WiiM launches its first ever Dolby Atmos soundbar - and its sights are set on Sonos
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Key Points:
- WiiM has launched its first soundbar, the WiiM Bar, aiming to deliver cinematic immersion and audiophile-grade music performance, expanding from its established music streamer and amplifier products.
- The soundbar features a 3.0.2-channel setup with an eight-driver array, including top-firing height channels for overhead sound, and supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for surround sound.
- It includes RoomFit auto-correction for customizable sound, connectivity via the WiiM Home App with streaming and EQ settings, plus physical inputs like HDMI with eARC support.
- The WiiM Bar has a unique glass-covered touch display for album art and controls, will launch in July in glossy black, and is priced at £449 / $479, positioning it against competitors like the Sonos Beam Gen 2.
- The product aims to challenge the Sonos Beam Gen 2’s dominance in the compact Dolby Atmos soundbar market with its distinctive design and sound capabilities.