Squeezebox Boom Network Music System
Plug it in. Turn it on. Rock the house.Introducing Squeezebox Boom: the compact all-in-one network music player that combines award-winning Squeezebox functionality with an integrated amplifier and speakers to deliver crystal clear sound—in any room in your home.
There are no additional accessories needed, or network cables to connect. Just plug it in, follow the setup wizard, and enjoy your digital music collection.
A world of music in one compact design
At less than thirteen inches long and five inches high, Squeezebox Boom packs a big sound you'll have to hear to believe. Simply plug in the power cord and connect to your wireless network. You can browse your digital music collection, tune to your favorite Internet radio stations, and access music services like Rhapsody, Pandora, Slacker, SIRIUS Internet Radio, and more.Play the music you want, where you want it
Enjoy a world of music in your living room, bedroom, home office, kitchen—anywhere in your home. Add more Squeezebox network music players and listen to a different song in any room in your home, or synchronize them all together to hear the same music everywhere.Perfect in any room
The auto-dimming display adjusts for any lighting condition and is readable from across a room. The aqua-blue display features an integrated light sensor that complements ambient lighting—so it’s never too bright, or too dim.Wake to your personal soundtrack
With Squeezebox Boom's seven-day alarm, you'll wake up to your favorite playlist, Internet radio station, or nature sound—you can even choose something different for each day of the week. Or use the convenient sleep mode to automatically turn off your music. A built-in backup helps keep your alarm settings for up to two weeks if your Boom is unplugged.Enjoy crystal clear sound big enough for any room in your home
The high performance signal processor, class D amplifiers, and digital crossover all work in concert to deliver stunning audio quality. Squeezebox Boom's high-speed 802.11g wireless technology, secure connectivity options, and dual internal antennas eliminate the need to run any wires. Squeezebox Boom plays virtually any digital music format, including MP3, FLAC, WMA, WMA Lossless, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF.Summary
- High quality audio: bi-amplified design with high performance signal processor, class D amplifiers, and digital crossover
- "Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when your computer is off
- Compact, all-in-one design
- True 802.11g networking
- Seven-day alarm with snooze, auto-sleep feature
Detailed Specifications:
Audio Outputs
Speaker and Amplifier Design
* ¾-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeters
* 3-inch high-power, long-throw woofers
* Bi-amplified design with high performance digital signal processor, class D amplifiers and digital crossover
Sub/Headphone output
* Minimum headphone impedance: 16 ohms
* Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.004% THD+N
* Left/right crosstalk attenuation: 93dB channel separation
Audio Formats
* Lossless Formats (Apple Lossless, FLAC, WMA Lossless)
o "Bit-perfect" CD audio streaming, with reduced storage and bandwidth usage
o Approximately 2:1 compression ratio
* Uncompressed formats (AIFF, WAV, PCM)
o Supports raw pass-through of uncompressed PCM audio formats
* Supports a wide variety of audio formats, including native support for MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, WMA and Ogg Vorbis. Also transcodes from AAC, Apple Lossless, WMA Lossless, APE, MPC and WavPack.
* May be streamed in PCM (raw), MP3 (transcoded), or FLAC (transcoded) formats
* Sound Check and Replay Gain support for automatic volume control
* Some formats may require additional software installation (e.g. QuickTime), depending on platform
Internet Radio
* "Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off
* Quick selection from hundreds of Internet Radio streams offered by Logitech's partners
* Internet Radio favorites can be saved in a playlist for easy access
* Displays song title information during playback
* Support for MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and WMA formatted Internet Radio streams
Tech Notes
Firmware
* Flash upgradeable firmware
* Network settings are stored in non-volatile memory
* Auto-configuration for most networks
* Easy setup for wireless networks
Architecture
* Field-upgradeable Xilinx CPLD
* 64Mb high-speed RAM
* 16Mb program flash
* Low-power design, all solid-state, fanless
Network
Wireless Interface
* True 802.11g wireless networking
* Throughput up to 54Mbps, high speed PCI interface to radio module
* Dual antennas for improved range and throughput
* Supports all 802.11b and 802.11g access points
* Automatically detects available networks for quick setup
* Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
Ethernet Interface
* True 100Mbps throughput
* Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector
* Connects to any 100Mbps or 10Mbps network
* Auto-detects full duplex and half duplex modes
* Automatic receive polarity correction (Auto MDIX)
* Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 feet)
Power
Power input
* 12V DC, regulated
* Center positive, sleeve ground
* Connector: 2.5mm ID, 5.5mm OD, 11mm long
* Min supply rating: 1000mA
Power supply
* Switching power supply included
* Input voltage range and plug style specific to shipping destination
* One of four styles is included depending on country
Basics
What's included
* Squeezebox Boom network music player
* AC adapter
* Wireless infrared remote with battery
* Quick-start guide
* 60CM gold-plated male-to-male stereo mini-jack cable
System requirements
* All systems: 256MB RAM, ethernet or wireless network, and 100MB hard disk space
* Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 or later
* Windows: 733Mhz Pentium running Windows 2000/XP/Vista
* Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.8.3 or later
Physical
General
* Dimensions: 13"W x 5"H x 3.1"D (330mm x 127mm x 79mm)
* Finish: high gloss black
Display
* Large, high-resolution vacuum fluorescent display
* 160x32 grayscale pixels
* Beautiful high-speed, full-screen visualizers
* Bitmapped graphics, multiple fonts, animation, and images
* Brightness control
Infrared remote
* Standard 38kHz IR
* Hand-held remote, 10 buttons
* Durable black finish
* Magnetized back allows you to place your remote on virtually any metalic surface
* Includes "SmartScroll" algorithms to quickly access favorite songs within large lists
* Custom codes do not conflict with other devices
* Data format fully compatible with most programmable and universal remotes
* Templates available for other remotes
* Supports discrete on/off and other "shortcut" codes
Legal Notes
Warranty:
* Two years parts and labor
Regulatory compliance
* CE
* FCC Class C