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Samsung's Music Studio 7 makes its debut at CES 2026, featuring a sleek design and impressive sound quality.
Its audio specs, performance, and design make it stiff competition for Sonos.
Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
Ahead of CES 2026, Samsung announced a pair of new Bluetooth smart speakers in its Music Studio series. It includes the Music Studio 7 (LS70H) and the Music Studio 5 (LS50H), and their sound, sleek design, and modularity immediately reminded me of Sonos' Era 300 and Era 100.
Samsung's speakers feature a simple form with a concave dish shape and a dot at the center. I like the design because it has a distinct yet look. While the Music Frame Bluetooth speaker blends in with your surroundings, the Studio 7 and Studio 5 have a timeless appeal.
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According to Samsung, "Each model shares a timeless dot concept by renowned designer Erwan Bouroullec, inspired by a universal symbol in music and art — and grounded in the Samsung signature aesthetic." For context, Bouroullec has worked with Samsung before on the Serif TV.
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