Samsung has taken the wrappers off its CES 2026 audio vary and whereas an replace to its high-end soundbar, the brand new HW-Q990H, was anticipated, the LS50H Wi-Fi speaker was a shock. This is what we all know.
Music Studio audio system
The LS70H is a 3.1.1-channel spatial audio speaker.
The corporate has debuted two new Wi-Fi audio system, the Music Studio 5 (LS50H) and Music Studio 7 (LS70H), the bigger of which presents Dolby Atmos compatibility, and each boast distinctive appears to be like from designer Erwan Bouroullec.
The LS70H is a 3.1.1-channel spatial audio speaker which operates as a standalone speaker or might be paired with appropriate Samsung Wi-Fi audio system, soundbars, or TVs. It options as much as 24-bit/96kHz audio processing plus Bluetooth connectivity. The smaller LS50H contains a 4-inch driver and two tweeters.
Dolby Atmos soundbars
In the meantime, the HW-Q990H is a 11.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar which incorporates surrounds and a twin 8-inch wi-fi subwoofer. The soundbar introduces a number of new options together with Sound Elevation, which lifts dialogue towards the middle of the display, and Auto Quantity for constant quantity throughout channels.
The HW-QS90H mannequin is a single speaker soundbar with 7.1.2-channels. It consists of “onboard” subwoofers and sports activities a Convertible Match design with a built-in gyro sensor which adapts the sound signature based mostly on wall-mounted or AV rack orientation.
Outlook
The soundbars comply with the announcement of the corporate’s new Micro RGB TVs and shall be adopted by a lot extra merchandise at CES. I’ve reviewed a number of of Samsung’s high-end soundbars — every one designed at Samsung Audio Lab — and count on the Q990H to sound fairly first rate. The Wi-Fi audio system are intriguing, too. I form of need that Music Studio 5 (LS50H), simply to stare at.
Availability of the audio system and soundbars are but to be introduced.
