Bose? Wave? Music System with Multi-CD Changer -- Graphite Gray Review

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(More customer reviews)As a huge music lover, I have always wished for a Bose system to get that amazing sound in such a small box. Upon receiving it...I was not disappointed by the sound or size. However, I have discovered two limitations to the system that are highly disappointing. I bought the 3 disk cd changer along with my Bose system...so that I can listen to 4 CDs without having to change out CDS. With other multi-disc systems I've had...I've always been able to shuffle among disks so that you don't have to listen to just one artist...you can listen to a range of artists from the various disks. The Bose system does NOT allow you to shuffle among disks. It does have a shuffle feature but it only shuffles songs within one disk (which seems futile)...or you can shuffle and have one disk repeat over and over. I was pretty disappointed to see that a system that costs this much can't shuffle between disks.
The other disappointment that I knew when I bought it....is there are no buttons on the system....they are all on a remote control (which is easy to use)...but if you are prone to losing things...this might not be so great for you. I would have liked to have buttons AND a remote.

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The acclaimed Wave music system still sets the standard for quality audio and ease of use among one-piece, table top stereos. No wonder so many people use it as their main home entertainment system. And you'll enjoy extra hours of uninterrupted CD music with the Wave music system multi-CD changer included in this package.
Simplicity by DesignThe Wave music system was engineered for easy enjoyment right out of the box. No setup required: just plug it in and you're ready to go. The FM/AM radio and CD player are built in. There's an auxiliary input for your MP3 or other portable player, and a headphone jack for keeping the music to yourself.
The system's sleek appearance is uninterrupted by buttons, with all controls on a handy, slim remote. The large display panel is brightly lit and easy to read, prominently displaying the artist, title and album names of your MP3 CDs.
The Wave music system with multi-CD changer package lets you enjoy extra hours of uninterrupted CD music. Simply slide one CD or MP3 CD into the slot on the front of the Wave music system, and up to three more into the add-on multi-CD changer. One remote controls all CD functions, plus FM/AM digital tuner, clock and alarm. A spare remote is also included.
The changer has the same small footprint as the Bose Wave music system. Together they stand less than seven inches tall and can fit almost anywhere, unlike most conventional bookshelf stereos. The CD changer also provides an additional connection for another audio source, such as an iPod or DVD player.
Unique Bose innovations account for this compact system's hearty sound. Proprietary waveguide speaker technology delivers performance well beyond the speakers' size. Two 26-inch folded waveguides are precisely tuned to amplify the output from speakers to reproduce lifelike sound from a small enclosure. You'll hear full-bodied sound, especially in lower registers, for more natural-sounding bass and percussion instruments.

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Bose Wave Radio II - Graphite Gray Review

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(More customer reviews)The Bose Wave Radio II is easy to use, has top-of-the-line speakers and has a high-quality build. I use mine as a TV stereo speaker. The auxiliary input works for that function and what I like is that it doesn't take up a lot of space next to the TV. Indeed, incredible sound for the size of the speakers. So why only four stars, not five? Because the Bose, for all the money it costs, is not a top radio performer. It has only average AM reception with its internal ferrite antenna and worse its FM relies on the power cord for what is truly a lame "antenna." So as a speaker, the Bose is great but as a radio it is well below par. For hooking up to your TV, the Bose is outstanding. But as a bedside radio? No way. You would be better off buying a 159-dollar Sangean WR-2, a 259-dollar Sangean HDR-1, a 159-dollar Eton Sound 100 (my favorite for its retro look) or a 159-dollar Tivoli Songbook for your bedside. But if you're integrating the Bose into your TV home entertainment system and you don't mind spending the money and you're not fastidious about your FM reception, then you will enjoy the Bose.

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The Wave radio II delivers deeper tones and crisper, more accurate audio performance than the original. The key to the improved sound is the new dual tapered waveguide technology, exclusively from Bose. Engineers re-sculpted the interior of the Wave radio II to accommodate not one, but two 26" folded waveguides. These dual waveguides amplify the low-frequency output, reproducing musical notes a full one-half octave lower than the original Wave radio. The result: Instruments like kettle drums and bass guitars have a more natural presence. With such accurate sound reproduction, you can appreciate more of the intricate nuances of many instruments, including the human voice. You may even hear details in music that you've never heard before. There's also a new equalization feature for talk radio. It automatically compensates for the artificially boosted low frequencies found in some talk radio programs so announcers sound more natural. The Wave radio II is simple to use. Instead of buttons on the unit, everything is conveniently controlled with a well-organized credit card-sized remote. And setup is easy too. The digital FM/AM tuner, amplifiers and speakers are all built into the unit. Just unpack it and plug it in to enjoy Bose quality sound. The display panel is large and bright, with big, bold text that's easier to read from across the room. It displays more information now too. Radio station, current time and alarm setting are all shown simultaneously. You can also use your Wave radio II to enjoy lifelike sound with your TV, VCR, DVD player or computer, thanks to the auxiliary input jack. Or plug your headphones into the convenient headphone jack for private listening. You can even place the Wave radio II near your TV or computer monitor because the speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid interference with the picture image.SPECIAL OFFER: Receive a free premium backlit remote when you purchase by 3/31/09.

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Bose? Wave? music system multi-CD changer - Platinum White Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item about 2 years ago and put it on the shelf with the wave set. The system has only been used in moderation since only play cd's on the weekends and not always then. Up until yesterday the multi-changer worked fine as you would expect since it hasn't been overused and I have taken care with it. Then, for no apparent reason, the multi-changer refused to read the discs and reported "disc error" on the screen.
The main unit played CDs fine but then three multi-changer slots would not read the same disc that played on the main unit so clearly the disc was not at fault. I called customer service at Bose and was told that the multi-changer was malfunctioning and it would cost $75 plus tax and shipping to repair it since the one year warranty had expired.
I guess this is fair, but considering how BOSE hypes their products in the media, one would expect this product to last somewhat longer that 2 years for the price of $249.
I would be interested in knowing if other buyers of the multi-changer have had problems with this product after only a relatively short time. Normally I would expect a multi-changer to last a minimum of 5 years or more without a problem. Two years of service means I paid $125 per year which seems a very high price for this option.
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Enjoy hours of uninterrupted CD listening with this add-on multi-CD changer -- designed exclusively for the Bose® Wave® music system. Just slide one CD or MP3 CD into the Wave® music system and up to three more into the changer for hours of continuous music. The changer offers a spare remote and features an additional connection for another audio source, such as a TV or DVD player. It maintains the same small footprint as the Wave® music system and, together, stands only 6" tall. Note: This changer is not compatible with the Wave® radio/CD with top-loading CD player.

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Cambridge Soundworks Radio I765 Blk with A/V Entertainment Review

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(More customer reviews)I compared various radio/CD/iPod dock products based on features, price and customer reviews and decided to try Cambridge Soundworks and compare to Bose Wave radio/CD. Originally, I looked at CD 745i, but they had special for i765 so decided to give it a try. I have put i765 next to new Bose Wave radio/CD and listened to various music, CDs and radio stations. Here is brief summary of winning device by category:
Features: CS i765 - has integrated iPod dock, can play DVDS, can adjust bass, treble, etc.
Sound: Bose Wave radio/CD - its sound is clearer, sounds closer to real performance, has less unwanted interference/resonance
CD: Bose - better sounds almost across the board - more natural and crisp sound across musical genres - jazz, pop, classical, perhaps for some hard rock fans, CS could sound better
Radio: Bose - better reception, out of the box and with antennas
iPod: CS i765 - iPod dock integrated and included.
In summary, both of these are solid performers, with Bose having better sound, but Cambridge Soundworks more features and almost half the price. I have not yet decided which one I will return.
I hope that CS improves the sound more and that Bose starts to offer integrated iPod dock at more competitive pricing - after all there are number of other players now in the market: Denon, Polk, Boston Acoustics, Onkyo, etc.


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The Cambridge SoundWorks® i765 all-in-one music system is the ideal tabletop radio with integrated iPod dock from our award-winning SoundWorks® table radio line. The SoundWorks i765 is designed with precision speakers to produce natural sounding midrange, crystal-clear highs and includes a built-in subwoofer for deep, rich bass, resulting in outstanding audio fidelity -- producing such precise, room-filling sound it's hard to believe it's coming from this compact, all-in-one system. Equally amazing is that it's LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE of our well-known competitors'' comparable all-in-one music system. Choosing the SoundWorks i765 will give you all of the phenomenal sound and quality that made Cambridge SoundWorks famous -- for HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LESS!















The SoundWorks i765 is a Complete All-in-One Music System featuring an integrated iPod dock that you can control from our lightweight, compact remote (competitors'' system requires a stand-alone dock and a cable), precise room-filling sound from iPod, CDs, FM/AM radio and DVDs, dual-alarm clock feature allows you to wake to music from your iPod, CD, or radio, and compatible with most iPod models.

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