Testseek.com have collected 76 expert reviews of the Logitech Squeezebox Boom and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Logitech Squeezebox Boom.
September 2008
(82%)
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The editors liked
Easy and fun to use
Handles local music and Internet radio
Works with iTunes library
Control and streaming via regular 2.4 GHz WLAN
Great sound for the size
Upgradeable using external powered subwoofer or powered speakers
Easy to navigate through a wealth of content
Simple setup if youre at last passingly familiar with computers and networking
Built in WiFi
Easy to use
Good looking
Supports alot of media
Good sound quality
Wireless and corded LAN
Very solid device that looks good and isn’t too large
Produces rich sound with plenty of bass
Easy to set up and operate
Great sound
WiFi
Connects with services such as Slacker
Pandora
Etc.
Alarm clock features
Easy setup
WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
Accesses music located on computer wirelessly.
Etc
Judie
Very solid device that looks good and isnt too large
Compact and attractive. Streams tunes from your PCs music library. Robust audio codec support. Plays Internet radio and services like Slacker
Rhapsody
And Pandora. Speakers offer laudable power. Magnetic remote is easy to keep track of.
Easy to set up
Does the job
Streams almost any Web radio content
Simple setup
Good audio quality
Plays a wide variety of formats
Crystal-clear sound anywhere
Fantastically clear audio quality given its size. Supports a host of alarm and snooze functions. Magnetic remote sticks to the top of unit. Dual antennas ensure buttery smooth audio streams. Offers twoweek backup battery for alarm functions. Supports a be...
Wonderful sounding
Easy to setup and use
Very customizable
Great build quality
Great alarm clock
Great user interface
Comprehensive audioformat support.
Easy to use.
* Controllable from computer.
* Good sound quality.
* Many sources.
Wi-Fi radio with built-in speakers
Compact form factor and bright
Easy to read screen
Supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet home networks
Compatible with virtually all non-DRM audio file formats
Provides access to PC-based music files (on Windows
Mac
And ...
Great portable design
Superb audio quality
High number of supported formats
Dual antennas provide great range
High range of volume control without noticeable distortion
Adequate bass from such a small package
Internet and Satellite Radio subscriptio...
The editors didn't like
Not the cheapest way to go
Unexpectedly entered a lengthy firmware upgrade loop on a few occasions but always recovered
Not the least expensive internet radio on the market
1minute snooze???
Price
Not all iTunes music is seen by the SqueezeNetwork
DRM issues
No battery operation
Glossy black finish is a dustmagnet.
Issues with DRM music
Judie
Menu navigation can be confusing. System can be slow to retrieve songs from PC libraries
Music services.
Menu structure not very helpful
Assigning favorites buttons is confusing
RSS feeds difficult to read
Pricey
Nonintuitive menus
No battery option
No handle for transporting
Unexciting (yet functional) design. A veritable desert for audio outputs. Occasional slow response from the remote. No DRM support can mean trouble for protected iTunes/Zune libraries. Stick to the remote - the glossy black chassis is a fingerprint magne...
Cannot play DRM music purchased from iTunes
Zune Store
Etc
Lacks an FM tuner
No iPod integration
Expensive
*
No digital outputs and limited to 802.11g networks.
Requires account (free).
* No direct iTunes Sharing.
* Pricey
Rubberized controls and reflective plastic finish show smudges and fingerprints
Click knob and control layout takes a bit of getting used to
No compatibility with DRM music files
Such as those purchased from iTunes or Zune online stores
AC-only ope...
Dust and finger print magnet
DRM music not supported (not surprising)
Many might be turned off by lack of audio out ports
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Abstract: This week, Logitech unveiled its new Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player. The system, which is not portable so much as it is self-contained, features an integrated 30-watt Class-D amplifier and speakers - a first for the Squeezebox family. ...
Abstract: Logitech Squeezebox Boom: links into your home wireless network.Price $499Rating 4.5 out of 5 Several members of the Icon team are fans of Logitechs Squeezebox digital music players and the Boom could easily stand as Exhibit A in the case of Logi...
Abstract: The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is a simple device that connects to your existing network (wired or wireless) and will stream audio files from almost any network device. It also connects to the Internet, giving users access to Internet radio, music servi...
Built-in Wi-Fi; Easy to install and use; Small form factor; Networkable; Can stream audio stored on computer; Instant access to Internet radio and music services; Simple magnetised remote
Cannot play DRM-locked audio files; Interface takes getting used to
A Logitech Squeezebox with built-in speakers....
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Published: 2008-11-25, Author: Jan , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Logitech has experienced a fair bit of success with its Squeezebox range, and now adds the Boom to its line-up. The Boom is the first Squeezebox to come with integrated speakers, something that fits me and my long forgotten, Trade-Me-bound home stereo...
Decent sound, good looks, great speakers, relatively simple set-up, Napster Library playback.
Not everything is as intuitive as it should be. Min specs: Network Architecture Supported: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b, 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g; Media Formats Supported; Audio Format: AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, WMA; Output: Audio -...
We really liked the Logitech Squeezebox Boom, though arguably setup and feature navigation on the largely similar Philips NP2900 product was easier still. It’s a chunkier device than the Philips but would still fit neatly on a shelf or bedside table...
Abstract: The Squeezebox Boom is a well-built audio streamer with front-panel controls and a small remote. We liked the chunky rubberised dial, which made it easy to enter our wireless password and scroll through lists of content. The large mono display is bi...
