Amazon Alexa Echo Studio

Product Description

Fill any room in your home with premium sound with the Amazon Alexa Echo Studio. Despite its compact size, this voice-controlled device boasts five directional speakers that provide powerful bass, dynamic midrange, and crisp highs. [Read more]

Features

• 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.

Top Reviews

These must be paired in stereo!
by Steve Pugliese (5 out of 5 stars)
November 11, 2019

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!
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Beats the Beam!
by Aaron (5 out of 5 stars)
November 11, 2019

I had a Sonos beam and sub combo that cost $1,200 and it sounded great but I was never happy with it not being able to be a part of the multi room audio with all of my other echo speakers. I was hoping the Studio might be close enough in sound quality that I could replace Sonos. I purchased two Studios and a sub it has definitely surpassed my expectations. Goodbye Sonos! I feel like our living room is the closest we can get to a movie theater experience without spending thousands of dollars and you can get it all for a little over $500. Sonos is definitely clear and loud but I feel the Atmos and 3D Music add a depth to the sound that the Sonos is missing. It's like a whole new experience watching Jack Ryan with these running Atmos...so good!

I didn't have any issues adding the Studios/Sub to a Home Theater group to my Fire TV. All you have to do is make sure the Fire TV and Studios all have the latest firmware. You can check in the Fire TV menu and you can ask the Studios to update the software. I even like how when you increase volume the Fire TV cube and both Studios Alexa indicators light up so you can tell how much you are increasing/decreasing volume.

Amazon has always provided a great value for their good products at a good price but I feel they have exceeded expectations with the Studio. This is definitely an awesome product for an awesome price!
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Not ready for primetime. Doesn't play music and overpriced.
by Harry Sachs (1 out of 5 stars)
November 11, 2019

After installing the update (that took an hour) it still won't consistently play music. I don't know if this device is ready for primetime as this seems like a common issue.

I was very excited for this one as I use my original echo daily to listen to the radio or music. Little difference between this device and the original when it comes to listening to talk radio like NPR or news streaming. The music that it did play sounded better than the original echo (much of the difference was an increase of bass). It sounded good when it played music.

I have returned it because of the inconsistency and lack of functionality. I opted to not get a replacement though because I have my echo spot hooked up to a Boston Acoustics speaker that sounds as good and it's cheaper than the $200 For this speaker.

Having used this "studio" version, I would recommend hooking up your old Alexa to a quality speaker instead of spending the money on this one. I find this to be a much more versatile option. Plus this thing is huge and didn't fit in the place where my original echo sits.

My experience with Amazon customer service this time was horrible! I talked with about 15 different representatives to arrange for a ups pickup for the defective one and now I need to contact ups and try to accomplish this. Seems like Amazons policies or customer service has taken a nosedive.
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Excellent Speaker for the Price
by Leo B (5 out of 5 stars)
November 11, 2019

I got this unit to replace my old Bose SLII and it was an excellent decision; your get a decent bass and clear sound. I really liked some of the 3D sound songs available in Amazon HD, however not all of them are impressive. I also tried the extended stereo feature and it does a decent job in electronic music but it sound unnatural in acoustic/vocal songs.

I did not notice any difference between Spotify and Amazon music, I'm not 100% that the streaming was even HD because when I clicked in the icon Amazon Music app said that the information was not available. I don't rate down the speaker for this because is an Amazon HD problem, but just to make my point clear: this is not an audiophile grade speaker, it sounds very good but it doesn't reach the clarity I got from my M-Audio monitors.

In my humble opinion this speaker is a better option than Apple Homepod.
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Would be nice if this music-centric Echo would play music
by Disappointed (1 out of 5 stars)
November 11, 2019

I preordered this speaker the day after it was announced. With 8 existing Echos around the house I was more than excited to experience the sound quality from this HomePod killer. It arrived on launch day (11/7) and I immediately went to work setting it up. With baited breath I told Alexa to "play the best of 3D music" in order to get the full 3D experience and Alexa repeated my command as a confirmation. Then...... nothing. No music. No sound. Was the volume too low? No, it was set around 5/10. About 30-45 seconds after the initial command Alexa told me "Sorry, I'm having trouble playing the music".

Long story short I tried everything - playing different stations, playlists, individual songs, etc. All with the same result. Alexa would repeat my command as confirmation (just like the other Echos prior to playing what I asked) but then there was silence for anywhere from 15-45 seconds before she would tell me "I'm having trouble playing the music". I called tech support after running through all the online suggestions (reboot cable modem, reboot router, reset Echo, remove and reinstall Alexa app, etc.). Even though the Studio was in the same spot in my house where an existing Echo pair with Sub was located I put the Echo Studio 6 inches from the router and went through some more troubleshooting with the tech on the phone. I asked the Studio to update software and was told on several attempts "Sorry, I experienced a problem, please try again later".

To be clear the Echo does everything else it is supposed to - control lights, answer questions, play the news, etc. It just won't play music (and I'm an unlimited subscriber).

After an hour on the phone with the Amazon tech he was clueless. He pulled some logs to send to engineering team and I've yet to hear back. I REALLY wanted to love this new Echo and the sound quality but right now it's not even up to par with an Echo Dot - at least the Dot can play music.

I'm sure this will get sorted out somehow, either with some update or with the replacement of the device itself. It's just frustrating to wait so long for the preorder, get the device, and have it not work. And Amazon's Echo Studio page is saying it's out of stock until 12/10 so it may be another month before I can have the chance to hear music on a replacement. I hope others that got theirs on launch day didn't have the same experience!
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For the Money Incredible!
by Ted J. Wheeler (5 out of 5 stars)
November 11, 2019

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. For $199
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It's worth upgrading... Again!
by Bobo Blackboots (5 out of 5 stars)
November 12, 2019

Great upgrade for my open floorplan. I started with a dot and worked my way up until I had the previous top model (3" woofer and .8" tweeter) paired with the matching sub. While that pair was great across the spectrum, the soundstage was off due to the sub sitting against the wall, rather than next to the echo. I had reservations that the front firing tweeter on the Studio wouldn't disperse well from the center of the house, however that isn't an issue. The studio sits on my kitchen bar and points away from the kitchen. It does great at filling the central part of the house with music, including the kitchen "behind" it. Had I not done my research, I probably wouldn't have realized it had a front firing tweeter, vice up or down.

I moved the sub into the master bedroom where it's near that echo. This added the low end to the bedroom without the spatial blur of the sub sitting away from the mids/highs.

Back to the Studio... it delivers premium sound to the bulk of my first floor and now that the woofer is integrated into the echo, the soundstage is no longer off/annoying.

There has been a steady improvement in audio quality over the past several models and generations, now that the Studio delivers premium sound in a single package... I'm not sure where Amazon will go next. I'd buy a smaller future device IF it delivered equal sound quality. I am not interested in sacrificing range or depth for size though. The Studio fits fine on the bar and I can crank it up when the wife is out.

Considering the Studio is full range in a single device, I am very pleased with the pricing. If Amazon offers any holiday deals, you should definitely give in and upgrade to at least one studio. If no deals soon, give in and pay full price like I did. I think it's still a bargain at full price.

For comparison, downstairs I have the studio, a premium echo with sub paired, another premium, 1 echo in the garage, and dots in the kids' rooms. I guess towers will eventually work their way into the kids' rooms... upstairs I run Monitor Audio Silver 7.2 with SVS cylinder subs and I still have a dot hooked up to my receiver to listen to audio commands.

Well done Amazon. Oh, one final nod to incorporating a spectral automatic equalizer to immediately adjust the Studio's audio output to match it specifically to your room's configuration.
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The first time I've had an eargasm from a single speaker
by TOT (5 out of 5 stars)
November 12, 2019

The Amazon Echo Studio is a one of a kind audio device with a unique sound you've likely never heard before from a standalone speaker.

Some thought and engineering was put into this product and it clearly shows with it's sound quality.

When I first played a song from the Studio I felt like I had speaker in every direction in my house; almost like being at a concert. To me it sounds better than a stereo pair. I can only imagine the sound quality when paired with a second Studio since one alone has already knocked my socks off.

The Echo Studio is by far the largest speaker Amazon has released but in the grand scheme it's quite small when compared with a 5.1 stereo

system which that's basically what you're getting here from one Echo Studio speaker with it's 5 mulidirectional internal speakers system.

I've read a few critiques about the aesthetics of the Studio with it's gray woven cloth but to me it looks just fine with it's minimalist design. But I didn't buy the Studio to look at, I bought it so I could hear the wonderful sound it emits.

Regarding the bass you can feel it in your chest and feet when played at higher volumes. it's somewhat of a perplexing experience because of the Studio's size. What wizardry is in this Echo? I don't know but I don't really care. It does what it does and does it well.

To sum things up, this is one superb audio device that truly delivers with immersive sound. If you buy the Echo Studio you will likely be highly impressed for what you're getting at the price point. The Amazon Echo Studio has likely paved the way for the next evolution of sound, who knows what the future holds.
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What's not to like?
by Charles E. Wegrzyn (5 out of 5 stars)
November 13, 2019

I don't have a clue why anyone would say it doesn't play music nor work. This thing plugged into my wireless network as easily as all the other Alexa devices.

Music playback is better - much better - than the other Echo devices (because of the speakers). It does very well with Amazon HD music giving me a sense of directionality! It is integrated with my HiFi system and TV all without a lot of extra effort.

Definitely worth it....
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Not "Studio" sound quality
by A. Meller (2 out of 5 stars)
November 11, 2019

Disclaimer: this is not my fist Echo device - I have altogether 5 of them at the moment, and have used them for at least 3 years.

Unlike other reviewer who criticized this gadget, I had no problems with setting it up and with using it. It works fine, plays music and answer questions. I am just unhappy with the sound, that was, of course, the primary reason to upgrade from Echo Plus to this device.

The good:

a. Bass is better that on my Echo Plus.

The bad:

a. Trebles are very bad and muddy. Rudimentary equalizer settings (Bass, Midrange, Treble) are not sufficient to adjust the sound properly.

b. The switch for "Stereo Spatial Enhancement", that is enabled by default, makes the sound much worse and completely kills the trebles.

c. There is a clear dis-balance in volume between spoken voice (that appears too quiet) and music (too loud). So every time you use it, you need to adjust the volume.

d. Light ring that shows that Alexa is listening for you can be seen only from above, and not from the side, so if you ask Alexa to do something from 3 steps away, you don't know if it can hear you or not.

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