Amazon Echo Studio: Is the Premium Alexa Speaker Worth the Cost?

If you think you'll get the most out of it, the Echo Studio offers exceptional value at $200. Its two biggest competitors, the Apple HomePod and Google Home Max, are more expensive and are generally not rated as highly. Provided you're happy using the Alexa assistant over Google Home or Siri, it's the Echo Studio is the more capable wireless speaker.
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[@nhcharmedone]

We absolutely love our Echo studio, the sound is fantastic. We tried using the 4th gen dots, they had far too many issues with mics and connection.

[@CC-hy1mk]

Thankyou for your classy review. Very helpful 👍

[@ADHDreams]

Bro ur mic sounds AMAZING! Big ups to ya!

[@paulAntill]

Thanks! I'm always tweaking my mic setup and EQ settings to constantly improve my audio. I appreciate the feedback!

[@n2awa]

Agreed.

[@JBearwa]

It is completely worth it I love mine! It’s paired up with my fire stick and it’s incredibly great audio

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Can I play the Musik from my TV through the echo studio? No matter wich channels? 🙂

[@n2awa]

@5:54 I think you just convinced me to get an Echo 4

[@noelrakshit]

May I know the sound track you played on the studio. It sounds great. I own a studio, but there is long standing issue, when it is connected to firetv 4K stick, the audio just drops intermittently. And Amazon never tried to fix this. I hope the next update would justify. Fingers crossed.

[@andrewjohnson1486]

This Echo device from Amazon is actually great for parties. Amazon did a great job while using the powerful Mediatek chip in these devices.

[@paulAntill]

This is easily loud enough for most party settings. I think if you have it relatively central in a room, it fills it up perfectly!

[@oneilbuchanan8377]

@@paulAntill tnx mate

[@MrAchilles113]

My 2cents: I just received Echo 4th Gen and 2022 Echo Studio. I was shocked how good the 4th Gen (the big ball) sounds and totally underwhelmed by the Studio, which sounds very muffled at lower volumes and only comes alive at far higher volumes. Also, the 4th Gen Echo responded to all commands precisely and in noisy room while the Studio stumbled over and over and kept getting things wrong. The 4th gen cant match the Studio's base for sure, but it's SO MUCH more clear and low volumes and more pleasant to the ear, for me. Returning the Studio and keeping the 4th gen until Amazon release a thoroughly updated next generation Studio.

[@CC-hy1mk]

Also good to know 👍

[@indooze]

i think we'll soon get Echo 5th gen, 4th is 2 years old already

[@AnomieDomine]

Good to know, the 3d feature is worthless to me, and given the prices, I'd rather have three 4th gen echo - a stereo pair and one for the kitchen

[@johnborsil5396]

You have the only video that doesn't look like clickbait. Very well done.

[@bala8oo]

A fantastic speaker, especially playing 3d audio on Amazon HD though there’s an upgraded version coming out soon that offers better spatial sound plus an optional white finish.

[@ChrisB2007]

The black version will be getting the same updates as the white version through a software update.

[@alejandraorozco2183]

There is no difference between black and white other than color Both have the exact software, the exact same sound

[@loveistheanswer5924]

What's the new version called? 🤔 Just echo studio 2022 or echo studio 2023?

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Does it also sound like the music comes from all direction with normal music? Or just with 3D music?

[@shlomoreinstein8085]

How does it compare to the Nest Audio?

[@BillyLapTop]

I purchased an Echo Studio last fall and was surprised to see an additional wake word for it, "Ziggy". I purchased another Studio in December and the Alexa app does not include the new wake word Ziggy for it. Very interesting. Any thoughts out there on this?

[@jamesheal4535]

Getting a white one for Xmas ❤

[@lonniec7603]

Thanks!

[@robbo971]

Can it be paired with a Sonos Beam 2nd Gen

[@Jambi14]

Could you consider reviewing what you last suggested? Two Studios with a sub? I currently have two Paradigm PW600s with two 10" subs but am getting quite sick of the Play-Fi ecosystem and am thinking about switching to something else.

[@Stacksmusic]

I hate the Echo system. The app is a disappointment. I have a studio with two dots and trying to connect them all is a headache. You can’t connect them all together AND play Bluetooth from YOUR phone unless you use the app. I use Tidal, so linking the app to my account I can’t play MY playlist, I can only ask Alexa to play artist. If I had known that I couldn’t play MY music from my phones list on ALL 3 speakers at the same time. Did I mention that the app sucks?? If anyone can counter my experience, please do! If there is a way to play my list on all 3 at the same time.

[@benadoeffects]

Great. Video and well presented. If you had to choose for watching movies, would you go with two echo dot 4th gen or the studio? Looking forward to your response. Thank you.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Have you decide yet?

[@stevev707]

I would wait until Prime Day or Christmas to buy one.

[@jumperpoint]

So ten days?

[@TheMentalMKE]

The Studio will never go on sale Lower then $180 by itself. That's what it cost for the Studio to be made. Sonos sued Amazon when Amazon was consistently dropping the sale price below cost. The best bet right now is to trade in a old Echo device for a White Echo Studio and you'll get 25% off which is $50 and depending on your device a gift card. That will only work on the White Echo studio because it's considered a "new Echo device" which it isn't.

[@michaelbrooke6326]

Good idea!

[@jessetovar100]

154.99 as of today

[@HalfGud404]

@@TheMentalMKE 😅Try again

[@christophergough3100]

I have a pair of Echo Studios operating as a stereo pair. Much better than the two HomePod stereo pairs I also have.

[@terrydavis1488]

Hi MUO, I am a UK viewer of this video, which was very helpful. I am trying to decide between the Echo Studio and the 5th Generation Echo Dot, available at the end of October. I am not an audiophile!.I like listening to music from time to time, and do not wish to pay extra for 3D etc. On that basis, which one would you choose. Many thanks. Terry Davis

[@ttube111]

I have exactly the same query! The studio is swaying me due to how it projects sound around the room. However, wondering if I am better off getting the 5th generation

[@terrydavis1488]

@@ttube111 Hi, I have just read a very interesting review, which completely rejects the Echo Studio's ability to project sound as described. As a result, I am now going for 5th Generation.

[@ttube111]

@@terrydavis1488 I have decided to purchase the 5th Gen too. Getting delivered tomorrow! I didn't go for the clock version though. Hope you enjoy your 5th Gen.

[@terrydavis1488]

@@ttube111 Hi T, Thanks for the update. I hope you enjoy it too. Mine arrives Mon 24th October. Terry

[@alejandrojuarez94r]

My experience with the Echo Studio was disappointing when I tried to connect it to an audio system capable of Dolby Atmos. The audio levels were very low, and there were channel losses, significantly affecting the sound quality. I do not recommend using it with an audio system, as its performance is limited to functioning as an expensive speaker, forcing you to use only Amazon equipment to enjoy the Dolby Atmos experience. Additionally, there is little information about this aspect on the Amazon website, making it difficult to foresee these connectivity and integration limitations with third-party audio systems.

[@guywthclss]

So just a question here that may seam obvious but is this speaker also an Alexa or do you attached the Alexa to it?

[@MakeUseOf]

It is a fully functional Alexa device, yes. No need for extras.

[@mikemotorbike4283]

Amazon first tried to offer high fidelity by making a sub. Then they made the studio for an all in one. Two echos and a sub sound like a studio. Two studios and a sub is for bass fiends. I Had two echos paired with my cube and it sounds so perfect for tv watching I am stunned. Even before the sub was paired, the sound is omni present like my 5.1. Ive just paired a sub to annoy the neighbours.

[@asm_canucks]

I was actually wondering how it would comparé to a home theater setup. I currently own an LG sk10y atmos sound bar with it's two rear speakers. I'm pretty happy with it overall but still rather disapointed with its atmos performance...

[@paulAntill]

If they could just focus on improving the overall assistant, smart features, and overall wireless pairing/streaming experience, these speakers would be even better. My only real gripe is that Alexa, especially in a multi-device home can be very finicky.

[@captain7492]

@@asm_canucks Are these products only available to have speaker paring usage with Cube and Firestick only? I am 2 Show 5 units paired...playing music is fine but Bluetooth to the Shield TV pro is only using one speaker... Thanks

[@blueeyedtech1234]

I’m debating so hard on getting the studio or an echo 4th Gen to replace the 2 echo dots I am using for my living room tv

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Have you decide yet? 🙂

[@blueeyedtech1234]

@@loveistheanswer5924 I did. I went with 2 Echo 4th gens and they sound good. The stereo separation is awesome having them on either side of my couch. Although I will say if it was in my budget I would have gone with 2 Echo Studios but either way they are an upgrade from the built in tv speakers

[@hybridangel3403]

What about 2 echo 4s

[@DavidHaman-gj7qq]

I didn't return my Studio in time...stuck. There are diminished returns in getting too many adventuresome products at once ~ I have tried to get impressive sound out of this speaker using various software tools. It is just not there... A passive Speaker would have been a wiser choice. All the bloody connectivity issues, gives the Studio a solid 2 & 1/4 Stars. I shall make it work.

[@Chiroman527]

MUO, thx for your review video. i have a long story that I will present in the shortest version about my experience with Echo. In late March 2022, using my 3rd gen Echo which i had for a year or more, suddenly malfunctioned. I had it paired to 3 BT Devices: an IOTA Stereo Preamp ; a Denon AVR Receiver ; and a pair of JBL Charge 3 BT speakers. I used them individually as the Mood struck me. One day, I was using the IOTA and suddenly from one day to the next, it didn't work. I saw it in the App , but it would not connect. When commanded to play Spotify, it said : Sorry, That Device is Off Line. After many calls and Chats with agents , trying every measure under the Sun ( I also called IOTA who tried tom help by checking for the proper Firmware, etc. No problem there), it was determined that my 3rd gen Echo was the problem. After weeks of this w/o resolution , Sent it back out of Warranty, purchased a new 4th Gen Echo. Plugged it in, set it up , and it was the Same Thing ...."Sorry, That Device is off Line". Now, though, the 4th Gen (which I do not like as much as the 3rd Gen unit- it's Ugly), did at least Recognize and Pair to BT devices. It would play Music via the BT devices, however, if I disconnected the BT device, told Alexa to stop and then play Spotify form the Echo,the same response. I finally heard from a Supervisor via Email that Amazon has recognized that this issue was World Wide. I use android phones, it seems that there is a Glitch in Amazon/Android software. FF, after obtaining the 3rd Replacment Echo with the same problem (after being assured by an agent that problem has been fixed) I returend that and bought a 4th Gen Echo Dot with Clock. The same thing occurred. After posting on the Amazon Device Community Forum, one poster responded that he had encountered the same thing. Frustrated by thie Sudden occurrence,he tried his wife's Apple iPhone and had no such problem. he surmised it was Software driven. Then in ealry May, just as sudden, I tried it again, and It was Cured!! The Echo 4th Gen played Music form the unit as commanded. But that did not last long. FF, I returned the last 4th Gen Replacement and got a 2nd gen (Refurb unit) and use that for now. Here's the Kicker... If I select music on the App on my phone, a pop up window comes up , asking which device do I want to play it on (I have a Old 1st Gen Echo and an older 2nd Gen Echo Dot - both od which do Not have this problem), select the bsement Echo and it plays. Then if i commend to play soemthing else ... it Plays fine??? orry for rambling. This was a Sudden thing , from one day to the other in March. Has to be a software issue IMHO.

[@alexau4265]

the new version is coming next month

[@damianscott71]

New colour, Glacier White. Not a new version. Some audio updates coming to all Echo Studios.

[@alexcollins-ent6884]

@@damianscott71 yes...correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding is that the colour is the only difference on the new one, the actual components in both are the same and it's just software updates/improvements.

[@Chiroman527]

You mean the Newest version of the ECHO Studio?

[@IsomJacobs]

heck yeah its the paring the subwoofer is a real pain.

[@northlander4370]

$259.00 in the Great White North .

[@Chemy.]

Not an user of assistants but at least as speaker this looks good

[@mrmang35]

I had one of this before the Echo dot 5th gen is much better.

[@ReptilianRichardRamirez]

Alexa is far superior then google or Apple imo.. My apple homepod is basically useless, I use it as a soundbar to go with the apple tv 4k in my bedroom

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Wich sound quality do you like better? Echo Studio or apple homepod? 🙂

[@Upndouin]

I agree with you - the assistance is much better with Alexa. Never been a fan of Siri. I tried Google, but did not work. Apple is no doubt good at providing high quality sound, but I just don’t understand why they never really gave much thought to it.

[@Anonyme09865]

Sound quality APPLE takes it hands down

[@ReptilianRichardRamirez]

@@Anonyme09865 and also 3 times as expensive.

[@priortokaraew7569]

No bass?

[@paulAntill]

It has decent bass and if you ever need more you could buy the standalone Echo Sub, though I find that to be pretty niche and not really necessary for most setups IMO.

[@pef1960]

Two Echo 4's in a stereo pair is cheaper and sound better.

[@robertw.1499]

Answer to Title question: Well it is worth the price when you wait until Black Friday and get it for 50 Bucks cheaper, twice 💪💪💪

[@nomebear]

These Echo studios are showing up at Goodwill in Portland, which generation, I'm not certain. There were three of them without power supplies for $10 each this weekend, and I've seen them for sale on and off for some time.. I sometimes see Sonos speakers and soundbars at Goodwill and have purchased those for friends who have Sonos. It's all a crap shoot. I have an Echo Dot, and it's just okay.

[@richardclark6113]

I’d avoid this product. It’s the most buggy item I’ve ever purchased.

[@muralidharantk]

I bought one from Amazon and still evaluating it. Any suggestions pl??

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Do you like the studio? Or are there better speakers for the same price? 🙂