Wired links 150 Ikea $10 speakers into wall-of-sound test

Wired says it linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Bluetooth speakers today to build a "wall of sound" and test whether quantity can trump quality. The stunt probes the limits of budget audio and Bluetooth synchronization at a moment when cheap, modular gear is flooding the market. It also spotlights DIY culture around big-sound-on-a-budget, attempting what Ikea itself has not, according to Wired.

At roughly $10 per unit, the array totals about $1,500 before tax, creating a dense grid of small drivers that must stay in sync, Wired reports. The magazine frames the experiment as a real-world check on whether scores of tiny speakers can rival a single pricier system and what trade-offs emerge in clarity and latency. Watch for Wired’s full methodology, measured results, and any response from Ikea or audio engineers on practicality. [Developing. This article will be updated.]