See what Alexa can do
There will be plenty of reviews for the Studio in stand alone, single speaker use. It does sound excellent that way. But if you pair two Studios and throw in the Echo Sub, that is an extraordinary composition! That is the way to do the Echo Studio! That is how I'll review it here.
I decided I must pair two Studios since I had two Echo Plus's stereo paired with an Echo Sub and it sounded pretty darn good. So I had to try the Studio paired in stereo, and since I had the Sub, I threw that in too. What else am I going to do with it? The Sub added a lot to the two Plus's. I wondered would you even notice it with the two Studios? I'm here to say that you definitely notice it. You notice it's not there, I can tell you.
The sound of this whole system (two Echo Studios and the Echo Sub) is quite exceptional. I would have to say it's thrilling! Yes, it costs $530 but that is bound to come down and did I tell you that it sounds incredible? It commands a respect, it really does. There is such a depth to this. The bass is deliberate and authoritative. Very punchy. It has exceptional dynamic range (at high volumes this can be startling) and the stereo image is just stunning. An enormous stage. Those 6 midrange speakers sound sweet indeed. Be sure to turn everything up in the equalizer in Audio Settings of the device in the Alexa App. This thing likes loud! It can easily handle max volume for extensive listening.
You crank this up to ten and it literally takes over the room. If you can listen at that volume for awhile with this system (you must live without neighbors) you will be found with a huge smile on your face.
All of Amazon's music library is now available in lossless CD quality streaming or better, which shines on this. The new celebrated 3D formats also sound excellent, though I thought there'd be more to them (Abbey Road sounded great but I didn't think it was transformed). But anything you play on this will sound exceptional. I really can't believe Amazon has taken it this far from the original Echo. Bravo! I notice that the Apple Homepod is now down to $200 at Best Buy. Would two of them paired sound better than this setup? I truly doubt it. They'd need a subwoofer and none, as far as I know, are available for it.
A few things. The circling Alexa lights are now on top of the speaker. You can no longer really see them from the side, which is unfortunate. I love those lights! And two, the Studio comes with this "spatial" setting set. I recommend turning it off. In the Alexa app, go to the device and then Audio Settings and below the equalizer is that on off button for the spatial effect. I don't find it adds anything even though it really changes the acoustics. But if you want to hear music as it was recorded, leave this off.
Oh, and I have to say that Amazon still does not make it super easy to set this all up. You have to start with a new or deregistered speaker. Set up each separately and then pair them. But it's anything but obvious or close to foolproof. Come on, Amazon!
And I feel I must tell you that you can't connect to the Studio by Bluetooth when stereo paired. It will only play through one Studio, the first one you set up. To use the Studios in stereo pair with the Echo Sub, you can only stream. And you can only stream if you pay.
Finally, then, these things are big. Really quite large. And seemingly only available now in black, though there's a gray one in Amazon's web site ads. This is not a speaker that sits demurely upon a table. It's almost as big as the Echo Sub, if that helps visualize it. But you will definitely be challenged as to its home, because that is where this will stay, like forever. Especially if you go for the whole magilla. But I urge you to at least try it (the whole magilla!). But be prepared, I guarantee you won't send them back!
UPDATE: After a software update, the Spatial effect is now the preferred way, so leave it on. Turning it off now makes the music too flat. I think it may even turn off one of the mid range speakers. But something's missing!
ADDENDUM:
After two years, these still shine as brightly as ever. But the thing that must be emphasized is that this system of two Echo Studios and the Echo Sub is designed to take full advantage of Amazon Music’s HD streaming service, since these can work together only with streamed audio. Using that enables you to get at least CD quality audio recorded in lossless FLAC files (what Amazon calls HD, 16-bit/44.1kHz) for everything in the catalog, and Ultra HD (up to 24-bit/192kHz) available on an ever-growing list of recordings. In addition, it is also capable of playing Amazon’s (admittedly still in limited quantity) so called 3D Audio recordings (Amazon Music supports Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio spatial audio formats). If you don’t get the Amazon Music HD package ($12.99 monthly with Prime / $14.99 without), then you will be missing out on what these speakers are designed to deliver. Amazon’s Ultra HD music must be heard on a system that supports it to be appreciated. It truly is something else in audio quality, significantly better sounding than any CD or LP. And Amazon Music’s catalog is growing by leaps and bounds every month. It is currently quite vast, even its Classical Music selection which has exploded in the two years since the Echo Studio was introduced.
Using the Amazon Echo Link ($140), you could get this same quality streaming audio (or even better depending on your amp and speakers) for an existing Hi-Fi setup (at least I think you can- there seems to be some confusion about whether it supports the full 24-bit/192kHz Ultra HD), although you could not get 3D Audio with the Link. You could also use the Echo Link to attach any other sub-woofer to your Echo Studio pair but that would also require an additional amplifier thrown in. However, if you don’t have that Hi-Fi system already, these (2 paired Echo Studios and the Echo Sub) are the way to go to take full advantage of Amazon Music HD at a very favorable price. Just compare their cost to that of a good Hi-Fi system consisting of amplifier, pre-amp, two speakers and a sub-woofer as well as the Echo Link you’d need. The Echo speakers here are a definite bargain for getting excellent audio with minimal wires or fuss!
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Our best-sounding Echo speaker yet
You've never heard an Echo like this before. Echo Studio is the only Echo speaker that creates an immersive, 3-dimensional soundscape, wrapping you in studio-quality audio from every direction. You can also ask Alexa to set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, check the weather, play a song, and more. Learn more about Alexa here.
Make your music sound incredible
Human ears care where sound is coming from. Echo Studio turns that evolutionary truth into a revolutionary advantage. Five strategically positioned speakers generate room-filling sound, sending different parts of the song to your ears from different directions. Hear the music as the artist intended.
“Alexa, play the Best of Spatial Audio playlist.”
Experience room-filling sound
Spatial audio processing technology is customized to fit the acoustic design of Echo Studio, featuring stereo up-mixing and spatial virtualization to provide immersive studio quality sound for your stereo audio and home theater system. Learn more about spatial audio processing technology.
With room adaption technology, Echo Studio automatically analyzes the acoustics of your room, fine-tuning playback for optimal sound, no matter where it’s placed.
Enjoy your favorite audio content
Stream all of your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks with Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and more. Plus, an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription gives you access to millions of songs in Ultra HD and a fast-growing collection of spatial audio.
Help keep your home comfortable
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Built-in smart home hub
Connect to and manage your smart home with the built-in hub. Just power on compatible products and say, “Alexa, discover my devices.” Alexa will automatically detect and set them up so you can control lights, plugs, and more with your voice. This simple setup process works with dozens of compatible devices that use Zigbee. Echo Studio also supports every Works with Alexa device. Learn more about Alexa Smart Home here.
Alexa is happy to help
Make your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. You can also check the news, weather, or traffic. Ask for sports scores, movie showtimes, restaurant hours, or information. Learn more about Alexa Productivity here.
Do more with device pairing
Wirelessly connect Echo Studio with Fire TV compatible devices to create a home theater experience. Play music across multiple Echo devices with multi-room music or pair with a second Echo Studio or Echo Sub for even bigger, richer sound. Learn more about Multi-room and Alexa Home Theater here.
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Designed to protect your privacy
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. For example, Echo Studio has a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings. You can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Learn more.
Simple to set up and use
Step 1
Place at least 6” from wall with clearance above and on sides.
Step 2
Download the latest version of the Amazon Alexa app.
Step 3
Plug in your Echo Studio and wait for Alexa to greet you.
Step 4
Set up your device in the Alexa app.
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| Ratings | (968,524) | (95) | (130,247) | (35,150) |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
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| Speakers | 1.6" speaker | 1.73" front-firing speaker | 3.0" neodymium woofer and dual front-firing 0.8" tweeters | 30 mm tweeter, three 2.0" mid-range speakers, and 5.3" woofer |
| Audio support | Lossless High Definition | Lossless High Definition, Dolby audio | Lossless High-Res, Dolby Atmos | |
| Line in/out | 3.5 mm line out | 3.5 mm line in/out | 3.5 mm (analog) or mini-TOSLINK (optical) line in | |
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| Privacy Controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in camera shutter, microphone/camera off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls |
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| Dimensions | 3.9” W x 3.9”D x 1.7”H | 3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”H | 5.7”W x 5.7”D x 5.2”H | 6.9”W x 6.9”D x 8.1”H |
Technical Details
Echo Studio
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Size |
8.1” height x 6.9” diameter (206 mm x 175 mm). |
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Weight |
7.7 lb (3.5 kg). Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
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Audio |
Three 2” (51 mm) midrange speakers, one 20 mm tweeter, one 5.25” (133 mm) woofer with bass aperture to maximize bass output. |
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Amplifier |
Peak output 330W; 24-bit DAC; 100 kHz bandwidth. |
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Supported audio formats |
FLAC, MP3, AAC, Opus, Vorbis, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio/MPEG-H; includes support for CD Quality (16-bit) and Hi-Res (up to 24-bit). |
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Supported music streaming services |
Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, TuneIn. |
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Automatic room adaptation |
Analyzes the acoustics of the room and continuously adjusts audio filters during music playback to optimize sound output regardless of placement (requires device is not muted). |
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Spatial audio processing technology |
Spatial audio processing technology is a digital audio processing technology that produces a more forward sound with greater width, clarity, and presence that envelops the listener. |
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Audio input |
Combination 3.5mm (analog) or mini-TOSLINK (optical) line in. |
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Fire TV compatibility |
Connects wirelessly as the audio output for Fire TV Cube 1st Gen or 2nd Gen, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV 3rd Gen, Fire TV Omni Series, Fire TV 4-Series. Set up audio system using the Alexa app. Learn more about compatibility. |
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Wifi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
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Zigbee connectivity |
Built-in Zigbee smart home hub supports Zigbee light bulbs, locks, sensors, plugs, and in-wall switches. See all Zigbee compatible devices. |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo or from Echo to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
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Alexa app |
The Amazon Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices. A list of supported operating systems can be found here. |
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Accessibility features |
The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
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Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo Studio is subject to the terms found here. |
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Setup technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about set up technology. |
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Included in the box |
Echo Studio, power cable, Quick Start Guide. |
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Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
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Language |
Alexa speaks English and Spanish. |
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Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security update. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that can simplify Echo device setup and can help your device reconnect to your wifi router when you update your password or network name. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these services to you and your neighbors, and is enabled on your device unless you have previously disabled the setting. You can disable Sidewalk at anytime. Learn more here. |
Customer reviews
I am very pleasantly surprised. I have an Echo Plus which I thought sounded good (but it's mono). I'm a big-time audiophile. My home theater subwoofer is a Velodyne SPL-1200 II (1000 Watt with a 12" Kevlar cone), my main speakers are hand made with RAAL electrostatic ribbon tweeters and solid bamboo cabinets - five identical. Point being, I enjoy good sound and I have a very picky ear. I like full range clarity and balance. More than anything, I'm tired of wires at my home computer workstation, I've tried so hard to simplify things. My Bose Companion 20's are incredible but they're cumbersome, top-heavy and require way too much wiring.Problem is, no single speaker I've tried has had the sound-stage two or more speakers can have. So I decided to try this... Awesome Amazon. Incredible. The Dolby Atmos actually sounds like I am sitting in front of two speakers (or more). I had to move it around a little bit to find a sweet spot but it is so nice. Frank Sinatra sounds like he's in the room. The bass is full without distortion unless you crank the volume all the way, the clarity is there. The unit is heavy and substantial. I'll be enjoying this for both my computer content and yours as I have the Dot, Alexa, and Echo Plus.
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