MorningBlues SonicGlass A1 — A Transparent Display Speaker That Shows Lyrics
This is a speaker with a transparent display built in, so lyrics show up like a music video. Text and images overlaid on what used to be just a sound source felt like a fresh mashup — nostalgia for cassette tapes and old radios meeting the latest display tech.
📊 Quick Info
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | MorningBlues (모닝블루스) |
| Price | MSRP $999 · Early bird $646 (currently on Kickstarter) |
| Display | 21.5-inch transparent display |
| Key Features | Real-time lyrics, clock, and image display + glass-diaphragm speaker |
| One-line take | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ From a speaker you listen to, to one you watch |
✨ 3-Line Summary
- 👍 Best feature: A unique visual experience with lyrics displayed on a transparent screen
- 👎 Downside: As a Kickstarter-funded product, there's shipping and after-sales risk, and the price is steep
- 🎯 Best for: Anyone who wants to enjoy audio as an interior object too
📸 Product Look
The dual drivers are fully visible through the transparent glass panel.
The "MIRROR ART" mode streams the lyrics of the currently playing track in real time.
Shown here displaying a clock widget on a console. It doubles as an object in the room, like a mood light.
The smart audio bundle includes a microphone, so it can also be used for home karaoke.
🔍 Why I'm Interested
Turning a speaker into something you "watch"
I've seen plenty of good-looking speakers, but one that actually displays content — lyrics, images — is rare. The structure where you can see the driver right through the glass while text overlays on top felt genuinely fresh.
Extensibility, including karaoke
There's a separate karaoke bundle that adds a microphone to the smart audio bundle, so it goes beyond casual listening to house parties and home karaoke. I liked that a single product covers multiple use cases.
Works as an interior object
When it's showing a clock or a static image, it looks less like a speaker and more like a digital photo frame or a light fixture. It has presence even when it's silent, which made me want one for a corner of my living room or workspace.
🤔 Things to Consider
It's a Kickstarter crowdfunding product
It's already well past its funding goal, but it's still at the funding stage, so actual shipping timelines, after-sales support, and firmware stability remain to be seen. Also worth noting: once the early bird period ends, the price jumps to full MSRP ($999).
The price isn't low
Even at the discounted rate it's $646, and full price is $999 — clearly a premium price point compared to a regular Bluetooth speaker. You need to be willing to pay for the transparent-display gimmick.
Domestic shipping, voltage, and after-sales support unconfirmed
Since this is an overseas crowdfunding project, domestic shipping availability, voltage compatibility, and after-sales support channels need to be checked separately.
📋 Product Features (Subjective Rating)
- Design: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (transparent display + glass diaphragm)
- Visual experience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (real-time lyrics and images)
- Practicality: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (includes karaoke bundle)
- Value for money: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (premium pricing + funding risk)
🛒 Before You Buy
✅ Recommended for
- Anyone who wants to enjoy music visually as well as audibly
- Anyone looking for a home karaoke/party speaker
- Anyone who wants a distinctive interior object
❌ Not recommended for
- Anyone who can't tolerate crowdfunding shipping risk
- Anyone who prioritizes value-for-money on pure sound quality
🎯 Final Verdict
The MorningBlues SonicGlass A1 adds visual content (lyrics, images) on top of a speaker's core function (sound), creating an entirely new kind of experience. The structure that lets you see the driver through the transparent display, combined with real-time lyric display, clearly defines this product's identity.
That said, it's still at the Kickstarter funding stage, so actual shipping and build-quality stability still need to be proven, and the price isn't something you'd casually splurge on. If you're someone who wants to "watch" music, not just listen to it — someone who enjoys audio as a lifestyle piece — this one's worth keeping an eye on.
Source: Yanko Design article
