Like attempting to install a home Jacuzzi, hooking up the Squeezebox Duet caused us to curse, sweat and throw our hands up in the air out of the box, but very quickly made amends as soon as it started working. To music lovers, reclining on the couch with a never-ending supply of tunes at their fingertips might actually be an even more relaxing than sitting in a stifling hot, over-chlorinated tub anyway. Read more
With its excellent software and good integration of online music services, the Squeezebox Duet wireless music system is an affordable alternative to the Editors' Choice–winning, but incredibly expensive, Sonos ZonePlayer 80. Read more
When you see a color display on a music-streamer’s remote control, it’s natural to assume that the manufacturer is going after the vaunted Sonos Digital Music System. But after thoroughly testing the Squeezebox Duet—Slim Devices’s first new product since being acquired by Logitech—we’ve concluded that Sonos has little to worry about. Read more
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 us over was the playback. Read more
There are quite a few solutions on the market for wireless digital audio. When Logitech acquired Slim Devices a couple years ago, they jumped into the fray with the Squeezebox line of products. Logitech quickly turned out their own twist on the product line, the Squeezebox Duet. We've had one in the HT Guys lab for quite a while and recently got the chance to plug it in, power it on and give it a listen. Read more
This evolution of the Squeezebox should prove to be a winner for its new parent company. All the makings of a good sequel are there; extra goodies, unexpected surprises, a flashy new look and a slimmer and trimmer appearance. Logitech is unapologetically aiming squarely at Sonos with this one. Are the two systems direct competitors? Not exactly, but Logitech is bound to take a bite and woo away a few dollar conscious, tech savvy buyers. Read more
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
Control all your tunes—all over the house. The Squeezebox Duet helps lazy music lovers live the dream of easy access to their digital album collections. Like an AirPort Express, the compact receiver connects to your stereo and plays songs from a wirelessly networked Mac, so you can enjoy your tunes without having to get up off the couch. Read more
A truly superb music streamer, with just about everything a streamer should have built-in and painfully simple to use. No matter if you're a novice or an IT pro, you'll love it and it'll love you back Read more
Our quibbles with the Logitech Squeezebox Duet are relatively minor. Overall, this is an elegant system that's simple to set up and use, and it offers a reasonably priced alternative to high-end products such as the Sonos Digital Music System . Read more
Purchased this item early this year and honestly it has two working modes; rarely or barely. It actually played music fro my computer (just one room away) for about a week. Spent HOURS on the phone with their tech support trying to get it to do anything! Software updates render the unit completely useless so you have to reset to older versions again, and again, and again. It has since, and only on occasion allowed me to launch Pandora but the reception is awful. Read more
The squeezebox is a good idea and when I first got it I thought it was great. But the constant required software updates for the server software that runs on the computer and the updates that are constantly being pushed down to the squeezebox make the thing stop working all of the time. Then I end up spending an hour or more getting my music working again. Read more
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. Read more
I concur with the full review this is a brilliant bit of kit but would add that Napster services are now available on the Squeezebox too! I bought the Squuezebox to replace a Phillips Streamium that did NOT cut the mustard, this fantastic little box does. I think i maybe a little in love ! Read more
I had been thinking about buying one of these for several months, and this year, my wonderful wife gave me the money to go and buy one. I bought it from Richer Sounds for £225. This story has a happy ending, so don't give up after the first part. I connected it all up as per the instructions, and had problems from the start, the wireless wouldn't connect at all using WPA, had to set my WLAN to WEP, it took several attempts before it would connect, then when the... Read more
Investigated music streamers after watching Gadget Show, choosing Squeezebox Duet with 2 extra receivers for a 3 room solution. Decided against Sonos (far too expensive for what is only a marginally better solution) and Apple airport express (too unreliable, poor reviews, too few features, limited remote control options). Read more
an overall horrible product: - extremely bad wifi reception. (that's terrible for a remote that *needs* to be online!) - breaks easily (mine went into a reboot cycle after 6 month. Read more
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…
See moreThe 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.
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.
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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can i use a wireless speaker system with the Duet, and if so, how would I "hook" that up? or How do I actually "hook up" powered speakers to the Squeezebox receiver?
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Do I need internet to use this? Or can I just use my network to stream music to my other devices?
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