What happens after checkout
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Step 1
Receive your files
Your digital files are emailed after checkout. Read the guides before starting your build.
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Step 2
Source, print and build
Buy the listed parts, print the files and follow the assembly guide.
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Step 3
Enjoy the result
Sit back and listen to the speakers you built yourself.
THE DIGITAL PLAN
The plans. Your printer. Your build.
Buy the digital design once, then source the components and build at your own pace.
What you get
3D-printable speaker files, build documentation and parts information for this design.
Your digital files are emailed after checkout.
What you supply
A suitable 3D printer, filament, tools and the physical components listed in the project guides.
The plan price does not include physical parts or an assembled speaker.
Project facts at a glance
Specifications from the published project guides. Finished cabinet dimensions differ from the printer volume needed for the individual parts. Keep the full guides handy for measurements, parts quantities and assembly details.
- Drivers
- 1 × Dayton RS125P-8 woofer; 1 × RST28F-4 tweeter
- Finished dimensions (H × D × W)
- 249 × 230 × 170 mm
- Minimum printer volume
- W 170 × D 250 × H 215 mm
- Nominal impedance
- 8 Ω
- Published frequency response (−3 dB)
- 72 Hz–20 kHz
- Amplification
- 10–50 W stereo amplifier
- PLA filament
- ~2,250 g per speaker
- Assembly time
- 2 afternoons / pair (excl. printing)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Digital files
- STL print files, assembly guide, parts sourcing guide and spec sheet.
- Parts sourcing
- Buy the listed drivers, crossover components where required, hardware and materials separately. Physical parts are not included.
Explore the project
The speaker you’ll build, its requirements and the original project guides.
Build a speaker that delivers uncompromising performance.
Designed for critical listening, home theatres, or hi-fi setups, the Illuminate 5 Mk2 gives you incredible clarity, smooth dynamics, and impactful bass—all from a 3D-printed enclosure you create yourself.
Great Sound
A premium 28mm soft dome tweeter delivers pristine highs, while the 5-inch low-distortion woofer provides rich mids and powerful, room-filling sound. Experience exceptional dynamics and accuracy with every note.
Sleek and Versatile Design
With a compact enclosure that’s perfect for smaller to medium-sized spaces, the Illuminate 5 offers a refined aesthetic that fits effortlessly into your environment.
Limitless Customisation
Choose from thousands of 3D printer filaments to design a speaker that’s uniquely yours. Whether you prefer something bold, subtle, or somewhere in between, the Illuminate 5 Mk2 adapts to your style.
Easy to Print and Build
From sourcing components to final assembly, our detailed guides and validated STLs make the process straightforward and enjoyable.
Exceptional Value
Enjoy sound quality that rivals premium off-the-shelf speakers at a fraction of the cost. Build it yourself and own a speaker that truly stands apart.
Printable Crossover Board makes positioning components effortless.
Labels and guides help eliminate wiring mistakes.
Filament required per speaker: ~2250g
Minimum printer build volume: H215xD250xW170mm
Major changes with Mk2:
1. Prints without slicer-generated supports
2. Single enclosure section with, subtle seam when it meets the baffle
3. Simplified assembly
4. Improved bass due to larger enclosure volume
5. No change in component list
Purchased files also include the STLs for the Illuminate 5 Mk1.
A few things to know
How do I receive the plans?
Your digital files are emailed after checkout. Download the files and read the project guides before starting your build.
Are any physical parts included?
No. This is a digital plan. You source the components, filament and hardware separately, then print and assemble the speaker yourself.
Will this work with my printer and parts?
Check the printer build volume and component list for this specific project. Requirements vary between designs, so confirm that your printer fits the parts and that you can source the listed components before buying.