WiiM Announces $479 Soundbar With 3.0.2 Dolby Atmos Support, Optional Subwoofer and Surround Expansion
WiiM will launch its first home theater speaker in July. The $479 WiiM Bar features eight drivers and supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
cnet.comWiiM will release the WiiM Bar soundbar in July. The device carries a $479 price and marks the company's first home theater speaker. 2 Atmos configuration with eight drivers. Three front mid-woofers, three front tweeters, and two up-firing full-range height drivers are paired with four passive radiators.
1-inch round touch display on the front. Illuminated capacitive buttons handle volume, play and pause, and source switching. 2 setup by adding the $449 WiiM Sub Pro. 2 surround configuration.
The WiiM Bar supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It also includes room correction, dialogue enhancement, and a night mode. The device connects through HDMI eARC, optical, line in, Ethernet, and a USB-A port.
The USB-A port can function as audio input, audio output, or media storage. The WiiM Bar integrates with more than 20 streaming services through the WiiM Home app. It also supports Google Cast Audio, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music Cast, DLNA, and Roon.
WiiM products have not supported Apple AirPlay since the Amp was released in November 2023. An included remote provides an alternative to app or on-device controls. The WiiM Bar follows other recent WiiM products that include touchscreens, such as the WiiM Ultra streamer, WiiM Amp Ultra streaming amp, and WiiM Sound speaker.
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