LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its Xboom, made in collaboration with Will.i.am.Announced this week, the Stage 501 speaker features an 'AI Karaoke Master' that can remove or adjust vocals from 'almost any song', similar to the Soundcore Rave 3S.
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This speaker can also adjust the pitch of songs to make them more comfortable to sing along to, and according to LG, it doesn't require special karaoke audio files to do so. Like its predecessor, the Stage 501 features a five-sided design but is equipped with upgraded dual woofers and full-range drivers that LG claims will deliver richer sound. The replaceable 99Wh battery offers up to 25 hours of playback and delivers 160W of power (or up to 220W when plugged in).
There's also the Xboom Blast, which is a bit smaller than the Stage 501 and is designed for outdoor use, featuring protective edges and two handles for easy portability. This speaker also features a 99Wh battery for up to 35 hours of playback.
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LG has also added a couple of compact speakers to its lineup: the Xboom Mini and the Xboom Rock. With the Mini, you can expect up to 10 hours of playback and IP67 water and dust resistance, while the Rock promises the same battery life with support for Bluetooth Auracast, a feature that lets you stream audio to multiple speakers at once.
All four speakers feature an AI-powered feature that analyzes the sound and 'adjusts EQ settings to highlight the melody, rhythm or vocals,' according to LG. The company also says the speakers use AI to adjust the built-in lighting based on the song, while the Stage 501 and Blast use a technology called 'Space Calibration Pro' to adjust the sound quality based on the environment.
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LG has yet to reveal the price for these new speakers, but the company says it will release the new devices this year.
