Testseek.com have collected 68 expert reviews of the Logitech Squeezebox Duet and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Logitech Squeezebox Duet.
March 2008
(83%)
68 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Easy to set up, use; expandable; works with wide selection of music sources; Mac-, Windows-, and Linux-compatible; elegant menu system
Works only with non-DRM files; controller not terribly responsive; scrolling through menus is slow; music-service authorization requires a computer
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. ...
Abstract: The Logitech Squeezebox Duet is probably one of the coolest and best products Ive ever reviewed. Sure, its 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, youll be left wi...
Abstract: One of the hottest sectors in consumer electronics involves wirelessly streaming your media to either your TV or your stereo. There are a number of add-ons for iTunes and even Apple TV does a great job of streaming your music, photos, and videos. But w...
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Published: 2008-05-02, Author: Michael , review by: maximumpc.com
Terrific remote control, inexpensive, open source.
Piggybacks on your WiFi network, compatible only with 802.11b/g.
The two things that could possibly be held against this player are, first, its lack of UPnP compatibility - you're stuck with SqueezeCentre (though there are versions available for Linux as well as MacOS and Windows) - and second, its high price. But even...
Abstract: Last year Logitech acquired Slim Devices, the maker of the Squeezebox units. The Squeezebox Duet is the first device that has the Logitech touches added it to that we have come to know and love. While this has replaced Logitech’s previous wireless sys...
Sleek, attractive styling, Excellent audio fidelity, Works with many online music services, Easy firmware upgrades
Not firewall friendly, Using multiple receivers can bog down network, Inadequate documentation and no on-device help
We like the Logitech Squeezebox Duet for its ease of use (after initial setup) and excellent audio fidelity. The controller gives you quick access to a bevy of music sources in the palm of your hand. Its limitations and setup hassles are fairly minor c...
Streams music wirelessly from PCs or Macs. Even supports Linux. Excellent onscreen graphics on remote. Robust file support. Expandable by purchasing additional receivers. Provides access to iTunes, Pandora, Rhapsody, and Slacker online music services with...
Remote has long lag time and occasionally freezes up with some functions.
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....
Published: 2008-03-04, Author: John , review by: cnet.com
Network digital audio system includes excellent wireless remote with color screen and scroll wheel control; supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet home networks; compatible with virtually all non-DRM audio file formats, provides access to PC-based music files (on...
Minor improvements could make the already good interface even better; scroll wheel isnt quite as responsive as the iPods; no compatibility with DRM music files such as those purchased from iTunes or Zune online stores; setup process could frustrate t...
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 computers hard drive, premium subscription music services, and free Internet radio--to your living roo...
