Overview
- Samsung’s new soundbars and Music Studio speakers, which went on sale Wednesday, carry U.S. prices of $1,999 for the HW‑Q990H, $1,099 for the HW‑Q800H, $499 for Music Studio 7, and $299 for Music Studio 5.
- The HW‑Q990H is an 11.1.4 system with 23 drivers that plays Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Eclipsa Audio.
- Key software adds include Sound Elevation for on‑screen dialogue placement, Auto Volume to tame spikes, and SpaceFit Sound Pro for automatic room calibration.
- Music Studio 7 packs a 3.1.1 array into one Wi‑Fi speaker and is billed as the first to support both Eclipsa Audio and Dolby Atmos, while the smaller Studio 5 keeps the design focus at a lower price.
- Q‑Symphony now links up to five compatible Samsung devices with a 2023 or newer Samsung TV, and Samsung says grouped setups can reach as high as 15.0.5 channels.