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- Samsung announced two Wi-Fi speakers and two soundbars for CES 2026.
- The Music Studio 7 Wi-Fi Speaker and the HW-QS90H All-in-One Soundbar are the most interesting ones in the lineup.
- Pricing and availability not yet available.
CES 2026 is almost here, and Samsung is already announcing its plans for the show. In addition to the expected showcases of smart home devices, TVs, and the latest generation soundbars, the company unveiled a new product category: Wi-Fi-enabled smart speakers.
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The Samsung Music Studio 7 and 5 are compatible with the HW-Q990F and HW-QS90H soundbars in Samsung’s 2026 home audio lineup. I’m sure I’ll encounter all of these models at CES next week, but for now, here’s what we know about the products.
Meet the Music Studio Series
The Music Studio series consists of the Music Studio 7 (LS70H) and the Music Studio 5 (LS50H). Music Studio 7 is a premium and immersive model, equipped with a 3.1.1-channel spatial audio speaker configuration, with left, center, right, and upfiring speakers.
According to Samsung, this speaker features AI-powered Dynamic Bass Control, which reduces distortion, and is compatible with audio playback at 24-bit/96kHz resolution. The Music Studio 7 can also connect to Wi-Fi-compatible Samsung soundbars and TVs, acting as rear speakers.
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The Music Studio 5 is the smallest speaker in the lineup, featuring a 4-inch woofer, dual tweeters, and a built-in waveguide that enhances sound clarity and controls dispersion. Music Studio 5 also features AI Dynamic Bass Control and is compatible with Wi-Fi casting, streaming services, voice control, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Samsung’s 2026 Q-series soundbars
We tested the Samsung HW-Q990F earlier this year and found it to be a reliable, immersive-sounding speaker system.
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The Samsung HW-Q990H is the flagship soundbar in the company’s 2026 lineup, replacing last year’s HW-Q990F. The HW-Q99H includes a 7.0.2-channel main bar, 4.0.2-channel rear speakers, and an external subwoofer with dual 8-inch drivers.
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Overall, the HW-Q990H has the same 11.1.4-channel configuration as last year’s system, but debuts with more AI-powered features including sound upgrades and auto volume. According to Samsung, Sound Elevation directs dialogue to the center of the screen for natural-sounding audio, while Auto Volume maintains consistent volume across channels and content.
The 2026 soundbar lineup introduces the Samsung HW-QS90H, an all-in-one soundbar featuring a 7.1.2-channel configuration with 13 drivers and an integrated subwoofer. The HW-QS90H starts with an internal gyro sensor similar to last year’s HW-QS700F for flexible placement, supporting both tabletop and wall-mounted orientations without compromising sound quality.
Samsung has not revealed the price and availability of the new products; Hopefully, that information will be finalized in time for CES 2026.
