Samsung’s Music Studio 5 speaker supports a range of streaming services through Spotify Connect and similar platforms, but it does not include support for Spotify’s lossless audio tier, which affects its overall playback quality range.
The Music Studio 5 forms part of Samsung’s recent push into standalone wireless speakers, positioning it against competitors such as Sonos that already support higher-quality streaming options across multiple services and devices.
Reports from user discussions show that the lossless setting does not appear when adjusting Spotify streaming quality through Spotify Connect, meaning playback is limited to lower tiers even when higher-quality audio is available.
This absence stands out as Spotify continues expanding its lossless tier across supported hardware, with the feature delivering audio at up to 24-bit/44.1kHz for listeners seeking playback closer to original studio recordings.
Spotify’s lossless streaming option represents a shift toward higher-fidelity audio in mainstream services, as platforms move beyond compressed formats to appeal to users with more capable audio hardware and higher expectations.
The Music Studio 5 supports Spotify Connect, which allows direct streaming from Spotify servers rather than routing audio through a mobile device, a feature typically associated with improved stability and convenience in wireless listening setups.
However, the absence of a selectable lossless option suggests either a limitation in the speaker’s current software implementation or a restriction within its hardware processing capabilities, although Samsung has not confirmed the cause.
This places the device behind some competing speakers in the same price category, where support for higher-resolution formats has become a more common expectation rather than a niche feature.
The Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 mark Samsung’s move deeper into premium wireless audio, competing with the best Sonos speakers as the company expands beyond its traditional soundbar and TV-focused lineup.
As streaming services continue to prioritise audio quality improvements, compatibility with features such as lossless playback increasingly influences buying decisions, particularly for users investing in dedicated listening setups.
The current limitation may affect how the Music Studio 5 competes within the broader ecosystem, especially among users who prioritise audio fidelity alongside convenience and multi-platform streaming support.
Samsung has not provided further clarification on whether lossless support could arrive through a future update or remains unsupported on the device, leaving its long-term compatibility with Spotify’s highest-quality tier uncertain.
(via Sammobile)
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