Setting up your home with the lastest high-tech sound systems and digital equipment can end up costing you a fortune, which is why these handy DIY entertainment system projects are here to help make life a little bit easier.
Why spend a fortune on speakers and tech devices when you can creatively construct one on your own from materials you most likely already have? These DIY projects are allowing homeowners the opportunity to customize their own entertainment systems with their own particular style and taste. From sound systems amazingly upcycled from fish tanks to homemade HDTV antennas made from cardboard, these DIY entertainment system projects will definitely help save a buck or two on your interior decor.
Perfect for those looking to find cost-effective ways to add some entertainment to their homes, these DIY projects will definitely help you out with their imaginative techniques.
17 DIY Entertainment System Projects
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DIY Paper Speakers
The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project
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Lazy Man Tablet Mounts
The DIY iPad Mount Allows It to Swivel Around While You're Snug in Bed
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Expensive Speaker Replications
Alfonso de Rojas Spends 400 Hours Making $60,000 Speakers
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Mason Jar Speakers
The Audiojar by Sarah Pease is a Fun and Classy Do-It-Yourself Project
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DIY Toy Speakers
The Handmade Kidrobot Munny Doll Speaker Plays Your Music Adorably
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Spherical Sound Systems
The Dodecahedron Speaker is a DIY 3D-Printed Project
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Customizable Hipster Sound Systems
The Furni DIY Bluetooth Speakers by Aaron Daley are Crafty
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DIY HDTV Antennae
HollyMann Creates Something More Than Your Typical Rabbit Ears
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Recycled TV Bars
DIY Green Liquor Storage
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DIY Speakers
Listen to Your Music On a Personalized Sound System
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DIY Theater Constructions
A California Man Creates a Home Theater Garage
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Toy Block Tablet Hybrids
LEGO Maniac Duplicates a Wii U Controller with iPad and Lots of LEGO
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DIY iPod Docks
Create Your Own Speakers With an Atari 2600 Shell
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Giant Interactive TV Remotes
World's Largest Remote Control Made From DDR Mats
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TV Bird Houses
Theft Deterring Avian Lure Looks Like a Hidden Video Camera
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D.I.Y. Music Holsters
Make a Classic Muji Inspired CD Player for Less
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Fish Tank Sound Systems
The DIY Aquarium Sound System Uses Fish to Generate Soothing Sounds
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Alien Sound Systems
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Tablet Notebook Disguises
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Floating Movie Theaters
The Archipelago Cinema Offers a Watery Film Experience
Subtle LEGO Photography
The in Pieces Series Focuses on Scenes That Require Deconstruction
Personal Draft Beer Dispenser
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These Chris McVeigh Building Block Ornaments are Festive
TV-Like Fish Tanks
Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium Brings a Touch of the Sea
Multi-Room Fish Tanks
The Silverfish Aquarium from Octopus Studios
E-Waste Pet Beds
This Computer Monitor Dog Divan Gives a Broken Machine New Life
Handmade iPad Accessories
Jositajosi Makes Apple iPad Cases & Even iPad Wings
Avian Aquariums
Fish Bird Tanks
Cardboard Smartphone Speakers
The Eco Amp Amplifies Sound in a Natural and Eco-Friendly Manner
Public Phone Fish Tanks
The Aquarium Phone Booth Embodies an Exotic Escape in France
Utilitarian Sound Systems
The Soyuz Speaker Features No Glossy Case and Was Made to Be Carried
Metaphorical Fish Tanks
Infinity Aquarium Symbolizes Life
Oxygen Detox
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Avian LEGO Sculptures
The Tropical Bird Series by Thomas Poulsom is Bright and Cheerful
Wingless Avian Sound Bites
The Wrenz Birdie Speakers Will Have You Staring While You're Listening
Musical Desk Organizers
The dockTRAY for iPhone Plays Music and Provides a Place for Supplies
Rock-Inspired Fish Tanks
Henning Larsen Architects Set to Build a Flintstones-Approved Aquarium
Cube-Conscious Theaters
The Wuhan Pixel Box Cinema Features Blocked Box Accents
Life-Threatening Fish Tanks
Poor Little Fish Drains Water in the Bowl Based Upon Your Usage
Wooden Tablet Protectors
The Vers iPad Case Stand Goes Au Natural
Arboreal Smartphone Docks
The Live Evergreen iPod Dock is Made Using Real Oak and Moss
Eco-Friendly Ghetto Blasters
The Smart Boombox is Made Out of Cardboard and Wood
Globe-Inspired Sound Systems
The Dora CD Player Allows for the Clever Rotation of Sound Emission
iPad-Controlled Blimps
Breakfast NY Showcases Touchscreen Controller at Design Week
Mason Jar Speakers
The Audiojar by Sarah Pease is a Fun and Classy Do-It-Yourself Project
DIY LEGO Key Hangers
Felix Grauer Creates a Playful Project for the Home
Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
Powerful Gadget-Charging Flashlights
This High Power Flashlight is Also an External Battery Pack
DIY Wagon Wheels
Fred Geller and Judy Foster's Radio Flyer Car Retirement Project
iClassic iPod Dock
Whimsically Sculptural Lighting
The Cloud Ceiling at Progress Bar is a Striking Permanent Fixture
Video Game Real Estate Infographics
The Real-Life Bowser’s Castle Infographic Goes From 2D t
Paper-Thin Portable Speakers
The Mojo Speaker Features Huge Sound in a Compact Design
Tubular Aquatic Tanks
Round 'Air Aquariums' Give Fish a Modern Home
Sound System Chandeliers
The Sonos Soundalier is a Custom Audio Set for the NYC Week
Crooked Helix Theaters
1st Place Long Island Cinema Makes You Famous for Five Seconds
Sustainable Charging Stations
The RockAppleWood iPad/iPhone Speaker Dock is Cleverly Upcycled
Techtastic Tablets
The Hanvon Touchpad BC10C and Ba10e is Super-Suave
Intelligent Portable Speakers
'Air Phones' System is Wireless, Luminous, Playful
Propose With an iPod Touch
'Marry Me' iPod
Pocket Sized Portable Speakers
The Matrix Audio iPro Speaker Provides Big Sound in a Small Package
Minimalist Wall-Mounted Amps
The Muji Bluetooth Speaker is Activated with a Simple Tug of its Cord
Wireless Air Monitors
The Nocs 'NS2' Air Monitor Speakers Blast Loudly
Iconic Cartoon Speakers
These Mickey Mouse Speakers by Mickey Mivu Use a Variety of Stands
Slithering Sound Systems
The Snakes Portable Speakers by Junonna Trotsiuk are Modular
iPod Parking Lots
The 'Charging Station Valet' for Die-Hard Apple Lovers
Cutting-Edge Crystalline Gadgets
The Diamond Audio Collection Takes Alluring, Multifaceted Forms
Building Block Lunch Sets
The LEGO Bento Box Makes it Socially Acceptable to Play With Your Food
Billbirdhouse
Billboards Recycled into Birdhouses
Green Desktop Speakers
The 'Jack Terrier 2' Blasts Music from Recycled Material
LEGO Hobbit Stories
LEGO: A Hobbit Halloween Shows How Spooky Pranks Can Go Awry
Origami-Inspired Instruments
Brian Chan's Folding Ukulele Kit is a Musical DIY Project
Avian Apartments
'Super Kingdom' Birdhouse Exhibit
Numberless Remote Controls
EchoStar 922 Features Touchpad Channel Navigation (CES 2009)
Gesture Activated Remote Controls
The Licentia Has No Buttons
Jumbo Earbud Speakers
Go Big and Take These Speakers Home
Steampunk iPod Cases
Neal Bridgens Gives His MP3 Player an Old-School Makeover
CDs as Wall Art
The Qubo Lets You Frame and Flaunt Your Old School Music Tracks
Glass Bird Cages
Esque Studio Design
Cement Building Block Toys
The Concrete Legos by Andrew Lewicki are Heavy-Duty
DIY Branded Toys
Custom-Made Munnys for Corporate Holiday Celebrations
Ballsy Tablet Harnesses
Grow a Pair With the iBallz iPad Protector
399 Channel Remote Control
Circular Sound Systems
Expansion Loudspeakers Wrap the Music Around You
Billfold Cell Stands
The DIY $100 Origami iPhone Stand is Luxury at its Craftiness
Boom Box Backpacks
The Jam Session Stay-Puff Comes With Built-In Speakers
Flexible Speakers
Futuristic Audio Technology From Warwick
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In-Flight iPads
The Bluebox Avionics 'Bluebox Ai' Gives You an iPad for the Ride
DIY Speakers
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Pixelated Picture Apps
The 'Sprite Something' iPad App Lets You Create Pixelated Images on Purpose
Top 10 Remote Controls
Changing Your Channel Doesn't Have to Be Ugly
Blooming Speakers
The iPom Tech Flower for the iPod is Touch Sensitive
Cardboard Sneaker Packaging
The Air Jordan XIV Pizza Box Offers a Blueprint for the Shoe
Reinventing Retro Gadgets
DIY iPod Cigarette Case
Cylindrical Bamboo Speakers
The Yorkie Speakers are Eco-Friendly Sound Amplifiers
Upcycled Stationary Sound Systems
The Pulpop MP3 Speaker is Made from Recycled Paper Pulp
Pedal-Powered Movie Theaters
The Cycle-In Cinema is a Pop-Up Generated Solely by Cyclists
High-Tech Timber Speakers
This Compact Speaker is Crafted Out of the Precious Ancient Kauri
Two-Story Laptop Towers
The Auka Laptop Stand is Flexible and Lightweight
All-in-One Drink Machines
The 'Ultimate Professional Drink Maker'
Sci-Fi-Inspired DIY
Life-Sized Aliens Power Loader Costume is Frighteningly Realistic
Hi-Tech Home Hubs
The Kult Control Panel Amalgamates All Means to Managing Interior Electronics
Backpack Bird Cages
The PetPocket
Penny-Sized Speakers
Mini Cube Fingertip Speakers Are a Bite-Sized Music Delight
DIY Movie Screening Platforms
'TheCouchers' Lets You Find Find Movie Screenings and Host Them
DIY iPod Docks
Create Your Own Speakers With an Atari 2600 Shell
Fluorescent Fish
Add Ambience to Aquatic Life With This Oceanic Mood Lamp
Doughnut-Structured Speakers
Pulpop Paper Speakers by Balance Studio are Made from Recycled Paper
DIY Plaything Printers
The BattleBricks MakerLegoBot is a Fully Functioning Block Printer
Disfigured Game Characters
These Super Mario Munnys Changes the Look of the Classic Nintendo Game
Arcade Furniture Creations
The Pinball Coffee Table Brings the Arcade to Your Living Room
Bullet-Proof Bird Houses
The Architect's Bird Feeder
DIY Vinification Art
The Sabine Marcelis House Wine Kit Displays Fermenting
Macabre Munnys
Adam Sibley's Sinister Twist on a Fun DIY Toy
Simple Spherical Smartphone Docs
The Denon Cocoon Is Designed to Resemble a Cocoon
Preserving Classic Media
USB Turntable Lets You Store Your Vinyl On Your iPod
Glowing Multicolored Speakers
This Wireless Sound Device Illuminates All Your Favorite Colors
Spoon-Smacking Senior Videos
Deb 'Spoons' Perry Plays Amazingly to the Black Keys' 'Lonely Boy'
Luxurious Cinematic Recliners
Panasonic EP-MA70KX Chair Enhances the Movie Watching Experience
Solar Birdhouses
Glowing Perch by OOOMS Attracts Insects for Birds at Night
Theater Trend Report
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Masterpiece MP3s
The Microsoft Zune 30GB is Ready For Battle With iPod
LEGO Weapon Replicas
The LEGO Hylian Shield Recreates the Legend of Zelda
Cobra-Inspired Speakers – The 'Serpent Speakers' Flex And Capture You With Sound
The 'Serpent Speakers' Flex And Capture You With Sound
Chic Cartoon Kitty Speakers
The Hello Kitty Sound Device is a Cute Way to Blast Your Music
Bendy Bark Notebooks
SINJLAB Creates Wooden Notepads That Defy the Laws of Nature
Triangular Tablet Sound Pieces
The 'Sound Prism' Offers Support and Sound for the iPad
Newfangled Dangling Routers
The Line Modem Can Be Elevated Above the Cable Clutter of Your Desk
Celebrity Etsy Stores
Rosie O'Donnell's Charitable 'Munnys' Benefit 'Rosie's Broadway Kids'
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Retro Classic iPod Docks
Party like It's 1929 With the iVictrola
Social Media Theater Seating
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DIY PC Pedals
The Google Reader Pedal Takes the Stress off Your Wrist
Wee Nature Speakers
The Tiny Acorn iPod Speakers Look Like a Squirrel's Lunch
Avant-Garde Solace Speakers
The Thomas Scherer Audio 'Evince' Loudspeakers is a Progressive Design
Fish Heads
Clear Quirky Aquariums Rethink the Traditional Fish Tank
Mini Space-Age Remotes
The Stealth Bar is a Sleek Remote at its Simplest Form
Retro Radio Strikes Again
MAGNA Wooden Radio with iPod Jack
CD Players Get Tech Makeover
Tilt Sensing 'Pandora Alcantara'
Tiny Toy Instruments
Beem Busts Out Tiny LEGO Synths and Mixers for ‘The Future' Album
Fish Tank Sound Systems
The DIY Aquarium Sound System Uses Fish to Generate Soothing Sounds
Jumbo Remote Controls
You Can't Lose this One
Touchless Controllers
No-Touch TV Remote Understands Motions
DIY Cartoon Mods
Qee Bart Simpson Lets Aspiring Designers Have Fun, Man