WiiM Mini 2 Streamer! MUST BUY!!This is Extraordinary!!! 👽

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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2022
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  • @TheMadcowintucson
    @TheMadcowintucson Рік тому +1

    Fantastic!

  • @high16200
    @high16200 Рік тому +1

    Hi Dave, nice surprise with this little UFO streamer, sometimes looks can be deceiving, yes it looks tiny but the inside is big. Your review was very detailed "as always" easy to understand, IMHO you are an excellent reviewer. Thanks a lot my friend for sharing this outstanding video, I enjoyed watching every minute of it..🙏🙏🙏

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I was pretty shocked on how great this thing sounds out of the SPDIF Output! Best sounding product I have heard to date with an i device

    • @high16200
      @high16200 Рік тому +1

      Yes Dave! As I mentioned, appearances are deceptive. It is shocking when one does not expect this, to say the least, surprising result. :-)

  • @joshuahebert7405
    @joshuahebert7405 Рік тому +1

    CAH, Thank you very much for the in depth review. I have a JL Audio twk88 that is connected to my deck via optical digital input. Since that input is taken would purchasing a WiiM Pro using the Coaxial connection on the wiim and the Twk88 give me the same quality audio?

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      I’m just about to do the review on the WiiM Pro…stay tuned

  • @awaysooner
    @awaysooner Рік тому +2

    WiiM Mini now has a Audio Setting that can set volume to 100 by default, really convenient for SPDIF to DSP.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +2

      Yes, they also have the Pro version I’ll be doing a review on as soon as it’s available, which should be any day now. They added Ethernet Jack and an Optical input, and output as well as Coaxial Digital output and RCA input and outputs.

    • @awaysooner
      @awaysooner Рік тому +2

      @@CarAudioHorizons I saw their official forum refers to your video on some how to. I hope they send you the new Pro to review. I decided to abandon Atoto-iPhone Carplay and use iPhone hotspot with this mini unit, I must say the sound quality did improve noticebly even both are spdif still made material difference, the mini has much higher output level for one, clarity is much improved as well.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +2

      @@awaysooner I have bought everything I have did reviews on except the FiiO BTR7 which FiiO sent me. I will just buy the WiiM Mini Pro from Amazon when I see it in there as it shouldn’t be too long of a wait. Yes, the original WiiM Mini was the best sounding product I have heard to date when using it’s SPDIF output into my Helix DSP. I’m hoping it’s just as good out of the Coaxial Digital output on the new version.

  • @Justdigit2
    @Justdigit2 Рік тому +1

    Is this better than a mosconi Bluetooth adapter?? For instance?

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      I never used the Mosconi Bluetooth adapter but like I said in the video you need a good DAC to pair with it. Paired with my Helix DSP Ultra it was the best device I have heard in 2022 when using it with an IPhone or IPad.

  • @Justdigit2
    @Justdigit2 Рік тому +1

    It's a shame the Bluetooth hasn't got aptx and Ldac

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      The best connection is WiFi and that’s the only way you want to run this unit, as long as you have a good DAC to go with it. Every other connection will be inferior.

  • @drrckhamilton
    @drrckhamilton Рік тому +1

    Hey Dave,
    Appreciate all of your product reviews and taking us along with you!!! I do have a question for you regarding this item. I am using a helix dsp in my daily driver with a fiio dap (m11 pro) with great results. I thought with this being pretty low in cost it may work as I install a system in another vehicle which also has a dsp. However I don't have a director (yet lol) with this other dsp. What I am wondering is if you lose volume control when coming from SPDIF or if volume can be controlled from the app or directly from the fiio. Let me know your thoughts, thanks.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      Thanks inappropriate it!
      You would need some sort of controller…The Conductor is a great product and doesn’t cost too much, then they have the URC.3 which is the cheapest option.
      Just curious how are you using your M11 Pro with your Helix DSP? Are you just using it via 3.5 to RCA’s?

    • @drrckhamilton
      @drrckhamilton Рік тому

      @@CarAudioHorizons
      The dsp is actually the helix dsp pro MK2 (oldie but goodie) and I am going from coaxial on the helix directly to the fiio. I have done lots of listening and agree that is the best. To my ears anyway.

    • @drrckhamilton
      @drrckhamilton Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons
      Since the dsp is the MK2 either the director or the URC.3 . From what I understand that conductor will not work.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      @@drrckhamilton Ok yes I believe you’re correct. So you’re using your factory volume knob right now for your volume control? Even with the Fiio M11 Pro going coaxial digital?

    • @drrckhamilton
      @drrckhamilton Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons
      Oh sorry for the confusion. I looked up my response and see that I am talking about two separate things. So I have two separate vehicles, one of which has a completely functional system using a helix dsp 3s with a conductor. No problem there. In a spare vehicle I am thinking of doing an install using a MK2 that I had before the dsp 3s but for this one I don't have a remote yet and was wondering if I would lose volume control if I only had aftermarket head unit using this with SPDIF, which it sounds like I would. To be clear the vehicle using the dsp 3s is using the conductor without any issues. I see that the URC.3 is really cheap and may go with it and try this.

  • @TheTakimata
    @TheTakimata Рік тому +1

    Hi Dave, this awesome device is the one i'm really interested in now for my car audio setup.
    But i'm wondering whether i can use wiim mini streamer in this kind of diagram as below:
    MiniPC (storage and render music files via Roon or Jriver) --> Dragonfly Cobalt DAC [aux out] --> to aux in of WIIM MINI STREAMER [optical out] --> to optical in of Helix V twelve.
    Look forward to your response. Thank you so much, Dave!

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      You don’t want to connect anything to the WIIM Mini Streamer. You just want to connect to it via WiFi and then use it’s SPDIF out into the Helix DSP.

    • @TheTakimata
      @TheTakimata Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons yes, i know. But how can it work without 4G data when my car is into a tunnel for instance? So that i want it to play via wire if possible, Dave.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      @@TheTakimata Unfortunately like I said in the review this product is great but only when you connect it via WiFi and use the SPDIF output.
      You don’t want to have a wired connection because the DAC inside of it is mediocre at best. The only way to get optimal sound at home or in a car is what I mentioned above.
      Not sure how many tunnels you’re driving through, but I doubt it is very often as I haven’t driven through a tunnel in like 10 years 😆

    • @TheTakimata
      @TheTakimata Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons thanks, Dave. If i want them (MiniPC, DAC, DSP) to be connected by wire, can you suggest another one which has optical out to Helix V twelve?

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      @@TheTakimata The Topping d10s is probably the most popular option but I wouldn’t use a DAC with it. Is there a reason you’re using an Audioquest cobal DAC after the mini PC?

  • @weihongc
    @weihongc Рік тому +1

    Hi, chance upon your video here. I have also heard great reviews about this Wiim Mini and have gotten one recently. However, I have some issues getting it to work in my car. Do you have to reconfigure the Wiim Mini again for it to detect the hotspot which is from whatever device in the car? Thanks

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      I just hooked it up to my Hotspot on my Uconnect and it connected every time. Also worked with using my phone as a hotspot. I connected the same way I would connecting it to my home WiFi

    • @weihongc
      @weihongc Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons thanks. I will try again. I have no problem to connect to the mini at home but not in car.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      @@weihongc Just make sure that the Mini and whatever device you’re using is on the same network connection

    • @doshiknahevse
      @doshiknahevse Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons hi, what wi-fi router can you recommend for bmw g30, thank you

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      @@doshiknahevse I use the high end ASUS

  • @AliAkbar-oh5dy
    @AliAkbar-oh5dy Рік тому +1

    heyi saw your btr7 bt connect. how is it treating you so far?. thid wiim looks pretty dope.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      They’re both excellent products and do different things. The sound that came out of the Wiim was extremely shocking!

    • @AliAkbar-oh5dy
      @AliAkbar-oh5dy Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons thats good to know i might get both soon i get my open back sennheiser hd600 as my first open backs

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      @@AliAkbar-oh5dy Nice! Those are supposed to be excellent headphones

  • @TheMadcowintucson
    @TheMadcowintucson Рік тому +1

    So what I want to know is if this will work WiFi with say an aftermarket android stereo. Not android auto but regular android. I tried this awhile back with a Chromecast audio but I was pretty glitchy and I had to run loops off my phones wifi I determine it wasn't worth the hassle.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      It works with a WiFi hotspot in the vehicle regardless of what source. My Fiio M17 is android based and had no issues.

    • @TheMadcowintucson
      @TheMadcowintucson Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons ok. What I'm thinking is my BMW and if what they say is true for the radio and cd output I will have to use an aux cable out, but for my streaming I could use one of these devices

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      @@TheMadcowintucson Do you have a DSP?

    • @TheMadcowintucson
      @TheMadcowintucson Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons not yet but I could get the helix V12 and go fiber into that. But I want to retain the factory hd radio and all the audio junk.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      Yes, that’s a great all in one product unfortunately they didn’t include the coaxial digital input on that and the V Eight but they did include it on the P Six Ultimate. Depending on if that’s something you’re interested in.

  • @drunknmunky29
    @drunknmunky29 Рік тому +1

    Does this require mobile data? I live in canada and mobile data cost is outrageous.....

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому +1

      I explained everything in the review

    • @drunknmunky29
      @drunknmunky29 Рік тому +1

      @@CarAudioHorizons ok I must have missed it, I will rewatch it ....

  • @chebrubin
    @chebrubin Рік тому +1

    LOL there was no reason to tear the slip cover into pieces. You know you can just remove the plastic and slide open the box.
    Thank you for the 4k in HDR.

    • @CarAudioHorizons
      @CarAudioHorizons  Рік тому

      Not on mine you couldn’t as it was taped. There was no sliding the box out, trust me that’s the first thing I tried 😆