LG adds a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xbox devices built in collaboration with Will.i.am. Announced this week, LG says the Stage 501 speaker, like the Soundcore Rave 3S, features an “AI Karaoke Master” that can remove or adjust vocals from “virtually any song.”
LG says you can also adjust the pitch of songs to make them easier to sing, and you don't need karaoke-specific audio files to do so. Like its predecessor, the Stage 501 features a five-sided design, but comes with upgraded dual woofers and full-range drivers, which LG claims will deliver richer audio. The replaceable 99Wh battery provides up to 25 hours of playback and delivers 160W of power (up to 220W when plugged in).
There's also the Xbox Blast. It's a little smaller than the Stage 501, made for outdoor use, and features an edge bumper and two handles for easy carrying. This speaker also comes with a 99Wh battery that provides up to 35 hours of playback.
LG has also added some compact speakers to its lineup, the Xbox Mini and 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 allows you to broadcast audio to multiple speakers simultaneously.
LG says all four speakers feature AI-powered features that analyze audio and “adjust EQ settings to bring out melodies, rhythms, and vocals.” The company also says the speakers use AI to adjust built-in lighting based on the song, and the Stage 501 and Blast use a technology called “Space Calibration Pro” to adjust sound quality based on the surrounding environment.
LG has not yet revealed the prices of these new speakers, but the company has said that the new devices will be released this year.
