The Echo Studio is a quantum leap from any other speaker that Amazon has produced to date. Everything else sounds like a transistor radio in comparison. The sound separation is fantastic and you can actually feel the bass at higher volume levels.
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.
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in audio
Hearing is believing. Whatever the source, Echo Studio makes your music sound incredible. Built-in Dolby Atmos technology enables a multidimensional audio experience, adding space, clarity, and depth. Echo Studio is the only Echo smart speaker that plays new music formats mastered in spatial audio and Ultra HD.
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Stream your favorite song, artist, album, genre, or playlist through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and more. In addition to over 75 million songs in high definition, an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription gives you unlimited access to millions of songs in Ultra HD and a fast-growing collection of spatial audio.
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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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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. |
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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 |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility in the Alexa App. |
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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 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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Update 3/30/24. I'm disabled and use a wheelchair. This AI Alexa thing has started doing its own routines and hunches and is now turning off my wheelchair charger at night when it's supposed to be charging-because it hears me go to sleep. It also turns lights off at night that I need left on so I can find my wheelchair. It also decides to turn on every light in the house, whether I want them on or not just because I did once. I thought I had the Alexa hunch issue fixed by deleting all routines and schedules in the app regarding everything! However that isn't a solution either because it turned off the plug for my wheelchair charger again again last night for the fourth time! I woke to a dead wheelchair again this morning! Had to spend the day in bed letting it charge. It's plug had been turned off again during the night! For the app it does this as "hunches" and evidently there doesn't seem any way to turn the "hunches" off! Additionally, this afternoon I discovered the Studio Sub was offline because it's plug had been turned off too by Amazon Alexa without my permission! It also turns light bulbs off at night when I need them left on so I can see to find my wheelchair! So I called Amazon tech support just now to get help. He wasn't much more helpful than Alexa herself. He suggested I remove the routines from Alexa app. When I told him I'd done had I had already done that days ago but it only helped for a bit,, He had no solutions- no answers beyond apologizing. He did ask though if I was using Apple? So maybe this thing is not Android friendly in spite of them saying it is?My advice is do not get anything relying on Alexa, if you are handicapped or elderly- it extremely dangerous! Amazon AI is not smart enough for disabled or elderly people yet. Alexa also has major issues hearing elderly people who have dentures, or any sort of an accent or speech impediment or stutteringAmazon should buy this stuff back-way too primitive and dangerous.+++ February 2024 update!I've had this speaker for about a month. Also have it's sub. At this moment I'm sitting here spending Friday night typing instead of watching my movie, because the Studio as usualjust disconnected the speakers from the TV with a half hour yet to go on a movie! No sound at all and I can't get it reconnected! The fire stick remote won't work and Alexa Studio just keeps saying something to the effect of "it's having issues and can't think"..... So I decided to take a break, calm down, and write this review update! Sadly this happens on a daily basis- the connectivity issue with this thing is real, frequent and terrible! The TV, Studio Speaker and Sub are all within 10 feet of our router! No reason for all the issues! When it's good it sounds amazing- but unfortunately having it cut out in the middle of the movie is nothing but frustration. The Studio also has trouble understanding things. It has trouble understanding the simplest of commands and stops movies or YouTube shows, for no reason, or starts talking about topics or showing topics on YouTube that I didn't even ask for- eavesdrops a lot. If I actually need anything Alexa related I usually go back to the bedroom and ask the Echo Dot instead!I had Amazon tech support contact me because of my one star original review and unhappiness with this. They were able to resolve the buzzing issue the speakers had. Turns out moving them further away from our older metal filled TV helps. So they're now 5 ft away from the TV and in the middle of the room and the buzzing issue is resolved.However they're in the middle of the room..... I find the connectivity issue appalling in view of the fact that everything else made nowadays comes Plug and Play!Because of this ongoing issue that Amazon seems to not be able to resolve, I still do not recommend this Studio speaker at all!Original review -This has been a problem since setup- it's definitely not Plug and Play. You would think that something from the same company would hook up easily together, but sluggish updates and incompatible connectivity issues made it take an entire weekend to set up. And if you move it? You have to start all over again. This speaker is buzzy already and I've only had it a few weeks. Have to keep it at low volume which defeats the whole purpose of having it.Additionally it's about half as smart as the Dot I have in the bedroom. 'Studio" doesn't listen or understand me most of the time. For example, I asked it to play Teskey Brothers. And it starts talking about super bowl instead! And it stops the music on the rare occasions it does play what I want- so it can play commercials for things that it wants to sell from Amazon!I so regret that the return window has passed.Save your money for something else. This thing's 10% enjoyment and 90% aggravation.Not even your worst enemy deserves the frustration this thing spews.
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