Oustanding Internet Audio Device!
We are expats living in Shanghai, China, and have tried multiple internet radios for news and music. Until the Boom, our favorite has been the well-intentioned by poorly executed Roku Radio (we're on our third one due to the irritatingly chronic power supply failure issue -- but when it works, it works very well). By comparison, the Boom is an entire generational step forward. Not only does the 'regular' internet radio setup work simply and clearly, the extra features (and there are several of them) are just oustanding, such as access to Sirius, Rhapsody, all BBC channels etc. And the audio quality is simply amazing for a device of this cost and size. The web interface is also generally easy to use, at least when it comes to setting up favorites. The more sophisticated services work logically, but take some time to set up due to the very simple click-wheel interface -- Rhapsody is especially terious.
If you're looking for a comprehensive internet radio -- or just an incredibly sophisticated internet audio device that's a blast to play with -- the Boom is an outstanding device.
2009-11-11
Great product that opens a new avenue to interface to the world
I've been looking a long time for something that allows me to listen
to my computer music etc. and also Internet radios anywhere in the
house (wifi). This product proves to be perfect for me. I set it up and it
works nicely and clever - anywhere in the house!!!.
I can control it with the remote control and also directly from the computer when I want to switch to another radio station and from the Squeezebox itself I can also
select any music source I set up (source being my Apple Computer or the Internet itself). It sees my music on the Computer (e.g. iTunes) and they have a website - with support infrastructure that is admirable.
The sound is far better than what I expected. Very(!) good quality and I can hear it
clearly and with substance (room-filling I mean) in the bigger living room.
The remote control is just the right size for me and it sticks magnetically on top
of the S-box. I also like that the S-box is handy and not over-sized.
Great product. I feel it is totally worth its price!
2009-10-24
Nice device, with a few limitations you should know going in
I am an avid radio listener but not an over-the-top audiophile. I don't want advanced glorified features, I just wanna turn on the darn radio and hear solid sound. This device delivers that experience. It has fairly easy setup (though I had to restart a couple times to get it done, the whole thing was just five minutes). And it has remarkable sound.
A couple things I think you should know. First, if, like lots of people, you have a sometimes spotty WiFi in your house, know that this unit does *not* like for the WiFi connection to cut out for a few seconds. When that happens it often turns itself off, or stops playing, and will not restart until you manually press play again. I seem to have solved this problem by locating the unit a little closer to the Wifi base station in my home. I plan to add a second access point to get stronger coverage over the premises -- something you'll want to do if you plan on bringing the unit out to your patio maybe, or someplace far from your base station.
Another thing: it does not like the microwave oven. Within ten feet, it has abberations. For me, this ruled out the kitchen counter as a location.
Again it is a *great* unit but you really must have your WiFi clean and strong. I figure this limitation would probably apply to *any* internet radio and is not specific to the Logitech, though one would have to test multiple units in order to know that, I imagine.
2009-10-22
