There is no dearth of ferrofluid speakers these days. Every few months, a new crowdfunding project pops up boasting ferrofluid tech and asking for backing. We’ve seen projects like the UFaudiO Sculptural Speaker and the Van der Waals Speaker, but none have reached the production stage. UFaudiO was limited to buyers in China and Taiwan, while Van der Waals turned out to be a scam. Ferrofluid enthusiasts and music lovers now have their hopes pinned on the FerroBeat speaker, which uses the same tech but in a clean cubic design.
For those not familiar with this tech, Ferrofluid was created by a NASA engineer as a way to control rocket fuel in zero gravity. These days, though, it’s better known as that inky black liquid that springs into spiky, hypnotic shapes when exposed to a magnet. If you happen to come across a video or two on the same, look closely at how it starts to resemble a three-dimensional visualizer straight out of a music video, which may explain the inspiration behind this FerroBeat, ferrofluid-powered Bluetooth speaker now making rounds on Kickstarter.
This cube-shaped speaker not only plays audio, but turns black magnetic fluid into real-time spikes and waves that dance to the music. It’s equal parts speaker and science demo, mesmerizing and hard to ignore. “Our speaker features a built-in electromagnetic driver and a custom algorithm that analyzes music frequencies in real-time. This controls the magnetic field, causing the fluid to dance, split, and morph in sync with your rhythm,” the maker states.
What really intrigued us was its design. Sleek and minimal, the speaker boasts a transparent central chamber that showcases the ferrofluid beautifully. When not in use, it’s a clean, modern cube. Once you press play, the fluid erupts into dramatic spikes or smooth waves synced to the track’s rhythm and intensity. “We use a premium high-borosilicate glass treated with a special nano-coating. Combined with our proprietary suspension liquid formula, this prevents the ferrofluid from sticking to the walls or losing its elasticity, ensuring a crystal-clear visual experience for years,” adds the maker.
From a sound standpoint, the speaker features a 10W, 100Hz-20KHz, 86±2 dB High-Fidelity full-range driver and a large passive radiator, delivering crisp highs and deep, resonant bass. The speakers also feature Bluetooth 5.3 for a stable, low-latency wireless connection and include a 3.5mm AUX input for connecting to turntables, PCs, or high-end audio players.
Functionally, it’s a Bluetooth speaker first, a visual art piece second. Pair it with your phone or computer, and the fluid mirrors whatever you’re playing. It won’t replace a serious home audio system, but the sound and motion combo makes it ideal for a desk, creative workspace, streaming setup, or anywhere you want some extra wow factor. On that note, we would really like to look at it being placed next to Modular Ulta Bar X.
But here is the thing. All that glitters is not gold. The creators behind the project mention that Early bird units are priced at $96, which is attractively low and likely to draw in audiophiles. But FerroBeat design follows a long line of Kickstarter ferrofluid projects, like NEBULA (which many called a blatant scam) and the promises of Spirok Robo (which impressed some backers but had mixed outcomes). Will it be any good? We are not sure at the moment. With so many fraudulent campaigns going on on Kickstarter, the risk is real. We can only recommend that you do your due diligence before pledging your money and your expectations on the line.
