The squeeze box is compatible with Live365, so hooking up to any one of Celtic Radio’s five channels is as easy as clicking the remote button of the squeeze box. Configuration of this device is a breeze. It auto-detects networks and hooking up to your own local wireless network takes only a few minutes (and that is without reading the manual). The sound quality is amazing with rock-solid network performance (no network issues or waiting for the station to load). The size of the squeeze box is impressively sleek and fits beautifully and proudly in with any of your other home theater equipment. Not only can you play thousands of Internet Radio stations, but this unit can sync up with your own music collection on your home PC through an intuitive software application called Slimserver. Again, the theme here is “easy to configure” and the software holds true to that description. The wonderful engineers of Logictech have even included versions to run on Linux, Mac and Windows making this one of the most versatile products available for Wi-Fi music.

Product Description:
Squeezebox is the affordable way to deliver music into every room of your home. It plays a wide variety of digital music files, including uncompressed and lossless formats — across a true 802.11g wireless network connection. Squeezebox will revolutionize the way you listen by freeing you and your music. Its convenient and stylish form makes it ideal for placing in any room, whether connected to an existing Hi-Fi system or simply powered speakers. By utilizing true 802.11g Wi-Fi networking and dual internal antennas, your listening is no longer restricted by cables and connectors. Squeezebox offers you the widest choice of listening options beyond your digital media collection. The product includes a directory of thousands of internet radio stations and features Pandora’s personalized music service and Rhapsody’s 2 million song collection. All internet music streaming services are even available when your computer is turned off.

Technical Details:

• Lossless Formats (Apple Lossless, FLAC, WMA Lossless) and Uncompressed formats (AIFF, WAV, PCM).
• Compressed formats (MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, MP2, MusePack, WMA).
• Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through Squeezebox Wireless.
• True 802.11g wireless networking.
• “Always-on” Internet Radio, powered by mysqueezebox.com, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off.

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 Wi-Fi 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. You can also use the Squeezebox Controller to control the entire family of Squeezebox players throughout your home.

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.

Works on the follow Internet Radio Services:

Overview/Review:
 The workmanship, design and easy of use earns the Squeeze Box Wi-Fi Internet Radio a 5 Star review from Celtic Radio. This system is a real genius of innovation by the folks from logictech. An impressive compilation of technology, internet and music to give you many hours of enjoyment. Now Go Wireless!

These headphones are absolutely amazing. There is no interference and the claims of 300 feet range is just about right. Sound quality is excellent. Bass is strong, mids are prominent, and highs are crisp. The headphones and base are ergonomically made and look just great next to your computer or home theater system. One of the impressive features of this product is the versatility of using it with any number of home music systems. Whether that is your DVD player, Computer, MP3 player or Internet Radio system – the Sennheiser RS120 works flawlessly with all!

Current price for the Sennheiser RS120 is $62.61 from Amazon.com which is currently 43% off from its regular price. If your range requirements are less then 300 feet, then you might try the model below – the RS110 which is currently retailing for under $40. Either way you can’t go wrong with the Sennheiser and that earns it a 5 star review from CelticRadio.net. Now Go Wireless!

 Features of the Sennheiser RS120:

• Wireless freedom and stereo sound with reception through walls and ceilings up to 328 feet
• Simple, built-in recharging
• Detailed, warm sound reproduction with strong bass response
• Open-Aire design for hi-fidelity audio reproduction
• Volume, on/off and tuning control located on the headphone
• Very lightweight headphones are comfortable to wear for long periods of time
• Replaceable earpads for long service life
• Charging stand also stores the headphones when not in use
• Transmitter can be wall-mounted
• Supports the use of multiple headphones receiving the RF signal from one transmitter (use HDR 120)
• Delivery includes transmitter, power cable, audio cable and headphones
• Connects to RCA jacks (red and white outputs), 1/8″ and 1/4″ headphone sockets (anything with a headphone jack including laptop and desktop computers!)
• 3 selectable transmit-channels for avoiding interference and/or using more than 1 transmitter in a room
• (2) AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries included

Sharper Image makes a product called “The Shift Wireless Speaker with Audio Transmitter.” There are a number of models of this product available with the most expensive version having the greatest distance between the audio transmitter and the wireless speaker. Currently you can find the Shift System online through Overstock.com and also at a number of bargain outlets such as Home Depot, Kohls or Walmart. Do some checking when your out shopping and you might be able to pick this unit up for about $49.95.

The Shift System absolutely rocks and the sound quality was surprisingly good for the cost. Having been disappointed in the past with the promises and claims from various electronic companies, we were a bit skeptically that it was going to actual work as promised. But we are happy to report that the hardest part of the setup process was removing the styrofoam box guards from the unit. Follow the simple instructions (plug the unit into the wall and the audio cable to your computer) and you are good to go! Wonderful Internet Radio streaming through the air to your backyard, deck, pool and even within distance of your neighbors (Impress them with your taste of unique music – did someone say bagpipes?).

The beauty of a wireless speaker system is that it works with any audio application on your computer. That means iTunes, Windows Media, Zune, Real Audio, Rhapsody or any other music application will be streamed to your wireless base speaker in your home, garage or yard. Another great feature is the speaker pivots, so you can direct the sound to one part of your yard. Pivot the speaker to its default location and a handle is included for easy carrying. We give Sharper Image’s Shift Wireless Speaker system a thumbs up for our Celtic Radio members. For an alternative more robust system, check out the Cables Unlimited system from NewEgg.com. Now go wireless!