Sony, the company that brought the world the egg-shaped music player and the doglike robot, has now created the transparent tube speaker.
Called Sountina — a combination of "sound" and "fountain" — the ¥1 million acrylic speaker goes on sale June 20 in Japan. Overseas sales are still undecided.
Sony Corp. said the 1-meter-long speaker produces high quality, natural-sounding audio that spreads 360 degrees all around from the tube and is able to fill hotel lobbies, wedding halls and other spacious areas.