Monster brings explosive music and party power to CES 2018

Monster Inc. Founder and CEO Noel Lee (L) and rapper Iggy Azalea pose after a press event for CES 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 8, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 9-12 and features about 3,900 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to more than 170,000 attendees. (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us USA News Network)

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Joe Perry pose during a Monster Cable press event at CES 2018 on January 8, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 9-12 and features about 3,900 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to more than 170,000 attendees.Noel Lee from Monster Cable. You must be at the consumer electronics show in Vegas. (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us USA News Network)

Monster brings explosive music and party power to CES 2018 with expanded portable bluethooth speakers

LAS VEGAS – Monster®, the world leader in premium headphones and speakers, is introducing an expanded family of Monster Blaster portable Bluetooth speakers, staking clear leadership in the fast-growing portable wireless speaker market at CES 2018. Monster’s three new best-in-class Blaster speakers offer consumers a wide range of features, performance characteristics and price points.

The company launched its line of reimagined boom boxes for the 21st century in 2016 with the critically-acclaimed Monster Blaster. Following up with the Monster Ravebox last year that was inspired by music festivals and offers a dazzling kaleidoscopic colored light show that pulses in sync to the music.

Last Fall Monster launched the rugged, compact Monster Firecracker that featured a photo-lite to optimize selfies. With today’s announcement, the expanded Blaster line adds three models, the newly designed Monster Blaster Black (MSRP: $349) scheduled for

February/March availability and the mid-sized Master Blaster S (MSRP: $299) with availability later in Q1. In addition Monster will be previewing the next generation EDM inspired Ravebox Plus in its private room. This Blaster will feature lasers and strobe lights so music lovers can “Bring the Festival Home.” The new additions to the Blaster line redefine the concept of portable outdoor party music, offering music lovers more choice than ever before in features, style and price.

Monster is also launching the world’s first portable family of speakers with Voice Control. The S100, S200, S300 and S400 (see separate release).

NEW! MonsterTalk Voice Control with Speak Music’s Melody App

Notably, both the new Monster Blaster Black, which boasts a striking black design with red accents, and Master Blaster S are MonsterTalk™ powered by Melody. With Melody, you can literally tell your Blaster what music to play, ask for a particular song, artist, genre or playlist and much more – enjoying a truly handsfree listening and control experience. You can also tell your Blaster to access iHeartRadio,

Spotify Premium, Tidal (including support for Tidal HiFi, Tidal’s lossless CD quality service), NPR news briefs, as well as iTunes local music.

Noted Head Monster Noel Lee: “With the introduction of our original Blaster, Monster used all our audio engineering expertise to disrupt the portable wireless speaker category and create something brand new and exciting. Now, with the expansion of our family, we’re giving every type of music lover the opportunity to choose the indoor/outdoor party solution that’s perfect for their lifestyle and budget.”

Monster “V-Sound,” Plus New “SoftPlay” Tuning in Monster Blaster Black

The secret to the explosive sound of the Blaster family is an innovative design and technology that features a V-shaped angled cabinet with drivers on both sides that project on either side of the speaker. The Monster Blaster Black features seven high-performance drivers (Master Blaster S features six). In each of these models, the end result is the creation of both direct and reflective sound that comes towards you and bounces off the wall to create a completely immersive experience that Monster calls V-Sound™. They also feature

Monster’s proprietary PowerBass™, an integrated powered subwoofer for powerful bass response. All models deliver the unique listening experience of Pure Monster Sound™ wirelessly—with tight and deep bass and powerful dynamics for the ultimate in emotional impact.

Master Blaster Black: New Styling and Audio Innovations, Including “SoftPlay”

Monster’s original Blaster created an entire new category in high-performance wireless loudspeakers, and the new Monster Blaster Black builds on that momentum with incredible styling and innovative new features. Indoor and Outdoor Dual EQ Voicing Profiles optimize the sound for any environment, and enhances bass further for outdoor listening sessions. Monster Blaster Black kicks the listening experience up yet another notch with an audio innovation called SoftPlay™ tuning, a variable bass output that increases proportionally at low volume levels to balance the sound. With SoftPlay™, users enjoy deep rich sound even at low volumes. With Bluetooth and USB connectivity, Monster Blaster Black offers 12+ hours of continuous battery power, so you can literally dance the night away! Adding to its modern convenience features, a USB charging port (also on Master Blaster S) lets you can recharge your smartphone while partying.

Master Blaster S: “Big Party Mode,” Plus Five-Speaker Streaming!

Adding a new mid-sized Blaster to round out the line, the Monster Master Blaster S includes a dynamic six speaker configuration and 360°V-Sound Technology, and adds Pure Monster Digital Hi-Resolution Audio, plus a special “Big Party Mode” for even more powerful sound. For a “total immersion” music party, users can even stream wirelessly up to five separate speakers simultaneously. Notably, Master Blaster S offers listeners what is undeniably the best bass sound in the category.