Papercup iPod speakers

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Cute little set of "ghetto speakers" make from four disposable waters cups and toothpicks. Something for the kids to do on a rainy day, not as a replacement for your Bose (or your Altec Lansing).

CupSpeakers [via Dinosaurs and Robots]


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Posted by: George Nunezzz on November 14, 2008 at 5:35 PM

Consultant

This is precisely what I've been doing for my desk here at work since my ihome system is 3,000 miles away.

Too bad I'm not the only clever one...


Posted by: Anonymous on November 15, 2008 at 6:51 AM

Nice design and simply elegant. On a separate note, I think it's time to give up the use of "ghetto" in this context - a bit overused and (as a Black person) I'm a little tired of seeing it, although I understand the intent.


Posted by: Anonymous on November 15, 2008 at 6:46 PM

Funny, but the cups don't actually add to the sound.


Posted by: Anonymous on November 19, 2008 at 12:09 PM

hahaha I think Ill make those one day.


Posted by: Anonymous on November 19, 2008 at 12:14 PM

hahaha I think Ill make those one day. and just because youre black doesn't give you the authority on when and how the term ghetto is used. That is unless you live in the ghetto, and then it doesn't matter what race you are. Just being black has no relation whatsoever. I do agree with you though


Posted by: anon on November 20, 2008 at 7:05 PM

"As a Black Person" you're tired of hearing the word ghetto, Linda? Go talk to a Jew about the ghetto.


Posted by: Rebecca on November 23, 2008 at 11:43 AM

agreed, the term "ghetto" does not have any specific racial implications.


Posted by: Kay on December 1, 2008 at 3:47 PM

Better that Bose actually.

Not to flame Bose, but I'm sure if they are using similar technology in their $1000 speakers with not much better results.
At least these hold true to stereophonic sound, not "Advanced Wave Technology".


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