One of the more intriguing prospects Amazon revealed at its class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/home/everything-announced-at-amazons-fall-hardware-event-143557140.html” data-i13n=”cpos:1;pos:1″ data-ylk=”slk:devices and services event;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>devices and services event back in September was class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/alexa-home-theater-will-let-you-use-amazons-echo-speakers-for-surround-sound-153325469.html” data-i13n=”cpos:2;pos:1″ data-ylk=”slk:Alexa Home Theater;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>Alexa Home Theater, a surround sound mode for select Echo speakers. Amazon has now confirmed to Engadget that it’s rolling out Alexa Home Theater “broadly” class=”link ” href=”https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-echo-dot-max-echo-studio-sound-quality-bass” data-i13n=”cpos:3;pos:1″ rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:starting today;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>starting today.
This could make Echo speakers a more budget-friendly, entry-level alternative to a Sonos setup in some consumers’ eyes — though a class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/best-soundbars-143041791.html” data-i13n=”cpos:4;pos:1″ data-ylk=”slk:good soundbar;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>good soundbar may be actually a better bet for those just starting to put together a home…
