This is a very substantial speaker. Very simple to set up and have it connected to ROON.This speaker requires some break in especially for the bass. I��d suggest playing music continuously for 24/48 hours.The improvement is very noticeable.Very tempted to get a second just to have stereo.
First off, ignore the one star reviews.... some people will complain because they have to reach over to tie their shoelaces.Also, ignore the high faluting about how this speaker is not up to their high standards... For Cryin' Out Loud, at the price what the h##l do these people expect?Now the review(1) It's heavy at 2.5 Kg. I wish they would have taken out the power supply to an external brick and then put in a USB-C power. That would allow users to carry one less power supply. For us, I bought this speaker is for extended trips overseas and we already take several USB-C power strips... And 2.5Kg is a big chunk of weight.(2) Make sure you update your WiiM Home application. This is a newer device and my older Home App didn't load the Device Settings for the Sound... it did play music... so, update the application before you set up the speaker.(3) I did the room sound installation thing. So it works fine.(4) Using it from Tidal Connect is exactly how you use it with a WiiM Ultra ( we have four of them at home ).(5) I'm running from a 44,000mAh power brick with a 120V/60Hz output. It's good for perhaps 5 hours of play using WIfI. I wonder if it will use less power in wired Ethernet, Bluetooth or the wired AUX input? However, that would defeat one of the purposes of this speaker, which is high quality sound over the IP Audio.(6) Sound wise, well, it's not one of my High End speakers, but for its size it puts out a satisfying sound. Right now I got Dylan playing four feet from me and it's a nice background tune while I type. I mean, it sounds better than what 99% of the population has at home. Heck, I thought it was Dylan, but now I realized it's a duet with Johnny Cash. There's quite a bit of detail in the midrange. You can hear harmonies clearly. I don't know how loud it will play, but from the mid bass to the lower treble is sounds pretty nice. Not boomy, not harsh.. this speaker can be listened to for hours without fatigue.(7) When I get back from overseas, I think I'll buy a second one to try them in stereo. It will interesting to hear how the dual tweeter do a channel. Somewhat diffuse, which may be quite pleasant even if the accuracy of the imaging suffers a bit.Disclaimer... we have four WiiM Ultras in our home stereos... they're hooked up to some very good DACs in High End systems and we know how to use them. If you're new, I strongly recommend you go to their web site and the forums. Read up on the user manuals and if you have issues ask... they reply very quickly.All in all it's a satisfying experience... for $299 (yep, the price did go up)...
This is my third Wiim product. I didn't need it, but wanted it too see how good it might be. Well, it is way better than I expected. The sound is smooth, no fatigue at all. The bass has a nice punch and is clear with subtle detail. As with any other Wiim products, this works flawlessly with the app. I can't think of anything negative to say about the Wiim Sound speaker. My curiosity has now got me wondering how a second one will sound in Stereo mode. Clearly Wimm has an excellent design team, I would expect as time moves forward their products will continue to evolve to possibly top tier equipment level. I would rate this above average to incredibly good, maybe just short of excellent, but worth the price. If Wiim made a package deal with a left and right plus a subwoofer, I really think that would be a big winner. Bottom line if you are considering this powered speaker for a wide variety of applications, I think it would be difficult to beat the performance.
After years of Sonos making me feel like an idiot every time I tried to queue a song at a friend's house, I rebuilt my entire home audio setup around WiiM. I'm running a WiiM Ultra into a Denon AVR, which gave me actual control over my system: I can stream my turntable anywhere, use Tidal and Qobuz without compromise, and most importantly, never think about HEOS again.I bought this speaker as a kitchen satellite so I wouldn't have to crank the living room system just to hear music over the sound of chopping vegetables. It's shockingly good. Within the limits of physics and a 4-inch driver, it has real detail, balanced mids, and more authority than it has any right to at this size. It's also surprisingly heavy (feels like actual build quality, not the hollow plastic nonsense you get from lifestyle brands).Multi-room streaming has been flawless. Stays perfectly synced with my main speakers, which is not something I take for granted anymore. I'm already planning a second one for another room.I'll admit I was skeptical about the little screen on the front. Seemed like a gimmick that added cost for no real benefit, and I almost waited for a rumored version without it. Turns out I was wrong. The album art display is actually useful. When I'm cooking and hear something I like, I can glance over and know exactly what's playing without pulling out my phone. You can also switch to a text only display if you prefer.On price: I was hoping to land closer to $250, but at $300 it still feels like the value is there if you can stretch a bit. The build quality and sound justify the premium. That said, if you're only thinking about one speaker for your kitchen and you're already deep into another ecosystem, it probably makes sense to stick with what you have. But if you're open to a change or looking for a platform to build around long term, WiiM is worth serious consideration. The architecture is completely open, the components are legitimately audiophile grade, and you're not locked into a walled garden that treats you like a revenue stream instead of a customer.If you're thinking about the white version, be warned: it shows grime immediately. Not great if you cook with your hands or have kids. I wish they offered a gray option (would be perfect for a modern, light toned room without the constant fingerprint anxiety).Overall, one of the few audio purchases lately that actually lived up to expectations. Solid gear, no regrets.
My Wiim Sub Pro came today. I set it up, updated the Firmware, and did a RoomFit calibration. Now I'm at a 4.1 system awaiting my Wiim bar soundbar to arrive to get a full 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos complete system.Note: While Wiim admits a playback resolution of only 16bit/48kHz while paired/grouped, I am getting 24bit/48kHz playback with my 4.1 arrangement. Still no 24bit/192khz but pretty darn good.The sub made a big difference.I'm crossing over my low pass filter at 80Hz.This lets the Front Sound speakers play above 80Hz only and the sub takes over below 80 Hz.I'll update when I recieve the Wiim Bar.Original post...I bought 2 of these Sound speakers and 2 Sound lite speakers that I have set up ready for my sub pro tomorrow and the Wiim Bar coming out soon.So, the only way to stream 24bit/192kHz music is one speaker at a time.If you pair 2 in stereo mode or group them in any way, the best resolution you will stream music is 16bit/48kHz, period.I found this quite irritating, hoping to stream grouped/paired setup in 24bit/192kHz.Still, if you properly set up a left/right,front/Surround (and the sub and wiim bar) the sound coming out of these little speakers is very impressive.I'll be very happy with the 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos setup if the sub pro and wiim bar perform as amazing as these Sound/Sound lite speakers do, even if not the highest resolution.Just know what the limitations are before deciding to pair or group these.