Pro-Ject just launched a tiny box to turn any passive speakers wireless that attaches to the binding posts, and brings them into the Sonos-rivaling WiiM ecosystem and there's a streamer box for hi-fi amps too but Apple users should probably pass

Date:
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:52:29 +0000

Description:
Pro-Jets two new wireless dongles further push WiiM as a huge Sonos rival for hi-fi fans

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Pro-Ject announces two wireless upgrades for classic hi-fi gear based on WiiM OS Stream Box E upgrades your amp with streaming skills Wireless Box E turns any passive speakers wireless by connecting to the binding posts Beloved hi-fi brand Pro-Ject hasnt slowed down at all in 2026. After announcing a premium turntable in January and record cleaner last month , it has two more pieces of gear coming soon.

The brand has announced the Stream Box E and Wireless Box E, as part of its growing hi-fi ecosystem. They cost 159 (about $200, AU$300) and 199 (around $270, AU$400) respectively. The Stream Box E is a wireless network streamer and digital pre-amp that can upgrade your wired audio system to allow for Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Qobuz. It can be connected to an
amplifier, or directly to active speakers. Article continues below You may like Denons new wireless speakers with Dolby Atmos take aim at Sonos and WiiM rivals This wireless speaker has every modern connection, and a touchscreen The best wireless speakers, all tested by us from Apple, JBL, Sonos and more

Then theres the Wireless Box E, which also gives a tidy tech upgrade to existing gear. This time, it upgrades your passive loudspeakers, acting as a wireless receiver for them, meaning you can position them anywhere without needing to worry about running cable to them, giving you more flexibility
over where you put them, or perhaps where you put the rest of your hi-fi setup.

You'll need one per speaker, of course, and each needs to be connected to a power outlet. A WiiMsical choice Perhaps the most intriguing part of the
news, is that the Stream Box E and Wireless Box E will both run on WiiM OS. This is a platform primarily designed for the brands own tech like such as
the WiiM Sound , but is also available to other brands, bringing their tech into the burgeoning WiiM ecosystem.

Weve compared Sonos vs WiiM in the past to help you understand the differences, but the gesture is clear: this is part of a growing alternative to Sonos , and is clearly one that wants to be as flexible as possible based on these launches. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox
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However, there's a big catch here for Apple users, which is not exactly a small portion of the world. WiiM has some kind of on-going issue with Apple that means that many of its products don't include Apple AirPlay 2 as an easy streaming options, and it's the same with these.

While support for the likes of Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect might mean you're actually fine with this, it also means these boxes are basically no good if you're an Apple Music user, or if you want to be able to use
AirPlay's platform-neutral multi-room skills.

In this instance, Sonos absolutely still has the edge it not only supports AirPlay fully, it's the only brand with a streaming amp that has native Apple Music support in its app for lossless listening.

The fast pace with which Pro-Ject is releasing gears shows that its only getting bigger and bigger in the home hi-fi game, especially with affordable options like these. Perhaps its found an ideal partner in the equally ambitious WiiM we can't wait to see how well these work in practice. The
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