8 Beautiful Ways To Make Speakers Not Ugly

Speakers: no matter a designer’s intentions, they’re always ugly. But they don’t have to ruin your vibe if you just think outside the (speaker)box.

Integrate your speakers into a work of art.

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Music is art. The speakers should be too.

If it’s big enough, your speaker can double as a table.

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If you put it by where you practice, it’s right there within reach. No need to drag the ol’ guitar amp out of the closet.

Make a covering out of books.

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Finally, books are useful again.

Display (not hide) your headphones on the limited-edition gold HeadStand.

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A rare find. What's awesome about this one is only 499 were manufactured. If any are still available, you'll find them at BrandsWalk .

Cover your subwoofer with wood panels to create a table.

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Just don’t put any glass objects on this vibrating table.

Replace the ugly black mesh.

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You don’t have to keep the generic black mesh that comes with your speakers. It’s only purpose is to protect the speaker itself, so please, replace it with something that complements the room.

Put your speakers in a lamp.

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When you first heard about the early camera phones, I'm sure your reaction was the same; however, the DIY possibilities are so much better. Still rockin' at Amazon.

...or just have no speakers at all.

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There are devices, like this one, that turn any surface into a speaker. Just drop it where you need it, and the surface will vibrate, sending sound waves into the air. Be careful: some of these don’t work very well, so check the reviews first.