Naim wooden wireless speaker can label up your home if you can afford it

Naim wooden wireless speaker can label up your home if you can afford it

Audiophiles will know the Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation as one of the best sounding wireless speakers on the market.

The Naim Mu-so Light Wood is based on the 2nd generation model, but covered in sustainable ayus hardwood instead of the original black metal. The fabric grille has also been changed to a sandwood shade, and the top and side panels are lacquered in a "light oak" finish.

The appeal? It costs $600 more than the standard Muso 2nd generation. However, even this price tag will not come as a huge shock to those familiar with the British audio manufacturer's typically top-of-the-line speakers. Even the Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation, the company's compact wireless speaker, costs about $990.

At least the Mu-so Light Wood, like its metal counterpart, promises a combination of rich sound quality and a wide range of features. For example, it comes with the same anodized aluminum heatsink, simply colored to match the new wood finish.

And the connectivity and streaming options are dizzying: Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal, and Qobuz are all built-in, and Mu-so Light Wood has UPnP and Roon multi-room management software support, as well as USB, optical, and 3.5mm analog inputs, and there is an HDMI ARC port so the speakers can be connected to a TV and used like a soundbar.

But if you don't want the huge price premium, there are other options for those seeking wireless speakers with a touch of nature: in February, Bang & Olufsen announced the Beosound Level, a $1,799 modular light oak model with model, which is a modular wireless speaker.

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