LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xboom devices, created in collaboration with Wil.i.am. Announced this week, LG says the Stage 501 speaker comes with an “AI Karaoke Master” that can remove or adjust vocals from “virtually any song,” similar to the Soundcore Rave 3s.
According to LG, it can also adjust the pitch of songs to make them more comfortable to sing and doesn’t require karaoke-specific audio files to do so. Like its predecessor, the Stage 501 features a five-way design, but is equipped with upgraded dual woofers and full-range drivers that LG claims will deliver better audio. The swappable 99Wh battery provides up to 25 hours of playback and 160W of power (or up to 220W when plugged in).
There’s also the Xboom Blast, which is slightly smaller than the Stage 501 and designed for outdoor use, with side bumpers and two handles for easy carrying. This speaker comes with a 99Wh battery for up to 35 hours of playback.
LG has also added some compact speakers to its lineup: the Xboom Mini and the Xboom Rock. With the Mini, you can expect up to 10 hours of playback and IP67 water and dust resistance, while the Rock promises similar battery life with support for Bluetooth Auracast, a feature that allows you to broadcast audio to multiple speakers simultaneously.
According to LG, all four speakers have an AI-powered feature that analyzes the audio and “adjusts EQ settings to bring out the melody, rhythm or tone”. The company also says the speakers use AI to adjust built-in lighting based on the song, while 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 price of these new speakers, but the company says that it will launch new devices this year.
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