WiiM Sub Pro Setup Guide: Wired vs Wireless, Placement and Bass Controls
Set up WiiM Sub Pro by Wi-Fi or RCA, pair it with a WiiM device, choose placement, and adjust crossover, phase, level, latency and sound mode.
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Wire passive speakers correctly, identify reversed polarity, restore thin bass and a weak center image, and avoid common bi-wire terminal mistakes.
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