Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD (black) comparison

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Product name	Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD (black)	Polk Audio I-Sonic	Bose Wave Music System (platinum white)	Sony XDR-F1HD	Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II (platinum white)
Price	Check Prices	$299.99	$499.95	$72.84 to $99.99	$1,099.95 to $1,399.90
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	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)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	2.5 stars	3.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	April 01, 2005	September 01, 2006	October 15, 2004		September 15, 2006
The Bottom Line	Boston Acoustics' sublime-sounding MicroSystem CD is a better value than the identically priced Bose counterpart.	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.	Bose's Wave Music System improves upon the original in both design and performance.	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.	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.
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Localization	United States	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Cassette system type	None	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Speaker system speaker type	Info unavailable	Right/left channel speaker Right/left rear channel speaker	Right/left channel speaker	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
CD system type	CD player	CD / MP3 player	CD / MP3 player	Info unavailable	CD player
CD System	CD player - Slot-load	CD / MP3 player	CD / MP3 player - Slot-load	Info unavailable	CD player - Top-load
Cassette System	None	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Radio	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 24 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 - 12 preset stations
Components	Info unavailable	DVD player Radio tuner XM radio tuner CD player	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	CD player Radio tuner Speaker system
Enclosure Color	Info unavailable	Graphite gray	Platinum white	Info unavailable	platinum white
Station preset qty	24	30	12	Info unavailable	12
Weight	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	8.6 lbs	2.4 lbs	14.3 lbs
Speaker system speaker qty	Info unavailable	4	2	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
DVD	None	DVD player	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Sound Output Mode	Info unavailable	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo
Product Description	Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD - Micro system	Polk Audio I-Sonic Mini system - Radio / DVD	Bose Wave Audio system - Radio / CD	Sony XDR-F1HD - Radio tuner	Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II - Micro system - Radio / CD
Power	AC 120 V	Info unavailable	AC 120 V	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Remote Control	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control	Standard
MD system type	None	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Microphone	None	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	14.5 in x 9.8 in x 4.8 in	14.5 in x 8.6 in x 4.2 in	7.1 in x 6.3 in x 2.4 in	18 in x 7.4 in x 10.6 in
Headphones	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Product Type	Micro system	Mini system	Audio system	Radio tuner	Micro system
Speaker(s)	Info unavailable	4 Right/left channel speaker - Built-in Right/left rear channel speaker - Built-in	2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
MD System	None	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	As Reviewed: $499 Check manufacturer's site for availability	Crutchfield $299.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $499.95 In stock: Yes Buy direct from Bose Corp. $499.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $84.93 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $99.00 In stock: Yes Crutchfield $99.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $1,099.95 In stock: See Site Buy direct from Bose Corp. $1,399.90 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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