When Samsung announced its unique Music Frame speaker at CES, the company left out two key pieces of information: price and availability. It’s following up now that the device is nearly ready to ship. The Music Frame is up for preorder starting today for $400. Samsung says it’s planning to starting shipping the speaker the week of April 8, so you shouldn’t have to wait too long to use it.
While the Music Frame will complement Samsung’s Frame TVs, the speaker holds printed artwork rather than housing a display. But, you can swap the bezels for a different color as needed. Still, the idea if for otherwise obtrusive home theater gear to blend in rather than stick out. Music Frame is equipped with two woofers, two tweeters and two mid-range drivers and offers Dolby Atmos sound. The company says that having the woofers fire out the back and the other drivers face the front leads to a clear, natural sound profile.
Samsung’s SpaceFit tech is used to calibrate the audio to the room you place the speakers in so that their “wide radial sound range” stays in prime operating condition. Plus, Music Frame is compatible with the company’s Q-Symphony tech that utilizes TV speakers as part of a home theater setup. You can also install two of them beside your TV for a stereo pair, with the ideal companion being the Frame. Samsung says Music Frame can also be used as rear speakers in the living room or as a standalone subwoofer.
The Music Frame is a smart speaker too, offering access to Bixby and Alexa with a spoken cue. Plus, it’s ready to be wall mounted or can sit on a table using the built-in stand. What’s more, Music Frame can be used as a standalone Bluetooth or Wi-Fi speaker. That connectivity enables wireless Dolby Atmos, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Chromecast and AirPlay. Samsung’s Tap Sound feature allows you to play whatever is on a compatible phone on the Music Frame by gently tapping the device on the speaker.
During my brief demo at CES, I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality of this speaker. It’s more powerful than I expected, with crisp, clear highs and mids. The bass was more subdued, but that could’ve been due to the clamor of the crowded demo area, so I’ll reserve judgement there. I was also only able to hear selected music tracks, not the speaker being used with a TV.
As part of the preorder process, Samsung is offering a $50 credit on its website if you preorder there before April 11.
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Fabian Mohr
This Samsung Music Frame speaker sounds like a really interesting piece of tech! I wonder how it would enhance the gaming experience, especially with indie games that focus on immersive sound design. Do you think this speaker could add a new dimension to indie games that prioritize unique audio experiences?
Estell Mann
As a VR enthusiast, I believe the Samsung Music Frame speaker has great potential to enhance the gaming experience, especially with indie games that prioritize immersive sound design. Sound is essential for creating an immersive gaming experience, and the Dolby Atmos capabilities of the Music Frame could bring a new dimension to unique audio experiences. The ability to calibrate audio to the room and utilize Q-Symphony tech for a home theater setup could provide a more realistic sound environment for gaming. This speaker could truly elevate the audio experience in VR games and simulations that heavily rely on sound design for presence and immersion.