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I bought two of these refurbed, so I saved a ton of money. 1 echo for $100, two refurbs for $120. No brainer, and I wanted stereo off the bat. Hooked them up with Alexa, painless. Listened for an hour or so, grabbed a sub…needed it. By themselves, they sounded crystal clear, great mids (I’m a live sound man, mids are critical..after drums). But the low end was obviously lacking. Good for a desk in a small office, maybe, but these suckers get LOUD with zero distortion. I like the way a paired set defaults to one volume control. Nice.
I got the sub, hooked it up relatively painlessly, fired up a test track, “Riding the Crest” by a-ha. Super deep lows, pristine mids, top notch highs. I actually hat to turn the bass down. Amazing sound.
Two tips-as much as you’re tempted to hide them, don’t. They need to be out in the open. Two tweeters on the front point out in either direction, for max coverage. The mid/low speaker is on top, facing downwards a bit. Get the picture? Stick ‘‘em in a bookcase or enclosed shelf, all the sound is close to completely muffled. Keep ‘em out completely. Yes, they’re a ball. So are baseballs and basketballs. The whole reason for that was to use larger speakers in a wider sound pattern-something the tube style couldn’t do.
The sub-no brainer. I know , Sonos is supposed to sound better. They don’t. They actually sound worse. Add in their sub with the lauded variable crossover…unless you’re an immediate super audiophile, it’s gonna sound like mush. That’s where Amazon was smart. The crossover between the echoes and the sub is perfect, almost seamless. One reason-they were designed that way. Now, another tip. I know countless mags and audiophiles tell you you can hide a sub anywhere. Bull crud. They need to be out in the open. Not going into frequency science here, but the best position for the sub is about a foot out on any side-don’t stick it in a corner. It’s designed to fire out all the way around, it’s pointed toward the floor. Those little slots absolutely need to be clear all the way around. I’ve got the two echoes (I kid you not) on top of a pair of highish end KRK studio monitors. The sub is on the floor, a little to the left of the left hand echo, about maybe 10 feet from my head, sub out in the open.
Bam. Easily the best sounding system I’ve heard in its class. Sorry, Sonos, no comparison. See ya. Of course,,my studio rig demolishes them, but to be fair, the two 8” 200watt each biamped and room tuned desktops have a range of 34hz to 40kHz. That’s about 22kHz higher than the human ear can hear. The somewhat overdone matching 400 watt sub goes all the way down to 18hz…the human ear stops at 32hz. So yeah, obviously sound better. Cost $1500 USD, they’d better sound better than my echoes. Jet’s be realistic here.
Simply put, this little setup ain’t gonna fill a huge living room with a 72” whatdidyabuythatcrapfor? Drop ‘em an a bedroom of a decent size, or a small tv room, you will not be disappointed. One last thing… people here complain about dropped signals, unpairing…these things run off wi-fi. They don’t directly connect, so if your router is two rooms awa with a fridge in the way, you’ll be dropping signal, same as your laptop..they need to either be near the router, or at least have one or two boosters for a clear shot. I have yet to drop at all, no random unpairing, zero problems. Keep that in mind…even though I have a 1.2 gHz internet speed, I only get 600mHz or a bit more across the house. Get your signal path clear. No more problems.
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More music in more rooms
Use your voice to play a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and others. With multi-room music, you can fill your whole home with music, radio stations, podcasts, and Audible using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. You can even pair your Echo with compatible Fire TV devices to feel scenes come to life with home theater audio.
Designed to protect your privacy
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. Echo smart speakers have a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings and can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Alexa uses ultrasound motion detection with select features, such as Occupancy Routines. Ultrasound does not emit on your device unless a feature is enabled that uses motion detection to properly function. You can turn motion detection off at any time. Learn more about motion detection.
Simple to set up and use
1. Plug in Echo and connect to the internet with the Alexa app.
2. Just ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.
3. For simple setup with compatible smart home devices, say, “Alexa, discover my devices.”
Every day is an earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here’s how:
Materials
50% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer recycled fabric
100% recycled die-cast aluminum
Device, cable and adapter included
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle. Low Power Mode is not available for certain user configurations. To learn more, see Low Power Mode Restrictions.
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| Ratings | (41,113) | (98,401) | (144,915) | (41,347) |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
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| Speakers | 1.95” 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, Dolby audio | Lossless High-Res, Dolby Atmos |
| Line in/out | 3.5 mm line in/out | 3.5 mm (analog) or mini-TOSLINK (optical) line in | ||
| Screen | LED display on Echo Dot with clock | |||
| 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 |
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| Dimensions | 3.9”W x 3.3”D x 3.6”H | 3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”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 (4th Gen)
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Size |
5.7” x 5.7” x 5.2” (144 x 144 x 133 mm) |
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Weight |
34.2 oz (970 g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
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Wifi connectivity |
Dual-band wifi supports 802.11a/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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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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Smart home hub |
Zigbee + Sidewalk + Matter + Thread Border Router |
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eero Built-in |
Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero mobile application to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices. Actual performance can vary and certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Learn more about eero Built-in performance, availability and compatibility. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service. Review eero’s Privacy Notice. |
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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. Direct control of BLE Mesh. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
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Audio |
3.0” (76.2 mm) neodymium woofer and two 0.8” (20 mm) tweeters. |
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Alexa app |
The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices. Supported operating systems. |
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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 is subject to these terms. |
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Setup technology |
Amazon wifi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wifi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about wifi simple setup. |
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Included in the box |
Echo (4th Gen), glacier white power adapter (30W), and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
Echo (4th Gen) - 2020 release |
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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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Alexa Skills & Features |
Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful, and more fun by letting you voice control your world. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you've never imagined. Discover and learn what Alexa can do. |
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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 updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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A friend of mine recently gave me an echo. 2nd Gen. And I didn't think I was going to wind up using it very much but being visually impaired I wound up using it a lot more than I expected.I came to find out that I could listen to my audible books and also my kindle books read to me which is great for my visual impairment it makes it a lot more enjoyable during the day when I become bored with trying to figure out what is actually on the television with my provision some things are just not watchable like they used to be.But the echo. 2nd Gen. Speakers are well they leave a lot to be desired and I had to add additional speakers so when I saw this item I was like I'm gonna go see what the reviews are like and everyone said they were awesome they're awesome and so much better than the. 2nd Gen. So I decided to go ahead and get one for my birthday as a gift to myself and additionally I got the battery and the silicone carry case combination to go with it and I can take the thing all over my house in my yard and that is so cool.Since I've gotten this particular one though I have found there are so many other things that I can do with it other than just listen to my audio books and kindle books I can listen to podcasts I can get the daily news I can check the temperature in the room that the echo is in it is in which is really cool because I don't have an interior thermostat in my house I run on a space here and a wood stove so I never know what the interior temperature of my house is but I do now.There are also cool games you can play play I've been playing prices right and Trivia and a choose your own adventure kind of game andAre you smarter than a 5th grader by the way I'm smarter than a 5th grader.I opted in for Amazon music and not only am I finding all the songs that I've forgotten from my past but I found some really cool new ones things things that I would have never found without this echo.I've created playlists that when I'm in the mood for one thing or another I just tell she who cannot be named what playlist I want to hear and all of a sudden there I am.She can also actuate my televisionI have a roku TV but I have also added a fireStick as well and she can actuate both of them and also my easy buzz camera that I have to keep an eye on my front porch and yard and be able to speak to people out there when I have guests without going to the door.Being visually impaired this thing is a real helping hand the only thing would be better is if she could clean my house maybe Amazon will get there eventually.But for now I'm very fond of this deviceOther cool additional thingsI like how much bass the speaker has I like to listen to binaural beats music and meditation music and some dance music for exercise and I can feel the music it's pretty cool.The speaker is pretty darn decent.I chose the white version because because white is a color that I can see better with my vision the only concern I have is that the speaker cover might eventually get dirty but they get dirty I try to dust it on a daily basis just to make sure.We also are using it for well-to-do list for one, alarms, oh and I've set a household network up where the smaller echo. that I was gifted is now in my kitchen and I can play them as a group oop or someone in my kitchen can drop in on me and ask me if I want dinner or if I'm busy and vice versa I can drop in on them as well well additionally I've set it up so I can tell it to make phone calls directly from my cell phone and works as a great speaker phone I've tested it out a few times and everybody says that they can hear me just fine and clear.By the way for a little fun ask her to Beam me up Scottie. Just be careful of the tribbles.
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