Paper desktop speakers rock you like a handcrafted hurricane
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted Jun 29th 2009 6:21PM
posted Jun 29th 2009 6:21PM
Like my grandmother always says, sometimes the best gadgets are the ones you build yourself -- with kits imported from Japan, purchased at places like Fred Flare. Princeton's Paper Speaker kit comes with a pair of 1W stereo speakers, a USB connection, paste, and a paper template for building a retro desktop sound system. Three designs are available -- take your pick from a cabinet record player, a component stereo system, or an old school boom box. Check 'em out below, and then get yours when it becomes available in early July for ¥1,980 (approximately $21).
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sweeeettt.
I could see this as the first recession antidote that actually receives zero posts.
im sure many people will want almost ANYTHING for free
Paste- yum!
"Check 'em out below, and then get yours when it becomes available in early July for ¥1,980 (approximately $21)."
No.
For $21, one could buy an old boombox from a thrift store or garage sale and have most likely better-sounding and undeniable cooler speakers (albeit after a bit of work). Maybe it's just me, but I prefer that route.
+1 agreed
That would be awesome, and then mod a tape by putting a USB soundcard in it = WIN
Would be a lot cooler if it was a kit to build the actual, you know, speaker.
http://www.parts-express.com/wizards/searchResults.cfm?srchExt=CAT&srchCat=769
no, I meant the actual driver. With a magnet, coil and a paper cone, etc...
I think the point is that with NXT panel speakers it remains light and compact, and can be folded flat again if needed. Plus traditional speakers would sound like arse in a paper box.
it been done! you can buy cardboard speakers on thinkgeek! altough not as snazzy as these retro desings
love that scorpions reference =)
Hmm made of paper, guaranteed to sound like trash :).
reminds me of the good old day when origami was popular in grade school. I still remember how to make a peacok with a piece of paper. At least I don't have to pay for my paper bird.
I don't know, these are actually kind of off-beat and cool. I totally dig the old console stereo...
I need a dispenser here.
anyone know of a site where I can get art templates like that? I wish they those those without the speakers...
If you check out the Read link the company has the images in PDF form so you can print 'em out yourself....
You forgot scissors.