2 Way Orb Speaker with Floating Tweeter

myminifactory

I've always had a passion for crafting a speaker in the shape of an orb or sphere. My lackluster skills in woodwork and absence of necessary equipment meant it never happened, until I acquired a 3D printer! I've been tinkering with this design on and off, experimenting with various prints, and after upgrading to my Cocoon Create 3D Touch (Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus), I started from scratch and created this design. It's still a work in progress, but I'm pleased with the result. The arm slips into the back of the stand, allowing the tweeter to hover over the woofer. The arm is hollow, making it easy to wire up the tweeter. Just so you know, this speaker isn't designed for top-notch sound quality; its focus is on appearance. Don't expect ultra-HiFi sound from this unit, but it's good enough for daily use. The orb-shaped "woofer" houses a standard 4-inch speaker, which I purchased at Jaycar Electronics in Australia. You can use any available 4-inch speaker or one you have lying around. The tweeter is a budget-friendly 2-inch model from China, as I couldn't find a suitable option within my budget in Australia. To keep things simple, I added a 6.8uF capacitor to the tweeter's circuit. There's definitely room for improvement, but it gets the job done. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this orb speaker and encourage you to share photos of your own prints if you decide to give it a try!