Samsung unveils 2026 home audio range in Australia
Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Samsung Australia has unveiled its 2026 home audio range, adding new Wi-Fi speakers, updated Q-Series soundbars and refreshed Sound Tower models.
The line-up centres on the Music Studio 7 and Music Studio 5 wireless speakers, four Q-Series soundbars led by the HW-Q990H, and two portable Sound Tower models. The products are now available through select retailers, with Australian recommended retail prices ranging from AUD $479 to AUD $1,999.
The Music Studio speakers were created with French designer Erwan Bouroullec and built around a minimalist "Dot Design". Samsung positions the range as a home audio option for music, podcasts and television, with both speakers available in black and white.
Music Studio 7 is the larger model and carries an RRP of AUD $749, while Music Studio 5 is priced at AUD $499. Music Studio 7 supports 3.1.1-channel audio and Dolby Atmos. Music Studio 5 uses a built-in woofer and front-firing tweeters with waveguide technology to spread sound through a room.
Both models include audio processing features designed to adjust playback to content and room conditions, including Dynamic Bass Control, SpaceFit Sound Pro and Active Voice Amplifier Pro, along with support for audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
Samsung has also expanded Q-Symphony, its feature for linking audio products with compatible televisions. The 2026 version can pair up to five Samsung sound devices and adjust playback based on speaker position in a room.
Users can connect the Music Studio speakers over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The speakers also support Spotify Tap, can be paired as stereo left and right channels, and allow up to 10 Music Studio devices to be linked in a Group Play setup.
Simon Howe, Director - Visual Display and Brand Memory, Samsung Australia, said the range reflects changes in how people use sound products at home.
"Samsung has been at the forefront of how Australians experience sound at home for over a decade. This leadership comes from combining deep audio expertise with a strong understanding of how listening habits have evolved; from immersive TV experiences to streaming music and podcasts. In 2026, we're building on that foundation with audio that delivers premium performance while adapting seamlessly to everyday life and personal style," Howe said.
"Our expertly crafted Music Studio series and Q-Series soundbar ranges bring to life this combination of premium performance with timeless designs to meet the needs of various Australian lifestyles. Our latest audio products automatically optimise sound based on what you're watching or listening to, and your surroundings, delivering a more immersive, personalised experience to every home," he said.
Soundbar range
The updated Q-Series soundbar line-up includes the HW-Q990H, HW-Q930H, HW-Q800H and HW-Q600H, priced at AUD $1,999, AUD $1,699, AUD $1,099 and AUD $899 respectively.
The HW-Q990H sits at the top of the range with 11.1.4-channel sound and a dual active subwoofer. Across the broader Q-Series family, Samsung has added two software-led features: Sound Elevation, which uses up-firing speakers to raise the apparent position of dialogue and effects, and Auto Volume, which aims to limit abrupt changes in sound level between channels, programmes or streaming services.
The HW-Q930H is a 9.1.4-channel soundbar, the HW-Q800H a 5.1.2-channel model and the HW-Q600H a 3.1.2-channel product. The range is intended for home cinema use across film, television and streamed content.
Design focus
Bouroullec said the Music Studio design was intended to avoid looking tied to a particular period or style.
"Something very contemporary, like consumer electronics, can quickly become outdated if designed in a style that doesn't endure. When the style is wrong, even the ergonomics can feel compromised, and the object becomes its own limitation," Bouroullec said.
"In a very conscious way, I tried to root the design of the Music Studio models in what I consider the ethos of a speaker: a cone with a point in the middle. That's what I always saw as a child behind the front cover of a speaker and it's a shape that our brain computes easily. The finishes of the Music Studio speakers do not clearly evoke a specific material and detailing was reduced to a minimum to balance modernity with a more in-temporal approach. What has emerged is two highly technical and powerful wireless speakers that appear as furniture or art that can sit in a teenager's bedroom, in a workshop, or on the mantel of a modern or classically styled home," he said.
Portable audio
Samsung has also refreshed its Sound Tower range with the MX-ST50F and MX-ST40F, priced at AUD $699 and AUD $479 respectively.
The MX-ST50F delivers up to 240W of output and up to 18 hours of battery life, while the MX-ST40F offers up to 12 hours. Both devices feature dual woofers, waveguide-assisted tweeters, an IPX4 splash-resistance rating, and lighting effects controlled through Samsung's Sound Tower app.
The Sound Tower products are aimed at indoor use and casual outdoor entertainment, with the larger model adding a telescopic handle and wheels for transport.
The Q-Series soundbar range is available through leading retailers nationwide. Music Studio speakers are on sale through select retailers, while the Sound Tower range is available through selected retail channels and Samsung's own sales platform.