BEST SMART
SPEAKER
OF 2019
AMAZON ECHO STUDIO: The new top-of-the-
line Echo Studio is a perfect amalgamation of
great looks, smart functionality and impressive
sound. With smart speakers predominantly
used for playing music other than fetching
information and controlled ecosystem devices,
the Echo Studio addresses the pain point of
average sound. Hidden under the chassis are
five strategically positioned speakers for playing
instrument and vocal, and three midrange
speakers for offering rich, natural vocals. A
single tweeter has been used for producing
high frequencies. There is the downward-firing
woofer for powerful bass. Depending upon the
place where the Studio has been placed, it can
automatically sense the acoustics of the space
and fine-tune playback to deliver optimal sound.
If on Amazon ecosystem, one can pair the Studio
with the Fire TV for streaming movies with the
Dolby Atmos audio. The Studio measures 8.1-
inch x 6.9-inch and weighs 3.86Kg.GOOGLE NEST MINI: The Nest
Mini is an entry-level smart speaker
from Google powered by the popular
Google Assistant. Capable of fetching
information, playing music, scheduling
alarms and even controlling compatible
smart devices, all with a voice command,
it also offers great sound. Given the
compact size, the sound output is rather
impressive. It has clear vocals and deep
bass. At higher volumes, the sound is
good enough for a medium-sized room.
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