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Logitech Squeezebox Duet

 

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  • User Score (477)
    7.5 7.5 from 477 reviewers
  • Expert Score (19)
    8.4 8.4 from 19 reviewers
  • Value for money (8)
    6.9 6.9 from 8 reviewers
  • Features (8)
    8.8 8.8 from 8 reviewers
  • Ease of use (18)
    8.4 8.4 from 18 reviewers
  • Performance (5)
    8.1 8.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound quality (3)
    8.6 8.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Durability (2)
    7.4 7.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Looks (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    7.5/10
    7 July 2010

    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

    • Pick-up-and-play usability, Unobtrusive, attractive hardware, Excellent selection of online content, Built-in Wi-Fi, Easy to control from a computer, Third-party iPhon...
    • Potentially difficult setup, No DRM support, Outdated support documents, Crippled MySqueezebox.com remote control, Remote buttons not backlit

  2. PC Magazine

    PC Magazine
    8.0/10
    4 March 2008

    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

    • Streams music wirelessly from PCs or Macs. Even supports Linux. Excellent onscreen graphics on remote. Robust file support. Expandable by purchasing additional receive...
    • Remote has long lag time and occasionally freezes up with some functions.

  3. maximum pc

    maximum pc
    9.0/10
    2 May 2008

    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

    • Terrific remote control, inexpensive, open source.
    • Piggybacks on your Wi-Fi network, compatible only with 802.11b/g.

  4. Wired

    Wired
    22 August 2008

    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

    • Easier to set up than a lemonade stand. Exceptional value. Hot mix of internet radio, Pandora, Rhapsody, Last.fm and top podcasts from Odeo and Podcast Alley, plus opt...
    • Can be slow connecting to large libraries via WiFi; our 10,000-tune trove sometimes made the Duet controller sing solo. No DRM support.

  5. HDTV Magazine

    HDTV Magazine
    17 April 2009

    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

  6. TheTechLounge

    TheTechLounge
    19 June 2008

    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

    • Good looks, Small footprint, Component stereo's feel with an iPod's interface, Features and options galore, Wireless connectivity
    • Somewhat steep learning curve, Won't play DRM-wrapped files, Overly sensitive scroll wheel

  7. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    4 March 2008

    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

    • Network digital audio system includes excellent wireless remote with color screen and scroll wheel control; supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet home networks; compatible with ...
    • Minor improvements could make the already good interface even better; scroll wheel isn't quite as responsive as the iPod's; no compatibility with DRM music files such ...

  8. Maclife

    Maclife
    8.0/10
    21 July 2008

    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

  9. CNET

    CNET
    9.0/10
    8 May 2008

    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

    • Easy to use, Great design, Open-source, Huge codec support, Internet radio, On-demand music from Internet Archive, Last.fm integration, Gapless playback
    • Software not included, LCD screen could be brighter, No USB port

  10. Techworld

    Techworld
    26 March 2008

    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

  • User Reviews

  1. Is This Thing On?

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Charisse Mitchell, Amazon
    12 December 2011

    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

  2. "Terrible Software Solution"

    CNET
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: mxgolfcpu, CNET
    15 July 2011

    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

    • Good idea and useful when it works.
    • Constant forced updates make it stop working every couple of weeks.

  3. Good Product BUT

    B&H Photo
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Skully, B&H Photo
    12 March 2009

    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

    • Clear Sound
    • Difficult To Setup

  4. CNET

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: Phil Walden, CNET
    16 August 2010

    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

    • well made, unobtrusive, great remote, huge array of internet and other services, great sound, terrific playback functionality, good value.
    • nothing...? maybe a usb input might be nice

  5. Squeezebox Duet - great finish, lousy start!

    10/10
    Reviewer: JayAyVee, Ciao
    7 August 2009

    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

    • All your music accessible from neat, simple controller. Lots of enthusiast support
    • None that you wouldn't expect from such a small device.

  6. Exceeded my expectations - which are always high!

    Logitech
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Mesuremax, Logitech
    22 October 2010

    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

  7. gdgt

    gdgt
    10/10
    Reviewer: gdgt
    7 September 2008

    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

  • WikiFreak Description

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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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • 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…

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