Abstract: A modular audio system is described. The modular audio system may include a support unit having a base portion, a plurality of connector supports, each of the plurality of connector supports being coupled to the base portion, and a plurality of connectors, each of the plurality of connectors being coupled to a respective connector support, the plurality of connectors being adapted to physically join an external device to the support unit. The modular audio system may also include a modular speaker unit having a digital signal processing unit that is disposed within the modular speaker unit and adapted to receive an input signal and a control signal, and an amplifier that is disposed within the modular speaker unit and adapted to drive a speaker diaphragm.

Abstract: A speaker unit including a housing, a connector adapted to form a physical connection with a cooperating connector of a second speaker unit in order to physically join the speaker unit to the second speaker unit, and an input port adapted to form an electrical connection to an input source. The speaker unit may further include an electrical coupling that is automatically engaged with an electrical coupling of a second speaker unit when the connectors are fully engaged. A speaker unit may include a cover for providing and/or adjusting an opening at the back of a speaker unit.