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Samsung Goes Big on Home Hi-Fi With These Affordable Bookshelf Speakers

You can think of them as rivals to Sonos’s Era 100 and Era 300. Plus, they can even replace a soundbar.

Modern living room with a wall-mounted TV showing a mountain scene, brown leather sofa, and black speakers.Samsung
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By Tucker Bowe

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It’s been a big week for Samsung’s audio division. The company has introduced four new Dolby Atmos soundbar systems, ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. But Samsung is pretty well known for its soundbars (which pair really well with its TVs).

More interestingly, Samsung also officially released two wireless multi-room speakers, the Music Studio 7 and Music Studio 5. Both are extremely versatile active speakers. And they’re priced to rival Sonos’s Era 100 and Era 300.

Samsung’s Music Studio speakers

Black rectangular speaker with rounded edges on a wooden media console holding vinyl records and audio equipment.
The Music Studio 7 is the larger and more expensive of Samsung’s wireless speakers. It also is the only one with a dedicated up-firing driver.
Samsung

Once bookshelf, one circular

Let’s start with the higher-end model.

The Music Studio 7 is a bookshelf-sized active speaker that streams high-resolution audio over Wi-Fi, just like Sonos or other multi-room speakers. And despite it looking like a bookshelf speaker, Samsung actually sells them as standalone speakers. Of course, two can be paired to deliver a more traditional stereo sound.

Each Music Studio 7 is a 3.1.1-channel speaker that features five drivers: left, center, right, and up-firing drivers, as well as a built-in subwoofer. And naturally, because of these up-firing drivers, it’s capable of delivering a more immersive Dolby Atmos sound.

Black rectangular speaker with a circular cone on a wooden shelf next to a lit white paper lamp.
The Music Studio 7 is a standalone wireless speaker that can be stereo paired with another Music Studio 7, or grouped in a larger multi-room or hi-fi system with Samsung’s other speakers, TVs and soundbars.
Samsung
Black semi-circular speaker with a central hole on a light wood sideboard next to two beige ceramic dishes.
The Music Studio 5 is the smaller of the two, but packs many of the same features and capabilities.
Samsung

On the flipside, the Music Studio 5 is the smaller, more circular-shaped of the two new speakers. It has a 2.1-channel configuration and features three drivers: two tweeters and a built-in woofer.

Notably, Samsung integrated it with its waveguide technology that, according to the brand, “directs and spreads sound evenly across the room, so you’ll enjoy great audio wherever you place the speaker.”

Matte black modern speaker with a circular front and a small central hole on a white shelf.
Both speakers support Spotify Touch, so you can instantly start a playlist by tapping the top of the speakers.
Samsung
Modern living room setup with a wall-mounted TV displaying a mountain scene and two black speakers on a long wooden media console.
Both speakers can wirelessly sync with Samsung’s newest TVs and soundbars.
Samsung

Soundbar replacements?

Both speakers have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming capabilities and, naturally, are integrated with Samsung’s proprietary technologies so they sound good and can be seamlessly integrated into larger multi-room or home theater systems with the brand’s other speakers and soundbars.

Both speakers can be wirelessly synced with Samsung’s TVs and soundbars. This means that they can function as soundbar replacements or work with a soundbar to create a more immersive sound.

Most interestingly, they support the company’s Q-Symphony technology, which lets you pair up to five Samsung sound devices to craft a home theater the way you want. So you can position the speakers wherever you want in the room, and they’ll automatically adjust their sound accordingly.

Black rectangular speaker with circular front grille on a wooden cabinet in a living room.
The Music Studio 7 is effectively a rival to the Sonos Era 300.
Samsung
Matte black, modern, cone-shaped humidifier with a power cord on a wooden table in a dining room.
While the Music Studio 5 is similar in size, price and capabilities to the Sonos Era 100.
Samsung

Both of Samsung’s new Music Studio speakers have a minimalist design that, according to the brand, is “crafted to integrate seamlessly into your home décor, whether placed on a shelf, mantel or anywhere else that fits your style.”

Both speakers only come in one finish: black.

Modern living room with a wall-mounted flat-screen TV showing a mountain scene, two black speakers, an orange sofa, and a green armchair.
As shown in the photo, both speakers (here, the Music Studio 7) can form a wireless surround system with a Samsung TV. No soundbar required.
Samsung

Price and availability

Samsung’s Music Studio wireless speakers are available now. The Music Studio 7 costs $500, while the smaller Music Studio 5 costs $300.

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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