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Bose Wave/PC

Bose Wave/PC
Bose Wave Music System (platinum white)
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Bose Wave Music System (platinum white)
Polk Audio I-Sonic
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Polk Audio I-Sonic
Yamaha TSX-10

Yamaha TSX-10
Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD (black)
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Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD (black)
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Release date October 15, 2004 September 01, 2006 April 01, 2005
The Bottom Line Although it's expensive, this product integrates PC-based and broadcast music playback very smoothly. 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. Plenty of volume and tonal control make the TSX-10 a winner even before you count its above-average design and features. Boston Acoustics' sublime-sounding MicroSystem CD is a better value than the identically priced Bose counterpart.
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Features
LocalizationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableEnglish
United States
Cassette system typeNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Speaker system speaker typeInfo unavailableRight/left channel speaker
Right/left channel speaker
Right/left rear channel speaker
Right/left channel speaker
Info unavailable
CD system typeNone
CD / MP3 player
CD / MP3 player
CD player
CD player
CD SystemNone
CD / MP3 player - Slot-load
CD / MP3 player
CD player - Top-load - 20 - 20000 Hz
CD player - Slot-load
Cassette SystemNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 12 preset stations
Radio / HD radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 24 preset stations
Antenna form factorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLoop AM / wire FM
Info unavailable
ComponentsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDVD player
Radio tuner
XM radio tuner
CD player
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailablePlatinum white
Graphite gray
Silver
Info unavailable
Station preset qtyInfo unavailable12
30
40
24
Detachable grillesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
Weight6.8 lbs
8.6 lbs
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Speaker system speaker qtyInfo unavailable2
4
2
Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable
DVDNone
None
DVD player
None
None
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBass Boost
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionBose Wave/PC Interactive System - Audio system
Bose Wave Audio system - Radio / CD
Polk Audio I-Sonic Mini system - Radio / DVD
Yamaha TSX 10 - Micro system - Radio / CD
Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD - Micro system
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Output PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable36 Watt
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MD system typeNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
MicrophoneNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)14 in x 8.3 in x 4.2 in
14.5 in x 8.6 in x 4.2 in
14.5 in x 9.8 in x 4.8 in
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product TypeAudio system
Audio system
Mini system
Micro system
Micro system
HeadphonesNone
None
Info unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Speaker(s)Info unavailable2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
4
Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
Right/left rear channel speaker - Built-in
2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 20 Watt - 100 - 27000 Hz
Info unavailable
MD SystemNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
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