The original speaker in the M5 Atom Echo is very quiet. This simple upgrade replaces the built-in speaker with a larger and louder one and provides a 3D-printed enclosure to hold everything neatly.

Recommended speakers:

• [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08QFTYB9Z](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08QFTYB9Z)
• [https://www.amazon.de/AZDelivery-tragbarer-Mini-Lautsprecher-Schnittstelle-elektronische/dp/B09PL6XFHB](https://www.amazon.de/AZDelivery-tragbarer-Mini-Lautsprecher-Schnittstelle-elektronische/dp/B09PL6XFHB)

Both of these small speakers work well for this modification.

Installation steps

1. Carefully open the M5 Atom Echo case using a small screwdriver:

   

2. Desolder the original speaker:

   

3. Solder the wires from the new speaker to the same pads:

   

4. Slightly bend the small plastic reset button piece from the atom echo with pliers so the cable from the new speaker has enough space:

   

5. Close the original housing again.

6. Finally, install the unit into the printed 3D enclosure:

   

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That’s it! With the upgraded speaker, the M5 Atom Echo becomes much louder and easier to hear.