Name: Mu-so
Brand: Naim
SKU: 31585
Rating: 3.6 (106 reviews)

Naim Mu-so - Pros & Cons

High notes are crisp
open and have just the right amount of bite
Dimensionality and soundstage are pretty great as well
smooth
satisfying volume knob offers
sound quality
design
and performance are commensurate with
the remote control that comes with the system is pretty simple
powerful built-in amps and premium sound quality
download and made the setup process easy and painless
sound was both excellent and room-filling
it just sounds fast
immediate and hugely entertaining
it works brilliantly
combines excellent features with a brilliant interface
this is an absolutely brilliant partner for film and TV work
it s very handy
it still looks brilliant
looks good and has features to match
excellent instrument separation and tons of detail in
a nice gray fabric covering around its front and sides
it sounds as good as it looks
Setting the speaker up is mostly easy
The bass is definitely very rich
extremely intuitive and works very well
Instrument clarity is very well-handled
Detailed presentation is very good
the App is good for you
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very rhythmic and delightful
uncluttered presentation that
It plays the most wonderful sound
The clear structure makes playing music very easy
frequency response continues nicely
It is very thoughtful and intuitive
the market
luxuriously finished and with excellent sound quality
feels substantial
everything fits perfectly and the finish is flawless
pretty clean-looking and logical to use
It remains a detailed
spacious and invigorating listen
touch-sensitive controls on top are comprehensive and responsive
Better imaging and a wider and deeper soundstage
The touch sensitivity is perfect
The movement is beautifully smooth and perfectly weighted
sound really is very good for a compact single cabinet
good detail and separation between the speakers and a strong center image
Qb best showed its strengths above casual listening levels
it comes alive
and sounds great
Exquisite design and impeccable audio performance
dazzling performance and an extremely wide sound stage
great sound to amazing build quality
good an all in one speaker can sound
it's gotten pretty darn good over time
It s compact enough to place on a desk
The highs and mids are very balanced
wireless sound technology has improved
The included remote is also very nice and well built
It s easy to use and looks sleek and minimal
elegant lines
design
and premium materials melt
top-notch work
bigger
better bass performance
Frequencies are well balanced
Effortless
especially with Siri so accessible on
It improved every detail of the original experience
both easy as well as intuitive to use
The app is functional and simple
sound it produces is notable for its crispness and clarity

ugly power-supply brick on the planet
installing third-party software on my iMac
The power cord is just that- a cord
The sound stage is understandably a bit closed off due to the compact size
stereo spread is lacking
no remote in the box
convenience of using my phone made the remote feel a bit superfluous
the DSP system that controls the process has been heavily revised
Mu-so only works on a mains socket
HDMI connection is resolutely stereo only and has nothing in the way of surround modes
it has never been content to do background music
It may not display this or other websites correctly
There s no better way to put it
The only missing feature compared to
boring cube
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The app ultimately felt a bit not needed
the sound will likely take your breath away as it did mine
Too big to place in front of an HDTV as a soundbar
you can only go to Amazon to purchase the CD
DLNA remains too complex
The housing is actually a bit deeper
Premium design is not only about looks
only supports Tidal and internet radio
quite a lot more expensive than the old one too
bass reflex port is ribbed and flared to minimise distortion
slightly musclebound character rears its head when the volume is turned up
time skiing and losing to his son in basketball
Naim slightly underpowered
Punch is somewhat lacking
lacks sharpness
bass sustain lacks accuracy
volume steps are spaced rather far apart
dynamic compression is very subtle
lack of treble and limited high-end extension induce a fairly
the usual occasional flakiness on AirPlay
cheap-and-nasty remote
the display switches to lit volume segments
there are no equalization controls on the unit itself
really no need for physical controls in a wireless speaker
it does lack an HDMI input as well as true stereo sound
it s not using any fancy DSP or reflective loudspeaker tech
There are no tone controls as such
lack of a higher Bluetooth codec than AAC
speaker's Wi-Fi antennas
Mu-so is not a product designed for the mass market
do not look like conventional home audio products
Multi-room use is also not limited to the Naim app
deep bass coming out of the little box
smaller cube in the line-up
wasn t a typical two-channel sound
the music was coming from that tiny little box on the table
were submerged in that sound when you sat near the cube
heavy bass
The speaker is sizeable and hefty
despite being decidedly messy
no support for Amazon Alexa here
HomePod is not HiFi and incapable of anything close to reference
There does appear to be a port hold on one side firing down
there s no full Spotify or Apple Music integration
tight
almost closed-in feeling to the sound
no ports are exposed on the back of the system either

Naim Mu-so - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Peak power	450 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Weight	12999.96 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g

Naim - Video Reviews (8)

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Naim Mu-So Wireless Premium Soundbar Speaker Review

NEW Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation All-In-One Speaker Series Review

Naim Mu-so - Full Specifications

Channels	1.0
Low frequency	30.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
RMS	450.0 W
Peak power	450.0 W
Supported formats	Apple Lossless FLAC MP3 OGG WAV WMA AIFF OGG Vorbis WAV

Height	4.8 in
Width	24.72 in
Depth	10.08 in
Weight	458.56 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	yes
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no
Streaming standards	AirPlay Spotify Connect

Colour of product	Aluminum Black Blue Green Orange Red Silver Wenge White

USB	yes
USB version	2.0
Other connectors	Digital optical input Ethernet
Type of USB connector	USB
Source of connection	iOS App Android App Windows Phone App Mac App PC App Wireless Remote
Aptx Support	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth codec	AAC aptX
Wired inputs	3.5mm Ethernet Micro-USB
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
AirPlay	yes
UPnP	yes

Battery operated	no
USB powered	yes
Electric (not USB)	yes

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Naim Mu-so Naim - Editorial Reviews (19)

4.6

Based on 19 reviews

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Naim Mu-so Naim Mu-so Wood Edition Speaker System Review: Sound, Substance, and Elegance

Technabob

Published: 30.03.2021

Naim Mu-so Wood Edition Speaker System Review: Sound, Substance, and Elegance

You may or may not be familiar with audio equipment maker Naim, but they're known for high-end component audio gear, as well as the exquisite sound

stuff.tv/my/

Published: 14.09.2021

Naim Mu-so 2 review | Stuff

“Bigger, louder, more expensive - it just doesn’t look it”

Naim Mu-so Naim Mu-so Music System Review

Sound & Vision

Published: 16.12.2015

Naim Mu-so Music System Review

Performance Features Build Quality Value

whathifi

Published: 04.12.2019

Home review

5.0

Best wireless speaker £800+, Awards 2016. A hugely desirable wireless speaker with hi-fi aspirations, the Mu-so is stunning

stuff.tv/my/

Naim Mu-so Qb review | Stuff

This can-do cube packs a heavyweight hi-fi punch

Naim Mu-so Naim Mu-so 2 review: forget Sonos, Mu-so 2nd gen is the best wireless speaker you can buy

T3

Published: 05.06.2019

Naim Mu-so 2 review: forget Sonos, Mu-so 2nd gen is the best wireless speaker you can buy

5.0

Naim takes everything that was great about the Mu-so and makes it even better

TechRadar

Published: 22.09.2020

Naim Mu-so (2019) review

5.0

An all-in-one streaming box and soundbar

Naim Mu-so Naim Audio Mu-So Wood review: An amazing and beautiful speaker

Techaeris

Published: 28.08.2021

Naim Audio Mu-So Wood review: An amazing and beautiful speaker

4.9

The Naim Audio Mu-So Wood isn't for everyone but there's no doubt this is an amazing sounding and amazing looking unique speaker.

HomeTheaterReview

Published: 26.10.2020

Naim Mu-So 2nd Generation Premium Wireless Speaker Review - HomeTheaterReview

Naim continues its audio dominance with another stellar all-in-one offering

Naim Mu-so Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd generation wireless speaker review

BGR

Published: 25.07.2021

Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd generation wireless speaker review

Looking for one of the best wireless speakers you can buy and don't mind spending some cash? The second-gen Naim Mu-So Qb may fit the bill.

AVForums

Published: 16.08.2019

Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation

4.5

Naim has revised the Mu-so with some useful new features and some aesthetic tweaks - is this still the all-in-one to beat?

Naim Mu-so Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Speaker review: Spectacular wideness for movies

DXOMARK

Published: 24.06.2021

Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Speaker review: Spectacular wideness for movies

The Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation speaker good for parties, watching movies, and listening to music or podcasts when relaxing at home.

Naim Mu-so Naim Audio Mu-so wireless speaker review: Expensive? Very. Worth it? Oh yeah.

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 26.05.2015

Naim Audio Mu-so wireless speaker review: Expensive? Very. Worth it? Oh yeah.

4.0

Exquisite design and impeccable audio performance justify this soundbar’s impressive price tag.

Naim Mu-so Review: Naim's first wireless speaker, the mu-so, is worthy of the company's audiophile heritage

9to5Mac

Published: 29.01.2016

Review: Naim's first wireless speaker, the mu-so, is worthy of the company's audiophile heritage

Naim Audio isn’t a household name outside of audiophile circles, but this British company has for many years made some of the most respected amplifiers in the business. Naim long had an informal partnership with Linn, and if the standard audio system fitted to Bentley’s ultra-expensive cars isn’t good enough for you, the optional audio upgrade is […]

Naim Mu-so Review: Naim Mu-So 2 is the epitome of a connected Hi-Fi speaker

AppleInsider

Published: 27.01.2020

Review: Naim Mu-So 2 is the epitome of a connected Hi-Fi speaker

5.0

Naim went all-out in redesigning its flagship Mu-So connected Hi-Fi speaker. What was already an impressive speaker, becomes extraordinary in its second incarnation.