Samsung's new multi-room speakers go the full 360

Samsung has announced two new speakers in its multi-room lineup which feature "360-degree" sound from a single point source.

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Dec. 30, 2014 10:29 a.m. PT

In the lead-up to CES 2015, Samsung has announced two new speakers in its multi-room lineup which feature "360-degree" sound from a single point source.

The WAM7500 and WAM6500 speakers include proprietary "Ring Radiator" technology which funnels sound out of the top of the speaker in a circle.

The WAM7500 is designed to sit on a tabletop while the WAM6500 with its integrated battery aims for portability.

Samsung says the new speakers are fully compatible with the company's Shape Multiroom system released last year, and which will remain on sale through 2015.

Like the Shape products the new speakers will connect to Samsung TVs, sound bars and mobile devices with streaming from both local and Web sources.

The speakers are the first products to be developed in Samsung's new audio lab based in Valencia, Calif.

Availability and pricing is yet to be announced.