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WiiM Sound Lite: Compact hi-res speaker with powerful sound

WiiM is expanding its portfolio with the Sound Lite, a minimalist smart speaker that offers studio quality in a sleek design. With Hi-Res audio up to 24 bit/192 kHz and 100 watts peak power, it delivers room-filling sound for music lovers. The speaker integrates flexibly into multi-room or home theater systems and supports common streaming standards.

  • Hi-Res audio with 4-inch woofer and two 1-inch tweeters for detailed sound and deep bass.
  • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Ethernet for stable streaming from over 20 services such as Spotify or TIDAL.
  • RoomFit room correction and stereo pairing for optimized sound in any setup.
  • Compatible with WiiM devices for multiroom and Dolby 5.1 home theater as surround or center.

Minimalist design meets high-quality sound

The WiiM Sound Lite complements the recently introduced WiiM Sound and impresses with its compact, display-free look in white or black, which blends seamlessly into shelves or rooms. A 4-inch long-throw woofer paired with two 1-inch silk dome tweeters produces natural mids, clear highs and controlled lows at 100 watts peak power.

WiiM Sound Lite
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Hi-Res playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz ensures seamless, detailed sound that authentically reproduces even demanding genres such as classical music or rock. The design minimizes distortion and ensures room-filling performance without a dominating presence.

RoomFit automatically analyzes the room and adjusts the sound, regardless of placement – whether free-standing or in corners. This optimizes bass and stage for a balanced listening experience. Dr. Lifeng Zhao, CEO of WiiM, emphasizes the philosophy of making premium audio affordable. The speaker easily pairs into a true L/R stereo duo for a wider soundstage or serves as a surround element in 5.1 setups with WiiM Amp or Sub Pro.

Flexible connectivity and smart control

Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and 100 Mbps Ethernet ensure reliable, fast streaming. Support for Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Alexa Cast, DLNA and soon Roon enables seamless integration with services such as Amazon Music, Qobuz or NAS libraries. The WiiM Home app bundles everything: multi-room grouping, EQ adjustments, smart presets and universal search across 20+ platforms. Alarms and routines extend the benefits for everyday life.

WiiM Sound Lite
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“WiiM has always been convinced that excellent sound must be within everyone’s reach. Whether for passionate audiophiles or everyday music fans,” said Dr. Lifeng Zhao, CEO of WiiM. “We are expanding our vision with the WiiM Sound Lite, a speaker that effortlessly blends into any living space with its understated design, while delivering the flexible and compelling audio performance expected from WiiM.”

Two Sound Lites form stereo pairs with precise imaging, while whole-home integration enables synchronized audio via WiiM Sound, Amp or Streamer. Home theater fans use it as a center for dialog-clear movies or surround for immersion. The open platform avoids vendor lock-in and promotes expandability. Without its own display, the look remains puristic, control is app-based or via the compatible WiiM Voice Remote 2 Lite.

Availability and integration

The WiiM Sound Lite will be available in white and black from the beginning of January, pre-orders are already possible before Christmas at Amazon and selected retailers. The Voice Remote 2 Lite is compatible separately. This device rounds off WiiM’s ecosystem and offers hi-fi quality at a fair price for flexible audio setups in the smart home. Further details can be found on the official WiiM website.

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