Sony LSPX-S2 glass 360-degree Bluetooth speaker review: stunning sound, but only with the right music
- Stylish, expensive and built around unusual tech, the LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker is an alluring product, if not a must-have; we look at four alternatives too
- Its skill with jazz and acoustic music is incredible, but it struggles with bass-heavy tunes and suffers from a lack of native 360-degree music
Portable wireless Bluetooth speakers have become affordable commodities over the last few years, so do we really need a luxe glass version? More importantly, will anyone want to pay HK$7,770 (US$990) for the privilege?
That remains to be seen. The sleek LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker is the latest in a long line of one-off “lifestyle” products from Sony that has also recently included the LSPX-P1 portable projector.
This glass speaker is a more refined, sleeker version of the first-gen LSPX-S1 and is a timely reminder that few companies can hold a candle to Sony when it’s in full “boutique brand” mode. Let’s take a look.
Design and hardware
The speaker is pure Sony: it is built around unusual tech, and is stylish and expensive. It is absolutely not a must-have product, but it is hugely alluring.
A candle is at the heart of the speaker’s unique aesthetic. An LED light inside a protruding glass tube can be set to shine at varying levels, from flickering to bright enough to read under.