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La-Z-Boy announced a new AudioLuxe furniture line with recliners and sofas upgraded with built-in sound systems that deliver “crystal clear tones and deep bass vibrations.” The company is partnering with Klipsch for the speakers integrated into each piece’s headrest and the subwoofer hidden in the base. The furniture can be used as part of a larger surround sound setup or wirelessly connected to smartphones and tablets to enhance your evening doomscrolling.
Specifics like pricing or configuration options haven’t been announced yet, but after introducing its AudioLuxe line at a trade show this week, La-Z-Boy says the furniture will be available sometime this fall and won’t be limited to just fabric cover options. Leather will also be an option.
The AudioLuxe recliners and sofas can be connected to a Klipsch Flexus Sound System and used as part of a larger 5.1.2 surround setup with Dolby Atmos support. They also feature Bluetooth with support for Auracast. You can wirelessly connect a device like your phone to your recliner and then broadcast the audio to other Auracast-compatible speakers or furniture.
Even in a room full of La-Z-Boy AudioLuxe furniture, each person can customize their listening experience and what they’re tuned into. Inside every armrest are individual controls for adjusting volume, selecting an audio input, and synchronizing audio across all furniture.
The AudioLuxe line is similar to Lovesac’s StealthTech Sound and Charge line that launched in 2021. It features integrated speakers from Harmon Kardon and takes a more modular approach to assembling a sofa from various components, including armrests upgraded with wireless chargers.
La-Z-Boy will offer its new AudioLuxe line with both fabric and leather covers. Image: La-Z-Boy