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Philips’ new audio gear brings back the bright, bold colors of the ’80s

The Verge / 3/19/2026

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Key Points

  • Philips is reviving its 1980s bright color aesthetic with a new Moving Sound collection to celebrate 100 years of audio gear.
  • The two wireless speakers feature Bluetooth 5.5 with Auracast, an IP67 rating for durability, 24-hour battery life, neon-colored buttons, and multicolored LED lighting.
  • The collection blends retro design with modern technology, focusing on wireless connectivity and rugged build.
  • Cassette tape functionality hasn't been carried over to the new models.
  • What Hi-Fi? spotted the concept, with The Verge providing the full coverage.
Two people on a beach dive towards a Philips wireless speaker.
What’s old is new again. | Image: Philips

Not even electronics were able to escape the dominant '80s aesthetic of garishly bright colors. Both Sony and Philips offered devices wrapped in yellow plastic during that era, but Philips has decided to bring its hardware back as part of a new Moving Sound collection celebrating 100 years of the company making audio gear, as spotted by What Hi-Fi?.

The collection includes two wireless speakers that both feature Bluetooth 5.5 with Auracast support, an IP67 rating so they can survive the occasional short dunking, 24 hours of battery life, neon-colored buttons, and multicolored LED lighting. Cassette tape functionality hasn't been carried for …

Read the full story at The Verge.