Slim Devices Squeezebox

Rob Williams · 02-01-2007, 08:04 PM

Wireless is now, so why not include your music within the realm of this amazing technology? That's what Slim Devices is out to do with their Squeezebox. Not only can it wirelessly deliver music to anywhere in your home, it's also finely tuned with the Rhapsody music service for the ability to listen to even more music. It can even handle lossless audio formats!

You can read Gregs full review here!

Rory Buszka · 02-01-2007, 08:36 PM

Actually, Burr-Brown DACs aren't all that common, but they're a high-end part. It's obvious that Slim Devices was concerned with audio quality as well. The Squeezebox looks fantastic; I want one. Right now, I've just got a separate machine hooked up to my stereo components, with an Audigy card.

Jakal · 02-01-2007, 09:56 PM

Oh wow! That's an awesome product. Eliminating the cat5 cable, enabling digital output, sleek, stylish desgn. Awesome. With just about every audio codec available, there shouldn't be any problems throwing a top-notch party all night long. I'd love to have such a product in my home.

I do have a couple questions revolving around the wireless networking. With the computer constantly sending data to the Squeezebox, how much is internet browsing affected? How taxing is it on to the computer? You would be using some bandwidth to send data. Was internet browsing hindered at all? If you're going to have a computer for music transmission only, how big of a step would it be to make it an HTPC? Not much at all, I think.

I also know that you're using your main pc to transmit with, and why not? Looks like the Squeezebox is also a great option if there's no room in the entertainment center for a HTPC.

I loved that VU "Screen Saver". Does it react to music? I think having an active equalizer of the output music would be awesome.

02-03-2007, 05:45 AM

Is it also possible to transmit sound from a microphone, not just pre-recorded stuff like mp3s ?

Greg King · 02-03-2007, 12:55 PM

This is something that I didn't try out but will certainly give it a go when I can. I will let you know soon.

02-11-2007, 04:34 PM

Did you try it out?

02-18-2007, 02:39 PM

Damn... i'd really need that information. Our company plans to purchase 2 squeezeboxes, so we can stream the sound from the microphone through the laptop (where the spoken stuff is also recorded) to the squeezeboxes and to the speakers connected to them.

Rob Williams · 02-18-2007, 05:36 PM

I'll pass this along to Greg, he's been busy lately doing other things so he probably forgot. He should get back to you soon...

02-18-2007, 06:07 PM

Thanks.

Greg King · 02-21-2007, 10:23 AM

Sorry for the delay. I have been out of town setting up a server at one of our southern warehouses. I will check this out tonight and will let you know tomorrow what I find out.

Greg King · 02-23-2007, 08:38 AM

I cannot get this to work. Perhaps if I had different software. I am not saying that I am 100% that this can't be done, but I did not have any luck. Sorry.

05-02-2007, 03:55 PM

Too bad it has an IR remote. A bluetooth remote would have been a much better solution.

Greg King · 05-02-2007, 04:09 PM

In what way? I haven't had a single problem with the remote to date. It's still running on the original batteries even. I would say that a Bluetooth wouldn't be neat, but it would also up the price more than likely.

05-10-2007, 10:48 AM

New Squeezeboxes have a MUCH better looking remote. You can also order the new remote as a replacement part for your old SB, if you dislike the old remote that much (and yes, it's very ugly and looks very cheap).

The VU meters do react to the music, of course. You can also display a spectrum analyzer (like those found on equalizers). And you can play tetris (this is no joke! It's not all that fun with such a small display, of course).

05-22-2007, 02:31 PM

The information on the product states that you can use multiple sets of audio outs (ie, analog & digital) at the same time.

Has anyone used this in a multi-room setup as of yet?

I have a whole home system being installed and a 5.1 system in my great room. Right now the problem is that there is no way to distribute the same music from my IPOD to both the great room system and the multi-room system.

This product seems to be the ticket @ a very low cost.

02-01-2007, 08:04 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,246	Slim Devices Squeezebox Wireless is now, so why not include your music within the realm of this amazing technology? That's what Slim Devices is out to do with their Squeezebox. Not only can it wirelessly deliver music to anywhere in your home, it's also finely tuned with the Rhapsody music service for the ability to listen to even more music. It can even handle lossless audio formats! You can read Gregs full review here! __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

02-01-2007, 08:36 PM	#2
Rory Buszka Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 388	Actually, Burr-Brown DACs aren't all that common, but they're a high-end part. It's obvious that Slim Devices was concerned with audio quality as well. The Squeezebox looks fantastic; I want one. Right now, I've just got a separate machine hooked up to my stereo components, with an Audigy card. __________________ Best Regards, Rory Buszka

02-01-2007, 09:56 PM	#3
Jakal Tech Monkey Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missiskippy Posts: 634	Oh wow! That's an awesome product. Eliminating the cat5 cable, enabling digital output, sleek, stylish desgn. Awesome. With just about every audio codec available, there shouldn't be any problems throwing a top-notch party all night long. I'd love to have such a product in my home. I do have a couple questions revolving around the wireless networking. With the computer constantly sending data to the Squeezebox, how much is internet browsing affected? How taxing is it on to the computer? You would be using some bandwidth to send data. Was internet browsing hindered at all? If you're going to have a computer for music transmission only, how big of a step would it be to make it an HTPC? Not much at all, I think. I also know that you're using your main pc to transmit with, and why not? Looks like the Squeezebox is also a great option if there's no room in the entertainment center for a HTPC. I loved that VU "Screen Saver". Does it react to music? I think having an active equalizer of the output music would be awesome. __________________ Intel C2Quad Q9400 @3.6Ghz \| Asus PM5Q Deluxe \| OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 8GB \| XFX Black Edition 260/216\| knobs are great for twisting, turning, squeezing and pulling... especially your own..... that's how doors open \| Chaos Havok: grrrr im lagging me \| <@Deathspawner> I wish I was in Windows :-/

02-03-2007, 12:55 PM	#5
Greg King I just kinda show up... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,081	This is something that I didn't try out but will certainly give it a go when I can. I will let you know soon. __________________ "It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan System: Intel i5 2500K \| Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 \| 16GB G.Skill DDR3 \| Crucial M4 128GB SSD WD 1TB Black x1 \| WD 2TB Green x 1 \| XFX Radeonn HD 6850 \| Corsair H80 Water Cooler Fractal Design R3 \| Windows 7 Ultimate x64 \| Dell 2410 x 3 @ 1920x1200 ESXi Host: Intel i7 920 @ 3.0 GHz \| Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P \| 24GB Patriot DDR3 \| WD 1TB Black x 2

02-18-2007, 05:36 PM	#8
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,246	I'll pass this along to Greg, he's been busy lately doing other things so he probably forgot. He should get back to you soon... __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

02-03-2007, 05:45 AM	#4
nicjasno Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Is it also possible to transmit sound from a microphone, not just pre-recorded stuff like mp3s ?

02-11-2007, 04:34 PM	#6
nicjasno Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Did you try it out?

02-18-2007, 02:39 PM	#7
nicjasno Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Damn... i'd really need that information. Our company plans to purchase 2 squeezeboxes, so we can stream the sound from the microphone through the laptop (where the spoken stuff is also recorded) to the squeezeboxes and to the speakers connected to them.

02-18-2007, 06:07 PM	#9
nicjasno Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Thanks.

02-21-2007, 10:23 AM	#10
Greg King I just kinda show up... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,081	Sorry for the delay. I have been out of town setting up a server at one of our southern warehouses. I will check this out tonight and will let you know tomorrow what I find out. __________________ "It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan System: Intel i5 2500K \| Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 \| 16GB G.Skill DDR3 \| Crucial M4 128GB SSD WD 1TB Black x1 \| WD 2TB Green x 1 \| XFX Radeonn HD 6850 \| Corsair H80 Water Cooler Fractal Design R3 \| Windows 7 Ultimate x64 \| Dell 2410 x 3 @ 1920x1200 ESXi Host: Intel i7 920 @ 3.0 GHz \| Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P \| 24GB Patriot DDR3 \| WD 1TB Black x 2

02-23-2007, 08:38 AM	#11
Greg King I just kinda show up... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,081	I cannot get this to work. Perhaps if I had different software. I am not saying that I am 100% that this can't be done, but I did not have any luck. Sorry. __________________ "It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan System: Intel i5 2500K \| Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 \| 16GB G.Skill DDR3 \| Crucial M4 128GB SSD WD 1TB Black x1 \| WD 2TB Green x 1 \| XFX Radeonn HD 6850 \| Corsair H80 Water Cooler Fractal Design R3 \| Windows 7 Ultimate x64 \| Dell 2410 x 3 @ 1920x1200 ESXi Host: Intel i7 920 @ 3.0 GHz \| Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P \| 24GB Patriot DDR3 \| WD 1TB Black x 2

05-02-2007, 03:55 PM	#12
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Remote Too bad it has an IR remote. A bluetooth remote would have been a much better solution.

05-02-2007, 04:09 PM	#13
Greg King I just kinda show up... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,081	In what way? I haven't had a single problem with the remote to date. It's still running on the original batteries even. I would say that a Bluetooth wouldn't be neat, but it would also up the price more than likely. __________________ "It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan System: Intel i5 2500K \| Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 \| 16GB G.Skill DDR3 \| Crucial M4 128GB SSD WD 1TB Black x1 \| WD 2TB Green x 1 \| XFX Radeonn HD 6850 \| Corsair H80 Water Cooler Fractal Design R3 \| Windows 7 Ultimate x64 \| Dell 2410 x 3 @ 1920x1200 ESXi Host: Intel i7 920 @ 3.0 GHz \| Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P \| 24GB Patriot DDR3 \| WD 1TB Black x 2

05-10-2007, 10:48 AM	#14
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	New Squeezeboxes have a MUCH better looking remote. You can also order the new remote as a replacement part for your old SB, if you dislike the old remote that much (and yes, it's very ugly and looks very cheap). The VU meters do react to the music, of course. You can also display a spectrum analyzer (like those found on equalizers). And you can play tetris (this is no joke! It's not all that fun with such a small display, of course).

05-22-2007, 02:31 PM	#15
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Multi-Room The information on the product states that you can use multiple sets of audio outs (ie, analog & digital) at the same time. Has anyone used this in a multi-room setup as of yet? I have a whole home system being installed and a 5.1 system in my great room. Right now the problem is that there is no way to distribute the same music from my IPOD to both the great room system and the multi-room system. This product seems to be the ticket @ a very low cost.

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