In advance of IFA, Samsung is promoting a new set of wireless speakers they will show off there. Adding to their product lineup called Wireless Audio 360, this might signal a bit more seriousness on Samsung's part in terms of competing in the consumer speaker market. The R1, R3, and R5 join the R6 and R7, which were announced last year and look like eggs.

Samsung boasts about the design that blasts sound out in every direction, which addresses a fairly common shortcoming for consumer speakers. Unlike the previous generation's models, these will have some physical controls atop each device so you don't need to have access to the source to make adjustments.

In a subtle nod to the design criticism of the R6 and R7, Samsung says the new ones have a "premium table-top design that enables them to fit seamlessly into any home."

To sweeten the pot for potential customers, Samsung promises continued updates to the Multiroom app that allows you to stream over a local WiFi network to multiple Samsung speakers. They also say an "upcoming smartwatch" will be able to operate the speakers, if anybody buys said watch.

The trio will go on sale towards the end of 2015 in the US and Europe, with prices ranging from $199 to $399.

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Source: Samsung