For someone who has been crazy for music for a long time and having spend quite a lot on music systems and songs, I have had my first exposure to the amazon echo a few years back when that advertisement which showed people asking Alexa to play music and to answer questions.
I immediately liked the idea to ask the device to play what I wanted to listen to.
But the question was how much the idea was worthy of.
During the last onam, I wanted to gift my mother a music player which she could operate without help and with ease.
I did have echo as an option. But she was hesitant for the idea to talk to the device.
Besides, she is unable speak English or Hindi.
So I settled for the Saregama Carvaan.
While I went through the tracks in that device I thought of getting one for me as well.
Carvaan is good in collection and for the radio capability, but appeared boring and dull to listen to for the long periods as finding the real tracks was a big fuzz in it.
So I set my eyes on the amazon echo.
I waited for the amazon Indian sale for it. There was quite a good deal for echo on it.
However, it was by this time that the 3rd generation echo was released which had the same hardware as echo plus with the larger drivers and better sound as claimed.
I went to for it. The price was Rs. 9999/-
Got it delivered to my home address exactly as promised,while I had been at work.
When I opened it in the evening after the work, I was a bit upset because I had ordered the black but they sent the white piece. Would it get dirty soon? Not sure.
The setup was a breeze as I had already knew the steps. Connected it to the WiFi and placed near my bed on a wooden stand at 3 feet from the floor.
Once I started playing the echo everything changed and and I was surprised by the sound quality.
I asked alexa to play "chupke chupke" by Ghulam Ali from the movie Nikah.
The sound felt really warm and all the instruments came to life. The tabla was kicking in and out as the melody caressed the ears. The great singers voice felt a like coming right from the bedside.
I suggested several Hindi and malayalam songs and alexa got almost all Hindi and most of the malayalam ones right.
Using the alexa app on the phone I added my subscriptions of Hungama, gaana and amazon music. The saavan also was added but I couldn't load my subscription due to some problem with saavan.
One notable exception was Spotify which is not supported by in India yet. It's slight disappointment as that has been my priority these days.
The sound quality:
Echo 3rd generation used 3 inch woofer just like echo plus. I found the base to be nice and delightful. The voice of Yesudas sounded a treat to the ears. The feminine voices of Lataji and Ashaji were so sweet that they my initial listenings went well past midnights.
Echo does have a balanced sound. The bass coming from such a small speaker is actually surprising .
I found the echo extremely wonderful to listen to at night and Early morning.
Switching off the lights and listening to Jagjitsingh on echo is an experience I can't describe. So is Talat mehmood or Hariharan.
Try Jim reeves or Josh Groban at night on echo and you will be caressed to sleep.
Echo helps you to set timer off and on.
You can wake up with a classical music, such as Swathi Thirunal's "Bhavayami raghuramam" or Thyagaraja's "Jagadaananda karaka.." Sure your day will be better than the average one.
Alexa:
The assistant Alexa is good and right on most of situations. It failed when malayalam songs with the complex names were requested. I found it most effective to ask for songs in my library. It should be even more effective if playlists are made as needed, such as bedtime hits, wake up hits, devotionals, original movie sound tracks, country music, sad songs, semi classicals, school memories... So many possibilities are there to try.
I know that Alexa is nowhere near Google when it comes to knowledge base. But Alexa has a more human like voice and sounds almost Indian. More over, I like the voice of Alexa than any other assistants like Google, bixby, siri etc.
Recommendation:
Amazon echo is a good buy for its varied musical entertainment. The device is extremely cute, convenient and easy to use.
It has a very musical tone which most music lovers will like. For the best quality, I suggest to keep the it at the ear level about 1 to 2 arms distance from you.
It is a highly personal device and not for family entertainment, even though the advertisements show otherwise.
Shortcomings:
The Bluetooth is just average. It is connects well but the sound quality is affected badly as well as the loudness.
The line out is also average and even on a fairly expensive audio setup that I have, it sounded lousy.
The games and general knowledge are not upto the mark and other assistants are much better there.
Spotify was conspicuous by its absence and it broke my heart.
Amazon music is the default source and it is often difficult to find the right tracks with the voice.
Finally in one sentence I finish off my review.. I love my echo, it's the best thing happened to my personal music love.
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2 offers from ₹ 9,999.00
- Premium speaker powered by Dolby for 360° audio with crisp vocals and dynamic bass response
- Just ask Alexa for music, news, trivias, scores, weather, alarms , kids rhymes and stories
- Alexa is always ready to help in both English & Hindi
- Stream millions of songs from Amazon Prime Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, Apple music
- Access songs in Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Marathi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Kannada and more
- Voice control smart lights or your existing AC, geyser, water pump, air purifier using smart plug (smart home accessories sold separately)
- With 4 microphones, Alexa can hear you across the room
Want to speak to Alexa in Hindi?
Change your device language to English/हिन्दी via the Language options inside the Device settings on the Alexa App. If you don’t see this option, please make sure you have the latest software update on your Echo device and the latest version of the Alexa app. To speak to Alexa in Hindi, just ask, “Alexa, speak in English and Hindi.”
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Voice control your music
Echo (3rd gen) comes with new premium speakers powered by Dolby to play 360° audio with crisp vocals and dynamic bass response. Use your voice to ask for any song, artist, or genre, and stream music from Amazon Prime Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, TuneIn and Hungama Music.
Simple ways to start your smart home
Use Echo (3rd Gen) to switch on the AC from the couch or switch off the lights before getting into bed – all without lifting a finger. With “Routines”, control multiple devices at scheduled times or with a single voice command. Echo works with devices such as smart lights and plugs from brands including Philips, SYSKA LED, Oakter, TP-Link and more.
Make everyday easier
Make your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create reminders. You can also check the news and weather, or ask for sports scores and movie showtimes.
Alexa Communication
Use Amazon Echo to call or message anyone who has an Echo device or the Alexa app. Just ask Alexa to place a call to Mom or send a quick voice message to a friend. You can broadcast anything to all your Echo devices. Just say “Alexa, announce that I am heading home” from your Alexa app and your family will know. Instantly connect with other Echo devices in your home, or your closest family and friends.
Simple to set up and use
Technical Details
All new Amazon Echo
Size |
5.8” x 3.9” x 3.9” (148 x 99 x 99 mm) |
Weight |
1.3 kg |
Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks |
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. |
Audio |
3.0” (76.2 mm) neodymium woofer and 0.8” (20 mm) tweeter |
System Requirements |
All-new Amazon Echo (3rd Gen) comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
Warranty and Service |
All-new Amazon Echo (3rd Gen) is sold with a limited warranty of one year. Use of All-new Amazon Echo (3rd Gen) is subject to the terms found here. |
Included in the Box |
All-new Amazon Echo (3rd Gen), power adapter (30W), and Quick Start Guide. |
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| Overview | Add Alexa to any room | Powerful room-filling sound | Premium sound with built-in smart home hub | High-fidelity smart speaker |
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| LED clock display | Featured on Echo Dot with clock |
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