# Spherical Sound Systems The Dodecahedron Speaker is a DIY 3D-Printed Project By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dodecahedron-speaker References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/06/3d-printed-dode.php) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Dodecahedron-Speaker-for-Desktop-Printers/?ALLSTEPS) The Dodecahedron Speaker may look like a strange pendant lamp, but that's because it is no lamp at all but a suspended sound system in a spherical form. Comprised of twelve speakers, the Dodecahedron Speaker provides [omnidirectional sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker) that will get the party started in no time. The kicker? It is a [do-it-yourself project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1) that requires a 3D printer to create. Of course, this is a much more affordable option than existing ones currently on the market. Shared by Instructables user Sean Ragan, a detailed guide shows people how to create a Dodecahedron Speaker for themselves. Made out of four different parts (face modules, vertex plugs, edge gaskets and bezels), it is relatively easy to make. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3d-printed Speakers:** A growing trend of DIY sound systems created through 3D printing technology - **Omnidirectional Sound Systems:** An increasing demand for speakers that provide high-quality sound from every angle - **Affordable Sound Systems:** A rising trend in creating low-cost, personalized sound equipment ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity to disrupt the conventional consumer tech industry with easily customizable, low-cost sound systems - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to introduce multifunctional decor items such as unique lamps that double up as sound systems - **Audio Technology:** Opportunity to innovate new sound technologies that offer 360-degree sound and can be easily assembled using 3D printing ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dome-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dome-series.md) - [Dice-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominote-speaker.md) - [Repairable 3D-Printed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000.md) - [Sand-Made Kinetic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econik-1851.md) - [Ultra-Thin Chromatic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker.md) - [Rolling Pentagonal Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-speaker-concept.md) - [Donut-Shaped Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-speaker.md) - [Spherical Hi-Fi Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet-mania.md) - [Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1.md)