Sub options

[charleysnowy]

Hi all, I'm new to Wiim and so far I'm impressed with my Wiim streaming amp which I have connected to a pair of Monitor Audio C180 ceiling speakers.

I'm now wanting to add a bass speaker. I already had a Bose 500 bass module but I cannot get this to work either wirelessly or hard wired to the Wiim Amp.

My budget is circa £200, does anyone have any recommendations for a bass speaker that is compatible with the Wiim Amp please?

 

[EddNog]

Hi all, I'm new to Wiim and so far I'm impressed with my Wiim streaming amp which I have connected to a pair of Monitor Audio C180 ceiling speakers.

I'm now wanting to add a bass speaker. I already had a Bose 500 bass module but I cannot get this to work either wirelessly or hard wired to the Wiim Amp.

My budget is circa £200, does anyone have any recommendations for a bass speaker that is compatible with the Wiim Amp please?

I would recommend the RSL SpeedWoofer 10E, but I don't know if it will come under budget when shipped to the UK:

Speedwoofer 10E

RSL Speakers - A division of Rogersound Labs - is a factory direct loudspeaker manufacturer, since 1970, based in Los Angeles, California. Family owned and operated.

rslspeakers.com

-Ed

EDIT: Ah, unfortunately, they are also currently sold out. Sorry!

 

[hgo58]

What WiiM Amp do you have?

You should be able to connect its sub output with a RCA to 3.5 mm audio cable.

 

[charleysnowy]

I would recommend the RSL SpeedWoofer 10E, but I don't know if it will come under budget when shipped to the UK:

Speedwoofer 10E

RSL Speakers - A division of Rogersound Labs - is a factory direct loudspeaker manufacturer, since 1970, based in Los Angeles, California. Family owned and operated.

rslspeakers.com

-Ed

EDIT: Ah, unfortunately, they are also currently sold out. Sorry!

Thanks for the reply, I'll bear that in mind.

 

[charleysnowy]

What WiiM Amp do you have?

You should be able to connect its sub output with a RCA to 3.5 mm audio cable.

Hi, thanks for the reply, I have this amp. I've tried using the RCA to 3.5mm cable but still can't seem to get it to work.

 

[hgo58]

Hi, thanks for the reply, I have this amp. I've tried using the RCA to 3.5mm cable but still can't seem to get it to work.

It should. Did you remember to enable the sub output from the WiiM? And the aux input on the Bose?

 

[gazza1101]

Maybe a sub from BK subwoofers in the UK, decent budget subwoofers.

 

[charleysnowy]

It should. Did you remember to enable the sub output from the WiiM? And the aux input on the Bose?

Hi, the only connection on the back of the bass module is named 'Acoustimass' which I connected to and it didn't work. Is there something to switch on in the Bose app perhaps?

 

[hgo58]

Hi, the only connection on the back of the bass module is named 'Acoustimass' which I connected to and it didn't work. Is there something to switch on in the Bose app perhaps?

There is in the WiiM Home App.

 

[Intruder]

Maybe a sub from BK subwoofers in the UK, decent budget subwoofers.

I have a sub from them Gemini unsure which one had it years...

 

[slartibartfast]

Hi, the only connection on the back of the bass module is named 'Acoustimass' which I connected to and it didn't work. Is there something to switch on in the Bose app perhaps?

It is possible that Bose bass modules only work with other Bose devices. There isn't much info about them on the internet or even in the user manual.

 

[charleysnowy]

There is in the WiiM Home App.

Thanks, yer, I've had that one switched on but still no success.

 

[charleysnowy]

It is possible that Bose bass modules only work with other Bose devices. There isn't much info about them on the internet or even in the user manual.

That's my worry, you could be right there!

 

[gazza1101]

How much is the new Wiim sub, that might be what your looking for?

 

[BullsIT]

Bose 500 bass only works with Bose soundbars

 

[charleysnowy]

Bose 500 bass only works with Bose soundbars

Thanks for confirming, that was my worry so I suppose I'll have to buy another bass module solely for my Wiim amp.

 

[charleysnowy]

I'm still looking for a suitable bass speaker but now thinking I need something that I can connect to the Wiim amp via Bluetooth.

There is a Q acoustics 3060S subwoofer on sale for £249 but it doenst say if it can connect with the Wiim amp wirelessley, anyone had any experience with this please?

 

[Djinn206]

I don't think you can connect a sub wirelessly except Wiim's Sub Pro when you want audio output through speakers and sub simultaneously because you have to choose between speaker out/USB-Audio out.

 

[charleysnowy]

I don't think you can connect a sub wirelessly except Wiim's Sub Pro when you want audio output through speakers and sub simultaneously because you have to choose between speaker out/USB-Audio out.

Ahh, I didnt realise that, thank you.

 

[Wiimer]

I'm still looking for a suitable bass speaker but now thinking I need something that I can connect to the Wiim amp via Bluetooth.

There is a Q acoustics 3060S subwoofer on sale for £249 but it doenst say if it can connect with the Wiim amp wirelessley, anyone had any experience with this please?

All WiiM device is not capable of multiple simultaneous outputs, so if sound is emitted from a Bluetooth-connected sub, no sound will be emitted from the speakers.

If the Q acoustics 3060S supports Bluetooth input, it would be possible to transmit wirelessly by connecting a Bluetooth transmitter to the WiiM Amp's sub out jack.

However, from the Q acoustics 3060S catalogue it does not appear to support Bluetooth..

If your budget allows, you can connect wirelessly with the WiiM Sub Pro.