Cheap and simple mp3 or iPod speakers

Here's a way to make some simple and cheap speakers for your iPod or mp3 player.

Step 1 You will need:

mp3 headphones
hacksaw
plastic martini glasses
tape
mp3 player (of course!)

Comments

[EpicBuilder]

Does this work with foam cups

[rimar2000]

Very clever!

Years ago I did a passive megaphone, using an spent washing machine plastic rotor, whose shape was a horn as these martini glasses. I was surprised for the result.

[Javi93]

really? im not sure of doing it. Shouldnt have the form of an starbucks cup like in the other instructable? (I mean more tight and long)

[rimar2000]

These old plastic washing machine rotors was horn shaped, with three longitudinal fins. One of them was ideal for handle, doing only an elongated hole for the four fingers. The other two was easily removables.

[rimar2000]

The diameter was a little too large, so I cutted the edge 1/2 inch around.

[charden1]

can u show im intrested

[rimar2000]

Yes, you can see it (another equal) here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-megaphone-megfono-gratis/

[velocityii]

Though I haven't tried it, something else to try, instead of the tape, is to wedge or glue a thin piece of "noodle foam", like those noodle foam sticks you can buy a Wal Mart or similar store or closed cell foam might work even better, onto/into the glass. The ear bud could then easily be pressed into place and easily removed.

[thestyrofoampeanut]

 it might look nicer with glue.....

[impulse94]

Well, I like to use them as regular earphones also.

[thestyrofoampeanut]

then tape is good :)

[Lance Mt.]

Perhaps a 'slot in slot out' set-up would do. Just put more tape on then slice one side. It'll slip in and out with ease.