LG has unveiled a range of Bluetooth enabled speakers that will debut at IFA 2016 Berlin next week. The four new speakers are dubbed as PH1, PH2, PH3 and PH4.
The speakers which come in different shapes are also splash proof. First up, the PH1 features built-in mood lighting and a five-hour battery. It is lightweight and portable with Bluetooth and comes with hands-free speakerphone capabilities. LG says, the speaker can also be doubled up as a night lamp.
The PH2 with 2.5-watt amplifier is the smallest of all three, measures 3.8 x 1.5 inches and weighs 167 grams. This makes it easy to carry around for cycling and hiking sessions. LG claims a battery life of up to six hours. The PH3 on the other hand has a 3 watt amplifier and sports a design similar to a candle. It measures 3.5 x 4.9 inches and comes in three colors and features five different multicolored lighting modes.
Finally, the PH4 is the loudest of the lot with 16-watt amplifier and measures 2.5 x 3.1 inches. Dual passive radiators on the PH4 improves bass and it is similar to JBL Flip in terms of the design. The battery life on PH3 and PH4 is claimed upto 10 hours.
The PH2, PH3 and PH4 speakers feature 360-degree sound and LG claims they offer a rich, deep bass thanks to the dual passive radiators. They are equipped with auxiliary input ports to connect to devices without Bluetooth capability such as older MP3 and CD players. For newer devices, the speakers’ advanced Multi Point connectivity features allows for connection to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.
Tim Alessi, senior director, product marketing for home entertainment at LG Electronics USA said,
LG’s new line of Bluetooth speakers combine powerful sound performance with compact, portable design,” s”Understanding the busy lifestyles of many of today’s consumers, we sought to create a diverse lineup of audio products that deliver a seamless listening experience in any situation or setting.
LG’s new Bluetooth speakers are scheduled to launch at U.S. retailers nationwide this fall. he speakers will be on display at the LG booth next month in Berlin at IFA 2016. There is no word on the pricing of all these speakers.