LONG BEACH CA (04.01.26) – KENWOOD is proud to unveil the SoundSphere Orb™, the world’s first magnetically levitating, fully rotating, car audio receiver.
Why replace your factory radio when you can completely ignore it?
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. No brackets.
Key Features:
- 🧲 MagLev DashFloat™ Technology f
A precision-tuned magnetic field keeps the Orb perfectly suspended in front of your dash. No wires, no mounts needed. - 🔋 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 soundstage 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.
Rick Noetzli KENWOOD product manager states, “with SoundSphere Orb we decided to throw away everything we knew and start with 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.”
Pricing & Availability:
Available exclusively through KENWOOD authorized dealers on April 1st, 2027, with a MAP price of $799.99
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