Samsung has officially unveiled its 2026 audio lineup ahead of CES. The updated Q-Series soundbars are the centerpiece, designed to deliver richer, more immersive home audio experiences.
This year’s models focus on smarter AI, clearer dialogue, and more flexible designs. Let’s dive into the key upgrades you need to know.
🎬 New Flagship: HW-Q990H (11.1.4 Channels)
Samsung’s most immersive soundbar yet builds on its high-end tradition. It combines a main bar, rear speakers, and height channels for three-dimensional sound.
Next-gen AI tuning and up-firing speakers create a cinematic sound field. It’s engineered to feel like a professional home theater setup.
Key New Features:
- Sound Elevation: Lifts dialogue toward the center of your TV screen for clearer, more natural speech.
- Auto Volume: Balances levels across scenes automatically, reducing jarring jumps between quiet and loud moments.
- Powerful Bass: A compact active subwoofer with dual 8-inch drivers delivers deep bass without dominating your space.
🎧 New All-In-One Model: HW-QS90H (7.1.2 Channels)
This model packs performance and flexibility into a single unit. Its 13-driver setup includes wide-range speakers for rich sound.
The built-in Quad Bass Woofer system eliminates the need for a separate subwoofer. You still get deep, powerful low frequencies.
Convertible Fit Design:
- Adapts seamlessly to wall-mounted or tabletop placements.
- A built-in gyro sensor automatically adjusts channel distribution based on the soundbar’s orientation, optimizing audio for your setup.
Ideal for spaces where a separate subwoofer isn’t practical, without sacrificing performance.
🔊 Smarter Sound: AI & Audio Enhancements
The 2026 soundbars lean heavily on AI-powered tuning. It dynamically tailors audio for movies, games, and music.
AI works to expand the sound field, enhance clarity, and provide a smoother, more immersive listening experience in any environment.
🔊 Enhanced Q-Symphony Ecosystem
Samsung’s feature that syncs soundbars and TVs is now more powerful and adaptive than ever.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Multi-Device Sync | Up to five compatible devices (soundbars, TVs, speakers) work as one unified system. |
| Auto-Optimization | Analyzes room layout to automatically improve surround sound, dialogue, and spatial depth. |
| Unified Control | Manage everything via Wi-Fi and the SmartThings app for grouping, streaming, and voice control. |
🏁 What This Means For You: Key Takeaways
- Major Upgrades: Significant improvements in immersion, dialogue clarity, and smart features over older models.
- Easier Experience: Features like Sound Elevation and Auto Volume enhance daily use without complex setup.
- Design Flexibility: Models like the HW-QS90H offer versatile placement without performance compromises.
- Seamless Ecosystem: Enhanced Q-Symphony allows for multi-room, multi-device audio that works together intelligently.
Stay Tuned: Full specifications, pricing, and availability will be revealed at CES 2026 (January 6–9) in Las Vegas.
