Amazon's Echo smart speaker range welcomes two new updates: the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio, equipped with the new AZ3 processor, contributing to better conversation detection for the Alexa assistant.
Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio, Easy and wireless 5.1 home cinema££££
Of particular note is the possibility of connecting to the Echo Studio and Echo Dot Max (respectively on the left and right in the photo below), up to five speakers similar to a compatible Fire TV Stick (Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd generation, Fire TV Stick 4K 2nd generation or Fire TV Cube 3rd generation) to create a surround system via the Alexa Home Cinema system: simply plug in the speakers and the smart assistant takes care of the rest by automatically adapting them to the room.
Amazon Echo Dot Max, bass focus ££££
In detail, the Amazon Echo Dot Max speaker produces nearly three times more bass than its predecessor Echo Dot (5th generation). It is equipped with a two-way speaker system with a high-excursion 63 mm [abc]woofer[/abc] and a custom 20 mm [abc]tweeter[/abc] for detailed highs. The separate speaker module is now eliminated to integrate the speaker directly into the device's body to double the air space which benefits the bass quality.
Amazon Echo Studio, smaller, more powerful, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio and Hi-Res Audio££££
As for the Echo Studio, it is 40% more compact than the original model, and the characteristic light ring moves to the front for greater visibility. On the sound side, there is a powerful 95 mm high-excursion woofer, accompanied by three full-range speakers for room-filling sound. Note the Spatial Audio and [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] compatibility, not to mention the [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc] certification.
Availability announced for October 29. Indicative prices:
• €109.99 for the Echo Dot Max
• €239.99 for the Echo Studio
