There is no shortage of Alexa-powered smart speakers at this point. Even though the first third-party google Assistant smart speakers were the stars of IFA in Berlin this past week (at least as far as audio products go), Amazon hasn't been resting on its laurels. A few more Alexa speakers were revealed at the event, including ones from big-name companies like DTS and Harman (parent company of JBL).
Harman Kardon Allure
First is the Harman Kardon Allure, pictured at the top of this post, which will be released in Winter 2017 for $249.99. Like the Amazon Echo, it has 360-degree audio, making it ideal for placement in the center of a room. It has a 4-microphone array with advanced noise cancellation.
The top section is an ambient light, which changes based on the music playing. And if you want to play something not available to Alexa, it can function as a normal Bluetooth speaker.
Phorus PS10
One of the new Alexa speakers by DTS is the Phorus PS10, which looks like larger (and slanted) Amazon Echo. It has a 30-watt Class D amplifier with DTS Sound processing, two 65mm neodymium full range transducers, and dual passive radiators for powerful bass.
The speaker also supports DTS' Play-Fi technology, which is the company's Chromecast-like wireless standard. It will retail for $249 when it ships in late September/early October. DTS also announced the Onkyo Smart Speaker P3 and Pioneer Elite Smart Speaker F4, but nothing was revealed about them besides Alexa support.
Fabriq Chorus
Fabriq is a relatively-new speaker brand, owned by DOSS. Its only product to date is the Fabriq RIFF, a speaker about the size of an Echo Dot, but covered with a soft fabric in a variety of patterns. Now Fabriq has announced the Chorus, a larger $99 speaker with Alexa built-in.
While the existing Riff speaker had touch-activated Alexa, this unit is always listening for the hot word. It's also portable and can be charged with the matching dock. In addition to playing music from Alexa, it can be used as a standard Bluetooth speaker (there is no audio-in port). The speaker has 8 watts of power, two drivers, and a passive radiator. It should last for "up to six hours" on a single charge with its 2,200mAh battery.
Like the RIFF, the Chorus will be available in a variety of patterns. Target will have two exclusive designs - 'Duke of Earl' and 'Static,' while 'Quartz' and 'Midnight Blue' (pictured above) will be sold by both Target and Amazon (with more retailers coming soon). Target already has a page for Midnight Blue, but I was unable to find pictures or listings of the other designs.
Harman Kardon Allure
First is the Harman Kardon Allure, pictured at the top of this post, which will be released in Winter 2017 for $249.99. Like the Amazon Echo, it has 360-degree audio, making it ideal for placement in the center of a room. It has a 4-microphone array with advanced noise cancellation.
The top section is an ambient light, which changes based on the music playing. And if you want to play something not available to Alexa, it can function as a normal Bluetooth speaker.
Phorus PS10
One of the new Alexa speakers by DTS is the Phorus PS10, which looks like larger (and slanted) Amazon Echo. It has a 30-watt Class D amplifier with DTS Sound processing, two 65mm neodymium full range transducers, and dual passive radiators for powerful bass.
The speaker also supports DTS' Play-Fi technology, which is the company's Chromecast-like wireless standard. It will retail for $249 when it ships in late September/early October. DTS also announced the Onkyo Smart Speaker P3 and Pioneer Elite Smart Speaker F4, but nothing was revealed about them besides Alexa support.
Fabriq Chorus
Fabriq is a relatively-new speaker brand, owned by DOSS. Its only product to date is the Fabriq RIFF, a speaker about the size of an Echo Dot, but covered with a soft fabric in a variety of patterns. Now Fabriq has announced the Chorus, a larger $99 speaker with Alexa built-in.
While the existing Riff speaker had touch-activated Alexa, this unit is always listening for the hot word. It's also portable and can be charged with the matching dock. In addition to playing music from Alexa, it can be used as a standard Bluetooth speaker (there is no audio-in port). The speaker has 8 watts of power, two drivers, and a passive radiator. It should last for "up to six hours" on a single charge with its 2,200mAh battery.
Like the RIFF, the Chorus will be available in a variety of patterns. Target will have two exclusive designs - 'Duke of Earl' and 'Static,' while 'Quartz' and 'Midnight Blue' (pictured above) will be sold by both Target and Amazon (with more retailers coming soon). Target already has a page for Midnight Blue, but I was unable to find pictures or listings of the other designs.