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Russian Innovation: Once a Fire Extinguisher, Now a Speaker
inventorspot.com - 1/20/2009
Russian Innovation: Once a Fire Extinguisher, Now a Speaker
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It is said that the best hardware modders come from Russia. This slang expression is derived from the word modify, and refers to the act of modifying a piece of hardware or software to perform a function not originally intended. Read all about Strannik, an innovative designer who transformed ...

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Fire extinguishers modded into speakers
TechChee.com, shop online for gadget, gizmo and hot tech stuff — ... phono-absorbant material, which is able to keep inevitable ringing to a minimum. Ringing will be a problem with metal container, when they reach certain frequency, therefore the Russian modder has added in the necessary material, hoping to minimize ringing. Each fire extinguisher contains two sound units with coaxial-loaded drivers and spring-connector plugs, and another sheet of metal has been transformed into a very exquisite housing for the themed amplifier. via inventorspot Written By TechChee.com

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