Today, KENWOOD unveiled the SoundSphere Orb™, the world’s first magnetically levitating, fully rotating, car audio receiver.
The SoundSphere Orb floats elegantly in front of your dashboard, suspended mid-air by an advanced array of neodymium magnets hidden beneath your dash trim. No mounts or brackets are needed.
Rick Noetzli KENWOOD product manager states, “With SoundSphere Orb we decided to throw away everything we knew and start with a clean sheet. No need to create different form factors to fit different dashboards. This product works in every kind of vehicle.” “
“The magnets hold the orb securely and will remain in place even in very minor accidents.” John Lucas SR. VP said. “This will remove barriers and open the market to countless vehicles, providing a sustainable, equitable solution our grandchildren will have to deal with.”
Key Features:
- MagLev DashFloat™ Technology
A precision-tuned magnetic field keeps the Orb perfectly suspended in front of your dash. No wires required. - PhantomCharge™ Wireless Power
A built-in micro battery stays continuously charged via near-field energy transfer through your dashboard. Simple installation. - SpinScreen Interface™
The Orb physically rotates to reveal different touchscreen interfaces—media, navigation, climate, just by swiping or gesturing at it. - Bluetooth Broadcast Audio
Streams audio wirelessly to your vehicle’s amplifiers. With an amplifier receiver module KCA-AMP2 (sold separately and available by the end of 2027) - 360° SonicCore Speaker
Integrated omnidirectional speaker acts as a dynamic center channel, creating an immersive sound stage so rich you’ll swear the band is in your passenger seat. - Cinematic Orb Display
A curved, high-resolution front-facing screen delivers video playback, album art, and animated visualizers. - Auto-Spin Mode™
Can slowly rotate on its own for dramatic effect, showing off different controls like a high-tech rotisserie of functionality.
Installation:
Installs in minutes* with a simple under-dash magnetic array and hidden charging module.
*Minutes may vary depending on your understanding of quantum-adjacent technologies.
Compatibility:
Works alongside your factory system without replacing it.
Pricing & Availability:
Available exclusively through KENWOOD authorized dealers on April 1st, 2027, with a MAP price of $799.99 🙂
I’ve seen the Demo! It automatically sync with the videos from the Las Vegas sphere via a 4G connection!
You going to be here all week?
I heard they will be developing a vehicle sphere too that allows the entire vehicle to levitate while acting like its own magnetically driven flux engine! Cant wait for that add on!
WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT? MORE COMEDY, I HOPE.
It washes your car at night also, without the need for water. It also does minor engine repair, oil changes, and mows your lawn.
Chief Designer is Tony Stark 🙂
Sounds Like an Aprils Fools.
Gary – Keith Electronics
April already??