Many of those firmware keep saying that. I should have said many not all.The WiiM Amp and the WiiM Amp Pro are pretty much different animals, even if looking so similar from the outside. The WiiM Amp Pro features the same A98D Wireless Smart Audio module as the WiiM Ultra, so these two are technically closer than the WiiM Amp and the WiiM Amp Pro.
In the end, we all want the same set of features regarding room correction (for all WiiM devices) and bass management (for the Amp, the Ultra and the Amp Pro). But this is a trivial truth. Why not let WiiM developers decide how they are rolling out these features for different devices? Do you really fear that the Ultra will be left out? I don't think so.
It's been more of a general comment. We cannot really expect that each update brings something new for everyone, can we? I'm about to pass my WiiM Amp on to my brother as a Christmas present (please don't tell him). That's why I'm so happy seeing further improvements coming.
Would be nice to know what has been improved, yes. Might also turn out to be boring, though.
I looked up three releases not containing this sentence for you
WiiM Amp Firmware v5.0.630549 Update - Sep 26, 2024
Please review the WiiM Amp update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us. 5.0.630549 (Latest) Release date: 9 / 26 / 2024 Bug Fixes: USB Index Fix: Fixed an issue that stopped full music scans for some WAV files. Alarm Fix: Fixed alarm issues in...forum.wiimhome.com
WiiM Amp Firmware v5.0.625359 Update - Aug 5, 2024
Please review the WiiM Amp update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us. 5.0.625359 (Latest) Release date: 8 / 5 / 2024 What's New: Enhanced Stability: Fixed crashes with Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. Playback Improvement: Reduced latency by...WiiM Amp Firmware v5.0.620450 Update - Jun 18, 2024
Please review the WiiM AMP update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us. What's New: 1. Room Correction: Optimize your speakers to match your room's acoustics with the new Room Correction feature, compatible with the upcoming iOS app update. 2. Qobuz...
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I’m a big fan of RC just like @slartibartfast. I have no experience on Dirac live which other consider the gold standard. Wiim is not done on rc as it plan to to expand the band and separate sub and main eq along with multiple test location. The joy of RC!
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I always look forward to seeing thatI cannot imagine anyone not interested in "performance enhancements and bug fixes for an overall better experience", though.
It is but not actually a concern to me as I keep my home network quite simple. It will be of interest to many LMS users though
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The iOS/iPadOS version is now available.
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Independent L/R RC still doesn't include the subwoofer. So still useless for me. Automatic timing has been added but that doesn't really work either
I’ll be glad when we can use USB with sub controls.
You finally got the update. Was there improvement over stereo rc?Independent L/R RC still doesn't include the subwoofer. So still useless for me. Automatic timing has been added but that doesn't really work either
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No, it doesn't include the subwoofer so I can't use it.
Subwoofer is not mandatory. I would like to know just 2 channel if there’s improvement over stereo rc. Wiim already said before independent don’t work well on sub. Can you run both just using 2 channel and see if you find an improvement?
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I would need to use too much boost at low frequencies if I didn't use the sub. That would stress the speakers and the amplifier.
WiiM say it doesn't work well with the method they use but I am sure it must be fairly common to use independent channel RC with a subwoofer using other techniques. Measuring the sub separately must make it possible.
So the independent did not really improved from beta when you use it before? They maybe actively working to get sub to work but for what’s available it’s just for 2 channel. Why you need a sub? Is your speaker tiny with 4 inch driver?
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I can't get down to 30Hz with out it. Can't you try it with your system?
There’s not a lot of music that need to use that low unless you listen to many pipe organs. My speakers are on 46hz@-3db. They do have bass bump so you could hear thump. If I run rc those thump would disappear and cause it to sound tin. It’s personal preference if you want no rc with thick bass or bloated or balanced sound that sound tin.
I tried it on mine. There was marked improvement over stereo. The musical separation was drastically improved.
Independent L/R RC still doesn't include the subwoofer. So still useless for me. Automatic timing has been added but that doesn't really work either
As WIIM already stated, L/R RC for bass is probably irrelevant as bass location (below around 70 HZ) is difficult to locate anyway - unlike higher frequencies! I am looking very much forward to this feature as my room is not symmetric. In my case - Pro+ - I will include bass in L/R nontheless. Worst case could be to enter the values in PEQ manually which isn‘t a problem at all as you do it just once…
There is more on the way wiim is not done yet. Auto volume, expanded band, separate band for main and sub. Multiple measurements on same seat.As WIIM already stated, L/R RC for bass is probably irrelevant as bass location (below around 70 HZ) is difficult to locate anyway - unlike higher frequencies! I am looking very much forward to this feature as my room is not symmetric. In my case - Pro+ - I will include bass in L/R nontheless. Worst case could be to enter the values in PEQ manually which isn‘t a problem at all as you do it just once…
Sounds all good to me…
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True but the bass still needs to be corrected. I have been correcting over the range 30-400Hz.As WIIM already stated, L/R RC for bass is probably irrelevant as bass location (below around 70 HZ) is difficult to locate anyway - unlike higher frequencies! I am looking very much forward to this feature. In my case - Pro+ - I will include bass in L/R nontheless. Worst case could be to enter the values in PEQ manually which isn‘t a problem at all as you do it just once…
When I used REW to determine independent channel PEQ values the result was too much bass when I measured L+sub and R+sub due I think to the correlated left and right signals in the subwoofer. How would you obtain a better result?
I guess you gonna have to wait longer till they incorporate sub on independent. How many music does go down that low? It’s nice to have the range but few music can go down there.
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