[chrisstyler]

http://www.wired.com/design/2012/10/teague-printable-headphones/
 
What great times we live in... Imagine being able to 3D print your own set of headphones.

 

[Bad and Quiet]

it will be durable?

 

[FraGGleR]

Interesting.  I have access to a 3D printer for really cheap, but I don't know if it is big enough or good enough to make me something like this.

 

[nikongod]

Looks fun. I wonder how long it will be until people start tweaking the cup dimensions & overall shapes to change the sound.

 

[mellomoyo]

Does anyone around here know how to get access to a 3D printer? Are there online services or such that allow you to do that? 

 

[FraGGleR]

Check online for any local makerspaces or hackerspaces or community fablabs.  If you are near a university, you could also see if there is one you can use.  You can also build one http://www.webpronews.com/build-your-own-3d-printer-for-under-800-2012-09

 

[NamelessPFG]

Once 3D printers are a common, affordable thing, I can totally see people experimenting with enclosure designs to try and get the most out of the drivers of their choice. This ought to be fun, especially with T50RP or DIY electrostatic drivers.

 

[FraGGleR]

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Once 3D printers are a common, affordable thing, I can totally see people experimenting with enclosure designs to try and get the most out of the drivers of their choice. This ought to be fun, especially with T50RP or DIY electrostatic drivers.

As soon as I have time (hah!) I want to make a custom headphone using a 3d printer.  I am thinking more baffle and other pieces as opposed to headband and earcup.