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- 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 (54,357) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (111,216) | 4.1 out of 5 stars (331) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (146,140) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (41,803) |
Audio Quality | Full Sound | Big Vibrant Sound | Big Vibrant Sound | Premium Room-Filling Sound | Our Best-Sounding Smart Speaker |
Speakers | 1.95” front-firing speaker | 1.73" 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 | Lossless High Definition, Dolby Audio | Lossless High Definition, Dolby Atmos |
Line in/out | - | - | - | 3.5 mm line in/out | - |
Screen | LED display on Echo Dot with clock | 2.83” with 320x240 resolution | - | 5.5" with 960 x 480 resolution | |
Great for | Small spaces | Bedrooms and small spaces | Bedrooms and small spaces | Living rooms, kitchens, large spaces | Living rooms and large spaces |
Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2024 | 2020 | 2019 |
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Privacy Controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls |
Dimensions | 3.9”W x 3.3”D x 3.6”H | 3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”H | 4.5"W x 4.1"D x 4.4"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. |
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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, sound quality, appearance and ease of setup of the digital device. For example, they mention it's a great speaker, gets loud enough for them and has a massive soundstage. Some appreciate the surround illusion and the slick look. Opinions are mixed on voice recognition, connectivity, value, and performance.
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Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They say the sound is awesome, 3D tracks sound great, and the volume is loud enough for their needs. They also say the dialog comes through nicely, and that the soundtrack effects are presented on a nice wide soundstage. Customers also mention that the stereo mix is immersive and fills the whole space with rich music. They appreciate the high-fidelity speakers, Dolby Atmos technology, and adaptive audio.
"...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
"...Sound Quality:While the sound quality is extremely good, especially given the price range, it’s definitely not on the top of the..." 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
"...at least for the majority of music I listen to, and even a good stereo mix is immersive on this speaker, the left and right channels come out clear,..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the digital device. They say it has a nice build, and is impressed with the quality. They also say the hardware itself is great, and the device is reliable and does a solid job of filling the room.
"...of this whole system (two Echo Studios and the Echo Sub) is quite exceptional. I would have to say it's thrilling!..." Read more
"...where it's at here, but switching to the 2.4ghz channel has made things more stable, not just for the echo studio, but features like multi room music..." Read more
"...total footprint of about 30'x20' and this thing does a very solid job of filling the room...." Read more
"...Lutron has the most stable and reliable app out there. I was fine running their apps separately. They are very nice, better than the big 3 apps...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the digital device to be easy. They mention that it was easy to set up with Alexa, configure the Fire TV Cube, and use the Echo Studio. They also say it's simple but very useful and allows them to effortlessly manage their smart home devices.
"...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
"...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...." Read more
"...Through the Alexa app, it was relatively easy to configure the Fire TV Cube, configure each Echo Studio for left and right channel, and the sub...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the digital device. Some mention that it's a great value for the money, easy to set up, and a worthwhile investment for audio enthusiasts. However, others say that it was not worth spending the extra money, annoying for the price point, and useless.
"...Much better than anything else you can get from Amazon. The price is right, especially if you turn in old echo dot..." Read more
"...the way to go to take full advantage of Amazon Music HD at a very favorable price...." Read more
"Was excited about getting this and it is reasonably ok but pricie for what you get...." 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
Customers like the appearance of the digital device. They say it looks good, makes a visual statement, and gives a nice surround illusion without actual rear speakers. Customers also appreciate the sleek glacier white color and unique design. Overall, they say the picture is awesome and the stereo image is stunning.
"...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...." Read more
"...The echo studio is a great smart speaker with a unique design and purpose...." Read more
"...I was fine running their apps separately. They are very nice, better than the big 3 apps...." Read more
"...It lacks luster in the mids so lyrics themselves aren’t as crisp as other high fidelity speakers on the market. However, the bass is awesome...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the digital device. Some mention that the integration with Alexa enhances the overall user experience, making the Echo Studio not just a speaker but a smart device. They say the connectivity has been fine and simple with the Alexa App. However, others say that they find the connectivity issue appalling and say that it could not get the studio connected to their 5G network. Additionally, some customers report that the product has poor connectivity with the Fire Stick.
"...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
"...While they seemed a breeze to connect everything, for some reason I couldn’t get more than one echo speaker to work at a time...." Read more
"...better sound quality is up for debate but what’s lacking in the Sonos is Bluetooth connectivity. Also, the built in Alexa is limited...." Read more
"...Yes, because the sound is great and Alexa is handy to have for some things...but there's also numerous issues to resolve & improvements that need to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device. Some mention that it works well and produces great and reliable sound, while others say that they have not gotten the Studio to work well with the TV yet. The optical connectio has two huge issues, and it does not work for their cube or firestick if they're connected over ethernet. Dolby Atmos does not works on PC and it doesn't work as an assistant.
"...Currently playing through the app is a problem but voice commands still work fine." Read more
"...3D MUSIC:This speaker performs optimally when playing 3D Music from Amazon...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...for the echo studio, but features like multi room music, and overall performance. My advice here is:..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the voice recognition of the digital device. Some find the voice commands okay, while others say that it stopped responding to voice commands.
"...I do have an issue with Alexa's voice level, it doesn't scale up or down with the volume you set, so that's irritating for us older folks...." Read more
"...Currently playing through the app is a problem but voice commands still work fine." Read more
"...Mic's aren't very sensitive and have to holler or move within a foot or two. Almost gave it a 3, it's a 3.5." Read more
"...Sounds good, fills the garage with music, and no issues thus far with the voice commands. Great to have a hands-free option." 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 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!
UPDATE: After a software update, the Spatial effect is now the preferred way, so leave it on. Turning it off now makes the music too flat. I think it may even turn off one of the mid range speakers. But something's missing!
ADDENDUM:
After two years, these still shine as brightly as ever. But the thing that must be emphasized is that this system of two Echo Studios and the Echo Sub is designed to take full advantage of Amazon Music’s HD streaming service, since these can work together only with streamed audio. Using that enables you to get at least CD quality audio recorded in lossless FLAC files (what Amazon calls HD, 16-bit/44.1kHz) for everything in the catalog, and Ultra HD (up to 24-bit/192kHz) available on an ever-growing list of recordings. In addition, it is also capable of playing Amazon’s (admittedly still in limited quantity) so called 3D Audio recordings (Amazon Music supports Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio spatial audio formats). If you don’t get the Amazon Music HD package ($12.99 monthly with Prime / $14.99 without), then you will be missing out on what these speakers are designed to deliver. Amazon’s Ultra HD music must be heard on a system that supports it to be appreciated. It truly is something else in audio quality, significantly better sounding than any CD or LP. And Amazon Music’s catalog is growing by leaps and bounds every month. It is currently quite vast, even its Classical Music selection which has exploded in the two years since the Echo Studio was introduced.
Using the Amazon Echo Link ($140), you could get this same quality streaming audio (or even better depending on your amp and speakers) for an existing Hi-Fi setup (at least I think you can- there seems to be some confusion about whether it supports the full 24-bit/192kHz Ultra HD), although you could not get 3D Audio with the Link. You could also use the Echo Link to attach any other sub-woofer to your Echo Studio pair but that would also require an additional amplifier thrown in. However, if you don’t have that Hi-Fi system already, these (2 paired Echo Studios and the Echo Sub) are the way to go to take full advantage of Amazon Music HD at a very favorable price. Just compare their cost to that of a good Hi-Fi system consisting of amplifier, pre-amp, two speakers and a sub-woofer as well as the Echo Link you’d need. The Echo speakers here are a definite bargain for getting excellent audio with minimal wires or fuss!