Louis Vuitton’s $2,890 light-up speaker looks like something Thanos would steal

Louis Vuitton’s $2,890 light-up speaker looks like something Thanos would steal

Louis Vuitton has revealed its next foray into tech products: the $2,890 Horizon Light Up Speaker, which looks less like either a gadget or a piece of high fashion, and more like an artifact of untold cosmic power from the next Marvel movie.

According to Louis Vuitton, the idea is that the Horizon speaker will serve as an artistic centerpiece of your living room or outfit, a unique blend of fashion and technology that aims to challenge what a portable speaker should look like, a goal in which it undoubtably has succeeded.

But between the glass, stainless steel, and leather construction, 35 LEDs, and the brand’s traditional symbols and logos plastered on virtually every surface of the speaker, the overall effect is less the kind of discreet, high-end speaker that companies like Bang & Olufsen are known for and more “eldritch space artifact.” Seeing as I don’t have a cool $2,890 lying around to buy and dismantle a Horizon speaker, I can’t confirm with 100 percent certainty whether one of the Infinity Stones is housed within, however.

The company says that the Horizon speaker is inspired by its similarly extraterrestrial-ly shaped Toupie handbag, which comes in a similar, UFO-esque design (and, incidentally, sold at a similar $2,000-plus price range).

Despite its bizarre appearance and astronomical price tag, Louis Vuitton does appear to have actually built a pretty nice speaker, at least technically speaking. The Horizon features a three-inch subwoofer, two 0.75-inch tweeters, three microphones for voice calls, up to 15 hours of playback off a charge, an included charging / display dock, and both Bluetooth 5.1 and AirPlay 2 for wireless audio. It even charges via USB-C. Of course, those are all things that you’d hope to see at a bare minimum on a speaker that costs almost $3,000.

The Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up speaker is available to order now from Louis Vuitton’s website, although it won’t ship until July 31st — assuming the Mad Titan doesn’t seize them all first.

Louis Vuitton Launches Light-Up, Portable Horizon Speaker

By: Nilam Mukherjee By: Nilam Mukherjee | July 19, 2021 | Lifestyle

From travel goods to luxury fashion, Louis Vuitton has proven to be more than just a clothing brand—it’s a lifestyle. Now, the French company takes that ethos a step further, making its mark on the audio industry.

Louis Vuitton is known to go beyond expectations. From its Egg Case cross-body to the Airplane bag designed by Virgil Abloh, it’s no stranger to the unconventional, and the Horizon Speaker is certainly imbued with that imaginative spirit. Inspired by the Toupie handbag’s unique shape, the Horizon Speaker perfectly embodies the brand’s elegance and innovative nature all in one.

The Horizon Speaker follows the success of the Horizon Wireless Headphones as the latest in the company’s Connected Objects collection of tech accessories.

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The Horizon Speaker’s design is daring, taking the shape of a black spinning top embossed with LV’s iconic logo design. More than just a pretty thing to look at, the speaker uses a cutting-edge, 360-degree sound system and wireless connectivity compatible with several different devices and networks. Weighing only one kg with an 18cm diameter, the reasonably-sized speaker provides high-quality, far-reaching sound both indoors and outdoors.

In a new way to experience music, the speaker engages with multiple senses. From feeling the vibrations of the music through the woofer to creating a mesmerizing light show, the subtle attention to detail is what makes the device so fascinating.

The LED features are customizable, so you can synchronize lights with the beat to give your favorite music more life. Embedded with three different animations and seven colorways, the Louis Vuitton Connect app allows full control over all the speaker’s functions and combinations.

Staying true to Louis Vuitton’s travel-inspired roots, a black strap is attached to the speaker making it a perfect portable accessory so that wherever you go, the music follows. The matte black finish and stainless steel accents give the speaker its sleek look, and the iconic Louis Vuitton monogram is etched throughout the entire design.

As always, Louis Vuitton has wowed the industry with its creative touches and craftsmanship to create a highly-covetable sound system for everyone to enjoy.

As a bonus, when you’re not jamming out to your favorite artist, the elegant design serves as a fashionable, discreet interior decor piece.

Retailing for $2,890, the Horizon Speaker will be available at LouisVuitton.com as soon as July 30. See more pictures of the speaker below.

Louis Vuitton Releases $4,250 Speaker -

Louis Vuitton has revealed its Horizontal Light Up Speaker, which looks like a glowing spaceship and costs about as much as one too, retailing for $AUD4,250.

According to Louis Vuitton, the “elegant lifestyle companion” combines sound, light and movement to create “a multi-sensory experience like never before.”

It is made on stainless steel, leather, and glass, and features 35 LEDs. Soundwise, it features a three-inch subwoofer, two 0.75-inch tweeters, three mics for voice activation, and supports AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth 5.1.

The speakers offers up to 15 hours of playback, and charges via USB-C.

The Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up speaker is available to order now from Louis Vuitton’s Australian website, and will ship on July 31.