Samsung has officially pulled back the curtain on its upcoming audio portfolio for 2026, setting the stage for a major reveal at the global tech showcase, CES, in Las Vegas. The company promises a significant leap in home audio, focusing on deeper immersion, smarter device connectivity, and more expressive sound experiences. The expanded lineup hinges on the next generation of its proprietary Q-Symphony technology and includes enhanced soundbars alongside all-new Wi-Fi speaker designs.
Next-Gen Soundbars: Elevating Dialogue and Bass
The flagship of the new range is the HW-Q990H soundbar, an 11.1.4-channel powerhouse designed to transform living rooms into cinemas. Samsung introduces two key features here: Sound Elevation and Auto Volume. Sound Elevation is engineered to lift dialogue tracks, making voices appear to emanate directly from the centre of the screen for a more natural and locked-in listening experience. Auto Volume intelligently balances loudness across different channels and content types, preventing jarring volume jumps between movie scenes or when switching from a film to a commercial.
This system achieves its expansive sound field through a combination of a 7.0.2 main soundbar, 4.0.2 rear speakers, and a dual 8-inch driver subwoofer. The setup is engineered to deliver powerful, room-filling bass without occupying excessive space. Further enhancing the experience are up-firing channels and AI-based audio tuning, which work together to create a truly enveloping, home-theatre scale sound.
For those seeking a versatile, all-in-one solution, Samsung presents the HW-QS90H All-in-One Soundbar. Its standout feature is a Convertible Fit design, allowing it to be seamlessly mounted on a wall or placed on a tabletop. A built-in gyro sensor automatically detects the orientation and adjusts the channel distribution accordingly. Despite having no separate subwoofer, it packs a serious punch with a 7.1.2-channel system driven by 13 speakers, including a Quad Bass Woofer for deep, resonant low-end frequencies.
Art Meets Acoustics: The Music Studio Wi-Fi Speakers
Moving beyond the home theatre, Samsung is also broadening its audio ecosystem with the introduction of the Music Studio series of Wi-Fi speakers. The Music Studio 7 (LS70H) and the more compact Music Studio 5 (LS50H) are designed as much as art pieces as they are audio devices. Both models feature a distinctive dot design concept crafted by the acclaimed designer Erwan Bouroullec, blending artistic aesthetics with advanced acoustic engineering.
The flagship Music Studio 7 speaker delivers a 3.1.1-channel spatial audio experience, aided by top-firing speakers and AI Dynamic Bass Control. It supports Hi-Resolution Audio playback up to 24-bit/96kHz, and a dedicated super tweeter extends the frequency response up to 35kHz, revealing subtle musical details often lost in compression. The Music Studio 5 offers a gallery-inspired form factor, housing a 4-inch woofer and dual tweeters. Tuned by experts at the Samsung Audio Lab, it aims for a perfect balance of clarity and bass. Both speakers support multi-room Wi-Fi casting, popular streaming services, voice commands, and Bluetooth connectivity via the Samsung Seamless Codec.
A Connected Audio Future
The unveiling of this comprehensive 2026 lineup signals Samsung's intensified focus on creating a unified and intelligent audio environment for the modern home. By leveraging smarter connectivity protocols and more sophisticated sound processing technologies like the evolved Q-Symphony, the company is positioning its devices not just as standalone products but as integral parts of a connected lifestyle. The integration of AI for features like bass control and volume balancing points toward a future where audio systems actively adapt to content and listening environments. Consumers eager to experience these devices firsthand will get their chance when the entire portfolio makes its global debut at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
