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 35mm 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