The WiiM Sound Is Here to Kick Out Your Amazon Echo

WiiM is finally jumping into the smart speaker game with the launch of the Sound, its first-ever smart speaker. It has a few impressive features compared to your average Google or Alexa speaker, including a 3.5mm audio jack and touchscreen controls.

The WiiM Sound packs a punch into a surprisingly small footprint. This little powerhouse delivers 100W of room-filling audio, thanks to its setup that includes a 4-inch long-throw woofer and dual balanced mode radiator tweeters. That hardware makes sure you get deep bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs, exactly what you want for an exceptional listening experience, and it's incredible for a smart speaker.

But it's not just about the volume; it's about the quality. The WiiM Sound supports high-resolution streaming up to 24-bit/192 kHz, which is crucial for preserving every detail of your music, podcasts, or radio. Unlike a lot of other smart speakers, this one's genuinely built for Hi-Fi listening, making it a dream for anyone who appreciates gapless playback.

One of the most appealing features is the new 1.8-inch round touchscreen display on the speaker itself. The display shows album art, track info, and time/date in standby mode, and it lets you quickly control playback, adjust the EQ with on-device Quick EQ, or select your audio source. You also get a WiiM Voice Remote 2 Lite included in the box, which has push-to-talk voice commands and one-press control, letting you manage your music from the couch or anywhere nearby.

The WiiM Sound comes with AI RoomFit. This technology actively takes precise acoustic measurements of your room, then auto-corrects the response for a more balanced and richer sound. This is never going to be perfect, but it's a huge step up from simply relying on generic presets. You can also fine-tune the sound even further using the WiiM Home App, which offers EQ options like 24 preset profiles and 10-band graphic and parametric EQ.

The WiiM Sound is built with an "Open by Design" philosophy. This means you can cast or connect the way you want, with support for Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Alexa Cast, DLNA, and Roon Ready. It can easily join Google Cast or Alexa speaker groups for whole-home sync, even with third-party devices, so you can really have this become your permanent smart speaker.

One fantastic part is that the speaker is also designed to integrate perfectly with the rest of the WiiM family. You can easily pair two WiiM Sound speakers for a true L/R stereo setup and an expanded soundstage. Or, for home theater buffs, the WiiM Sound can function as a surround or center channel speaker in a Dolby 5.1 setup when paired with other compatible WiiM components. It's like a smart speaker that can actually play great sound.

With the WiiM Home App, you can manage everything from playback and multi-room grouping to music alarms and personalized Smart Presets. The WiiM Sound is available now for $299 on the official website , which is a great choice if you're ready to upgrade your home audio without breaking the bank.

Source: WiiM