Kallsup: Ikea's cube speaker available for 5 Euros

Kallsup is here: Ikea has released its colorful Bluetooth speaker cube a little earlier than planned. It was originally announced at CES for April, but it's already available in online stores at the beginning of March. Ikea had promised to sell the speaker for less than 10 US dollars, and it's doing significantly better than that. The cube-shaped speaker, currently available in pink, apple green, and white, costs just 5 euros.

While most Ikea products are sold at prices ending in 99 cents, the Kallsup actually costs a round 5 euros. So, instead of a Grejsimojs speaker costing 14.99 euros, you can't quite buy three Kallsups – you're a cent short. Apparently, affordable Bluetooth speakers are a product idea that Ikea has high hopes for after the end of its Sonos partnership.

Unlike the mouse-shaped Grejsimojs speaker, which is primarily suitable for children, the Kallsup is at least more discreet in its white version. It has an edge length of 7 centimeters and is relatively simple in appearance. The speaker grill is directed forward.

Connect up to 100 Kallsups

Despite its small size, Ikea promises “powerful sound,” although even the Swedish furniture giant can't defy the laws of physics. Buyers shouldn't expect deep bass even if they connect multiple Kallsup cubes for a budget-friendly, pink-green home cinema setup. Up to 100 Kallsups can be paired together. Since the devices run individually on battery, using so many devices might not be very practical – USB-C charging cables must be purchased separately and cost 2.50 euros at Ikea.

A Kallsup is paired via a Bluetooth button on the top of the device, and the second button starts and pauses playback. The volume must be adjusted via the playback device. At 50 percent volume, Ikea promises a battery life of 9 hours.

(dahe)