The LG DukeBox is an unusual speaker that combines vacuum tubes and a transparent OLED screen.
CESis home to thelatest innovative productsthat promise to shape the future of the tech industry. So, while you might be looking forward to thelatest TVsand other important announcements, some weirder and wonderful products are also on show that just force you to stop and stare.
LG’s DukeBox is one such product that falls in this category. It’s a weird mix of an old vacuum tube audio technology married to an ultra-modern transparent OLED screen.
While vacuum tubes have been around for years, LG has used them to power this new 360-degree speaker. A transparent OLED panel will show off the tube amplifier and can also be used to watch movies or your favorite web shows. Thanks to this OLED panel, the DukeBox can create a “fireplace” ambiance while giving a sneak peek of the retro audio tech packed inside.
The DukeBox has front-facing bottom speakers and 360-degree speakers on top alongside the Vacuum tube that can produce a warm sound quality that highlights each instrument.
In a nutshell, the DukeBox falls more in the category of anAmazon Echo Show 10-like smart display-speaker hybrid, rather than just being a premiumsmart speaker.
No word on pricing and availability
If you are indeed someone who wants only the best aesthetics and can’t wait to lay their hands on this new quirky gadget, you might not have to wait for long.
LG is expected to announce the DukeBox at CES officially and might announce its price and availability during the upcoming tech show.
Jitendra Soni was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK Team. An expert in tech, especially smartphones, he has almost 10 years of experience. He spearheaded the TechRadar India editorial operations and has written for TechRadar, TechRadar Pro, Free Press Journal, Mobile Scout, IB Times Singapore, Indulge Express, and more.
