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Purchase options and add-ons
- ENJOY AN IMMERSIVE AUDIO EXPERIENCE - Echo Studio now features spatial audio processing technology for a wider and more immersive audio experience. For stereo formats, Spatial audio processing technology creates a wider and more enveloping sound stage. Its 5 speakers produce powerful bass with improved clarity, dynamic midrange, and crisp highs. Dolby Atmos technology adds space, clarity, and depth.
- VOICE CONTROL YOUR MUSIC – Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and more. With Amazon Music HD, enjoy access to 90 million songs in lossless audio formats, like HD or Ultra HD, and select songs in spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos.
- ADAPTS TO ANY ROOM – Automatically senses the acoustics of your space, fine-tuning playback for optimal sound.
- BUILT-IN SMART HOME HUB – Ask Alexa to control Zigbee and Matter-compatible devices.
- READY TO HELP – Ask Alexa to play music, read the news, and answer questions.
- KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN SYNC – Use your Alexa devices like an intercom and talk to any room in the house with Drop In and Announcements.
- DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button.
We want you to know
Spatial audio is available for Amazon Music Unlimited customers at no extra cost. For an immersive home theater experience, you can use Echo Studio with Fire TV Cube 1st Gen or 2nd Gen, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV (3rd Gen), Fire TV Omni Series or Fire TV 4-Series. This does not work via Bluetooth pairing or with older generations of Fire TV Stick or Fire TV. Learn more about this product.
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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
Light Bulb
Smart Plug
Lock
Thermostat
Camera
TV
Built-in smart home hub
Connect to and manage your smart home with the built-in hub. Just power on compatible smart devices 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. Echo Studio also supports every Works with Alexa device across multiple protocols including Zigbee and Matter. Learn more about the different ways you can connect your smart home device.
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.
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 | 4.7 out of 5 stars (35,234) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (92,006) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (144,135) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (41,017) |
Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Alexa built in | ||||
Speakers | 1.95” front-firing 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 | Lossless High Definition, Dolby audio | Lossless High-Res, Dolby Atmos |
Line in/out | 3.5 mm line in/out | 3.5 mm (analog) or mini-TOSLINK (optical) line in | ||
Screen | LED display on Echo Dot with clock | |||
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 |
Motion Detection | ||||
Temperature Sensor | ||||
Built-in Zigbee smart home hub | ||||
Dimensions | 3.9”W x 3.3”D x 3.6”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
Size |
8.1” height x 6.9” diameter (206 mm x 175 mm). |
Weight |
7.7 lb (3.5 kg). Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Audio |
Three 2” (51 mm) midrange speakers, one 20 mm tweeter, one 5.25” (133 mm) woofer with bass aperture to maximize bass output. |
Amplifier |
Peak output 330W; 24-bit DAC; 100 kHz bandwidth. |
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). |
Supported music streaming services |
Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, TuneIn. |
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). |
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. |
Audio input |
Combination 3.5mm (analog) or mini-TOSLINK (optical) line in. |
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. |
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. |
Smart Home Hub |
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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. |
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. |
Accessibility features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility in the Alexa App. |
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. |
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. |
Included in the box |
Echo Studio, power cable, Quick Start Guide. |
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. |
Language |
Alexa speaks English and Spanish. |
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. |
Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that helps compatible devices work better at home and beyond the front door. If wifi is lost, Sidewalk enables certain devices to stay connected. Also, Sidewalk helps devices like water sprinklers and pet locators work over longer distances. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors via Sidewalk Bridges (participating Echo and Ring devices), and is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned off the setting. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Sidewalk. |
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Customers like the quality and ease of setup of the digital device. They mention it's well made, sturdy, and has a high quality build. Customers appreciate the sound quality. They dislike the connectivity and disagree on Alexa compatibility, value, performance, and voice recognition.
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Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They say it has great sound, and is non-obtrusive. Customers also say that the high-fidelity speakers, Dolby Atmos technology, and adaptive audio make every sound better. They also say the speaker is well worth it for a sound that travels nicely. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of the Echo Studio.
"...It’s like listening to it for the first time. The 3D tracks sound great as well. There is a massive sound stage. The music really does envelop you...." Read more
"...In summary, this produces very good sound, the price is reasonable and it's the best smart speaker on the market... in my humble opinion......" Read more
"...The combination of high-fidelity speakers, Dolby Atmos technology, and adaptive audio make every note, beat, and melody come to life in stunning..." Read more
"...with the Echo Sub or not, running hi-fi music (I’m on Amazon HD) sounds fantastic, but there are so many glitches with it that I’m hard pressed to..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital device. They mention that it is well-built, has a quality stereo system, and produces impressive highs, mids, and bass. The quality of answers are sufficient for their needs, and Spotify works well and seems to be stable. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and sound.
"...The speakers sounds great! No complaints; simple setup, quick calibration and I was off to the races...." Read more
"...It's sleek, modern, and fits seamlessly into any room. The build quality is top-notch, and the attention to detail is evident...." Read more
"...of this whole system (two Echo Studios and the Echo Sub) is quite exceptional. I would have to say it's thrilling!..." Read more
"...Why? They don't want you to see how many songs are not high quality I guess. Maybe they just have bad designers, developers...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the digital device to be easy. They mention that the setup with Alexa was pretty easy, and the pairing went fine with no hiccups. The device is simple but very useful, and allows customers to effortlessly manage their smart home devices. However, some customers find it difficult to switch units.
"...The setup was fairly simple after restarting the 4K firestick...." Read more
"...The speakers sounds great! No complaints; simple setup, quick calibration and I was off to the races...." Read more
"...functionality works flawlessly, allowing me to effortlessly manage my smart home devices, check the weather, or even order a pizza, all with simple..." Read more
"...Setup was quick and painless and I was immediately impressed with the sound...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device. Some mention it works well and is easy to use, while others say that they have not gotten the Studio to work well with the TV yet, it stopped playing music and stopped responding. They also say that it will not work for their cube or firestick if you're connected over ethernet, and that Alexa really struggles to execute commands.
"...Currently playing through the app is a problem but voice commands still work fine." Read more
"...They will NOT work for your cube/firestick if you're connected over ethernet...." Read more
"...The voice control functionality works flawlessly, allowing me to effortlessly manage my smart home devices, check the weather, or even order a pizza..." Read more
"...Like a few times it wouldn't let me skip forward. That's very frustrating when The Eagles come on...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the digital device. Some mention that it's the best investment yet, while others say that it is not worth the cost and limited connectivity. Some customers also say that the audio quality justifies the cost, while other customers say that its the biggest waste of money.
"...Much better than anything else you can get from Amazon. The price is right, especially if you turn in old echo dot..." Read more
"...In summary, this produces very good sound, the price is reasonable and it's the best smart speaker on the market... in my humble opinion......" Read more
"...its a real expensive speaker to add to the living room, when its so hard to integrate with the tv.Yes i could buy a echo link...." Read more
"...the way to go to take full advantage of Amazon Music HD at a very favorable price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the Alexa compatibility of the digital device. Some mention that the integration is great, and it comes in handy from weather to shopping list to just being busy and set reminders to. However, others say that Alexa has issues, the spatial audio is not a setting on Echo or Alexa, and the Alex app navigation leaves something to be desired.
"...The integration with Alexa enhances the overall user experience, making the Echo Studio not just a speaker but a central hub for smart living...." Read more
"...However the Alexa app navigation leaves something to be desired. Also the Alexa app doesn’t show the quality of the track that’s playing...." Read more
"...Alexa was sooooo easy and quick to connect to everything, before I figured out the fix...." Read more
"...it reverts back to Alexa app control and you’re out of casting mode (and phone control)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the voice recognition of the digital device. Some mention that it detects voice better than their older Alexa devices4, the voice command response is much better than the first generation of echo, and the mics will pick up your voice from across the room even with music blasting. However, others say that the voice recogntion is either terrible or taking time to adjust, and that the playing audio and the voice feedback is poor.
"...Wide sound stage and clear, crisp dialogue. I do think that for watching movies the subwoofer might be a good addition...." Read more
"...Secondly, it cannot distinguish between different artists with the same name and so you get some random musical styles...." Read more
"...Sure, it’s an old-fashioned song but it is extremely well-recorded and encoded (at least on the specific album I mentioned)...." Read more
"...'Studio" doesn't listen or understand me most of the time. For example, I asked it to play Teskey Brothers...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the digital device. They mention that it's difficult and unreliable to connect these components, and the optical connection has two huge issues. They also mention that the connection has slight delays or drops in connection. Some customers also mention the product has intermittent lip sync issues and audio and video sync problems.
"...It’s good for the money.If you can look past the intermittent lip sync issue, go for it...." Read more
"...I have to remind myself that it is a somewhat data-intensive streaming service and think back to the earlier days of Netflix and the like...." Read more
"...in order to take advantage of using them in stereo they need to be connected over wifi and so does the sound source...." Read more
"...Setting up the Echo Studio was a breeze, and connecting it to my Alexa ecosystem was seamless...." Read more
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There a couple of issues, however. The vaunted 3D sound is a waste on anything other than the songs that are specifically set up for it. DO NOT use it as a default setting. The music that is not 3D will sound muddy and the vocals will be lost in the mix. However, if you turn it off, the music will immediately brighten and the vocals will be clear and crisp. There are a lot of online reviews where they claim that the clarity of the vocals is lacking. That is because they were early reviews and took place before you could turn off the Spatial enhancement option. Second, if you combine the speaker in a group or as stereo pair, playing the amazon music app causes songs to stop playing at random and skip to the next song. I have read online where it stops playing altogether for some people. It does not happen when just playing though a single speaker. I have not experienced the problem, as yet, when playing through the alexa app. However the Alexa app navigation leaves something to be desired. Also the Alexa app doesn’t show the quality of the track that’s playing.
Ok, issues out of the way, I have 2 of the Echo Studio paired for stereo and the sound is a revelation. Listening to the White Album in Ultra HD reveals melodies and instrumentation that I’ve never heard before. The clarity of the voices is amazing. It’s like listening to it for the first time. The 3D tracks sound great as well. There is a massive sound stage. The music really does envelop you. It’s not the same as surround sound. So those looking to relive the days of 5.1 SACD and DVD-HD will be disappointed. It’s impossible to get the same effect from one or two speakers. You won’t hear discrete sounds from behind you, but instead you get a full range from in front of you. It’s difference between sitting the front row for a concert (Echo Studio) and sitting on stage in the middle of the orchestra (5.1 surround). I haven’t tried out the pair for fireTV as yet. The current options for Dolby Atmos are limited and I’ve already watched the new season of Jack Ryan, but I may try this at some point in the future.
The amazon credit for turning in an old Echo, sealed the deal on getting the second Studio. The wait for a second one was too long from Amazon, so I got it at Best Buy. They also participate in the Echo buy back program. So, I turned in an old echo dot and got 25% off the new studio (the discount is the same regardless of which echo you turn in), along with a $5 credit. So instead of $219 (with tax), I got the second studio for $155 (with tax). Great deal and with the discount it’s about the same price as an Echo Plus.
The size may be an issue to some, but it wasn’t with me. In order to accommodate 5 speakers, there is no way for it fit into the same space as the Plus. The space is really need to fit the subwoofer and it certainly makes a difference.
So my final thoughts: It’s a fantastic speaker. Much better than anything else you can get from Amazon. The price is right, especially if you turn in old echo dot (any echo really, but the dot is the cheapest of the bunch and you get the same discount). Don’t use the Stereo Spatial Enhancement. The songs in 3D will play that way regardless of the setting and it makes everything else sound worse (in my opinion). There may be point when Amazon releases an update to fix this, but at this point it’s worthless. I have never had a Bose or a Sonos, so I can’t compare, but I doubt anything in this price range can compete with what the Studio has to offer. If sound quality is important to you and you subscribe the Amazon HD music service (the studio is the only device Amazon offers that can play the Ultra HD music in full 24/196 quality), I would say run don’t walk to get one (or two) of these. You won’t regret it.
UPDATE: I did try out the Dolby Atmos feature last night. I watched some of Jack Ryan and Carnival Row. The effect was just as outstanding as the music. Wide sound stage and clear, crisp dialogue. I do think that for watching movies the subwoofer might be a good addition. The bass was definitely present, but I think that the subwoofer would add some welcome bottom to the sound field (Perhaps that will be a Black Friday/Christmas purchase). The setup was fairly simple after restarting the 4K firestick. Initially the firestick was greyed out in the Alexa app, but after a restart it showed up. Set up involved just following the instructions after that.
As stated before, there are very few options to watch Dolby atmos enabled content on Amazon. It does not allow it from Netflix, and as of yet, does not have the option for the Disney+. Hopefully that will change at some point in the near future (although I’m not holding my breath). However, since my main reason for buying the Studio in the first place was for music playback, I see the Atmos option as an added bonus.
Update 2: they have fixed spatial enhancement mode! It sounds fantastic. If you toggle between the two modes, you can actually hear the sound field shrink. It's now very worthwhile. Also I added a sub to the mix and it does wonders for the sound. If you are using the studio in the kitchen or a home office, one will work spectacularly. If you are using it in a living room or large space then 2 with a sub is the way to go. The sub adds so much depth when you are listening in a larger space. Currently playing through the app is a problem but voice commands still work fine.
I’ve had the 2.1 setup connected to a 4K Stick for 5 months, which has been used as a sound bar/stereo in our master bedroom. From a music perspective, it sounds it’s pretty good! The sound stage is full and produces decent bass. I wish it got a little louder. I find the bass response better for music than movies (I LOVE heavy bass in action scenes). If you like heavy bass for action movies, you may be a little disappointed. .
I have, but no longer experience the connectivity issues others have written about. Mine were limited to music playback, however the issue subsided a few months ago.
I’ll address three improvement areas:
1) When connected with the sub, all the lows go through the sub and the woofers on the studios are rendered useless, unless the volume is high. The trade-off is clearer sound than when the studios are paired alone. Personally, I look at it as a design flaw. All three units should produce lows (or at least have the settings in the EQ to do so) for a better, more immersive bass experience. What good is a 5.25’ Studio driver if it won’t be used when paired?? 🤔
2) As other reviewers have mentioned, there is a lip syncing issue when used as a home theater. Depending on the source the fire stick is decoding, there can be a noticeable sound lag. I have not discovered a way to address this issue.
3) The Studios have the ability to play lossless tracks (24bit). However, paired with a Fire device (Cube, 4K stick... doesn’t matter) the output drops to 16bit, because the sound is decoded in the Fire device and played through the Studio. This simply means that fidelity/musical clarity is lost . The limitation lies within the Fire device, not the Studio. However, it’s worth mentioning because when connected to a Fire device, the Studios will be limited to the capability of the decoding device. If they’re used as a stand-alone stereo for music only, you can use the Studios to their full ability.
BOTTOM LINE
I like the setup. I already owned the Eco Sub so its cost had no bearing on my buying decision. The Studios were an add-on for me. In fairness, I came out off of pocket $240 for both Studios combined. With that said, FOR ME I find great value and functionality.
The question is, if I was to start over and pay full retail ($400 for two Studios + $130 for the sub) for a wireless stereo/sound bar system, what would I think? Could I find a better wireless Atmos Sound bar + woofer with no lip syncing issues for the money? YEP! Could I find a better wireless Smart stereo for the money? I’m not so sure! Could I find one that does both pretty well? I doubt it! Could I split the money between two decent systems, one for music and one for theater? Not why would I go do that??? I’d get one that could do multiple things.
FOR THE MONEY it’s good buy. It’s not a Sonos Playbar + Sub (which is 2x the cost) nor a B&W sound bar & Sub (which is 4x the cost). It’s good for the money.
If you can look past the intermittent lip sync issue, go for it. If that's a deal breaker, spend more and get a sound bar that also produces good music.
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The speakers sounds great! No complaints; simple setup, quick calibration and I was off to the races.
From a price point, it's comparable to the Sonos One. From a sound quality, it far exceeds. Sonos One is probably slightly clearer, but that's where the comparisons stop. Echo Studio has a wider/fuller sound stage, more bass, gets louder. The closest comparison is probably the HomePod or Play 3. IMO, this sounds better than both.
I already own an Echo Sub and ordered an additional Studio for pairing. I have yet to connect to FireTV 4k to test the home theater setting.
In summary, this produces very good sound, the price is reasonable and it's the best smart speaker on the market... in my humble opinion...