Mu-so V1 450-Watt Wireless Reference Music System (Black/Silver)
Brand | Naim |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 450 Watts |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
Mounting Type | Plug |
Model Name | Mu-so V1 |
About this item
- Stream Music From Virtually Any Source in Stunning Sound with Naim Mu-so Wireless Music System: Apple AirPlay, Universal Plug 'n' Play, aptX Bluetooth, Spotify, Internet Radio, & Multi-Room Capability
- Award-Winning Naim Mu-so Delivers 450 Watts Through Six Amps and 32-Bit DSP Inspired from Bentley-Made Design: Also Features Touchscreen Volume Dial and Innovative App
- Six 75-Watt Amplifiers, 32-Bit DSP Deliver Audiophile-Quality Performance
- Looks As Good As It Sounds, Features Two-Patent Pending Designs
- Dimensions (HWD): 4.8" x 24.7" x 10.1"
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Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.9 |
Value for money | 3.1 | 3.3 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 3.9 | 3.6 | — | 3.3 | — | — |
Sold By | — | Crutchfield | Amazon.com | GRAMOPHONE | Aqua Group Usa | GRAMOPHONE |
speaker size | 62.79 centimeters | — | — | 218 millimeters | — | 62.73 centimeters |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optical, USB, Ethernet | Optical | Bluetooth |
speaker type | Multi Room | Multi Room | Bookshelf | Multi Room | Bookshelf | Tower |
mounting type | Plug | Tabletop, Floor Standing | Table Top | Plug Mount | Shelf Mount | Window Mount |
weight | 28.66 pounds | — | 3 pounds | 7.3 kilograms | — | 11.2 kilograms |
control method | touch | application | application | remote | voice | application |
model name | Mu-so V1 | Mu-so Wood Edition | Emerge | Mu-so Qb V2 | A.1x | Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Wireless Speaker |
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Naim Mu-So Reference Wireless Music System Stream Music From Virtually Any Source in Stunning Sound with Naim Mu-so Reference Wireless Music System: Apple AirPlay, Universal Plug 'n' Play, aptX Bluetooth, Spotify, Internet Radio, & Multi-Room Capability Award-Winning Naim Mu-so Reference Delivers 450 Watts Through Six Amps and 32-Bit DSP Inspired from Bentley-Made Design: Also Features Touchscreen Volume Dial and Innovative App Stream music from virtually any source in ravishing audiophile-caliber sound with the incredible Naim Mu-so Reference Wireless Music System, bolstered by six dedicated amplifiers and a gorgeous touchscreen volume control inspired by the company's flagship pre/pro. Delivering a total of 450 watts of power, Mu-so includes built-in AirPlay, Universal Plug 'n' Play (UPnP), aptX Bluetooth, USB, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, and USB connectivity to give you practically every digital option you could want. Listen to music stored on your computers or tablets in better-than-CD quality, set up a multi-room system with another Mu-so, or utilize the digital input to better TV and game sound. No matter what you do, you'll never tire of the rich, dynamic, and subtle sound. Made to pair with a stunning app, Mu-so plays back music with genuine hi-fi sonics distinguished with tremendous scale, dynamics, energy, and detail. This player is about fun, and good old foot-tappin' involvement. Give it a high quality file to play and I guarantee that you will be delighted at its musical coherence and articulation. If you want to get more music in your life, then get a mu-so. It's as simple as that! - Chris Thomas, HiFi+ A What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year Award-winner that the audio magazine calls more than worthy of a front-and-center position in your listening room, the stylish Mu-so provides controlled, textured, impactful, and precision-based sound associated with top-notch floor-standing speakers. Whether yo
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Speaker Type | Multi Room |
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Special Feature | radio |
Recommended Uses For Product | For Smartphones or Tablets |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet, MP3 Player |
Unit Count | 1 1 |
Controller Type | App Control |
Included Components | Power Cord |
Product Dimensions | 10.1"D x 24.7"W x 4.8"H |
Item Weight | 28.7 Pounds |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | Touch |
Speaker Size | 62.79 Centimeters |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, USB |
Includes MP3 player? | No |
Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 05060332100002 |
Manufacturer | Naim |
Item Weight | 28.7 pounds |
ASIN | B00O8IXS54 |
Item model number | Mu-so |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 22, 2014 |
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Customers like the sound quality and appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has a better front to back sound stage and that the bass is taking on more texture. They are also happy with ease of use, and value. However, some customers have connectivity issues and have mixed opinions on quality and performance.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it has amazing sound, with a better front to back sound stage. They also say the bass is taking on more texture and the impact becoming more localized. Customers also say it's able to handle really delicate songs with stunning clarity.
"...Bass is taking on more texture with the impact becoming more localized vs. disembodied. I'll probably buy another M to keep as a back up...." Read more
"...For a compact, easy to use, high end streaming music/soundbar system, the Naim Mu-So will introduce you to Hi-Fi at a price far below typical Hi-Fi..." Read more
"...use this device using a hardwired connection, then the sound quality and usability is okay given the price...." Read more
"I know ut isn’t the latest model but still have an incredible sound and the price was much lower" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it is a visually stunning piece that displays well.
"...It was simply beautiful and dynamic, so you don't need a laptop or wires to play true CD quality music...." Read more
"...Anyhow, it sounds great, it looks great, and it's easy to use...." Read more
"...My god the satisfaction I got turning the volume dial. Sturdy, very attractive, nice sound tuning. Sadly, not my end goal." Read more
"...This system was able to handle really delicate songs with stunning clarity, and then when the time came, it was able to fill the space with Beyonce..." Read more
Customers find the speakers easy to use. They say the Naim app is easy to set up and use, allowing them to stream Spotify, Tidal, and AirPlay. They also appreciate the convenience of app pairing to their Apple home hub. Overall, customers say the speakers are amazing and modern right out of the box.
"...For a compact, easy to use, high end streaming music/soundbar system, the Naim Mu-So will introduce you to Hi-Fi at a price far below typical Hi-Fi..." Read more
"...Anyhow, it sounds great, it looks great, and it's easy to use...." Read more
"...We loved the speaker and the convenience of the app pairing to our Apple home hub. However, the subwoofer malfunctioned within 3 months...." Read more
"...I mean the sound! Everything I play on it is AMAZING right out of the box!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say it has great sound quality, power, and design. That said, some say the price is expensive.
"...The quality of the material and construction is superb. It feels very expensive. You cannot listen to this at max volume without hurting your ears...." Read more
"...n’t the latest model but still have an incredible sound and the price was much lower" Read more
"One of the absolute best purchases I have made.Worth every flipping penny.The music is just incredible. The sound quality is beyond...." Read more
"...It may not seem like it but the price is very low considering it is a Naim product. This is a true audiophile component." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that it's top notch, captivating, and highly engineered. However, others say that it is good but not the best, not impressive, and has poor mids.
"...watching the snow fall as I sat at my windows and the Muso was so captivating in its quality that I felt some sort of transformation within, not..." Read more
"...But if you plan to use the streaming options, then this thing is garbage...." Read more
"...The sound is powerful, rich, and full. The quality of the material and construction is superb. It feels very expensive...." Read more
"...the sound quality is good for a single source audio speaker, but not impressive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it has great functionality and versatility, with a slightly better midrange and base response. That said, some complain that the Spotify app does not work quite right, the radio function stops playing, and the app support is abysmal. Some also say that the speakers arrived not working and that the Bluetooth connectivity and audio jack were damaged.
"...The device works a treat. I look forward to many hours of blissful listening." Read more
"...This outcome and the persistent issues with the dreadful software app have put me off ever buying another Naim product...." Read more
"...and transparent a presentation, a slightly better midrange, better base response, and will stream 24/192 files with no hiccups...." Read more
"Love the design, the sound, the radio ... but some problem with the recognition of my devices ... software should be updated otherwise it's a great..." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the speakers. They mention that they cannot get a consistent Bluetooth connection, it constantly disconnects during playback, and the button to activate the pairing is a pinhole.
"...It constantly disconnects during playback and the only way to reset it is to unplug it from the wall and then hope that that worked out the bugs,..." Read more
"...I cannot get a consistent bluetooth connection with the Muso. The music keeps cutting out and it seems to be on a time rhythm that is consistent...." Read more
"...CONS:-The button to activate the pairing is a pinhole, so you have to have a special tool to click it. Seems over-engineered...." Read more
"...Yes it sounds wonderful but not if you can't get it to connect. I wouldn't buy this again or recommend it to my friends." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the radio function of the speakers. They mention that the subwoofer malfunctioned within 3 months, the radio stopped playing, and did not load new songs. Some say that the product was defective on arrival.
"...However, the subwoofer malfunctioned within 3 months. This wouldn’t have been a big deal had Naim and Asurion responded to our warranty claim...." Read more
"Here is an update. It has just died after 6 years...." Read more
"Just one year, it stop working with broken sound. Never buy the trash with $800" Read more
"...Spotify app does not work quite right (radio function stops playing and does not load new songs). For something this expensive we expected more...." Read more
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FEB 25th: Garbage in, garbage out. If you think this will turn a cruddy mp3 and etc into perfectly golden ear candy then keep dreaming. The more you upscale and I mean USB jitter correctional units as well, the more you'll enjoy. I've heard the unit sound coldish and I've heard it sound like a million bucks. All dependent on my source material and what presented it. Rejoice in that. It's an adventure.
Feb 27th: How you position the unit will have a lot of effect on how it sounds. Ear level-Off Ear Level all sound different. Experiment. Closer to walls mean more bass, of course. Had a special night of watching the snow fall as I sat at my windows and the Muso was so captivating in its quality that I felt some sort of transformation within, not just enjoying the music but evolving in a pleasurable way. Delicate strings and thunderous bass---this thing sounds like its creator worships MUSIC not frequency responses---that's for sure. Had quite a few out of bodies while lost in the sound earlier in the day. Basically the Muso is a drug. Listening to it while writing this and I'm glad to be alive. I am trying to stay away from flowery language and be objective but it's difficult to do because the pleasure won't stop.
(Oh developing a 'cobra-like dancing neck' sometimes when the complex rhythms do their thing. Happens automatically INTO it. Thank you, Naim.)
Put on the iconic soundtrack 'Finding Nemo' and now I have a newfound respect for Thomas Newman. The tapestry of moving colors that was revealed! My widening eyes while being caught up into the musical wind only to be sat down gingerly in a swinging arc. It was like coming in for a graceful landing! Ludicrous! I am ashamed I haven't felt this way before! Keep in mind I'm listening to the TIDAL music streaming service WITHOUT ANY TONE CONTROLS WHATSOEVER---which can't be happening. I've always been an EQ man my entire life. I still am...but the Muso can live happily Flat. How I loathe the connotation of that word in audio --FLAT. It should be called NATURAL instead. Sigh..ok enough poetics for today. I feel conned. Surely this child-like joy is the result of some sort of trickery? I need a nap.
(More to come....but it's starting to feel pedantic to go on...)
March 1st:
Put 9 serious hours on the M and I can hear it breaking in---becoming more refined. More clarity meaning more 'out of the black background' emergence...a saxophone burnished out of nowhere today, slithering satin brass down the side of my face and my eyebrows reached for my hairline. Bass is taking on more texture with the impact becoming more localized vs. disembodied. I'll probably buy another M to keep as a back up. That's not hyperbole either. The M is part of my life now and I will call 911 with a code ADAM if it goes missing. Windows within the music are starting to open meaning if I allow myself to follow this instrument or that then the entire song is enjoyed from a slightly different perspective---meaning you hear the song AS the bassists then AS the pianists then as the singer--- It's something we did as children quite naturally.
Thought I heard a rattle from the speaker--it turned out to be a synthesizer from a song I had heard dozens of times before but never to this degree of detail. The Break IN phase is happening. Geez.
*Tried the FLASH DRIVE MODE feature with WAV files burned from CDs in ITUNES (Meaning you put music files on a FLASH DRIVE and play them from the USB port) You can control the track changes via the WHEEL OF SEX atop but not even the track number is displayed so you have to use the NAIM app to see where you're going. The app screen layout is sparse so you get the name and number of the track and that's it. I would have liked more features such as a RANDOM button. Also of note: If using a wireless device to control the track changes make sure it's set to NOT fall asleep or else it will take the music into the arms of Morpheus with it.
FLASH DRIVE MODE shows you what the Naim is capable of without all of one's ancillaries to change the sound quality. It was simply beautiful and dynamic, so you don't need a laptop or wires to play true CD quality music. The DAC handled WAV files burned from CDs with ITUNES perfectly. Again NO tone controls and it sounded fantastic NOT thin or lacking in bass or treble or midrange. (OH...perhaps I lie here...within the NAIM app I did have the loudness ON and the wall placement option was set to further than 25cm from the nearest sheetrock meaning it would give more bass to compensate.) Did I just confess to being a BASSHEAD??
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Ich hatte schon erwartet, dass es sehr gut sein müsste.... aber es ist einfach noch besser. Egal ob Klassik, Jazz, vocals (gehen direkt in den Bauch) oder Pop mit treibendem Bass - herzerfrischend. Zum Glück passte unsere 5.1 Surround Anlage nicht mehr hinter dem Sofa... die MUSO stellt sie meilenweit in den Schatten.
Und egal wo der Lautstärkeregler steht - kristallklare Höhe , Bässe mit wumms, exakte Töne.
It's everything it advertises and more. The sound is crystal clear, delivers and outstanding sound stage for such a small system. It does start to lose it when coming close to full power, but really who plays it that loud. Even at low power it delivers a clear sound, that's pleasant to listen to. Most of the time we play it at about one third power.
Heavy (around 30 pounds) and well made, and the look is incredible. Gotta love the power wheel.
The problem with this, is that a lot of people would expect a full blown hi-fi system, and it was not intended to be this. That said for an office, or small family room, it's more than enough. Remember what it costs.
The app was also extremely well thought out. Very user friendly and easy to do things. You can switch between devices easily too. Love the way it integrates with so many radio stations all over the world.
We needed this for our family room where we have kids etc. We wanted something that was inconspicuous, but would deliver a rich warm sound and be flexible to switch between tv, radio and ipad. Perfect choice.
The more I listen, the more the quality of the sound grows on me. Speakers do tend to need a bit of time to run in and they do become slightly warmer with age.
I do have a large stereo system in our basement, and I am a bit of a stereo nut, so I do appreciate what Naim has done. I would seriously now consider thinking about a full size Naim system for my basement, I am that impressed.
Echarlo a andar fue muy facil, se conecta rapidisimo al wifi, se actualiza sin problema alguno a la ultima version, en unos segundos ya estas escuchando musica. La app es buena aunque no estelar como dicen algunos, por ejemplo le falta Apple music y a veces tarda en encontrar el Mu-so.
Lo unico realmente negativo que hay que mencionar es que con un Iphone y Apple Music, puede ser un poco inestable. Le toma unos segundos para empezar a tocar una cancion (quiza este cargando el buffer) y de vez en cuando deja de reproducir por algun problema a media cancion, inclusive con musica ya descargada en el telefono. Los problemas se reducen usando una computa con MacOS o si en vez de usar wifi se usa bluetooth pero no se eliminan por completo y la calidad auditiva se reduce con bluetooth entre un 10-20% segun mis oidos. Con internet radio no pasan esas cosas pero la calidad del soniodo usando las estaciones (inclusive a 320kbps) no es de mi agrado. No he configurado Tidal o Spotify que vienen integradas en la app de Naim asi que ya veremos si por ahi no hay problemas. Solo FAT32 es soportado en una unidad USB lo cual es un poco raro pero no un problema, la música lossless (FLAC en mi caso) se escucha hermoso.
Los problemas de conexión arriba harían que le baje a 3 estrellas pero le dejo 4 por el placer y sonrisa que pone en mi rostro cuando todo funciona bien. De cualquier forma el soporte y atencion a cliente es bueno aunque después de hablar con ellos parece que la mayoría del problema es por poca recepción del wifi comparado con otros dispositivos. Si quieres que funcione bien tienes que asegurarte que el Mu-So esté en lugar con recepción excelente de wifi.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 23, 2020
Echarlo a andar fue muy facil, se conecta rapidisimo al wifi, se actualiza sin problema alguno a la ultima version, en unos segundos ya estas escuchando musica. La app es buena aunque no estelar como dicen algunos, por ejemplo le falta Apple music y a veces tarda en encontrar el Mu-so.
Lo unico realmente negativo que hay que mencionar es que con un Iphone y Apple Music, puede ser un poco inestable. Le toma unos segundos para empezar a tocar una cancion (quiza este cargando el buffer) y de vez en cuando deja de reproducir por algun problema a media cancion, inclusive con musica ya descargada en el telefono. Los problemas se reducen usando una computa con MacOS o si en vez de usar wifi se usa bluetooth pero no se eliminan por completo y la calidad auditiva se reduce con bluetooth entre un 10-20% segun mis oidos. Con internet radio no pasan esas cosas pero la calidad del soniodo usando las estaciones (inclusive a 320kbps) no es de mi agrado. No he configurado Tidal o Spotify que vienen integradas en la app de Naim asi que ya veremos si por ahi no hay problemas. Solo FAT32 es soportado en una unidad USB lo cual es un poco raro pero no un problema, la música lossless (FLAC en mi caso) se escucha hermoso.
Los problemas de conexión arriba harían que le baje a 3 estrellas pero le dejo 4 por el placer y sonrisa que pone en mi rostro cuando todo funciona bien. De cualquier forma el soporte y atencion a cliente es bueno aunque después de hablar con ellos parece que la mayoría del problema es por poca recepción del wifi comparado con otros dispositivos. Si quieres que funcione bien tienes que asegurarte que el Mu-So esté en lugar con recepción excelente de wifi.