14 DAY TRIAL // If there still are people who think that some objects cannot be modded, then reading the next piece of news is a must. A lot of guys are into modding and transforming all sorts of objects into gear with completely different functions and goals, be it simple trinkets or even technology-loaded equipment. The world of loudspeakers is no stranger to modding solutions, yet the following short story coming from Russia is something different.
What could you do with some very old and rust-covered fire extinguishers? Besides throwing them in the bin, that is. Well, Russian famous modder Strannik has come up with a spectacular idea.
Unlike other manufacturers who would have probably gone on the imitation path, creating some plastic cabinets looking like fire extinguishers and ending up with a cheap audio response, Strannik went for the real thing: we're talking about fire extinguishers that have actually "served the country," in a perfect functioning state (somewhere in the past).
All cleaned up from rust and with holes cut in their sides based on a carefully engineered design, these large metal cans have come to look better than they ever did. They've also been loaded with phonoabsorbant material in order to keep the inevitable ringing to a minimum; indeed, despite the round section of the cabinet, which helps a lot breaking up the standing waves, we should by all means consider the housing material; and metal containers are very prone to serious ringing as the right frequency is reached.
Each speaker has received two sound units with coaxial-loaded drivers and spring-connector plugs while another sheet of metal has been transformed into a very exquisite housing for the themed amplifier, all these now looking like a very cool fire extinguisher-themed stereo sound system. Now, with the right tools and a strong vision of the final product, it's most likely that those among us who are somewhat skilled in metal working with the roughness of metal objects could make a daring attempt to build similar units at home. Nevertheless, you should look at these pictures taken as a log during the building process and see that things aren't as easy as they might seem. Kudos to Strannik for such an inspiring work.
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