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Bose Wave Music System (platinum white) comparison

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Product name	Bose Wave Music System (platinum white)	Polk Audio I-Sonic	Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II (platinum white)	Sony XDR-F1HD	Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD (black)
Price	$499.95	$299.99	$1,099.95	$78.53 to $99.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	October 15, 2004	September 01, 2006	September 15, 2006		April 01, 2005
The Bottom Line	Bose's Wave Music System improves upon the original in both design and performance.	While its built-in DVD player is going to disappoint videophiles, the Polk Audio I-Sonic sounds impressive for its size and offers a bevy of cool features not found on competing tabletop audio systems.	Although some people will love its design and simplicity, the Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II doesn't offer the sound quality or features of its competitors--and it's way more expensive.	Hailed by audiophiles as one of the greatest tuners ever, the Sony XDR-F1HD is arguably the best--and most affordable--way to add HD radio to any stereo system.	Boston Acoustics' sublime-sounding MicroSystem CD is a better value than the identically priced Bose counterpart.
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Localization	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	United States
Cassette system type	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Speaker system speaker type	Right/left channel speaker	Right/left channel speaker Right/left rear channel speaker	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
CD system type	CD / MP3 player	CD / MP3 player	CD player	Info unavailable	CD player
CD System	CD / MP3 player - Slot-load	CD / MP3 player	CD player - Top-load	Info unavailable	CD player - Slot-load
Cassette System	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Radio	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 12 preset stations	Radio / HD radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 12 preset stations	Radio / HD radio tuner - AM/FM - 20 preset stations	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 24 preset stations
Components	Info unavailable	DVD player Radio tuner XM radio tuner CD player	CD player Radio tuner Speaker system	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Enclosure Color	Platinum white	Graphite gray	platinum white	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Station preset qty	12	30	12	Info unavailable	24
Weight	8.6 lbs	Info unavailable	14.3 lbs	2.4 lbs	Info unavailable
Speaker system speaker qty	2	4	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
DVD	None	DVD player	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Info unavailable
Product Description	Bose Wave Audio system - Radio / CD	Polk Audio I-Sonic Mini system - Radio / DVD	Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II - Micro system - Radio / CD	Sony XDR-F1HD - Radio tuner	Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD - Micro system
Power	AC 120 V	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	AC 120 V
Remote Control	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Standard	Remote control	Remote control - Infrared
MD system type	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Microphone	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Dimensions (WxDxH)	14.5 in x 8.6 in x 4.2 in	14.5 in x 9.8 in x 4.8 in	18 in x 7.4 in x 10.6 in	7.1 in x 6.3 in x 2.4 in	Info unavailable
Product Type	Audio system	Mini system	Micro system	Radio tuner	Micro system
Headphones	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Speaker(s)	2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in	4 Right/left channel speaker - Built-in Right/left rear channel speaker - Built-in	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
MD System	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $499.95 In stock: Yes Buy direct from Bose Corp. $499.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Crutchfield $299.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $1,099.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $78.53 In stock: Yes Crutchfield $99.99 In stock: Yes OneCall $89.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 6 CNET Certified stores	As Reviewed: $499 Check manufacturer's site for availability
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