? This model has two posted makes and a remix.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Tantō
The Tantō headphone stand has an excellent and elegant design that would look awesome in just about any game room. The designer notes that the longest part is 24 cm long, and it’ll need five pins to assemble, rather than glue. Otherwise, no special print instructions were included.
Fancy Multi-Piece
The following designs are more aesthetically or functionally complex than the multi-piece prints in the previous category. Some have a funky design, and a couple incorporate features like LEDs and electronics.
Rotatable
This model stands out thanks to its ability to rotate. It’s made from two separate sections, an upper part that swivels, and a bottom support section. The upper part is rotatable and can be adjusted according to your needs. It snaps onto the base without gluing needed, so it’s also conveniently portable.
One thing noted by the designer is that you need supports for printing the upper part, unless you print it upside down to save on material.
- Who designed it? simplyHong
- How printable/popular is it? This model might not have any shared makes or thousands of downloads yet, but it’s still a good choice for your desk.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Voronoi
This headphone stand used Hans Kellner’s Voronoi script to achieve its distinct pattern. The design consists of four parts, so it’s great for those who want a cool-looking stand but have printers with smaller build spaces. Using a Voronoi pattern is sure to make this a special treat for math enthusiasts, too!
- Who designed it? adam.molnar.1
- How printable/popular is it? Almost 50,000 users have viewed this model, and 3 have posted their prints of it.
- Where to find it? Pinshape
Light Up
This stand has a few cool features. First, it lights up! Second, it can double as a low-power light source. Lastly, it was designed so that no glue is required for assembly.
Even though it looks fancy, this model should be a cinch to print. As the design doesn’t have any ventilation, the designer advises that you use low-power LEDs.
- Who designed it? Borchei
- How printable/popular is it? 31 users have posted makes of this model, and 5 have remixed it.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Guitar
Designed to look like an acoustic guitar, this is one of the coolest stands on our list. It’s available in a light-up version for those of you who want to play around with electronics. You’ll need to get some extra components, including LEDs and an Arduino Nano.
A version without lighting is also available. No matter which option you decide on, the designer suggests a 20% infill and 0.3-mm layer height.
- Who designed it? rockprint3d
- How printable/popular is it? More than 110 users have downloaded this model.
- Where to find it? Cults
A40
Though this design looks pretty simple, it was designed specifically for the Astro A4O TR headset and actually includes a cradle for the microphone. The model consists of four parts, but there is a one-piece version that requires a lot of supports.
If you don’t want to deal with supports, assembling the stand will require some glue. The designer cautions that some bridging is required on the base, so if your printer has problems with it, check out a few tips.
- Who designed it? Riddellikins
- How printable/popular is it? There are five makes and a remix of this model.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Truss
This headphone stand is designed to be printed with custom colors to suit whatever home theater or gaming setup you may already have. Its triangular truss-like design minimizes filament consumption and also looks great. If a part breaks, you can take comfort in having to print only one replacement part, thanks to the modularity of the design.
The creator printed the design in PLA with 0.24-mm and 0.3-mm layer height and an infill between 40% and 100% depending on the part. While the creator states they didn’t use supports, some makers have posted makes and listed that they did. For assembly, you’ll require 19 M3 x 10-mm screws, but no glue or other hardware is needed.
- Who designed it? NoycePrints
- How printable/popular is it? This popular model has over 200 posted makes as well as 24 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Themed
These themed 3D printable headphone stands are awesome and highly recognizable. We’ve got something for Marvel and DC fans as well as lovers of classic sci-fi epics.
Call of Duty
Prepare to level up your gaming setup with this absolute must-have. It’s an epic Call of Duty themed headphone stand. However, this sleek and stylish design is not just decoration for your desk. It’s also a symbol of your dedication and passion for gaming. The print makes a great gift to give to a fellow gamer or loved one.
This design comes in two parts: the decorative top and the staircase base. The creator recommends printing the top with supports touching the build plate.
- Who designed it? 3DPrintBunny
- How printable/popular is it? This model has a couple of shared makes from the community and over 1,600 downloads.
- Where to find it? Cults
Superman
Why not make your very own headphone stand that features Superman’s logo? Thanks to his super hearing, the Man of Steel probably doesn’t need headphones, but many of us non-Kryptonians use them all the time.
This model consists of three pieces, which can be printed with or without supports. If you print the logo on a side face you won’t need them. If you want the cool infill pattern like the creator, you’ll need supports for the post hole.
- Who designed it? 3DBearnicorn
- How printable/popular is it? In addition to 2 makes, this model has nearly 2,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Harley Quinn
Get ready for a wickedly cool project inspired by Harley Quinn from the iconic Batman series! This villainous stand serves as a unique desk decoration while holding your beloved headphones. With Harley’s face guarding your headphones, you’ll add a touch of the dark side to your workspace.
You won’t need to worry about fiddling with settings while printing; the default ones should work just fine. However, keep in mind that the ears and head require support structures to ensure a flawless print.
Once you’ve printed all the pieces, you’ll need to attach the ears and head to the main structure with a few screws to ensure stability and durability. Once assembled, a nice paint job will bring this stand to life!
Darth Vader
Even if you’ve never seen a Star Wars film, chances are you recognize Darth Vader. If you want a nice place to hang your headphones in between Mandalorian seasons or while reading up on all the latest 3D printing advancements, this is the headphone stand for you!
This print comes in two parts, and the top will require supports. The good news is that it plugs into the base, so there’s a good chance you won’t even need any glue to put this together.
- Who designed it? 3DPrintBunny
- How printable/popular is it? With over 350 downloads, 6 users have posted makes of this model.
- Where to find it? Printables
Batman
Batman is a popular DC character, but even those that aren’t fans would likely be impressed by this headphone stand. If you collect Batman-themed stuff, you’re sure to enjoy having this in your home theater or gaming setup.
The creator printed the design in about six hours with 25% infill and no supports. Assembly, with glue, is required.
- Who designed it? Fay3DLabs
- How printable/popular is it? This model has over 25,800 downloads plus 14 makes and a remix have been posted.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Star Trek
Trekkies are sure to love this headset stand, which prominently displays the logo of the United Federation of Planets. If you spend most of your time watching Star Trek or playing any of the games, this is a great print to display your love for all things Star Trek, never mind holding your headset.
This print will need supports on both pieces, but other than that it should be a relatively easy print.
- Who designed it? 3DPrintBunny
- How printable/popular is it? This model has nearly 750 downloads and 13 users have posted their makes!
- Where to find it? Printables
Wolverine
Wolverine is one of the most striking Marvel characters and perhaps the fiercest, so why not have him hold on to your headphones? This print is great for X-Men fans, especially if you like the look of Wolverine’s classic black and yellow mask.
This project takes about six hours to print and will require supports, but it’ll be well worth it for fans. Just keep it away from any Cyclops mods.
- Who designed it? Fay3DLabs
- How printable/popular is it? This model has about 2,500 downloads, and a user has posted a print.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
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