# Expensive Speaker Replications Alfonso de Rojas Spends 400 Hours Making $60,000 Speakers By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfonso-de-rojas References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/08/instead-of-paying-60000-for-a-fancy-set-of-speakers-man-builds-his-own/) & [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/11/whats-better-sp.php) Alfonso de Rojas is one determined fellow. After seeing Bowser & Wilkins' [Nautilus speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus) on a website, he wanted a set badly; however, the speakers' hefty price tag of $60,000 must have deterred him from doing so. Using 400 hours, Alfonso de Rojas therefore recreated these speakers, with the final product being nothing short of amazing. They look exactly like the original speaks, except with a different paint job. See this piece for yourselves in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Speaker Replication Trend:** A growing trend of individuals replicating expensive speakers to achieve high-quality sound at a lower cost. - **Custom Speaker Design Trend:** An emerging trend of individuals creating custom speaker designs to personalize their audio experience. - **DIY Speaker Projects Trend:** A rising trend of people undertaking do-it-yourself (DIY) projects to build their own high-end speakers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers of audio equipment can capitalize on the demand for customizable and affordable high-quality speakers by offering a range of customization options and DIY kits. - **Home Audio System Industry:** Companies in the home audio system industry can tap into the market for personalized audio solutions by offering bespoke speaker design services. - **Online Speaker Retail Industry:** Online retailers specializing in speakers can target the growing audience of individuals seeking replicated speaker designs by providing detailed product information and customization options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pearly White Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abalone-pearl.md) - [Opulent Artisan Aesthetic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arendal-1528-tower-8-limited.md) - [Opulent Next-Gen Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-800-series-signature-speakers.md) - [Music Studio Speaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-801-abbey-road-limited-edition-speakers.md) - [Collaborative Birch Plywood Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kor1-speaker.md) - [Extravagant Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcs15k-center-channel-loudspeaker.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-faber-amati-supreme.md) - [Wireless Premium Distinctive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beolab-8-speaker.md) - [Custom Colorful Bespoke Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-atelier.md)