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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.
Award: Highest Rated September 2008
September 2008
 
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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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  Published: 2009-01-10, review by: magnus.de

  • Wieder ein Gerät von Logitech und Slim Devices, wieder ein Volltreffer. Die Squeezebox Boom ist die ideale Zweitanlage im Schlaf- oder Kinderzimmer, wenn ohnehin ein Netzwerk im Haus für die Musikverköstigung sorgt....

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  Published: 2009-01-06, review by: av-magazin.de

  • Die handliche Fernbedienung ist ergonomisch gestaltet und verfügt über griffige GummitastenDie Verwaltung der Musikdaten und Radiosender erfolgt über eine aufgeräumte Oberfläche im PC-Browserfenster. Dann können selbst erstellte Playlisten direkt an de...

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  Published: 2008-12-04, review by: focus.de

  • LEISTUNGSFÄHIGES INTERNETRADIODie Logitech Squeezebox Boom ist vielseitig und klingt annnehmbar, erschließt sich Einsteigern aber nicht ohne gewissen Aufwand. Sie kostet ungefähr doppelt so viel wie ein gewöhnliches Internetradio.Logitech Squeezebox B...

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  Published: 2008-10-01, review by: Cnet.de

  • umfangreiche Codec-Unterstützung, leistungsfähige PC-Software, einfache Bedienung, Zusammenarbeit mit Last.fm, Podcast-Unterstützung
  • keine Unterstützung für DRM-geschützte WMA-Dateien, Kopfhöreranschluss schlecht positioniert
  • Die Squeezebox Boom könnte das beliebteste digitale Audioprodukt des Jahres 2008 werden....

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  Published: 2009-09-08, review by: M3.idg.se

  • Abstract:  Squeezeboxen vill in i sovrummet men vi är inte helt sålda på konceptet. Den är snygg och den låter hyfsat men var är nytänket och upnp-stödet? ...

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  Published: 2009-07-03, review by: macworld.idg.se

  • Abstract:  Vid en första anblick ser Logitechs Squeezebox Boom ut som en vanlig ministereo, men skenet bedrar. Squeezebox Boom är en kompetent musikspelare som strömmar musik från din dator eller kopplar upp sig mot internet och spelar upp internetradiostationer...

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  Published: 2008-11-01, review by: ljudochbild.se

  • Abstract:  Squeezebox Boom kommer sent men är bra och en Internetradio vi kan rekommendera. För alla Squeezebox-fans är den ett ganska så självklart alternativ, i synnerhet som komplement till andra spelare i huset...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-31, review by: smartson.se

  • Abstract:  Med Logitech Squeezebox Boom kan man lyssna på webbradio och lyssna på de allra flesta ljudfiler som är lagrade på hemnätverket. Överraskande bra kvalitet, men ändå kanske mest ett komplement till musikl&ouml...

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  Published: 2008-11-30, review by: Klikk.no

  • God formatstøtte, god lyd, ser bra ut, fantastisk podcaststøtte
  • Litt knot å sette opp, ulogisk menysystem, vanskelig å finne nettradiokanaler

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  Published: 2008-11-27, review by: Lydogbilde.no

  • Squeezebox Boom kommer sent, men godt, og er en Internett-radio vi kan anbefale. For alle Squeezebox-fans er den et ganske selvfølgelig valg, særlig som supplement til andre Squeezebox-spillere rundt om i huset. For andre gir den en forsmak på fordelene v...

 
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