Testseek.co.uk 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
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The editors liked
Simple look. Excellent sound quality. Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
Solid
Punchy audio
Easy to set up and use
Supports most audio file types
Decent sound
Good looks
Great speakers
Relatively simple set-up
Napster Library playback.
You’ve got 14
000 tunes on your computer and you still listen to them through the crappy speakers it came with? You might as well pour Marmite in your ears. Instead
Why not upgrade your audio life with 30W of tub-thumping bass from a smarty-pants p...
Detailed playback
Decent performance across the frequency range
Napster and Last.fm support
Vast codec support
Terrific PC software
Simple operation
Last.fm integration
Podcast support
The editors didn't like
Needs online registration. No UPnP
Need to install a Squeezebox network rather than use an existing one
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 -...
Without your PC
The Boom is just a big
Black box of quiet. Turn your computer off and the Boom can’t stream files (obviously) or pick up any internet radio stations (not so obviously). There’s no DAB or FM tuner
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.
Menu navigation can be confusing. System can be slow to retrieve songs from PC libraries, music services.
The Squeezebox Booms somewhat convoluted interface is overshadowed by slick design and excellent sound quality....
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...
Specs¾-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and 3-inch high-power, long-throw woofersBi-amplified design with high performance signal processor, class D amplifiers and digital crossoversStereo XL™ technology widens the sound stage beyond the p...
Abstract: Los dispositivos de sonido están comenzando a integrar también conectividad a Internet para aprovechar el auge de servicios de música streaming como Spotify o Last.FM. En esta línea Logitech cuenta con algunos dispositivos entre los que se incluye el ...
