INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Amazon Echo speakers may be among the most popular smart speakers in the world, with the power of voice assistant Alexa's smarts combined
with low price points.However, they've never been known for having audiophile-grade sound quality, and even Amazon's flagship model, the
Amazon Echo, is lacking in this department.No doubt the tech giant is hoping that's all about to change, with the launch of two
same audio architecture as the Echo Plus", which is admittedly, the best-sounding Echo speaker currently available
That means the Alexa-powered speaker now comes with neodymium drivers, a 3-inch woofer and increased back volume, which should make the bass
feel stronger, while giving clarity to the mid and high frequencies.With no support for Hi-Res Audio, the upgraded Echo is unlikely to
appeal to audiophiles, despite its new drivers and more powerful bass frequencies
Amazon just doesn't have the long audio heritage of brands like Sonos and Bowers - Wilkins, whose speakers walk the fine line between
consumer-friendly prices and high-end audio prowess.That doesn't mean it's all over for Amazon; in fact, the new Echo Studio could be the
first Echo speaker to truly appeals to audiophiles, being the first smart speaker to support Dolby Atmos' virtual 3D audio.With a 5.25-inch
woofer, and 330W of power, the Echo Studio promises to produce "deep, rich bass", according to Amazon
It's not just about the bass, though; a one-inch tweeter and three two-inch mid-range speakers are designed to deliver crisp and dynamic
high frequencies.That sound is customizable, thanks to in-built microphones that "sense the acoustics" of your room, allowing the speaker to
fine-tune its audio output so that it sounds good, no matter where in the room you decide to put it.In a bid to appeal to audiophiles, the
that could be a problem for the big audio brands.
