Logitech Squeezebox Boom Network Music System

Specs

• ¾-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and 3-inch  high-power, long-throw     woofers
• Bi-amplified design with high performance signal processor, class D amplifiers and digital crossovers
• Stereo XL™ technology widens the sound stage beyond the physical boundaries of the speaker
• 6-button presets allow one touch access to favorite radio stations and playlists
• 7-day alarm clock
• Infrared remote control
• Bright, high-contrast VFD display with ambient light sensor and automatic dimming
• Built-in 802.11g wireless with dual internal antennas
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
• Line-in via 3.5 mm stereo jack
• Headphone/Subwoofer out via 3.5 mm connector
• Plays MP3, AAC, WMA, Ogg, FLAC, Apple lossless, WMA lossless, WAV, and AIFF music files

Performance
The setup, we have to admit is not the most user friendly around, but anything with network connectivity needs a little bit of tweaking, password entering etc, just like those network capable HDTVs etc. Of course, an internet connection is a prerequisite (Captain Obvious has just gracefully landed), but once all that setting up is done, the sound quality we got was not bad at all.

The bass was surprisingly powerful for the size, also the overall volume was quite loud and clean. Audible distortion at high levels was at a minimum, just slightly there on scrutiny. On Wi-fi listening, depending on your router one can really hear the delicate high frequencies; this is something that is very tough to transmit over the waves.

Conclusion
At Rs. 19,995 the product gets its first major red mark, and that is VFM. The price quoted is a little hefty. The features are great, and the sound quality is better than I expected it to be so if price is not an issue, then this product has many immediate applications one of them being a 2nd system connected to the main system in the living room, for the bedroom or terrace gathering.