It’s one of the hottest tech trends at the moment, and for good reason – anything that is suspended without visible support is always fascinating and eye-catching.
It’s one of the hottest tech trends at the moment, and for good reason – anything that is suspended without visible support is always fascinating and eye-catching. Just imagine how intrigued your guests would be to see a floating device!
Manufacturers of bluetooth speakers have hit upon a cool concept to sell their products in a very crowded market: make speakers levitate while they’re playing. The secret behind this are magnets – an electromagnet and a regular permanent magnet.
Levitating speakers make use of the magnetic field to repel two objects – one being the “base” magnet and the other, a portable speaker with an embedded magnet that floats over the “base”.
These speakers may be visually stunning, but do they deliver, sound-wise? There are claims that floating speakers produce better sound than normal speakers, as audio frequencies are not transmitted through a surface as they would when placed on a table. In theory, this is accurate, as vibrations on surfaces do affect audio fidelity.
However, as most of these speakers are small in size, the difference in sound quality is insignificant. They may be more expensive than regular bluetooth speakers, but you can’t beat the thrill of watching the device levitate as it plays your favourite tunes.
LG PJ9
A neat and stylish design by LG, the PJ9 reproduces strong mid-range tones and crisp high frequencies, while the deep bass is handled superbly by the subwoofer embedded in the levitation station. The wireless speaker hovers over the station to deliver impressive audio, and when its 10-hour battery runs low, it descends to the station to charge without any interruption to the music. You can also connect two bluetooth devices simultaneously to the PJ9.
For more information, visit http://www.lg.com.sg
STAR WARS DEATH STAR LEVITATING SPEAKER
This is one of the coolest gadgets any Star Wars fan could own and will definitely be the centrepiece of any household. The sound from this bluetooth speaker is pretty good, and it even glows in the dark! However, getting it to levitate is tricky. You have to lower the Death Star onto the base. When you feel it levitating, let go. If you don’t do it right, the speaker falls and snaps noisily to the base.
Available at Simply Toys, Simply Zakka and http://geekculture.co/shop
SPACO 2.1
These speakers are attractively designed and can be controlled by voice. ASWY, the company behind it, is currently raising funds on Indiegogo and is due to deliver its products in October this year. The levitating tweeter speakers charge while floating. They also double as speakerphones and a Wi-Fi extender in your home. The speakers come loaded with features and are available in the more expensive 5.1 surround and Family models.
For more information, visit http://www.aswy.co/spaco
