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WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar
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The VergeJun 3
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WiiM, the audio company that’s challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July.

WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar

WiiM, the audio company that’s challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July. Much like its other speakers and audio components, the WiiM Bar supports a bunch of streaming options and expandability at an affordable price — in this case, $479.

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