Streaming audio producer WiiM is taking over the Sonos Era 100 with its newest sensible speaker, the WiiM Sound Lite.
The WiiM Sound Lite is a high-resolution sensible speaker with a 4-inch woofer, twin 1-inch tweeters and a 100-watt peak output. It may be paired with one other unit for stereo sound and even expanded to five.1-channel encompass.
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The speaker has a fabric grill in a alternative of white and black and its connections embrace Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Ethernet.
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The partnering WiiM Dwelling app helps Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Qobuz and YouTube Music, whereas the speaker additionally boasts Google Solid, Alexa multiroom programs and Roon Prepared.
Whereas the speaker would not have a voice assistant onboard, it may be paired with the separate WiiM Voice Distant 2 Lite for push-to-talk management. In the meantime, the aggressive Sonos Period 100 does have an built-in voice assistant and is $10 cheaper.
With merchandise just like the WiiM Pro and the WiiM Ultra streamers, the multiroom music firm has rapidly discovered favor with audiophiles who’re searching for high-end options on a finances.
The WiiM Sound Lite shall be out there on Dec. 25 from Amazon and choose retailers for $229.
