LG Unveils Unique Levitating Bluetooth Speaker – And It’s Water Resistant, Too

Levitating speakers might seem more like magic than tech, but LG seems to bet signs of witchcraft won’t scare away consumers.

The company has announced a new levitating Bluetooth device, appropriately named the PJ9 Levitating Portable Speaker. It’s a classy, white device with a wide base. Its standout feature, of course, is the levitating omnidirectional speaker — which achieves liftoff with electromagnets. It’s not just a gimmick, however, as LG promises that the levitating speaker will deliver “flush mid-range tones and crisp highs.” As far as low-ends go, the speaker’s base does double-duty as a subwoofer and a charging station. The levitating speaker unit can hover for up to 10 hours. Once its battery life is up, it slowly descends back to the base to charge. It can still play audio while charging, too, according to The Verge.

While it certainly could serve as a centerpiece for a living room or bedroom, the speaker isn’t afraid of the weather. It carries an IPX7 water resistance rating, meaning that you could take your levitating audio experience outside — even if it’s raining, Engadget reported.

“The PJ9 wireless speaker is an exciting combination of audio design and innovation, offering the perfect balance between performance, beauty and versatility,” said Tim Alessi, LG USA’s head of product marketing.

LG’s Levitating Portable Speaker is not the first device of its class on the market, but it offers an edge over competitors as far as battery life and aesthetics go. The speaker is also the first levitating offering from a major electronics manufacturer like LG, according to the International Business Times.

The company hasn’t announced any information about the speaker’s pricing or release, but the PJ9 will be shown off at CES next week — and the company is likely to offer more information at the event.

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