@D1N02, I have answered your questions (as well as the questions of others who have come to our comments from the WiiM Forum, of which you are a "major contributor") and I have supported my answers to you, and everyone, with evidence and facts. It doesn't matter if you feel WiiM's marketing can or should be overlooked, or if the product is an "alternative" to something in your eyes. Since you have no say over WiiM's actions, and are just a customer or fan (as far as I can tell), I have to deal with the information put forth by those who make and sell the product, which in this case is WiiM. For what it's worth, had I compared it to a 2.1 sound bar like the Klipsch Cinema 600 which retails for around the same money (depending on when or where you purchase it), I highly doubt you would've been "a-okay" with that comparison either; especially if I came to the conclusion that the 600 would work in any room and not have the limitations and/or qualifiers you continue to have to use in order to defend your affinity for the WiiM. I am not the one making the straw man argument, you are, sir. Furthermore, I never called you out or attributed the phrase "end all be all" to you specifically. You seem hell-bent on making this all about you, so while I have your attention, maybe, just maybe I could appeal to your better angel and kindly request that you stop spreading lies and misinformation about me and this channel on the WiiM forum. I feel your displeasure with me is noted. It's clearly noted by your virtual friends elsewhere on the Internet. It's time to let this go and for us to part ways. Please refrain from saying things and making claims you cannot substantiate and that could be seen as libel or slanderous --including the claim you made this morning on the WiiM forum.