Due to the dollar weakening, some people are getting pretty desperate around the holidays. Take this man for example, who tries to make a high-def speaker with household materials.

Some may call this man crazy. What’s crazy is the fact that it actually works!

Using just a paper plate, clear tape, a mini-jack audio cable, aluminum foil, and a penny, he creates a make-shift speaker in a matter of minutes. Of course, it’s not the high-quality sound found in home theater speakers, but it does work. He also suggests doing this multiple times for a “surround-sound” effect.

This video got me thinking: how much are our speakers actually worth?

If you actually decide to attempt this, first consult this follow-up video. It might help if you have some problems along the way: