I am as much a Bose hater as the next guy. My mom got ripped off for $700 for a Bose Wave clock radio through a late-night TV infomercial and I cringe every time I hear a $3,500 Lifestyle system. So, when my brother bought a 2003 Nissan Altima and told me it had a fantastic Bose system I had to laugh. Then I heard it. I could not believe the sound. It was silky smooth from top to bottom with shimmering highs and tight, low bass. Did Bose figure out how to build a dome tweeter and decent car subs or ??? This doesn't make me a Bose fan but I had to admit it's the first Bose gear I've heard that made me wonder if that company isn't capable of building one or two outstanding products.