With its new Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 connected speakers, Samsung isn’t just designing lifestyle speakers. The brand is clearly seeking to challenge Sonos and Apple on their own turf: that of premium audio ecosystems for living rooms. The Music Studio 5 and 7 connected speakers focus as much on contemporary design as they do on technology, with the clear goal of transforming the speaker into a true decorative element without sacrificing sound performance.
Design by Erwan Bouroullec
To give this new range a strong identity, Samsung worked with French designer Erwan Bouroullec. His name may ring a bell, as the Breton designer, along with his brother Ronan, is also behind the innovative design of Samsung’s The Serif Lifestyle TV range. This time, his concept is based on the idea of a “central dot”, a universal symbol that unites music and art. As a result, the Samsung Music Studio connected speakers look more like minimalist sculptures than traditional speakers.
The Samsung Music Studio 5 has a compact, almost cubic shape, while the Music Studio 7 is more rounded and imposing. In both cases, the central opening conceals the main driver, with the other transducers integrated on the sides or towards the top. Available in black or white, they blend naturally into contemporary interiors, almost to the point of making you forget their primary function.
Samsung Music Studio 5: minimalism and high resolution
The Samsung Music Studio 5 (LS50H) connected speaker is based on a 2.1-channel architecture with a 4″ midbass driver and two tweeters. The Korean manufacturer promises a wider soundstage thanks to a new waveguide developed in-house. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatible, it supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/96kHz when paired with a Samsung Galaxy device.
It also incorporates AI Dynamic Bass Control technology to limit bass distortion at high volume. Designed as an elegant, versatile speaker, the Samsung Music Studio 5 is aimed above all at those who want a beautiful object that is simple to use but capable of delivering polished sound. Its lifestyle-oriented approach is reminiscent of the decorative Samsung Music Frame speaker, which takes on the appearance of a photo frame.
Samsung Music Studio 7: immersion and hi-fi aspirations
For its part, the Samsung Music Studio 7 (LS70H) connected speaker features an even more ambitious 3.1.1-channel acoustic architecture. Its audio design adds vertical diffusion, essential for creating a sense of height and managing spatial audio. It is compatible with Dolby Atmos and Eclipsa Audio, Google’s immersive format for YouTube.
Samsung also integrates its Pattern Control Technology, developed by the Samsung Audio Lab in California, to limit inter-channel interference and improve the legibility of the audio message. The Music Studio 7 also benefits from a tweeter capable of reaching up to 35kHz, which is mainly symbolic but necessary to obtain Hi-Res Audio certification.
Q-Symphony: Samsung rolls out its ecosystem
The real strength of these Samsung Music Studio speakers lies in their integration into the brand’s Q-Symphony ecosystem. In 2026, this system is evolving to enable simultaneous management of up to five audio devices: TV, soundbar and Wi-Fi speakers.
The TV analyzes the room and the position of each element to optimize channel distribution. The Music Studio 7 can be used as a surround speaker, while the Music Studio 5 is ideal as a stereo or multiroom addition. It’s Samsung’s direct response to Sonos’ approach, with the advantage of very advanced integration with its TVs.
Samsung is therefore continuing to develop wireless home theater solutions with innovative, discreet designs. The Music Frame speaker paved the way in 2025 by pairing with a Samsung TV to reproduce front or surround effects with audio perfectly synchronized with the TV.
Ultra-complete wireless connectivity
Naturally, to make a speaker look like a contemporary sculpture, nothing beats wireless connectivity. Samsung doesn’t pull any punches here, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect compatibility. An “Instant Music” control can even be used to immediately restart Spotify where playback left off.
The Samsung Music Studio 5 and 7 speakers are fully integrated with SmartThings, serving as both multi-room audio elements and smart home hubs, with voice control and possible automation with lighting or other devices.
Pricing and availability have yet to be announced, but Samsung clearly looks set to enter the premium connected speaker arena with some compelling arguments.
