Speaker Project
Low-fi High-fi was the name of my speaker project from my second year of university which aimed to use “low fidelity” materials to create “high fidelity sound”. It used a dish shape and conical shape to help improve sound as the parts would be recycled from old speakers.
The base and cone were all 3D printed over 18 hours, burlap sack was used for the top of the speaker to protect the components. The screen was just printed with some clear plastic in front of it. The base has a thin part that comes off for easy access to the components. There are holes for the AUX cable and on/off on the other side of the base.
Prototyping board featuring initial sketches and some sketch models of my final designs.
For the prototypes I used 5mm MDF, cardboard, paper, grey modelling foam and polystyrene. Different materials gave me a better idea of what I wanted to use for my final model.
One negative I found doing this project was I stuck with the first shape I thought of which stopped me from opening up to other ideas. I had my mindset on it from the get-go which isn’t smart. This will be the main focus in future projects for me.
Concept board featuring what my final design would be if it were produced properly.
This board features the final materials that would be used. Burlap sacks can be recycled from farmers with plastic coming from old bottles and other plastic products that have been through one life cycle already.
The base was 3D printed in white filament but the final would be wrapped in a wood vinyl (customisable). The wood helps it fit into a home and look like an ornament.
Render board features computer renderings of my 3D model done in SolidWorks.
On the left is an exploded view showing the components. The speaker would feature 2 drivers, an LCD screen, battery pack (rechargeable), circuit board and the on off button.
In the middle is a standalone render of the speaker.
On the right is the speaker in what would be its natural environment, coffee table in a lounge or living room.