{"id":14017,"date":"2025-05-04T11:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T17:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ouf.jhy.mybluehost.me\/?p=14017"},"modified":"2025-05-04T11:33:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T17:33:45","slug":"llg-and-xboom-by-will-i-am-launch-audio-lineup-amid-global-smart-speaker-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=14017","title":{"rendered":"LG and xboom by will.i.am\u00a0Launch Audio Lineup Amid Global Smart Speaker Surge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Merging AI innovation with music industry flair, LG and will-I-am have brought their CES 2025 vision to life with the launch of the xboom audio collection. LG and will.i.am have launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lgnewsroom.com\/2024\/12\/lg-electronics-and-will-i-am-transforms-lg-xbooms-sound-design-through-xboom-by-will-i-am\/\">xboom by will.i.am<\/a>\u00a0audio lineup, featuring AI-powered Bluetooth speakers and earbuds designed to merge cutting-edge technology with immersive sound experiences. Priced between $109 and $299, the products are now available on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lg.com\/\">LG.com<\/a>\u00a0and at authorized retailers, marking the culmination of a partnership first announced at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/lg-unveils-xboom-by-will-i-am-audio-line-at-ces-2025\/\">CES 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features of the xboom Lineup<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>AI-Driven Sound and Design<\/strong><br \/>\nThe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/LG-launches-Xboom-Grab-Bounce-and-Stage-301-portable-speakers-tuned-by-musician-will-i-am.999149.0.html\">xboom Bounce ($199)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smarthomesounds.co.uk\/blog\/faqs\/xboom-by-will-i-am-range-overview-bounce-grab-stage-301\">Grab ($149)<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lgnewsroom.com\/2025\/01\/music-beyond-listening-lg-xboom-by-will-i-am-elevates-the-audio-journey\/\">Stage 301 ($299)<\/a>speakers leverage AI to analyze audio content, adjusting settings to emphasize melody, rhythm, or vocals.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessworld.in\/article\/ces-2025-lg-launches-xboom-by-william-audio-line-544112\">AI Lighting<\/a>syncs multicolored bar lights to the beat, while\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techjournal.co.ke\/2025\/01\/08\/lg-unveils-2025-xboom-by-will-i-am-audio-line-at-ces-redefining-smart-sound-with-ai-and-culture-forward-design\/\">AI Calibration<\/a>\u00a0optimizes sound based on the environment. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smarthomesounds.co.uk\/blog\/faqs\/xboom-by-will-i-am-range-overview-bounce-grab-stage-301\">xboom Buds ($109)<\/a>\u00a0deliver balanced audio with graphene diaphragms and an ergonomic design for all-day comfort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAiDiO.FYI Integration<\/strong><br \/>\nA dedicated button on the speakers provides instant access to will.i.am\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recordoftheday.com\/news-and-press\/william-launches-raidiofyi-and-celebrates-national-radio-day-august-20-2024\">RAiDiO.FYI<\/a>platform, an AI-powered radio host that curates personalized infotainment. The feature, set to launch later in 2025, aims to transform passive listening into interactive experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rugged Portability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Bounce:\u00a0IP67-rated, 30-hour battery, up-firing passive radiators that \u201cbounce\u201d to the beat.<\/li>\n<li>Grab: Compact,\u00a0IP67-rated, 20-hour battery, dual passive radiators for dynamic bass.<\/li>\n<li>Stage 301:\u00a06.5-inch woofer, IPX4-rated, replaceable battery for extended events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Partnership Context<\/h3>\n<p>LG appointed will.i.am as its\u00a0\u201cExperiential Architect\u201d\u00a0in late 2024, tasking him with redefining the xboom brand through sound tuning, design, and storytelling. At\u00a0CES 2025, he emphasized a vision of \u201cmusic beyond listening,\u201d blending AI innovation with pop culture artistry. The collaboration aligns with LG\u2019s push to compete in the premium audio market, leveraging will.i.am\u2019s expertise in music and tech entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<h3>Market Impact<\/h3>\n<p>The launch follows LG\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techjournal.co.ke\/2025\/01\/08\/lg-unveils-2025-xboom-by-will-i-am-audio-line-at-ces-redefining-smart-sound-with-ai-and-culture-forward-design\/\">CES 2025 showcase<\/a>, where the xboom lineup drew attention for its fusion of AI and durability. Analysts note the timing capitalizes on growing demand for smart speakers, projected to reach\u00a0$23.9 billion globally by 2027. With\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recordoftheday.com\/news-and-press\/william-launches-raidiofyi-and-celebrates-national-radio-day-august-20-2024\">RAiDiO.FYI<\/a>\u00a0poised to expand content interactivity, LG aims to position xboom as a lifestyle brand rather than just an audio product line.<\/p>\n<h3>Statements from Leadership<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>[Lee Jeong-seok, LG Audio Division Head: \u201cThis partnership elevates every aspect of the listening journey\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>[will.i.am: \u201cIt\u2019s about reimagining what a speaker\u00a0<em>is<\/em>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The xboom by will.i.am series underscores LG\u2019s ambition to lead the next wave of audio innovation, combining AI versatility with artist-driven authenticity. As the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recordoftheday.com\/news-and-press\/william-launches-raidiofyi-and-celebrates-national-radio-day-august-20-2024\">RAiDiO.FYI<\/a>\u00a0platform rolls out, the collaboration could redefine how users engage with music and media.LG and will.i.am have launched the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lgnewsroom.com\/2024\/12\/lg-electronics-and-will-i-am-transforms-lg-xbooms-sound-design-through-xboom-by-will-i-am\/\">xboom by will.i.am<\/a>\u00a0audio lineup, featuring AI-powered Bluetooth speakers and earbuds designed to merge cutting-edge technology with immersive sound experiences. Priced between $109 and $299, the products are now available on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lg.com\/\">LG.com<\/a>\u00a0and at authorized retailers, marking the culmination of a partnership first announced at\u00a0CES 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Merging AI innovation with music industry flair, LG and will-I-am have brought their CES 2025 vision to life&hellip;","protected":false},"author":219894229,"featured_media":14019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","pad_hide_post_author":"","csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1408,2177,2178,1779],"tags":[1729,1731,5246,5247,1730],"class_list":{"0":"post-14017","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"category-gadgets","9":"category-innovations","10":"category-technology","11":"tag-lg","12":"tag-raidio-fyi","13":"tag-will-i-am","14":"tag-xboom-by","15":"tag-xboom-by-will-i-am","16":"cs-entry","17":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - 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