What speakers are you using?

[Steve Woodhouse]

There are quite a few threads discussing speakers.

I thought I’d just open one to the group where members can say what speakers they’re using, and maybe what their experiences are.

I mean every single WiiM Amp owner must be using speakers.

Possibly it’ll prove to be a good database for the future, and reduce the number of people asking for recommendations, etc.

Over to you.

 

[Brantome]

There are quite a few threads discussing speakers.

I thought I’d just open one to the group where members can say what speakers they’re using, and maybe what their experiences are.

I mean every single WiiM Amp owner must be using speakers.

Possibly it’ll prove to be a good database for the future, and reduce the number of people asking for recommendations, etc.

Over to you.

Or they could also update their sig with the info…

 

[musig]

WiiM Amp user here. Mine is connected to a pair of Dynaudio Compound 2 from late '80. They are quite difficult speakers to drive and the WiiM Amp shows some fatigue. At high volume the sound is flat and the bass is quite weak, low volume is fine, decent detail, good separation.

 

[Manny]

Wiim Pro user but always interested in hearing about speakers used. Dali Menuet SE incredible clarity and the Wiim sounds fantastic-amazing value.

 

[Steve Woodhouse]

Or they could also update their sig with the info…

Could do, great idea. Though I suppose it wouldn’t be all in one place, then.

Also, I usually access on my phone, and sigs aren’t visible.

 

[Steve Woodhouse]

WiiM Amp user here. Mine is connected to a pair of Dynaudio Compound 2 from late '80. They are quite difficult speakers to drive and the WiiM Amp shows some fatigue. At high volume the sound is flat and the bass is quite weak, low volume is fine, decent detail, good separation.

This is the sort of information I like.

Do you really have to crank them up to cause issues? Seating distance?

 

[DavidGriffiths]

I've got a pair of new Q Acoustics 3010i, no subwoofer. On 40cm high stands in a small lounge without the foam plugs in the back. I'm in my mid-sixties so hearing not the best. To me they sound quite harsh, definitely not as warm and bassy as the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1s in our main room. Am thinking of placing them on our bookshelves because they are quite prominent in such a small room. There is definitely a lot of clarity in the sound though.

 

[Steve Woodhouse]

I've got a pair of new Q Acoustics 3010i, no subwoofer. On 40cm high stands in a small lounge without the foam plugs in the back. I'm in my mid-sixties so hearing not the best. To me they sound quite harsh, definitely not as warm and bassy as the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1s in our main room. Am thinking of placing them on our bookshelves because they are quite prominent in such a small room. There is definitely a lot of clarity in the sound though.

Yes, the Qs start to fall off from around 150-200hz downwards.

The Wharfedales are only about -4dB down at 60hz.

Have you tried the diamonds with the WiiM Amp, or do you amplify it with something else?

 

[cooky560]

At the moment mine is driving a pair of Wharfedale Lintons, given that they are famously hard to drive, it's doing remarkably well

 

[DavidGriffiths]

Have you tried the diamonds with the WiiM Amp, or do you amplify it with something else?

Not yet but have been meaning to give them a go. They are connected to a Pioneer VSX-S520D.

 

[musig]

This is the sort of information I like.

Do you really have to crank them up to cause issues? Seating distance?

Let me say that anywhere above the two thirds the sound gets a bit confused, like when the amp is unable to perfectly control the speakers, the higher the worst. Again, my speakers are not easy at all to control and are also quite low in efficiency. Seating distance is 3m

 

[Woody]

I'm using a pair of Thiel 3.5's that I've had for a very long time.
Really happy with the way the WiiM Amp can drive them. The sound is just a little bit vailed using the WiiM Amp, but certainly great for what it is.

The convenience of the streaming amp far outweighs any sound deficit for me.

 

[StevensNJD4]

I've got a pair of KEF Q150s and...an Onkyo subwoofer. The subwoofer is my next upgrade

 

[Streamer]

WiiM pro plus connected to edifier s3000 pro, good enough for the girls I goes out with!

 

[mark1611]

I've got a pair of KEF Q150s and...an Onkyo subwoofer. The subwoofer is my next upgrade

Steven, suggest looking into the RSL subs if you are looking for a great and relatively inexpensive subwoofer upgrade https://rslspeakers.com/

 

[Brava210]

Did have Q Acoustic 3020 on stands but found the sound a bit irritating.
Now use Wharfedale 9.0 with SW150 Sub....Lovely

 

[Matt_Holland]

I'm using a pair of Thiel 3.5's that I've had for a very long time.
Really happy with the way the WiiM Amp can drive them. The sound is just a little bit vailed using the WiiM Amp, but certainly great for what it is.

The convenience of the streaming amp far outweighs any sound deficit for me.

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Nice.
Veiled compared to what if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[StevensNJD4]

Steven, suggest looking into the RSL subs if you are looking for a great and relatively inexpensive subwoofer upgrade https://rslspeakers.com/

i was looking at the svs micro sub or martin logan with their apps.

 

[Woody]

Nice.
Veiled compared to what if you don’t mind me asking?

I had them connected to a Rotel Pre and separate Rotel power amp. 1570 and 1572 if I remember correctly.

 

[Manny]

I've got a pair of KEF Q150s and...an Onkyo subwoofer. The subwoofer is my next upgrade

I investigated many subs before deciding on the B&W 608, very musical relatively small and excellent depth.Great for tv/films too.