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Logitech Squeezebox Duet

First seen: 7 january 2008

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Great Deal: $356.08

  • User Score (265)
    8.0 8.0 from 265 reviewers
  • Expert Score (24)
    8.5 8.5 from 24 reviewers
  • Value for money (7)
    6.8 6.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Ease of use (4)
    6.0 6.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Performance (6)
    7.9 7.9 from 6 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • variety of audio outputs, helpful online community, terrific d to a, raphsody interface, great format compatibility
  • persistent remote control problems, that s going away, slightly pricey 355, controller not terribly responsive, software still beta
  • Easy access to digital music You can play songs from your personal library, tune in to thousands of Internet radio stations, or connect to online services such as Pandora® and Rhapsody®.*
  • Multi-room controller It lets you easily browse, select, and play songs from any room with a 2.4-inch color display, scroll wheel, familiar menus, and intuitive controls.
  • High-quality sound You’ll enjoy crisp, clear sound through your home stereo or powered speakers thanks to 2…

Specifications

  • System Requirements
    Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista® , Windows® 7 512 MB RAM 80 MB available hard disk space Ethernet or Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) home network Broadband Internet connection required
  • System Requirements
    Mac OS® X (10.3.5 or later) 256 MB RAM 80 MB available hard disk space Ethernet or Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) home network Broadband Internet connection required

Release Date

  • First seen
    7 January 2008

Logitech Squeezebox Duet

The Logitech Squeezebox Duet is a network music system that allows users to wirelessly stream their digital music files as well as listen to Internet Radio. The device is compatible with most compressed audio as well as lossless formats. The Duet features true 802.11g wireless networking and is also compatible with 802.11b wireless access points. It is capable of joining most WPA and WEP protected wireless networks. The Duet features cross platform support and works with W…

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Logitech Squeezebox Duet

The Logitech Squeezebox Duet is a network music system that allows users to wirelessly stream their digital music files as well as listen to Internet Radio. The device is compatible with most compressed audio as well as lossless formats. The Duet features true 802.11g wireless networking and is also compatible with 802.11b wireless access points. It is capable of joining most WPA and WEP protected wireless networks. The Duet features cross platform support and works with Windows, Mac and Linux systems.

The Logitech Squeezebox Duet is composed of the Squeezebox receiver (which can be wired or wireless) and the Squeezebox remote control.

Squeezebox receiver

The Squeezebox receiver measures 6.2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches and comes in glossy black. The receiver has only one backlit button in the front that indicates wireless status. At the back are the power port, Ethernet port and several audio output options. It has the standard RCA output jacks as well as an optical and coaxial hi-fi digital S/PDIF audio out ports. The Squeezebox receiver also supports 802.11g wireless connectivity and features dual antennas for better wireless range.

Squeezebox controller

The Squeezebox controller measures 5.75 x 2 x 0.75 inches and, like the receiver, comes in high gloss black. The remote features an LED backlit 2.4 inch TFT LCD that runs at a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels with support for up to 256k colors. It has a physical scroll wheel as well as buttons for adjusting volume, controlling music playback and navigating through the menu system.

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Reviews of Logitech Squeezebox Duet

  1. Product Review : Logitech Squeezebox Duet Music Server Review

    Reviewer: Audioholics
    14 May 2008

    The Logitech Squeezebox Duet is probably one of the coolest and best products I've ever reviewed. Sure, it's a little buggy right now but that is to be expected this close to launch. The fact remains that once the bugs are worked out, you'll be left with one of the coolest remotes, the neatest streaming services, and best way to get high quality content from your computer to your home theater… wirelessly! Read more

  2. Logitech Squeezebox Duet

    Reviewer: Maclife
    22 July 2008

    Despite a few foibles, the Squeezebox Duet is a great way to control your digital music playback from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. Just don’t forget to stretch your legs every once in a while. Read more

  3. Logitech Squeezebox Duet

    Reviewer: Wired
    20 October 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Firmware Upgrade Makes Squeezebox Duet Sing Nice job with the firmware upgrade, Logitech! When we first reviewed the baby Squeezebox five months ago (issue 16.06), we weren't totally impressed — the device seemed difficult to use. Well, we've changed our tune. The Duet now connects your computer's music library to your stereo with kindergarten ease and MIT smarts. Setup is a snap — we were piping our favorite songs all over the house in minutes. But what really won... Read more

  4. Logitech Squeezebox Duet

    Reviewer: ComputerShopper
    16 June 2008
    Overall 8
    8.3
     

    Not only is the Logitech Squeezebox Duet an elegant way to play music throughout your house, but it’s also one of the best streaming solutions available. Read more

  5. Logitech Squeezebox Duet

    Reviewer: CNET
    4 March 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Design 9
    9.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Performance 8
    8.0
     

    The bottom line: With its excellent iPod-like remote, the Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an ideal way to stream the full range of digital music--including files on your computer's hard drive, premium subscription music services, and free Internet radio--to your living room stereo system. Read more

  1. Good Product BUT

    Reviewer: B&H Photo
    12 March 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I bought this product and was rooting for it to work well bigtime. However, I have spent 8 hours this week with Logitech trying to get it to work. Logitech acknowledges a glitch it has with customers that also have Verizon Fios. After 8 hours of trouble shooting with Logitech, we did have to use another router, and got it to work. The range is short though. My laptop which runs on wifi has FAR greater distance. The product itself though is incredibly cool. Great music... Read more

  2. "My patience was NOT rewarded!"

    Reviewer: CNET
    9 April 2009
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    I was very excited when I unwrapped my new Duet. The packaging was slick and functional. The remote was awesome, with vivid display colors. It connected to my wireless network immediately and then to my Slacker account. When I first played music, I was happy, happy, HAPPY! And about ten minutes later it just stopped. I fooled around with it, updated the software, made sure the firmware was the latest release, etc. and then got music (for about 15 minutes). Contacted... Read more

  3. Works exactly as advertised, high praise indeed

    Reviewer: Crutchfield
    17 December 2009 See Product at Crutchfield ($324.99)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I needed a product to address 3 issues: 1) iTunes MP3 collection on one side of house. 2) Amps for media room & house speakers on other side of house. 3) Did not want to use computer monitor or media room projector to select music. My installation used a wired network connection for Duet, Wi-Fi for remote, coax & fiber digital links to two amps, 64 bit Windows 7 w/iTunes. Be sure of battery orientation in the remote. The setup was guided on the remote. Soon I saw my MP3... Read more or see product

  4. Great Product

    Reviewer: Amazon
    10 February 2010 See Product at Amazon ($316.59)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have all my music on a windows home server and have been using laptop to play music, but it was a big hassle to hook up laptop to AV equipment every time we wanted to listen. This is the 2nd best gadget I have bought in a long time(harmony remote being 1st). I installed the software onto my windows home server, plugged in device entered my wifi information and was listening to music in less than 10 minutes from opening the box. I handed the remote to my wife and she... Read more or see product

  5. Absolutely amazing product!

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    12 July 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    A friend told me about this and I simply love it. The SqueezeNetwork software is very poor (e.g., it takes a while to set up your favorite stations) but once you do it is absolutely amazing!) Absolutely best thing I've bought in a long time! Read more

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