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Monster Speakers

Monster Speakers
Here's a quick "Show and Tell" of how I decorated a pair of custom speakers to look like these awesome monsters.

Aren't they adorable/scary/cool?
 
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Step 1Prepare Speakers

Prepare Speakers
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Noah did this part.
But I'll try and recreate what I think is happening from the pictures he provided!
Check image notes for further clarification.

Let's see. . . . first we've got a box type thing that's going to get the facing put on it. The speaker guts will live in here. Looks like we're using some glue and some clamps. (see pictures 1 & 2)

Next get some foam! The blue kind! Most likely found at hardware stores, since that's where you will most likely find Noah. Also I recommend using caulk to put it all together. (see picture 3)

No wait, that doesn't make sense. . . Get some glue in a caulk gun type thing, and go to town. Glue that foam all over that box. Make sure you're using the right size pieces though! Measure twice, cut once. (see picture 4)
Update: Noah really wants me to make sure you know this is liquid nails. I know it's not caulk, but I thought it was funny. As it turns out, liquid nails is no joking matter.

Next, tape all of your seams. But not the whole way. If you don't understand why, I really can't help you, and this step is probably too advanced for you anyway. Just skip it. (see picture 5)

Once the glue is all dry and secure (I'd give it at least 24 hours), start carving your shape! Begin with some rough cuts. (see picture 6) Then you can go in and mark where you want it to be more refined. (see pictures 7 & 8)

Now's a good time to look at your feet. (picture 9)

And ta da! It's done! (see picture 10)

Wasn't that easy?
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Dec 29, 2010. 3:55 PMWasagi says:
The Mustache is a terrific addition!
Dec 15, 2010. 6:29 AMlpxav says:
nice work!!!!
Apr 19, 2010. 3:20 PMfirefliie says:
ok, no mean comments if this is a stupid question; i am a techno-tard.

if your using 2 different speakers (one of the mouth, one for the eye) how do you connect whatever it is your connecting to the speakers? like you would need like 4 jacks for both speakers on your *whatever it is your connecting to the speakers,* wouldnt you?
Nov 6, 2010. 8:47 PMkyle brinkerhoff says:
haha! no stupid comments, just stupid people LOL:] I kid;)
Apr 21, 2010. 6:57 PMfirefliie says:
oh, bummer. i could never build something like that, I fail. Does anyone know of an already made base i could buy.?
Nov 6, 2010. 8:46 PMkyle brinkerhoff says:
great work! i was actually going to build my new speaker boxs out of plexiglass but this is pretty cool i think i might have to give it a try:]
Sep 2, 2010. 4:37 PMDani1996 says:
¡Great!. But, ¿Can you do it with PC speakers?
Jul 30, 2010. 1:24 PMdinerwithagypsy says:
can you just make two of them and I'll pay you? cause as much as I would love to do this it would turn out looking terrible and it would end up taking me months!
Jul 8, 2010. 10:37 AMspricer988 says:
u must do a lot of things in ur spare time
May 17, 2010. 11:05 PMfrog pop says:
kooloooloooloool

Mar 25, 2010. 2:33 PMkcls says:
This is awesome!
Mar 22, 2010. 11:10 AMfirefliie says:
do you have a shop or something? if not, you should seriously consider that. i cant make any of this!
Mar 22, 2010. 10:58 AMKoolAidDisaster says:
OMG i think i just died from a cuteness attack! Those are so great!
Feb 24, 2010. 12:27 PM$pencerpup says:
These are so cute! I want to make some!
Nov 9, 2009. 6:49 PM__Master_ says:
i must make some $$$ first tho many many project to do u know muahahahahhahah
Nov 8, 2009. 7:56 PM__Master_ says:
domo is what i shall make mwawhahahaha
Aug 18, 2009. 8:59 PMMerteuil says:
Wow.... I totally thought this was made out of someone's forgotten furby's. Lol.
Aug 17, 2009. 9:51 PMHerzog says:
Very cool... =)
Graatz...
Aug 6, 2009. 2:16 PMcomander01 says:
I'm envisioning a blue-furred speaker posing as sully from Monsters Inc.
Aug 6, 2009. 1:25 PMsharlston says:
orr so adorable make one like a pet lol so you can stroke it and things
Aug 5, 2009. 5:36 AMdestiny star says:
awsome...i just hope i have time making your project...thanks for the idea...it's a perfect gift!
Aug 3, 2009. 11:46 AMfireruler12 says:
this is a little confusing
Aug 4, 2009. 8:06 AMfireruler12 says:
yes it helps so much thanks.
Jul 26, 2009. 2:23 AMansanma says:
At step 1, you include a link to Noah's instructable, but the word "did" have been added to url, so it doesn't work very well...
Jul 8, 2009. 8:08 AMbounty1012 says:
Lol, I like the one with the monocle. 5/5 faved :D
Jun 26, 2009. 6:24 PMxerxesx20 says:
Really great for a first instructable. Really dig the results!
Jun 10, 2009. 6:00 AMmaxbastow says:
Awesome! I'm making some!
Jun 1, 2009. 8:19 PMRubber Duck says:
Those things totally remind me of furbies! Imagine if they're horns could move up and down, ha ha!
Jun 1, 2009. 6:58 AMspectrex says:
oh noes!!! Get ready for Monster Cable to come knocking at your door with a lawsuit.
May 31, 2009. 6:00 PMSpeedmite says:
IIt was interesting enough to get me to read it! And it was cool, yet somehow you scare me some.
May 30, 2009. 8:50 AMmweston says:
haha, good instructable! Its also kind of a play on words like the Monster Audio/Cable Company and this is a monster
May 30, 2009. 7:56 AMmajeral says:
I have 2 penguin "tissues holders" it already has a hole in the bottom thanks for the Idea.. I'll just need to make a hole for the sound to get out
May 29, 2009. 6:18 PMcloot100 says:
I guess i know how to speak monster now.
May 29, 2009. 5:05 PMleniere309 says:
These are great, I like the idea very much, looking at the design, as speakers come in pair I was thinking that maybe they could be done as male female, such as a bride and groom, just a thought. great stuff.
May 29, 2009. 4:15 PMcd41 says:
defintly Favorite'd, gotta win or make these.
May 27, 2009. 7:57 PMSpl1nt3rC3ll says:
Wow, these are so cool! I'm practically speechless! Very well done.

If I were on the feature team... :P
May 29, 2009. 8:55 AMDIYDragon says:
I love the monocle and the mustache. :3 Favorited for later use. <3
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