Louis Vuitton’s $2,890 light-up speaker appears like a UFO | Engadget

Louis Vuitton’s forays into tech-infused luxurious gear have taken in purses with screens and baggage trackers. A yr after the discharge of its $1,000 earbuds, the French trend home’s newest stab at audio is as eccentric as they arrive. The new LV Horizon Light Up Speaker appears like a spaceship sculpted by aliens to resemble a sawn-off spinning high. What’s extra, it prices $2,890, however you knew it would not come low cost. 

Inspired by its Toupie purse, the speaker lights as much as intensify the model’s flower insignia and a spelled out Louis Vuitton across the heart. There’s additionally a high ring mild with 23 LEDs that places on a rainbow shade present. The neons mixed with the black perforated and embossed leather-based is finest described as cyber-chic. 

But, if you are going to splurge simply shy of $3,000 on a speaker, you most likely need it to sound good. The Horizon encompasses a 3-inch woofer paired with two 0.75-inch tweeters that LV says mix to supply 360-degree sound. Though, the jury’s out on whether or not it may possibly match the immersive audio touted by the likes of the $700 Sony SRS-RA5000. If the mid-range Qualcomm QCS 404 chipset inside is something to go by, it could not supply the massive sound you’d affiliate with its price ticket. It additionally comes with three mics in case you need to take calls on the glowing mothership in your desk.

The conical form means the speaker sits on its facet, which does not affect the sound as it may possibly apparently “adapt to its orientation.” Just do not go away it on a sloping floor. To keep away from any (costly) accidents, the Horizon comes with an accompanying dock you could relaxation it in. Being wi-fi, it really works with Bluetooth and helps Apple AirPlay in addition. You can buy the speaker now from Louis Vuitton’s online store.