WiiM Sound black
Specifications and features
Overview
The WiiM Sound Display marks a strategic turning point for the Sino-American manufacturer, expanding its expertise from streamers and amplifiers into the realm of smart speakers. This first in-house creation combines high-resolution streaming up to 192 kHz/24-bit with a 4.5 cm circular touch interface and automatic acoustic calibration technology, positioning this model as a credible alternative to established market solutions.
A familiar design enhanced with a distinctive touch interface
The cylindrical silhouette of the WiiM Sound Display, with its compact dimensions of 146 × 193 × 146 mm and weight of 2.5 kg, deliberately echoes industry design cues. The brushed aluminum finish lends a premium feel, while the top panel integrates capacitive touch controls for volume and navigation. Icons light up progressively in response to interactions, creating a responsive interface that extends to the edges of the structure.
The differentiating element lies in the circular front touchscreen, reminiscent of a technological porthole. This high-resolution color interface can display album art, navigate music queues, control playback, and access custom presets directly. Icons are logically grouped, providing quick access to the music library, Internet radio, system settings, and four savable presets. The screen can also display customizable wallpapers and retro visual animations such as analog VU meters, bringing a nostalgic touch to this modern technology.
The internal construction prioritizes acoustic efficiency with a three-way configuration featuring a 10 cm woofer paired with two balanced radiator tweeters. This acoustic architecture, powered by 100-watt Class D digital amplification, aims for consistent reproduction across an extended frequency range of 35 Hz to 20 kHz. The optimized internal volume and strategic driver placement enable 360-degree sound dispersion, ensuring coherent listening regardless of position in the room.
Comprehensive connectivity and universal protocols
Versatile connectivity is a major asset of the WiiM Sound Display. Wi‑Fi 6E ensures stable, low-latency transmission for high-resolution streams, while Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC, and LD3 codecs provides broad compatibility with mobile devices. The RJ45 Ethernet port offers a wired alternative for fixed installations requiring maximum reliability, and the 3.5 mm mini-jack auxiliary input allows connection of traditional analog sources.
Software integration centers around built-in Chromecast, enabling casting from any compatible app on Android or iOS. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Amazon Music Cast establish a direct link between services and the speaker, eliminating the smartphone as an intermediary once playback starts. DLNA support allows playback of music libraries stored on NAS servers or computers on the local network, accepting MP3, AAC, ALAC, APE, FLAC, WAV, WMA, and OGG formats up to 192 kHz/24-bit.
The WiiM Home app, available on iOS and Android, centralizes access to over twenty streaming services including Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, and Napster. Web radio platforms TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and LinkPlay Radio expand the offering with thousands of stations worldwide. The app interface allows creation of custom presets accessible directly from the touchscreen or the remote, setting up daily routines with alarms and timers, and managing complex multiroom configurations.
Intelligent acoustic calibration and advanced sound customization
RoomFit technology represents a major innovation in acoustic optimization. This automatic correction system uses the smartphone’s microphone to measure the room’s acoustic characteristics, analyzing reflections, resonances, and room modes. Processing algorithms, executed on WiiM’s servers, then generate a specific correction curve to compensate for the identified acoustic flaws.
The 10-band graphic equalizer complements the personalization tools, enabling fine adjustments according to personal preferences. The parametric equalizer, accessible via the app, offers surgical control over specific frequencies with gain and Q factor settings. The 24 EQ presets cover various music genres and listening scenarios, from vocal enhancement for podcasts to optimization for classical music. Each input source can benefit from independent settings, automatically recalling preferences based on the content being played.
The regular firmware update system gradually introduces new features and optimizations. Algorithmic improvements to RoomFit, additions of streaming services, and user interface refinements keep the device up to date without manual intervention. This philosophy of continuous evolution, inherited from the LinkPlay ecosystem, ensures long-term value in the face of technological change.
Multiroom setup and smart home integration
Multiroom capabilities transform the WiiM Sound Display into a key component of a distributed audio ecosystem. Stereo pairing with a second unit creates true left/right separation for a wider soundstage. Integration into a Dolby 5.1 home theater setup becomes possible when combined with other WiiM products equipped with an HDMI ARC input, such as the Amp Ultra, allowing the speaker to be used as a wireless surround or center channel.
Compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri is achieved via the included WiiM Voice Remote 2, as the speaker has no built-in microphones to preserve privacy. This approach enables voice control without continuous data collection, addressing growing privacy concerns. Voice commands can launch playlists, adjust volume, change sources, or ask the assistant about weather and news.
The open LinkPlay ecosystem allows synchronization with equipment from other brands using this technology, including Audio Pro, Octavio, Jean-Marie Reynaud, and Elipson. This multi-brand interoperability sets WiiM apart from closed proprietary systems, offering upgrade flexibility without technological lock-in. Alexa Multi-Room Music and Google Cast protocols also enable integration with existing Amazon Echo and Google Home speakers.
What the press says
Like all the other Wii M products we have tested, the Sound speaker impresses with its wide range of streaming features, its intuitive interface, and its elegant design. We are convinced that many users will be won over by these strengths in everyday use, and rightly so. Its sound quality, however, remains its Achilles' heel, and although the WiiM's sound is pleasant enough for casual listening, we believe it needs to be seriously rethought if it truly wants to compete with the market leaders.
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A very likeable first wireless speaker from WiiM, the Sound offers a strong feature set, attractive design, and enjoyable sound.[...] I’m slightly surprised there’s no USB-C input.[...] You’ve got access to 12 presets (which is a lot), though I did have an issue with the presets in that on some occasions none would load, and on others pressing a preset would queue a different track (or a track I recently played).[...] The sound could be a bit bolder but what’s offered is likeable and entertaining.
The WiiM Sound is decent for music.[...] It has a fairly balanced sound with RoomFit enabled and Dynamic Bass off, though it doesn't reproduce much deep bass, so kicks and basslines have more punch than rumble.[...] The treble is also a touch subdued, but not so much that voices sound muffled.[...] It also has lots of sound customization tools in the WiiM Home app.
Documentation
French
Technical specifications
Audio
- Output power: 100 W
- Built-in speakers:
- 2 × tweeters
- 1 × 10 cm woofer
- Audio resolution: high-resolution up to 192 kHz / 24-bit
- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, ALAC, APE, FLAC, WAV, WMA, OGG
- Audio features:
- 10-band graphic equalizer
- Parametric equalizer
- 24 presets
- Automatic room correction (measures and adjusts to the room)
Connectivity
- Wireless:
- Wi‑Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3 (SBC, AAC, LD3)
- Chromecast built-in
- Wired:
- 3.5 mm mini-jack input
- RJ45 Ethernet
Streaming protocols
- Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect
- Amazon Music Cast
- DLNA
Compatible voice assistants
- Alexa
- Google Assistant
- Siri
Streaming services and radio
- Streaming services: Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Napster, Apple Music
- Internet radio: TuneIn, iHeartRadio, LinkPlay Radio
App
- WiiM Home (iOS and Android)
General information
- Type: multi-room wireless smart speaker
- Dimensions: 146 × 193 × 146 mm
- Weight: 2.5 kg
Additional features
- Multi-room and home theater mode (Dolby 5.1 with WiiM speakers)
- Ability to pair two speakers in stereo
- Expandable with Sub Pro for enhanced immersion
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use two WiiM Sound Display speakers in stereo?
Stereo pairing indeed allows you to create a left/right configuration with two units. Synchronization is performed via the app, and both speakers maintain imperceptible latency for coherent playback. This setup doubles available power and significantly widens the soundstage.
What is the Bluetooth range, and can it be used as a portable speaker?
Bluetooth 5.3 offers a theoretical range of 10 meters in open space. However, the speaker requires continuous mains power and has no built-in battery, limiting its use to a fixed installation. Bluetooth is primarily used as an alternative input source or as an output to headphones.
Does the RoomFit system actually improve sound quality?
Acoustic calibration effectively compensates for resonances and frequency dips caused by room acoustics. Improvements are particularly noticeable in the bass range, which is often problematic in domestic spaces. The algorithms evolve regularly via updates, progressively refining results.
Can the WiiM Sound Display be integrated into an existing home theater system?
The speaker can serve as a surround or center channel in a Dolby 5.1 setup using other compatible WiiM equipment. The auxiliary input also allows connection to a traditional AV amplifier as an effects speaker. The low latency of Wi‑Fi 6E ensures proper lip-sync.
- Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
- Manufacturer reference: WIISOUWDISBK
- GTIN / EAN: 741365254560
