Xiaomi has begun to release its soundbar and wireless subwoofer outside its home market. A full global rollout has not yet arrived. For now, the Desktop Speaker Pro Set looks to be a modestly priced product, if its Singapore price is any sign. It does not aim to impress by cost. It aims to be within reach.

Nearly two months have passed since Xiaomi placed the device on its global website. The listing suggested wider plans. It did not say when those plans would be carried out. The support pages tell a similar story. They give details, but they avoid clear answers.

Audio Hardware and Connectivity Highlights

The soundbar uses four drivers. Xiaomi tilts them upward at 53 degrees to widen the sound. The subwoofer is simpler. It holds a 96 mm driver and connects over 2.4 GHz to keep delay low. The system supports 3.5 mm input, USB Type-C, and Bluetooth 5.3. It also includes a separate jack for a microphone.

Singapore Pricing Sets the Tone

The Desktop Speaker Pro Set has now seen its first release. It begins in Singapore. The price stands at SGD 139, or about $109, and this includes the wireless subwoofer. It is not the cheapest option. It costs SGD 70 more than the standard Desktop Speaker, and about twice the price of the Sound Outdoor. Yet it remains below the Soundbar Pro 2.1 ch by roughly SGD 90.

This places it in a middle range. It is neither entry-level nor high-end. From this, one may expect a similar approach elsewhere. The set will likely arrive in other markets at under £100, or around €115 in the Eurozone. That would place it near $135, and keep it within a modest reach.

Final Words

The Desktop Speaker Pro Set is a product that would rather have a low key entry than a dramatic drum roll. Xiaomi is launching it gradually, beginning with Singapore and letting the rest of the world be spectators in the meantime. The package includes angled drivers, wireless subwoofer, and a combination of connection choices that will strike a balance between functionality and performance without trying to pass as a complete home theater. 

The pricing strategy supports that purpose since it is in the middle of the road, neither low-end nor luxury spend. That is, it is the sounding counterpart of appearing well-dressed but not overdressed. Provided that Xiaomi does not abandon the idea of a wider release, the soundbar may attract the interest of those who desire a neat desk environment with a slight bit of extra sound compared to their laptop speakers, but without the heartbreak associated with wallets.