{"id":75608,"date":"2026-02-03T20:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T23:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ces.einnews.com\/article\/889125953"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:47:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T23:47:44","slug":"this-alexa-feature-turned-my-living-room-into-a-dolby-atmos-theater-no-soundbar-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/this-alexa-feature-turned-my-living-room-into-a-dolby-atmos-theater-no-soundbar-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"This Alexa Feature Turned My Living Room Into a Dolby Atmos Theater, No Soundbar Needed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Alexa Home Theater, Amazon lets you assemble a surprisingly full-featured surround sound system that delivers Dolby Atmos spatial audio\u2014without relying on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-soundbars\" target=\"_self\">soundbar<\/a> or running a single wire to your TV. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/amazon-echo-dot-max\" aria-label=\"Amazon Echo Dot Max Review\" class=\"w-fit mt-1 leading-tight no-underline md:flex md:flex-wrap\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-stretch-ultra-condensed line-clamp-3 text-base font-semibold md:w-full\"> Amazon Echo Dot Max Review <\/h3>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap items-center justify-start gap-x-2 text-red-400\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-shrink\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-1\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-x-1 text-base font-bold md:gap-x-2\">\n<div>4.5<\/div>\n<div>Outstanding<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"order-2 w-full md:w-auto\">\n<ul class=\"list-none\">\n<li class=\"flex items-center justify-between gap-4 text-xs font-bold leading-tight\">\n<div> $79.99 <span class=\"font-normal\">at Amazon<\/span> <\/p>\n<div> <span class=\"line-through\">$99.99<\/span> <span class=\"text-red-400\">Save $20.00<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0D6SZKGT4%2F&amp;template=article-page&amp;module=product-cards&amp;element=product-card&amp;item=buy-button&amp;position=2&amp;element_label=See+It&amp;split_test_identifier=04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC&amp;split_test_variant=A&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fopinions%2Fthis-alexa-feature-turned-my-living-room-into-a-dolby-atmos-theater-no%3Ftest_uuid%3D04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC%26test_variant%3DA&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx&amp;product_uuid=03aBXXKwYJkNaYAbNpFWH1U\" data-commerce=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" class=\"group leading-normal\" aria-label=\"$79.99 at Amazon\" data-aps-asin=\"B0D6SZKGT4\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"p00935-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"02j5PtRpr4FPOOQzmuw38uH\" data-element=\"product-card\" data-action=\"buy-button\" data-item=\"buy-button\" data-position=\"2\" data-module=\"product-cards\"> <span class=\"shadow-solid-button \"> See It <\/span><br \/>\n<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-4 flex flex-wrap items-center justify-between gap-y-3 border-gray-200 pb-3 md:flex-nowrap border-b\">\n<div class=\"order-1 w-full gap-x-3 md:w-128 flex\"> <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/039KUvQHAxSCIGbgBd9rqVP-4.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1569482249.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/039KUvQHAxSCIGbgBd9rqVP-4.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1569482249.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, 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https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/039KUvQHAxSCIGbgBd9rqVP-4.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1569482249.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/039KUvQHAxSCIGbgBd9rqVP-4.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1569482249.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/039KUvQHAxSCIGbgBd9rqVP-4.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1569482249.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"order-last mx-auto my-0 max-h-full w-[120px] min-w-[120px] shrink-0 overflow-hidden object-contain object-center md:order-first\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/039KUvQHAxSCIGbgBd9rqVP-4.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1569482249.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lazy-sized alt=\"Amazon Echo Sub\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"order-first flex w-full flex-col gap-x-4 gap-y-[0.125rem] sm:gap-y-0 md:order-last\"> <a data-module=\"product-cards\" data-item=\"review-link\" data-element=\"product-card\" data-position=\"3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/amazon-echo-sub\" aria-label=\"Amazon Echo Sub Review\" class=\"w-fit mt-1 leading-tight no-underline md:flex md:flex-wrap\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-stretch-ultra-condensed line-clamp-3 text-base font-semibold md:w-full\"> Amazon Echo Sub Review <\/h3>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap items-center justify-start gap-x-2 text-red-400\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-shrink\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-1\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-x-1 text-base font-bold md:gap-x-2\">\n<div>3.0<\/div>\n<div>Average<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"order-2 w-full md:w-auto\">\n<ul class=\"list-none\">\n<li class=\"flex items-center justify-between gap-4 text-xs font-bold leading-tight\">\n<div> $129.99 <span class=\"font-normal\">at Amazon<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <a 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https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"order-last mx-auto my-0 max-h-full w-[120px] min-w-[120px] shrink-0 overflow-hidden object-contain object-center md:order-first\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/02F0f2h9GmBfCfkAILoSJdO-1.fit_lim.size_120x68.v1696508997.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lazy-sized alt=\"Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023)\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"order-first flex w-full flex-col gap-x-4 gap-y-[0.125rem] sm:gap-y-0 md:order-last\"> <a data-module=\"product-cards\" data-item=\"review-link\" data-element=\"product-card\" data-position=\"4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-2023\" aria-label=\"Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Review\" class=\"w-fit mt-1 leading-tight no-underline md:flex md:flex-wrap\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-stretch-ultra-condensed line-clamp-3 text-base font-semibold md:w-full\"> Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Review <\/h3>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap items-center justify-start gap-x-2 text-red-400\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-shrink\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-1\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-x-1 text-base font-bold md:gap-x-2\">\n<div>4.5<\/div>\n<div>Outstanding<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"order-2 w-full md:w-auto\">\n<ul class=\"list-none\">\n<li class=\"flex items-center justify-between gap-4 text-xs font-bold leading-tight\">\n<div> $24.99 With Code &#8220;FTV4K25&#8221; <span class=\"font-normal\">at Amazon<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BP9MDCQZ&amp;template=article-page&amp;module=product-cards&amp;element=product-card&amp;item=buy-button&amp;position=4&amp;element_label=See+It&amp;split_test_identifier=04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC&amp;split_test_variant=A&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fopinions%2Fthis-alexa-feature-turned-my-living-room-into-a-dolby-atmos-theater-no%3Ftest_uuid%3D04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC%26test_variant%3DA&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx&amp;product_uuid=01B3fOeCgZQXYnclwwyEeYC\" data-commerce=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" class=\"group leading-normal\" aria-label=\"$24.99 With Code &quot;FTV4K25&quot; at Amazon\" 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data-module=\"product-cards\" data-item=\"review-link\" data-element=\"product-card\" data-position=\"5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/amazon-fire-tv-cube-2022\" aria-label=\"Amazon Fire TV Cube Review\" class=\"w-fit mt-1 leading-tight no-underline md:flex md:flex-wrap\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-stretch-ultra-condensed line-clamp-3 text-base font-semibold md:w-full\"> Amazon Fire TV Cube Review <\/h3>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap items-center justify-start gap-x-2 text-red-400\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-shrink\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-1\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-x-1 text-base font-bold md:gap-x-2\">\n<div>4.0<\/div>\n<div>Excellent<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"order-2 w-full md:w-auto\">\n<ul class=\"list-none\">\n<li class=\"flex items-center justify-between gap-4 text-xs font-bold leading-tight\">\n<div> $139.99 <span class=\"font-normal\">at Amazon<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09BZZ3MM7&amp;template=article-page&amp;module=product-cards&amp;element=product-card&amp;item=buy-button&amp;position=5&amp;element_label=See+It&amp;split_test_identifier=04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC&amp;split_test_variant=A&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fopinions%2Fthis-alexa-feature-turned-my-living-room-into-a-dolby-atmos-theater-no%3Ftest_uuid%3D04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC%26test_variant%3DA&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx&amp;product_uuid=04py6IRAyS6CmIValx4ihRg\" data-commerce=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" class=\"group leading-normal\" aria-label=\"$139.99 at Amazon\" data-aps-asin=\"B09BZZ3MM7\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"p00935-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"05f4mwNIDMOIAHqcXT3Gxwt\" 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First, while you don\u2019t need to run a cable from your TV to a speaker, you still need to connect a Fire TV media streamer to your TV, so you won\u2019t be freeing up an HDMI port. Second, you can\u2019t mix and match speakers; currently, an Alexa Home Theater setup must be only Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio speakers (besides the subwoofer).<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"setup-simple-enough-but-slightly-tedious\">Setup: Simple Enough, But Slightly Tedious<\/h2>\n<p>I tested Alexa Home Theater on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/opinions\/best-tv-deals-amazon-prime-day-2025-day-2?test_uuid=04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC&amp;test_variant=B\" target=\"_self\">LG C4<\/a> TV using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max and four Echo Studios, with no subwoofer.&nbsp;The Echo Studio is more than twice the price of the Echo Dot Max, but it&#8217;s much better suited to spatial audio thanks to its four-driver configuration, including an upward-firing driver for height. The Echo Dot Max has just a single tweeter\/woofer combination for one-directional audio.<\/p>\n<p>Getting Alexa Home Theater up and running is incredibly easy (Amazon has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=GENPVVD63RZMN7CU\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\">video guide<\/a>), though it&#8217;s slightly tedious to do from scratch. Each Echo must be individually connected to your Wi-Fi network and Amazon account, as if it were a standalone speaker. This means running up to five identical setup processes via the Alexa app. The same must be done with your Fire TV device. Once they\u2019re all online, it\u2019s simple and mostly automated.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lazy-sized alt=\"Alexa Home Theater fire tv menu\" data-image-path=\"articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.25 !important\" class=\"-mt-4 mb-8\"> <small>(Credit: Amazon\/PCMag)<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<p>On your Fire TV device, go to Settings &gt; Display &amp; Sounds &gt; Alexa Home Theater &gt; Create Home Theater. Fire TV will show the Echo speakers on your network. Select them, then follow the setup wizard from that point. It will synchronize the speakers with the Fire TV streamer, then play a series of sounds from each to determine their positions and the optimal spatial audio settings. You don\u2019t have to keep track of which speaker is which\u2014the wizard will do that.&nbsp;That&#8217;s good because, unless you manually rename each one based on its position, you won\u2019t have much of a clue. <\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lazy-sized alt=\"Alexa Home Theater fire tv setup\" data-image-path=\"articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.25 !important\" class=\"-mt-4 mb-8\"> <small>(Credit: Amazon\/PCMag)<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<p>Make sure the Fire TV device is connected to your TV\u2019s ARC\/eARC-equipped HDMI port, and set your TV to output audio through that port instead of the speakers. This will pipe sound through Alexa Home Theater, even if you use a Blu-ray player, game console, or even just want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-video-streaming-services?test_uuid=04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC&amp;test_variant=B\" target=\"_self\">stream media<\/a> through your TV\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/explainers\/the-complete-guide-to-smart-tv-platforms?test_uuid=04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC&amp;test_variant=B\" target=\"_self\">platform<\/a> instead of Fire TV. Audio from both my PlayStation 5 and LG TV\u2019s streaming apps came through without any issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"safari:invisible chrome:invisible\"> <\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"performance-spatial-audio-that-truly-surrounds-you\">Performance: Spatial Audio That Truly Surrounds You<\/h2>\n<p>I started with just two Echo Studios to test how a typical stereo arrangement would perform. I placed them on either side of my TV, and they immediately started producing surprisingly powerful, detailed sound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Even without a subwoofer, it produces some impressive bass. Low, dramatic stings in both <em>Fallout<\/em> on Amazon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/amazon-prime-video\" data-element=\"link-injector\">Prime Video<\/a> and in gameplay videos on YouTube sound deep enough to almost feel. The opening chase in <em>Shin Masked Rider<\/em> is especially driving and bombastic, with a large sound field that clearly takes advantage of each Echo Studio\u2019s multiple drivers. With just two speakers, it projects audio with a good sense of height, filling the space in front of me. In this configuration, the audio isn&#8217;t quite as directional or precise as a soundbar with dedicated center channel drivers situated directly under the TV, but it\u2019s still better than you would get with most built-in speakers or cheaper soundbars with only left and right channels. A third Echo Studio for the center channel is possible and would probably improve the imaging precision considerably, but unless your TV is mounted on the wall above it, you\u2019ll be contending with nearly six inches of speaker blocking your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lazy-sized alt=\"Amazon Echo Studio (2025)\" data-image-path=\"articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.25 !important\" class=\"-mt-4 mb-8\"> <small>You should use four or five Echo speakers to get the most out of Alexa Home Theater (Credit: Will Greenwald)<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<p>After testing the two-speaker setup, I placed a third Echo Studio on the right armrest of my couch and a fourth on an unplugged subwoofer to the left. Adding them to the Alexa Home Theater was quick and easy. After setting them up individually, I went into the Fire TV Alexa Home Theater menu, selected Edit Alexa Home Theater, and the streamer automatically detected the two newly connected speakers. Then I simply toggled them to join the first two, saved the configuration, and the system ran another automatic calibration. That was it. My two-speaker home theater had become a four-speaker arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>Moving up to four speakers makes the experience much more immersive, as expected. With sound pouring in from the sides and in front of me, the chase in <em>Shin Masked Rider<\/em> is more exciting. <em>Fallout<\/em> is even more impressive; a nuclear bomb explosion rushed from the front speakers to the side ones, panning through each and using their height channels to really give the impression of the shockwave moving around me. There wasn\u2019t any furniture-rattling rumble, but it was still a powerful moment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"py-4\" data-parent-group=\"related-stories\">\n<div class=\"mx-0 border border-b border-l-0 border-r-0 border-t border-gray-300 py-4 md:ml-8 md:mr-24\">\n<h3 class=\"font-stretch-ultra-condensed mb-2 text-lg font-semibold uppercase\">Recommended by Our Editors<\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap\">\n<div class=\"my-4 inline-flex w-full md:my-2\"> <a class=\"mr-4 inline min-w-24 max-w-24 no-underline md:min-w-28 md:max-w-28\" data-module=\"related-recirc\" data-item=\"related-recirc-list\" data-element=\"related-recirc-image\" data-position=\"1\" data-title=\"Sports home theater setup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/articles\/how-to-build-the-best-home-theater-system-for-under-1000\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"relative aspect-video overflow-hidden\"> <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"absolute inset-1\/2 h-auto w-auto translate-center\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/06icZsyYa1eHVzTZllyt8ob-24.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1738336919.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lazy-sized alt=\"Sports home theater setup\"> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-auto flex-col justify-center md:mr-20\"> <a class=\"inline-block align-middle leading-tight no-underline\" data-module=\"related-recirc\" data-item=\"related-recirc-list\" data-element=\"related-recirc-link\" data-position=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/articles\/how-to-build-the-best-home-theater-system-for-under-1000\" aria-label=\"3 Easy Steps to Build the Best Home Theater System for Under $1,000\">3 Easy Steps to Build the Best Home Theater System for Under $1,000<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-4 inline-flex w-full md:my-2\"> <a class=\"mr-4 inline min-w-24 max-w-24 no-underline md:min-w-28 md:max-w-28\" data-module=\"related-recirc\" data-item=\"related-recirc-list\" data-element=\"related-recirc-image\" data-position=\"2\" data-title=\"What Is Surround Sound? 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5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos, and More Explained\"> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-auto flex-col justify-center md:mr-20\"> <a class=\"inline-block align-middle leading-tight no-underline\" data-module=\"related-recirc\" data-item=\"related-recirc-list\" data-element=\"related-recirc-link\" data-position=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/what-is-surround-sound-51-71-dolby-atmos-and-more-explained\" aria-label=\"What Is Surround Sound? 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos, and More Explained\">What Is Surround Sound? 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos, and More Explained<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-4 inline-flex w-full md:my-2\"> <a class=\"mr-4 inline min-w-24 max-w-24 no-underline md:min-w-28 md:max-w-28\" data-module=\"related-recirc\" data-item=\"related-recirc-list\" data-element=\"related-recirc-image\" data-position=\"3\" data-title=\"Readers\u2019 Choice 2025: TVs, Streaming, and Home Entertainment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/articles\/readers-choice-2025-tvs-streaming\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"relative aspect-video overflow-hidden\"> <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"absolute inset-1\/2 h-auto w-auto translate-center\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/00CvvsjCMaNNI9tJvGte5sf-1.fit_lpad.size_400x225.v1753807545.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lazy-sized alt=\"Readers\u2019 Choice 2025: TVs, Streaming, and Home Entertainment\"> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-auto flex-col justify-center md:mr-20\"> <a class=\"inline-block align-middle leading-tight no-underline\" data-module=\"related-recirc\" data-item=\"related-recirc-list\" data-element=\"related-recirc-link\" data-position=\"3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/articles\/readers-choice-2025-tvs-streaming\" aria-label=\"Readers' Choice: Your Favorite TV and Home Entertainment Brands Ranked\">Readers&#8217; Choice: Your Favorite TV and Home Entertainment Brands Ranked<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The automatic calibration is good, but it can\u2019t work miracles, and you still have to keep acoustics in mind. The left speaker, sitting lower than my couch armrest, was unsurprisingly less prominent than the right one, so I had to prop it up on a box and recalibrate the system to improve sound balance. Even then, the layout of my apartment made the right side speaker seem a bit louder because it was next to a bookshelf, while the left one had a few more feet of open space. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"can-it-really-replace-a-soundbar\">Can It Really Replace a Soundbar?<\/h2>\n<p>An Alexa Home Theater built around four Echo Studio speakers turns out to be a surprisingly compelling home theater setup, delivering immersive, room-filling sound. With front and side\/rear speakers equipped with multiple angled drivers\u2014including upward-firing ones\u2014the system provides solid coverage for spatial audio content. Even without a dedicated subwoofer, it delivers impressive impact.<\/p>\n<p>At under $900 for all the components, it&#8217;s competitively priced, especially compared with most soundbar systems with both front and rear height channels, which typically cost well over $1,000. While routing everything through a Fire TV device may sound cumbersome, HDMI eARC worked reliably in my testing, making it easy to ignore the Fire TV side entirely and use the setup like any other HDMI-connected soundbar. The system is also flexible, supporting anywhere from two to five speakers and automatically recalibrating to changes in speaker placement in about a minute.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lazy-sized alt=\"Samsung HW-Q990F\" data-image-path=\"articles\/04d5IvioryApBlDC7baWmGx-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.25 !important\" class=\"-mt-4 mb-8\"> <small>The Samsung HW-Q990F has center channel drivers and a much bigger subwoofer than the Echo Sub (Credit: Christian de Looper)<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<p>That said, Amazon\u2019s Echo Sub subwoofer is much weaker than the subs included with most high-end soundbar packages. Its center channel reproduction without a separate center speaker also isn\u2019t super-precise.&nbsp;A bigger and more expensive soundbar system like the 11.1.4-channel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/samsung-q-series-soundbar-hw-q990f\" target=\"_self\">Samsung HW-Q990F<\/a> ($1,999.99) will outdo Alexa Home Theater on every front, even with five Echo Studios and an Echo Sub.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, it&#8217;s too bad Alexa Home Theater doesn\u2019t let you mix and match speakers between the Echo Studio and Echo Dot Max. Not only would it enable more affordable configurations that still provide height channels, but the shorter 3.9-inch-tall Dot Max could be places more easily as a center channel between two Echo Studios. <\/p>\n<p>Even with these caveats, I\u2019m impressed with the immersive experience you can get from four Echo Studio speakers using Alexa Home Theater. It&#8217;s a capable solution for wireless spatial audio\u2014and one that becomes even more attractive if you already own some of the necessary components.<\/p>\n<section class=\"rich-text my-16 flex flex-col gap-6\" data-parent-group=\"author-bio\" aria-label=\"About Our Expert\">\n<h2 class=\"!m-0\">About Our Expert<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-8\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-6 rounded-lg bg-white p-6 text-gray-700 shadow-box md:p-10\" id=\"flyout\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-label=\"Author Bio Flyout\">\n<div class=\"font-stretch-ultra-condensed flex items-center justify-between leading-tight\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-4\"> <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"size-[60px] shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-full bg-gray-100 ring ring-white\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/01i7IpGiFlFt3LhvyC2iDsO.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1722458347.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Will Greenwald\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-center gap-1\">\n<div class=\"text-xl font-bold\">Will Greenwald<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-base\">Principal Writer, Consumer Electronics<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center gap-8 border-b border-gray-200 py-8 text-black md:ml-16 md:border-b-0 md:py-0 !m-0 !gap-6 !border-0 !p-0\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"!m-0 border-t border-gray-300\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold leading-tight\">Experience<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text line-clamp-[7] text-base leading-normal\">\n<p>I\u2019m PCMag\u2019s home theater and AR\/VR expert, and your go-to source of information and recommendations for game consoles and accessories, smart displays, smart glasses, smart speakers, soundbars, TVs, and VR headsets. I\u2019m an ISF-certified TV calibrator and THX-certified home theater technician, I&#8217;ve served as a CES Innovation Awards judge, and while Bandai hasn\u2019t officially certified me, I\u2019m also proficient at building Gundam <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bandai-hobby.net\/en-us\/gunpla\/\" target=\"_blank\">plastic models<\/a> up to MG-class. 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