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.
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.
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.
Have multiple "high end" audio systems in various rooms. The WiiM Sound Speaker has been a pleasant surprise in terms of it's sound quality. For a tiny speaker, it's audio is tighter and better defined than expected. The two angled tweeters somewhat give it a "stereo image" that is better than competing single box smart speakers. WiiM has a justified reputation for high quality and clever designs at high value pricing. This speaker is no exception.The speakers app and software features are very flexible and receive frequent updates. Am also pleased how useful the small 1.8" screen is as a display, a clock and for other screen tasks. Pairing the speaker and voice activated remote control is very easy and fast.Setup and use instructions are clear and consise. Didn't try the multi-room capability as I have full audio systems with passive speakers in every room.The Ai RoomFit room correction system allows for small sound adjustments based on each room where the unit is. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 setup was easy and there were no connection issues over the three weeks I've used the WiiM Sound Speaker. I have it in the kitchen and don't anticipate moving it to other rooms. Those who want to move it to different locations, may prefer the black version rather than the more fingerprint prone white speaker. An outstanding product, excellent value and highly recommended.
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)...