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Samsung is blending art and audio. Ahead of CES 2026 the company unveiled two new Wi‑Fi speakers — Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 — plus refreshed and budget-friendly soundbar options. These products lean into intentional design while packing modern audio tech like AI-driven bass control and Hi‑Res playback.
Designed to be seen: speakers as modern art
Rather than hiding behind a neutral shell, Samsung worked with acclaimed designer Erwan Bouroullec to make the Music Studio line visually striking. The speakers sport a minimalist, gallery-ready aesthetic that doubles as home décor — a deliberate shift from past Samsung products that aimed to disappear into the background.
Music Studio 5 — compact clarity
The Music Studio 5 is built around a 4‑inch woofer, two tweeters and an internal waveguide to deliver clear, balanced sound. It supports Wi‑Fi streaming as well as Bluetooth and can be controlled by voice commands. Samsung also built in AI‑based dynamic bass control to enhance low frequencies without distortion — useful whether you’re listening to podcasts or full‑bodied tracks.
Music Studio 7 — immersive three‑dimensional audio
The higher‑end Music Studio 7 moves up to a 3.1.1 channel layout with drivers positioned to fire upwards, forward and to the sides for a wider, more immersive soundstage. It supports Hi‑Res Audio up to 24‑bit/96kHz and can operate as a single speaker or be paired for true stereo. Additional features include Q‑Symphony compatibility with Samsung TVs and precise room calibration via Samsung’s Acoustic Lab pattern control.
- Music Studio 5 — 4" woofer, 2 tweeters, waveguide, voice/Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi
- Music Studio 7 — 3.1.1 channels, upward‑firing drivers, Hi‑Res 24‑bit/96kHz, stereo pairing
- Shared tech — AI dynamic bass control, designer collaboration, Wi‑Fi streaming
Soundbar updates: flagship upgrades and a wallet‑friendly model
Alongside the speakers Samsung updated its flagship HW‑Q990H and introduced a more affordable HW‑QS90H. The latest flagship adds Sound Elevation for more natural dialogue and an Auto Volume feature that keeps levels balanced across channels. The system uses a 7.1.2 layout with 13 drivers — nine of them wide‑range — and supports either tabletop placement or wall mounting.
One neat practical touch: a built‑in gyroscope that automatically adjusts channel distribution depending on how the bar is oriented, a capability first seen in the QS700F.
All of these devices are slated to appear at CES 2026 in Las Vegas (January 6–9). If Samsung’s goal was to fuse visual design with smarter sound, the Music Studio line and the refreshed soundbars make that intent very clear.
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