{"id":1423,"date":"2026-06-03T23:24:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T23:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=1423"},"modified":"2026-06-03T23:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T23:24:17","slug":"wiim-releases-first-soundbar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=1423","title":{"rendered":"WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">WiiM, the audio company that\u2019s challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.wiimhome.com\/threads\/introducing-wiim-bar-see-the-sound-build-the-theater.9835\/\">releases in July<\/a>. Much like its other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/666733\/wiim-sound-sub-pro-amp-ultra-smart-speaker-audiophile-streaming\">speakers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/5\/9\/24152014\/wiim-ultra-amp-pro-streaming-airplay-2-chromecast\">audio components<\/a>, the WiiM Bar supports a bunch of streaming options and expandability at an affordable price \u2014 in this case, $479.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">The company\u2019s first soundbar has a 3.0.2 Atmos configuration with a total of eight drivers \u2014 three front mid-woofers, three front tweeters, and two up-firing full-range height drivers \u2014 paired with four passive radiators. That configuration can be expanded to 3.1.2 with the addition of a WiiM <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiimhome.com\/wiim-sub-pro\">Sub Pro<\/a> for $449, or to a 5.1.2 surround setup by also adding two of the company\u2019s wireless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiimhome.com\/products\/wiim-sound\">Sound<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiimhome.com\/products\/wiim-sound-lite\">Sound Lite<\/a> speakers. It\u2019s compatible with both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and includes room correction, dialogue enhancement, and a night mode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">While most current soundbar designs from companies like Sonos, Bose, and Samsung are sleek yet understated, the WiiM Bar stands out with a 2.1-inch round touch display front and center. The Bar isn\u2019t the first WiiM device to incorporate a touchscreen; they can also be found on the WiiM Ultra streamer, WiiM Amp Ultra streaming amp, and WiiM Sound speaker. I\u2019m all for having a display that shows things like volume level, playback information, or album art, and I like that it also offers another way to control the soundbar. But I rarely find myself near a soundbar while I\u2019m listening to it, so I\u2019m not sure how useful that part is. There are also illuminated capacitive buttons for volume, play and pause, and source switching.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">The Bar can integrate into an existing WiiM multi-room system. It can play audio from more than 20 services from within the WiiM Home app, or connect with Google Cast Audio, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, and Amazon Music Cast. There\u2019s also local network support with DLNA or Roon. One major exclusion is Apple AirPlay, which hasn\u2019t been supported by any WiiM products since the Amp was released in November 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">Connections include HDMI eARC, optical, line in, Ethernet, and a USB-A port that is configurable as audio in, audio out, or for media storage. There\u2019s an included remote control if you prefer one to the app or controls on the soundbar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _18mzr4ba _19wv7tc1\">I fully expect the Bar, releasing in July, is just the beginning. If WiiM follows its previous strategy, we\u2019re sure to get a step-up option later this year or early next. But even if we don\u2019t, the $479 WiiM Bar looks to be an awfully good deal from a company that knows how to make great-sounding products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/942748\/wiim-releases-first-soundbar\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WiiM, the audio company that\u2019s challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July. 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