Roku SoundBridge Radio

13 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Roku SoundBridge Radio. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Audio Systems for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Audio Systems the Roku SoundBridge Radio is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Roku SoundBridge Radio reviewed

Playlist took Roku's SoundBridge Radio for a spin on everyone's behalf, in case you were thinking of making the a purchase on a wireless audio streaming device,...

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Roku SoundBridge Radio

The Roku SoundBridge Radio provides wireless audio for small rooms.

Full sound for its size. Works with Macs and PCs. Excellent documentation. Supports WMA Lossless and PlaysForSure.

Screen is small. Doesn't support WPA security. Doesn't support Apple Lossless or protected AAC formats. ; Watch the Roku SoundBridge Radio Video Review!

The SoundBridge Radio is also controllable using a browser-based interface. You can control playback, assign and change up to 18 Internet radio presets, configure the device, and look up its status online. This feature was very easy to set up on a Mac...

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Nathaniel Wilkins (cnet.com)

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Roku SoundBridge Radio

The Roku SoundBridge hi-fi clock radio wirelessly streams audio from networked PCs and the Internet as well as receiving FM and AM broadcasts. It's compatible with DRM WMA files, including purchased and subscription-downloaded tracks, and supports...

You can't stream secure AAC files purchased from the iTunes store, there are no audio inputs or built-in CD player, the menu loads sluggishly with Yahoo Music Engine, and tone adjustment is absent. Also, the SoundBridge Radio lacks an Ethernet port and...

The Roku SoundBridge Radio successfully combines a high-end AM/FM clock radio and a wireless digital audio receiver, but we'd like to see a few more extras at this price.

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by : Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

Roku SoundBridge Radio Review

Two types of audio products that have become popular over the past few years are wireless audio players and table radios. The former—such as Slim Devices' Squeezebox 2 and 3 ...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by (maximumpc.com)

Roku SoundBridge Radio

It's hard to imagine a middle-class American's bedroom that's not equipped with a clock radio.

Roku doesn’t provide server software to run on your host PC, but the SoundBridge Radio is compatible with Windows Media Connect, Rhapsody, and iTunes. It can stream Internet radio and DRM-encrusted PlaysForSure music, but not similarly-encumbered songs...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Consumer Electronics Net (consumerelectronicsnet.com)

Great-sounding WiFi clock radio draws from a variety of sound sources

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Dan Frakes (macworld.com)

All-in-one wireless music box offers good sound and more listening options than you can shake a stick at.

Roku's SoundBridge Radio is a unique product that combines the functionality of a wireless music player, the convenience of an AM/FM table radio, and the practicality of a well-designed alarm clock into a compact-and good sounding-package. It works as...

Combines a wireless audio player, AM/FM radio, alarm clock, and speaker system in a compact "table radio" package ; easy setup ; good sound quality ; works with many music servers and software players ; supports DRM from a number of music services ;...

No support for Apple Lossless or iTunes Music Store formats ; no support for WPA security ; no line-in jack ; various interface quirks ; some features available only from Radio, others only from remote ; no Ethernet jack (wireless only) ; no RDS support

Included with the SoundBridge radio is a wireless remote control, power cable, FM wire antenna, AM antenna, and AM antenna adapter (to be used with AM antennas that connect via two wires rather than the Radio's 1/8" minijack)

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Roku Soundbridge Radio review

Want to wake up to the Internet? Take a closer look

Easy to set up

Omission of DAB radio

A useful idea but has too many niggles to fully recommend

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Dan Frakes (techadvisor.co.uk)

Roku SoundBridge Radio review

The Roku SoundBridge Radio is an all-in-one wireless music box offers good sound and more listening options than you can shake a stick at.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Roku SoundBridge M1000 review

Roku was one of the first makers to realise that network music players should not only work but also look the part, and the neat-looking M1000 continues the company's fine traditions. This unit, like the Philips and Slim Devices, hooks into your stereo...

Oct, 2006

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