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- Echo Sub delivers down-firing, 100W deep bass sound through a 6" woofer.
- Pair with one Echo device to enjoy dynamic music that fills the room.
- Pair with two of the same Echo devices for rich left/right stereo sound.
- Simple to set up and use—just plug in, open the Alexa app, and wirelessly connect to your Echo device(s) to control music with your voice.
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Echo Sub must be paired with a compatible Echo device which includes: Echo Studio, Echo Dot 4th Gen and 3rd Gen, Echo 4th Gen, 3rd Gen, and 2nd Gen, Echo Show 15, Echo Show 10 3rd Gen, Echo Show 2nd Gen, Echo Show 8 2nd Gen and 1st Gen, Echo Show 5 2nd Gen and 1st Gen, and Echo Plus 2nd Gen. Currently, stereo pairing, speaker groups, and multi-room music support music playback, Audible, and long-form audio Skills over your wireless network. They do not support Bluetooth or 3.5mm AUX in. For a TV/home theater option, set up a home theater. Some Echo devices support different stereo and subwoofer configurations. Learn more details here.
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With Echo Sub and a compatible Echo device, you can add rich bass to your music experience. Echo Sub delivers down-firing, 100W deep bass sound through a 6” woofer. When paired with your Echo device, you can feel the music as it fills the room — just say “Alexa, play music.” |
Echo Sub
Size |
8.0” x 8.3” (202 x 210 mm) |
Weight |
9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
Audio |
4L sealed chamber with 6” (152 mm) downward-firing woofer, 100W Class D amplifier |
Low Frequency Response |
30Hz (-6dB) |
Crossover Frequency |
50 Hz - 200 Hz adaptive low-pass filter |
Power supply |
Auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz AC universal input. |
Wi-Fi |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
Alexa App |
The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices. A list of supported operating systems can be found here. |
Accessibility |
The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
Warranty & 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 Sub is subject to the terms found here. |
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Customers like the quality and sound quality of the digital device. For example, they mention it's an excellent subwoofer that produces an impressive 100W of bass. That said, some complain about the music functionality. Opinions are mixed on ease of setup, value, and performance.
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Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They mention that it has great sound, nicely fills the physical audio gap, and has a pronounced bass track. The well-balanced sound profile ensures that the bass doesn't overpower the other notes. Some say that the sound is not too loud or too soft for the room that it is in, and that it enhances the music.
"...It sounded OK, but honestly not all that terrific. Certainly not what I was expecting. Playing “Thus Spake Zarathustra” was, frankly, disappointing...." Read more
"...And the sound it produced, it made me grinDeep bass, it fills the roomThe Echo Sub, it's the boom that goes boomChorus:..." Read more
"...First impressions are it's significantly better sounding than I thought it would be for such a small setup...." Read more
"...The down-firing 6" woofer produces an impressive 100W of bass, filling the room with rich and immersive sound...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the subwoofer. For example, they mention it's an excellent subwoof, and it'll work well with the Echo Studio. Customers also say the sub is well built and exudes quality. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...But for us lesser mortals who love music, the Amazon system offers a quality system offering a lot of pleasure at a modest price." Read more
"...The build quality is top-notch, and the simplicity of use makes it a must-have addition to any Echo setup...." Read more
"...with the huge oversight of an independent volume control, it is a nice unit, and there are some quasi-work-arounds that can somewhat allow the bass..." Read more
"...In 2 hours it completely dropped the sub one time and I had to reconnect to make it work, constant buffering issues, and just slow slow slow..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the digital device. They mention it's good looking, has a great simple design, and is sublime. The footprint is minimal, which allows for a cleaner look. Customers also say the speakers with the Sub are in gorgeous stereo and sounds just great. They describe the product as a quality product with eye appeal, and mention they really like the charcoal color.
"...Stylish design: The Echo Sub has a sleek and modern design that blends seamlessly with any home decor...." Read more
"...product before so I was a little apprehensive but it looks and sounds brand new...." Read more
"To start out it is a very nice looking subwoofer and blends in easy in a room. Linking it to the Amazon studios is a piece of cake...." Read more
"...the Echo sub the first thing I noticed is its fabric doesn't match the Charcoal echo design or any other currently available Echo fabric...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device. Some mention that it works great, delivering powerful, deep bass that transforms their listening experience. However, others say that it takes up space in their house and is not fully getting the job done. They also say that the subwoofer seems intuitive, but it just doesn't work and they always have issues with it.
"...It sounded OK, but honestly not all that terrific. Certainly not what I was expecting. Playing “Thus Spake Zarathustra” was, frankly, disappointing...." Read more
"...my Echo experience, and it has exceeded my expectations in delivering powerful, deep bass that transforms my music listening...." Read more
"...Attempt to add all 3 to the group "Failed to Initiate playback on Stereo Pair" Error message yet it still created a new group called "Stereo Sub Pair..." Read more
"...It's smart in that when this is paired, your Echo automatically applies an appropriate high-pass filter, meaning it'll leave most of the bass for..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of setup of the digital device. Some mention that it's easy to navigate the new setup features and that it is pretty easy to add onto your Alexa system. However, others say that it turned out to be more complicated and took longer than it should. They also say the included instructions are overly simplistic and didn't cover it.
"...Turned out to be stupidly simple. I bought a third generation Dot, now less than $50, and a simple adapter cable...." Read more
"...Echo Sub and Echo, it's a dreamVerse 2:Set up was easy, I just plugged it inAnd the sound it produced, it made me grin..." Read more
"...I again could not continue with the setup process. I again chose to "Cancel" the creation and go back to the previous screen...." Read more
"...Setting up the Echo Sub was a breeze – just plug it in, open the Alexa app, and wirelessly connect it to your Echo device...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the digital device. Some mention that it's well worth the cost, responsive, and has great sound for the money. However, others say that it doesn't have the best value, has too many complications for the price, and is relatively expensive.
"...At this point I am here to say this is a GREAT product, well worth the money.Five Stars for sure.But I digress......" Read more
"...Expensive: Compared to other subwoofers on the market, the Echo Sub is relatively expensive...." Read more
"...I was also pleased with the low-end extension and the lack of boxiness/boominess...." Read more
"...Over all for the price it’s probably not worth it if you’re looking for something to add a lot of bass to your music but if you’re looking for a sub..." Read more
Customers have issues with the connectivity of the digital device. For example, they mention that the Echo Sub will lose its connection and the 2nd generation Echos either no longer connect or have trouble reconnecting. Some say that the speakers aren't reconnecting to the TV and that the devices loose connection constantly.
"...As I was unable to select 2 devices to pair together with my Sub. I again could not continue with the setup process...." Read more
"...Setup:1. Mine did not go into pairing mode right away...." Read more
"...Back to square one. Now this fancy subwoofer is useless...." Read more
"...The Studio wants to push vocals forward and leaves a hollow sound in the mids. Great for TV but not so great for music listening...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the music playback of the digital device. They mention that it only plays music when started through the app, the stereo speaker only works for music, and the subwoofer does not play through the speaker. It also only works with streaming music and does not work while watching movies on a device. Some customers are disappointed that it works only for Amazon music and nothing else, and that it plays music on the speaker pair but without the sub in the group.
"...Let’s see if the pair even works. Yup it plays music on the speaker pair but WITHOUT the sub in the group... Wasn't I setting up an Echo Sub when I..." Read more
"...The bigger problem is that it only functions as another Echo device...." Read more
"...First try the speakers would play but the subwoofer would not. Start over...." Read more
"...They apparently won't work together if they're on separate bands, even if it's the same network and access point." Read more
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Where do I start? At this point I am here to say this is a GREAT product, well worth the money.
Five Stars for sure.
But I digress...
I started out with an Amazon Echo, first generation, paid nearly $100 for it, but was quite pleased with its performance. I was very pleased with the sound output of that small device. I liked it so much I bought another for another room. Being an Amazon Prime member, I started listening to music from Amazon. Again, pleased - and I decided to add the unlimited subscription to Amazon Music.
I have a traditional stereo system - two speakers, an amplifier, and a CD player. I got to thinking I would like to feed the Amazon music into the stereo and researched the subject on the internet. Turned out to be stupidly simple. I bought a third generation Dot, now less than $50, and a simple adapter cable. The cable plugged into the output jack of the Dot and into the right and left stereo inputs on my amplifier. I had to do a little volume adjustments of the Dot and of the stereo amp to get the levels right - but that was a five minute exercise, and suddenly I had beautiful music in full stereo.
But in researching the stereo bit, I discovered something else interesting on the internet - that it was simple to set up two identical Echo units to give full stereo. Well, I have two identical first generation Echos. So I tried it, setting up in a different room. A note here - it is unlikely that most of us could ever set a stereo pair up without some very simple instruction from the internet. You have to use the Amazon app on a smart phone. But with that instruction it is a very simple exercise. I did it. And it sounded great.
And that’s also about when I discover the existence of the Amazon Echo Sub-Woofer. OK. I admit at first I was skeptical. How could a six inch diameter speaker generate significant base? But then how could a tiny Amazon Echo Dot sound so terrific? But they do.
The gold standard for bass performance for many is the piece, “Thus Spake Zarathustra” by Richard Strauss. To quote Wikipedia, “The piece starts with a sustained double low C on the double basses, contrabassoon and church organ.” This corresponds to a tone of some duration at a frequency of 32 hertz. Only higher end classic stereo systems will deliver this tone. In most, it plays as a low level buzz that would be obnoxious were it any louder.
So OK. I pulled up the specs on the unit. Hmm. Goes to 30 hertz at minus 6 db. You know, that ain’t bad! And you could goose up the low end a bit with the equalizer in the Amazon app. The built in 100 watt amplifier and cross over network built into the sub-woofer help a lot. Hmm. OK, I went ahead and ordered it. And immediately discovered that at the time there was a 4 week wait for delivery.
The unit did show up as promised, and I was anxious to get it going. A comment here: normally I am rather contemptuous of “unpacking” videos on the internet. But, the packing and packaging of this unit is a performance art master class on how it should be done. I will say no more on that subject except that I was hugely impressed.
Setting it up was mostly easy - but NOT as easy as the Amazon site suggests. The main issue is that if you integrating it into an existing stereo pair of Echo units, as I was, first you have to unpair the existing units, then rebuild with the addition of the sub-woofer. Very simple to do on the app - but NOT intuitive. Again, the internet is your friend. I easily found simple instructions and proceeded - and five minutes later had everything networked and playing.
It sounded OK, but honestly not all that terrific. Certainly not what I was expecting. Playing “Thus Spake Zarathustra” was, frankly, disappointing. But, I have had experience with base woofers before, and had a suspicion it wold improve. It seems such speakers need to be used a bit to loosen up to reach their desired performance levels.
I am very happy to report that this proved to be exactly the case. After a few hours, the speaker was clearly doing better. A few days and it was sounding great. And today, I was sitting in my chair listening to Hans Zimmer’s sound track for “The Dark Knight”, a piece I had played several times before. But this time, it seemed like the whole room was shaking from an outstanding base source. I was astounded - and hugely delighted! I am truly pleased.
A closing note - truly serious audiophiles are guaranteed to turn up their noses at this system. I am talking about the people that only use virgin vinyl records for a music source, heavy oxygen free copper cables to the tube amplifier with heavy iron transformers, huge engineered bass reflex speakers or the like etc. etc. Good for them - and perfection has its price. But for us lesser mortals who love music, the Amazon system offers a quality system offering a lot of pleasure at a modest price.
Setting up the Echo Sub was a breeze – just plug it in, open the Alexa app, and wirelessly connect it to your Echo device. The seamless integration allows you to effortlessly control your music with just your voice. I paired it with a single Echo device, and the dynamic music experience was incredible. The bass is punchy and resonant, adding a new dimension to my favorite tunes. I can only imagine the audio bliss that comes with pairing it with two identical Echo devices for a full stereo experience.
If you're looking to elevate your Echo's audio game, the Echo Sub is an absolute game-changer. It brings a depth to your music that you didn't know you were missing. The build quality is top-notch, and the simplicity of use makes it a must-have addition to any Echo setup. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates quality sound and wants to take their Echo to the next level!
Received the Echo sub after some issues with the carrier since Amazon ships it only signature required in my area, took an extra day for me to make arrangements to pickup the item elsewhere.
Upon unboxing the Echo sub the first thing I noticed is its fabric doesn't match the Charcoal echo design or any other currently available Echo fabric. I don't mind this much but it would have been nice if they matched. The Echo sub has this large sticker over the power connection that says to NOT configure it until I have configured my other Echo devices first.
I purchased this Echo sub with a pair of brand-new Echo devices as part of an Amazon Bundle. I unboxed my Echo devices and began setting them up. After completing the setup process and naming my 2 new echo devices (I have more than 10 echo devices in my home, it's becoming a little confusing when keeping track of the new ones) I proceeded to setup the Echo Sub.
I had already noticed in adding devices to my updated Amazon Alexa app that there is a new Echo sub option, so I proceeded through that setup process. The setup process makes you watch a video on your device that helps you understand the capability and recommended placement of your new Echo Sub. I really didn't need to watch this video for the information it provided so it would have been nice to skip this.
After the Video was completed I proceeded through the steps of connecting it to my home wireless network and setting up a speaker pair / group. I got to the screen where I could clearly see my new Echo devices that I had previously labeled "One" and "Two" and to my surprise they were unable to be added to the speaker pair / group. The reason for this is both devices indicated they needed an update and I should check back in "~2 Hours".
Knowing you can force Echo devices to update faster by muting them I placed both on mute and began typing this review. I'm pleased to report that by the time I got to this paragraph that both devices had completed the update and have rebooted themselves... One moment while I continue through the setup... (you can imagine, as I did, that I thought I was going to come back 15 minutes or so later after playing with the devices before reading the following paragraphs and my summary)
I still had the app open on my screen before the updates took place. Post the echos completing their self update, the devices still said they needed to be updated in the app. I couldn't select them, and my only option was to add other devices to the group or cancel. I chose the cancel button which took me back to the previous setup screen and I again was able to select "Continue" to setup a group. After the page refreshed, I could now select my "One" and "Two" Echo devices.
I selected my One Device and immediately all other devices went into "Connectivity Error/Not Compatible" on the app. If I unselect "One" all devices go back to available. If I select "Two" all devices co back into "Connectivity Error/Not Compatible".
As I was unable to select 2 devices to pair together with my Sub. I again could not continue with the setup process. I again chose to "Cancel" the creation and go back to the previous screen. I repeated the same steps above and this time both devices showed "Online”, and I was able to add them to the group/pair and continue. I received a message requesting I select which channel Left or Right for "Two". I selected Right and both One and Two devices began to flash white while the app indicating it was connecting to the speakers.... (waiting while I'm still typing this for this step to complete)
...well I think the step completed, not sure as the app went back to an "Add Group" Screen with no indication of a success or failure of the task. I scrolled down on the app and found a new group called "Stereo Pair" that has been created. I selected the "Stereo Pair" and was show the option to unpair them... not doing that. One moment while I jack with this app and figure out if its working or not... (insert Jeopardy music)
Well I can't rename Stereo Pair on the app, let’s see if I can do it from the Web Interface https://alexa.amazon.com ... nope group doesn't exist there yet or at all, maybe it takes some time. Let’s see if the pair even works. Yup it plays music on the speaker pair but WITHOUT the sub in the group... Wasn't I setting up an Echo Sub when I started this?
I proceed back to the app and attempt to add a group and I'm greeted with the message that I must unpair existing speakers before adding them to a pair. So, I proceed to unpair the Stereo Pair group I just created. (wish it would let me give this a name other than "Stereo Pair")
Recreating the Speaker Group, I realized I found my error. I must select One, Two, and the Sub to pair the 3 devices together.... Funny because I was setting up the Echo Sub when this pairing screen was presented, you would think they would have included the sub automatically.
To locate the Echo Sub in my case, I had scroll down on the pairing screen to find the Sub at the bottom. I suspect I wouldn't have made this error if I didn't have a ton of Echo devices already. Attempt to add all 3 to the group "Failed to Initiate playback on Stereo Pair" Error message yet it still created a new group called "Stereo Sub Pair" (these group names are awful).
Success? I tried playing some music to the "Stereo Sub Pair" group and it's working!
First impressions are it's significantly better sounding than I thought it would be for such a small setup. Upped the Volume, Upped the Bass, now it sounds perfect for my listening enjoyment. Now to go set the devices where I plan on using them and try it out.
Lastly, I tried to see if could rename the “Stereo Sub Pair” Group name to something else by the time I completed reviewing my notes from this review and unfortunately, I can report you can’t change the group name yet. However, once the speakers are paired you don’t need to say the group name to get them to play together like you do with multi-room music.
Summary: I am pleasantly surprised with the Echo Sub and despite the issues above from being an early adopter of the device, I would buy it again. Sound is great and just what I needed for my "Bass-lacking" audio space.
Overall, I give this experience 4 stars only because of the issues I encountered that I’m sure will be resolved in time combined with the fact the sub doesn’t match the echo devices themselves. The Sub audio itself, I give 5 stars.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2018
Received the Echo sub after some issues with the carrier since Amazon ships it only signature required in my area, took an extra day for me to make arrangements to pickup the item elsewhere.
Upon unboxing the Echo sub the first thing I noticed is its fabric doesn't match the Charcoal echo design or any other currently available Echo fabric. I don't mind this much but it would have been nice if they matched. The Echo sub has this large sticker over the power connection that says to NOT configure it until I have configured my other Echo devices first.
I purchased this Echo sub with a pair of brand-new Echo devices as part of an Amazon Bundle. I unboxed my Echo devices and began setting them up. After completing the setup process and naming my 2 new echo devices (I have more than 10 echo devices in my home, it's becoming a little confusing when keeping track of the new ones) I proceeded to setup the Echo Sub.
I had already noticed in adding devices to my updated Amazon Alexa app that there is a new Echo sub option, so I proceeded through that setup process. The setup process makes you watch a video on your device that helps you understand the capability and recommended placement of your new Echo Sub. I really didn't need to watch this video for the information it provided so it would have been nice to skip this.
After the Video was completed I proceeded through the steps of connecting it to my home wireless network and setting up a speaker pair / group. I got to the screen where I could clearly see my new Echo devices that I had previously labeled "One" and "Two" and to my surprise they were unable to be added to the speaker pair / group. The reason for this is both devices indicated they needed an update and I should check back in "~2 Hours".
Knowing you can force Echo devices to update faster by muting them I placed both on mute and began typing this review. I'm pleased to report that by the time I got to this paragraph that both devices had completed the update and have rebooted themselves... One moment while I continue through the setup... (you can imagine, as I did, that I thought I was going to come back 15 minutes or so later after playing with the devices before reading the following paragraphs and my summary)
I still had the app open on my screen before the updates took place. Post the echos completing their self update, the devices still said they needed to be updated in the app. I couldn't select them, and my only option was to add other devices to the group or cancel. I chose the cancel button which took me back to the previous setup screen and I again was able to select "Continue" to setup a group. After the page refreshed, I could now select my "One" and "Two" Echo devices.
I selected my One Device and immediately all other devices went into "Connectivity Error/Not Compatible" on the app. If I unselect "One" all devices go back to available. If I select "Two" all devices co back into "Connectivity Error/Not Compatible".
As I was unable to select 2 devices to pair together with my Sub. I again could not continue with the setup process. I again chose to "Cancel" the creation and go back to the previous screen. I repeated the same steps above and this time both devices showed "Online”, and I was able to add them to the group/pair and continue. I received a message requesting I select which channel Left or Right for "Two". I selected Right and both One and Two devices began to flash white while the app indicating it was connecting to the speakers.... (waiting while I'm still typing this for this step to complete)
...well I think the step completed, not sure as the app went back to an "Add Group" Screen with no indication of a success or failure of the task. I scrolled down on the app and found a new group called "Stereo Pair" that has been created. I selected the "Stereo Pair" and was show the option to unpair them... not doing that. One moment while I jack with this app and figure out if its working or not... (insert Jeopardy music)
Well I can't rename Stereo Pair on the app, let’s see if I can do it from the Web Interface https://alexa.amazon.com ... nope group doesn't exist there yet or at all, maybe it takes some time. Let’s see if the pair even works. Yup it plays music on the speaker pair but WITHOUT the sub in the group... Wasn't I setting up an Echo Sub when I started this?
I proceed back to the app and attempt to add a group and I'm greeted with the message that I must unpair existing speakers before adding them to a pair. So, I proceed to unpair the Stereo Pair group I just created. (wish it would let me give this a name other than "Stereo Pair")
Recreating the Speaker Group, I realized I found my error. I must select One, Two, and the Sub to pair the 3 devices together.... Funny because I was setting up the Echo Sub when this pairing screen was presented, you would think they would have included the sub automatically.
To locate the Echo Sub in my case, I had scroll down on the pairing screen to find the Sub at the bottom. I suspect I wouldn't have made this error if I didn't have a ton of Echo devices already. Attempt to add all 3 to the group "Failed to Initiate playback on Stereo Pair" Error message yet it still created a new group called "Stereo Sub Pair" (these group names are awful).
Success? I tried playing some music to the "Stereo Sub Pair" group and it's working!
First impressions are it's significantly better sounding than I thought it would be for such a small setup. Upped the Volume, Upped the Bass, now it sounds perfect for my listening enjoyment. Now to go set the devices where I plan on using them and try it out.
Lastly, I tried to see if could rename the “Stereo Sub Pair” Group name to something else by the time I completed reviewing my notes from this review and unfortunately, I can report you can’t change the group name yet. However, once the speakers are paired you don’t need to say the group name to get them to play together like you do with multi-room music.
Summary: I am pleasantly surprised with the Echo Sub and despite the issues above from being an early adopter of the device, I would buy it again. Sound is great and just what I needed for my "Bass-lacking" audio space.
Overall, I give this experience 4 stars only because of the issues I encountered that I’m sure will be resolved in time combined with the fact the sub doesn’t match the echo devices themselves. The Sub audio itself, I give 5 stars.