4 Best Alexa Speakers for Music

Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant, is no longer confined to Echo devices. Alexa has leaped with time, and the smart voice assistant is available on several speakers. Plus, they are no longer the devices made primarily for issuing voice commands. Some speakers deliver impressive sound quality, and you can easily swap out the old speaker for an expensive new smart speaker.

So, if you are in the market for some quality Alexa speakers for music, here are our top recommendations. But before that,

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1. Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen

Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen

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The in-house Echo Dot (4th Gen) is the one for you if you want an affordable speaker with decent audio performance. It has a distinct spheroidal design and is not one of the discrete speakers out there. On the bright side, it’s quick to pick up your voice.

It’s loud, and you can listen to your favorite songs in all their beauty. However, it lacks the power and bass usually present in premium speakers. But unless you are an audiophile, it turns out impressive audio for everyday use.

Apart from the in-house Amazon music, you can also stream music from Apple Music, Spotify, and SiriusXM services. Moreover, you can always check the traffic updates, news, or trivia via voice commands.

2. Amazon Echo Show 5

Echo Show 5

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The Echo Show 5 brings the best of both worlds. Not only do you get a touchscreen display, but also a bass-heavy audio. But perhaps the biggest asset of the Echo Show 5 is its size. It’s small enough to fit into desks and countertops without sticking out like a sore thumb.

The best thing is you can watch Prime videos or Netflix shows on this tiny speaker.

Like its predecessor, the Show 5 also presents a bass-heavy audio delivery. While it won’t blow you away with its audio quality, it’s good enough for the price. At the same time, you can make the best of the smart features.

The fact that you can simply shout to switch off the smart plug or watch the footage from your home security camera is what makes smart speakers special from their dumb counterparts.

3. Marshall Stanmore II Wireless

Marshall Stanmore II Wireless

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If you prioritize music quality over intelligent features, the Marshall Stanmore II should fit your requirements. It brings the classic look of the iconic Marshall amplifiers and helps it stand apart from the rest.

More importantly, the bass and treble knobs are on the top of the speaker. This gives you the flexibility to tweak the music as per your taste. For the record, the companion app also lets you tweak the equalizer.

The Stanmore II presents beautifully balanced audio. It’s loud enough to fill your room. The bass is intense, and the fact that you can drive it up further adds to the charms of this speaker.

It packs Bluetooth 5.0 connection, aptX Bluetooth codec, and has Wi-Fi onboard.

It’s a wireless speaker, but the massive 20,000mAh battery makes it slightly difficult to move it around.

4. Sonos One (Gen 2)

Sonos One (Gen 2)

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Another Alexa speaker that can fill up your room during parties and get-togethers is the Sonos One (Gen 2). It packs an impressive amount of power and easily surpasses rivals like the Amazon Echo or Google Home. The good thing is that it supports over 50 services, including Apple Music, Pandora, and Amazon Music.

Unlike the one above, it’s a wired speaker and needs a continuous power supply. However, you can connect it with another Sonos speaker to create a stereo effect. At the same time, if you are an iPhone user, you can stream content directly from your phone.

Interestingly, this Sonos speaker also packs an Ethernet port at the back. So if your favorite spot has some spotty Wi-Fi network, you can make the most of it.

In terms of looks, it doesn’t have much to flaunt. However, they pack touch-sensitive buttons at the top, which paves the way for easy control.

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Naturally, speakers like the ones above bring the best of both worlds. You get the advantage of voice commands and quality audio. The Echo Show is a good pick if you want a budget speaker.

However, if you are okay with a soundbar, you can check out the Sonos Arc. It’s slightly more expensive than the speakers above, but it’s touted to deliver one of the best audio in the entire Sonos lineup. The bass is deep and rich, and the audio comes out crisp and clear.

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At the same time, it boasts a slim and sleek design, and the odds are that it won’t stick out like a sore thumb below your TV. Besides that, it supports Apple Airplay and Spotify Connect.