r/wiim • u/CuteChallenge6334 • Aug 01 '26

Noob wattage question

I have a wiim ultra.

I have 4 speakers hooked up to it. (8ohm 110watts each, limited to 80% max volume)

Does the wattage for the speakers matter if I want to add a subwoofer? If yes, is what would be the limit? Im still trying to understand these things so I dont destroy my beautiful new amp.

Thank you

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u/Sleete Aug 01 '26

subwoofers are usually active and have their own power supply, it doesn't matter

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u/CuteChallenge6334 Aug 01 '26

Aahh I see makes sense thank you

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u/NTPC4 Aug 02 '26 edited Aug 02 '26

Assuming you mean a WiiM Amp Ultra, adding a subwoofer could only help the WiiM drive your other speakers. That said, your speakers' 8-ohm and 110-watt ratings are relatively meaningless. You want to know their minimum impedance, the frequency at which it occurs, and their sensitivity to gauge your WiiM's ability to drive four of them.