Adesso Partners With Kooduu to Debut Portable Speaker Lamps

Kooduu, the lifestyle, design and technology brand known for its speaker lamps, is collaborating with sound leader Harman International to debut Kooduu Lite-up Play and Lite-up Play Mini with Sound by JBL speaker lamps, according to a news release. Kooduu has the exclusive agreement with JBL to use their speakers in lighting, and now Adesso will be bringing Kooduu to the U.S. market.

The Lite-up Play and Lite-up Play Mini with Sound by JBL are a portable mix of mood lighting and sound wrapped in a Scandinavian design. Thanks to their rechargeable battery and portable design, they can be used in any room or under the open sky.

The collaboration between Kooduu and Harman merges decades of high-performance audio experience with deeply rooted Danish Design traditions, resulting in the next era of integrated audio lighting products, company officials said.

“Our products offer a multi-layered experience to consumers that demand a more integrated experience without wanting to compromise on design,” said Steven Slijper, Partner and General Manager at Kooduu. “They are accessible and affordable and fit in most people’s homes, and with the Sound by JBL audio set-up, we will also be offering an exceptional listening experience.”

The Lite-up Play has a full-range 10 watt speaker, a battery size of 2600 mAh and a frequency of 55Hz – 16kHz. The Lite-up Play Mini has a full-range 8 watt speaker, a battery size of 2200 mAh and a response of 76Hz-17.8kHz. This translates into an enhanced power and quality listening experience delivered by Sound by JBL, according to a news release. Both feature Bluetooth 5.3 and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology.

This means they can be connected to smartphones, tablets and laptops via Bluetooth — and paired with another Kooduu Lite-up Play or Lite-up Play Mini Sound by JBL to enjoy stereo sound. The LED mood light is warm white and has five dimmable settings.

Thanks to their integrated battery, these speaker lamps provide up to eight hours of playtime on moderate listening volume before a 3.5 hour recharge will be necessary. The products also deliver up to 11 hours of ambient light when using the lamp function only.

The body of these Kooduu speaker lamps with Sound by JBL is made of white polyethylene, which diffuses the integrated 2700K LED light source. The sturdy, yet soft TPU cover provides extra protection and comes in nature-inspired colors to match or contrast with any interior: Ocean blue, Earth, Sand and Petroleum. The speaker lamps also feature brass accents and a wooden handle and feet for portability.

“The split and mix of materials in the design of the Lite-up Play represents the split and mix of light and sound,” said Eskild Hansen, Designer and owner of Eskild Hansen Design, the award-winning Danish Design studio that designed the speaker lamp. “The wooden handle with a soft curve represents the softness and emotion we call ‘hygge’, the Danish word that loosely translates into a mood of coziness and enjoying life.

“The wooden handle and feet connect the user to nature, a typical characteristic of ‘hygge’ and Scandinavian Design,” Hansen added. “The feet emphasize the sound experience and also symbolize that this speaker lamp is a great companion, almost a character.”

Kooduu Lite-up Play Mini and Lite-up Play Sound by JBL are available for purchase with stock arriving late 2024. They will be on display in the IHFC Adesso Showroom C206.