Bose wave music system alternate

Help. My father is insisting that the Bose wave music system is the best thing that has ever happened to music. I know that Bose is usually over priced for what you get. But I don't know of a comparable system that I could take him to see (listen to). He doesn't need anything hifi or even midfi but I want to make sure that he gets his money's worth. Does anyone know of a comparable system that I could introduce him to that's a better deal? Here is the link for the Bose... http://www.bose.com/controller?event...dex_2.jsp&ck=0

that bose music system is the most overprices hunk of plastic you could ever buy. avoid it all costs. hopefully some people here can recommend a good alternate.

Thanks, I feel the same.
Has anyone checked out the BOSTON ACOUSTICS MicroSystem CD Table Radio? Is this any better or the same kind of deal?

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4026140

You're going to bring out some strong feelings on these boards by posting about Bose! For what it's worth, I own two of the older wave radio/cd players. I use one as a stereo / clock radio in the bedroom and the other in my "gym" (tradmill, weights, etc.). For those purposes, they are excellent. Are they worth the money? I can't really answer that. I am happy with them for what they are and have not heard anything comparable. I certainly can't compare them with my main systems - apples and oranges. If your dad is looking for something easy to use and that provides decent undistorted sound (with some bass), then the Bose is not a bad purchase.

I know people hate Bose on this site, but I've been pretty happy with both of my wave radios.

- Olivertmc

Sorry Olivertmc, I didn't mean to bring out any feelings or to put down Bose. I have a Bose myself in the car and am very happy with it. But I have seen many posts here that tell how overpriced they are for what you get. I just want to make sure that I get my dad the best bang for his buck. $500 seems a little high for what this is but it may be the best available. Just doing everything available to get the best deal.

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Thanks, I feel the same.
Has anyone checked out the BOSTON ACOUSTICS MicroSystem CD Table Radio? Is this any better or the same kind of deal?

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4026140

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The BA system comes highly rated and does sound very good. At $150 msrp it's a very good deal if you don't need CD playback. It's also very easy to use. Here are some other options:

Tivoli Model 1:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OorWFGz...0&I=582MODEL1C
I read that it sounds very good, is super easy to use, and that it has very good radio reception too. There are several options as well: second speaker (for stereo), Sirius satellite radio, and fancy cabinets. Does not have clock radio function or remote, but it has inputs for an external CD player, though. At $99 msrp, it's hardly worth complaining about..

Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD:
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/hs_pr...&CategoryID=34
Everything that Bose has and more with better quality and value for about the same price ($499 msrp).

Cambridge Soundworks "SoundWorks" Radio 730 & 740:
http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...gory=aud_radio
Another radio that beats Bose on every feature and only costs $200 ($349 msrp for model 740 with CD, although you can add an external CD player for a whole lot less).

Polk Audio's I-Sonic™ entertainment system:
http://www.polkaudio.com/I-Sonic/
Supposedly the best sound quality of all the above from a reputed speaker company. All the features of the others plus HD radio, XM satellite radio ready, MP3 CD-RW compatibility, and exteranl hookups for your ipod or other devices. It's a little more than the Bose ($599 msrp), but I'm sure that CC will sell it at a much lower price once they start shipping at the end of the summer.

There are other radios available from Sony and Panasonic, but I doubt they will give you the sound quality you're looking for.

Thanks for all the options. I'll check them out. :D

I agree about the Cambridge Soundworks 740. Sounded very good. Even their older Model 88 sounded very good.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I have heard the wave radio CD and I was not impressed at all. Considering how exprensive it is, bose is out of control.

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I agree about the Cambridge Soundworks 740. Sounded very good. Even their older Model 88 sounded very good.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I have heard the wave radio CD and I was not impressed at all. Considering how exprensive it is, bose is out of control.

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Cambridge Soundworks sells the returned items on Ebay at a discount. They also carry a full manufacturers warranty.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...777348250&rd=1

GMichael, is your picture what I think it is? lol
maybe i'm just a pervert...

I can't speak about wether you are or are not a perv. But I can say this. It is what you think. SHhhh....