OK - if it shuts off when you are throwing high level LFE movie tracks at it - then it just doesn't have enough power for you. (You are running it outside design limits)
Did you try enabling the Sub out in the WiiM App and setting the crossover frequency to where your speakers would naturally roll off anyway?
The rocket launch scene is what triggered it. I returned it to Amazon and purchased it again. When I experienced the same with the second I figured it wasn't possible to have 2 defective units so I returned it again. I should have waited to see if there support had any recommendations other than exchanging it. I don't think I have a particularly large space. Other than that scene it seemed to struggle producing bass. That could have just been it's sound profile or a possible limitation in power.
I don't use a sub in this space. I'm trying to simplify this space hence getting the wiim. I have other rooms that get more toys out of sight. I'm sure that would have solved the problem. The speakers I'm using right now play pretty low on there own so I probably won't put a sub back in.
Not if the use is driving it so far out of its rated power it causes it to current limit.
Wow!Just wow!
The wiim amp is rated at the same power as the amp it replaced. I had a marantz pm7000n (60 watts per @ 8 ohm). I did not have the same experience with that. Or the nr1200 I had now that I think about it. And to say the wiim is just for music is silly. They advertise it as a device to use with TV on their site.
OK, but once you start to reach beyond the limits of rated power then behaviour will vary dramatically depending on how much short term headroom there is and what protection mechanisms kick in.
Good to know. With all of the different types of speakers people will use, maybe there is something they can upgrade to change its behavior. I hope the wiim team is aware of this. Also wiim team, if you are listening, let's see a wiim preamp next! Streaming, hdmi, maybe phono and rca outs. That would give the same versatility as the wiim amp but flexibility for power.
While I'm not exactly a newbie, I still do not know the difference here. If you would, and feel free to message me instead so as to not clutter this thread (though I'm sure others wouldn't mind the explanation), could you explain why this might be important (what scenario(s))?
Does a high pass limit what the sub plays up to? If you set a crossover in an amp/receiver at 80hz, is this not accomplishing both? The sub picks up 79 and below, and the speakers are cut off at 80?
A high-pass filter limits how deep your main speakers can reach. It does not affect your sub.
Ideally, yes. But the exact implementation differs.
Power output and quality are two very separate things though. Admittedly it is a shame the WIIM doesn't have more power on tap, but then that's probably something for a slightly more expensive variant down the line. For a first showing though...is impressive and certainly looks far nicer than any equivalent price AVR.
Or a pro model preamp. Connect a pair of those new fosi mono amps to. That could be a pretty solid little setup
From the WiiM Amp product overview: “Craving that extra oomph? Simply add a powered subwoofer to take your audio to cinematic levels“ (https://wiimhome.com/wiimamp/overview). Does it not delver in a home theater setup if the crossover and a subwoofer are used? Usually when I think home theater, a subwoofer for the LFE comes to mind. That’s how I have it setup in my home office and have no problems.
I didn't want to run a sub in this room. Subs live in my music room and dedicated movie room. I want great sound from a simple setup. The fix for my issue was buying another amp. Have power and sound I want without needing a sub. The reason I wanted to run the wiim was the prospect of adding a wiim unit (amp or streamer) to every room. That can be done for pretty cheap and that would let me ditch my roon subscription. I'm using a nad m10v2 right now. I don't think it's a good value to outfit every room with bluesound products.
