Amazon Echo Sub review: Exactly what you need for Alexa-powered music

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Amazon Echo Sub
$129.99
The Good

Easy setup • Adds good bass to music • Relatively light

The Bad

Can’t produce deep bass (<30Hz) notes • Won’t work with external sources

The Bottom Line

There are more powerful and versatile subwoofers out there, but the Amazon Echo Sub is the fastest, easiest way to give Alexa-powered music some oomph.

Mashable Score3.75
Cool Factor4.0
Learning Curve4.0
Performance3.0
Bang for the Buck4.0

If you regularly listen to music on an Amazon Echo device — specifically the Echo, new Echo Dot, or Echo Plus — then I can’t recommend the Echo Sub enough. With minimal setup, it greatly improves the musical experience, delivering bass notes that you’ll otherwise miss out on. Read more…

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