Seeing the Sound: Haloasis and the Art of the Holographic Lyric Speaker

CES 2026 has been a "screen fest," but Haloasis is standing out by turning the display into a transparent, three-dimensional art piece. Their flagship product, the Haloasis A1, is a "hologram" speaker that uses a rapidly spinning LED bar to create a persistence-of-vision illusion, making lyrics and animations appear to float in mid-air inside a clear cylindrical tube.

"We have our new product... the hologram beaker," a staff member explained at the booth. "You can also show your whole pictures or videos, not only in the lyrics."

Beyond Audio: A Visual Performance

The Haloasis A1 is designed to be a "conversation piece" that bridges the gap between a high-fidelity speaker and a digital art installation.

• The Illusion of Depth: Using mini-LED technology with an accuracy of up to 70 PPI, the speaker creates a 360-degree transparent display that is visible from any angle.
• Lyric Visualization: The core feature is its ability to sync with mainstream music apps via Bluetooth, displaying song lyrics in real-time as they appear to hover in the center of the device.
• Artistic Themes: When not playing music, the A1 functions as a "living canvas," displaying artistic screensavers, time, or weather updates.
• Karaoke Mode: The staff highlighted its versatility, noting that it can even function as a "holographic karaoke machine," displaying lyrics for users to follow along with their favorite tracks.

Positively Critical: The Balance of Form and Fidelity

While the Haloasis A1 is undeniably a "masterpiece" of visual engineering, it faces the unique challenges that come with "Persistence of Vision" (POV) hardware.

• The Noise Floor: Because the "hologram" is created by a mechanical LED bar spinning at high RPM, there is an inherent mechanical hum. While the sound system—featuring two full-range drivers and a built-in subwoofer—is designed to drown this out, it may be noticeable during quiet, ambient listening sessions.
• Luminosity Limits: The display is most effective in dimly lit environments. Research into the device suggests that while it remains visible in normal room lighting, it can struggle against direct sunlight or bright overhead lamps due to its fixed brightness level.
• Audio Positioning: While the visual experience is 360 degrees, the audio is delivered through two symmetrical speakers and a subwoofer. While tuned by Scandinavian experts at Platin Gate APS, the "hollow" cylindrical base can sometimes lead to a less "punchy" bass compared to traditional, solid-enclosure speakers of the same price point.

Looking Toward 2027: Moving into the Office

When asked about the future of the company, the Haloasis team revealed an ambitious expansion plan. Currently, the A1 is a consumer-focused "home" device, but the roadmap for CES 2027 involves scaling the technology.

"The difference was where we have more models," the representative shared, referring to the jump from their prototype phase to mass production. "You can use it for your whole [home], but you can also move it to business."

This suggests that future iterations of Haloasis technology may include larger displays for retail environments, hotel lobbies, or corporate offices where a "floating" digital assistant or informational display could provide a high-tech "welcome" experience.

Haloasis is proving that in a world of flat screens, there is still room for depth. It is a "piece of electronic art" that prioritizes the experience of music over simple playback. As they move toward more diverse models and business applications for 2027, they remain one of the most visually exciting companies to watch in the audio space.