Modular speaker system

Abstract

A modular speaker system includes a plurality of speaker modules configured prior to use to function in reproducing various sound channels depending upon specific desires of a user. Each of the plurality of speaker modules includes a substantially cylindrical housing including an open first end and a closed second end, as well as a cylindrical sidewall extending between the first end and the second end. Each speaker module also includes a first driver secured within the first end of the housing, the first driver being mounted within the first end of the housing for directing sound outwardly, and a second driver positioned within the housing at a central position between the first end and the second end of the housing. A plurality of circular rings are positioned around the housing allowing for control of the speaker module in various ways.

1 . A modular speaker system, comprising:
 a plurality of speaker modules configured prior to use to function in reproducing various sound channels depending upon specific desires of a user, each of the plurality of speaker modules comprising:
 a substantially cylindrical housing including an open first end and a closed second end, as well as a cylindrical sidewall extending between the first end and the second end; 
 a first driver secured within the first end of the housing, the first driver being mounted within the first end of the housing for directing sound outwardly; 
   a second driver positioned within the housing at a central position between the first end and the second end of the housing;
 a plurality of circular rings positioned around the housing allowing for control of the speaker module in various ways. 
   
     
     
         2 . The modular speaker system according to  claim 1 , wherein the first driver completely closes off a central aperture at the first end of the housing and seals an interior of the housing from an external environment and the second driver is mounted in alignment with the first driver such that a central longitudinal axis of the housing extends through a center of both the first driver and the second driver. 
     
     
         3 . The modular speaker system according to  claim 1 , wherein an enclosure isolates the first driver within the housing, and the enclosure creates first and second isolated chambers within the housing, the first driver being within the first isolated chamber and the second driver being within the second isolated chamber. 
     
     
         4 . The modular speaker system according to  claim 3 , wherein the enclosure is substantially cup-shaped. 
     
     
         5 . The modular speaker system according to  claim 4 , wherein slits are formed in the housing and are part of the second isolated chamber such that audio signals generated by the second driver may pass through the slits. 
     
     
         6 . The modular speaker system according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rings includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth rings positioned about the housing from the open first end thereof to the closed second end thereof. 
     
     
         7 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . The modular speaker system according to  claim 1 , wherein one of the plurality of rings rotates to open a port within the side wall of the housing. 
     
     
         10 . The modular speaker system according to  claim 1 , wherein one of the plurality of rings functions as a stand member allowing for elevation of the speaker module as a desired by user. 
     
     
         11 - 14 . (canceled) 
     
     
         15 . A speaker module configured prior to use to function in reproducing various sound channels depending upon specific desires of a user, comprising:
 a substantially cylindrical housing including an open first end and a closed second end, as well as a cylindrical sidewall extending between the first end and the second end;   a first driver secured within the first end of the housing, the first driver being mounted within the first end of the housing for directing sound outwardly;   a second driver positioned within the housing at a central position between the first end and the second end of the housing;   a plurality of circular rings positioned around the housing allowing for control of the speaker module in various ways.   
     
     
         16 - 21 . (canceled)