Introduction
After reviewing the Squeezebox Duet a few months ago, and believing everyone should own such a product, Logitech has sent us the Logitech” Squeezebox Boom” to review. After using the Squeezebox Boom all around the house (kitchen, out in the garage/driveway while washing the car), we are convinced the Squeezebox Boom is the Ultimate Christmas gift. The price may be a little steep for some consumers. Whoever receives theirs will enjoy using it without a doubt. This reviewer is an internet radio junkie and now I have the ability to listen to internet radio without the need to have my computer running, and I’m not confined to the computer room or my living room where I us the Logitech Duet.
Technical Specifications:
| ¾-inch (1.9 cm) high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and 3-inch (7.6 cm) high-power, long-throw woofers |
| Bi-amplified design with high performance signal processor, class D amplifiers and digital crossovers |
| Stereo XL™ technology widens the sound stage beyond the physical boundaries of the speaker |
| 6-button presets allow one touch access to favorite radio stations and playlists |
| 7-day alarm clock |
| Infrared remote control |
| Bright, high-contrast VFD display with ambient light sensor and automatic dimming |
| Built-in 802.11g wireless with dual internal antennas |
| 10/100Base-T Ethernet port |
| Line-in via 3.5 mm stereo jack |
| Headphone/Subwoofer out via 3.5 mm connector |
| Plays MP3, AAC, WMA, Ogg, FLAC, Apple lossless, WMA lossless, WAV, and AIFF music files |
| Connects to your home network to access music stored on your computer via Logitech® Squeezebox™ Server, or Internet radio and music services via mysqueezebox.com |
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 operation.
…and if you want to control it with your iPhone or iPod touch, have a look at the “iPeng” App. See http://www.penguinlovesmusic.com.