Music Frame: Samsung's new picture frame makes music
Samsung is expanding its "Frame" family. This time, however, it's not a TV, but a speaker. You can stream music with it, but also use it as a TV speaker.
In 2017, Samsung presented its first Frame. A TV that looks like a picture frame and displays paintings when you're not watching TV. Around 7 years later, the South Koreans are now presenting the Music Frame at CES 2024. The design concept remains the same, but slightly smaller - and for music instead of moving images.
Fast wireless audio enjoyment in painting format
The Music Frame from Samsung is square, with sides measuring 32 centimetres. The frame construction is only 5.5 centimetres. A semi-transparent cable supplies the power. The device displays a painting. However, you can also insert your own paintings, photos and graphics. Unlike the TV, however, this is not a display - the images are physically replaced by hand.
Source: Samsung
Samsung installs six drivers inside. Two tweeters and two drivers for the mid-range are located behind the picture. Their sounds are reproduced laterally through the corresponding openings. Two backfire woofers at the rear complete the array. The Music Frame is capable of stereo sound and you can also pair two speakers for playback.
Interface all-rounder: The Music Frame supports almost everything
The transparent power cable is the only one that comes off the Music Frame. Audio transmissions are all wireless. The Music Frame supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify and Tidal Connect and Amazon Music HD. It can also be paired with many Samsung TV models via Wi-Fi so that it can play the sound of TV content.
The Music Frame from Samsung should be available this spring. However, the South Koreans have not yet communicated a price.
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