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Boston MicroSystem CD (polar white) comparison

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Boston MicroSystem CD (polar white)
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Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD (black)
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Bose Wave Music System (platinum white)
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Polk Audio I-Sonic
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Yamaha TSX-10

Yamaha TSX-10
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Release date April 01, 2005 April 01, 2005 October 15, 2004 September 01, 2006
The Bottom Line Boston Acoustics' sublime-sounding MicroSystem CD is a better value than the identically priced Bose counterpart. Boston Acoustics' sublime-sounding MicroSystem CD is a better value than the identically priced Bose counterpart. 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.
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Features
LocalizationInfo unavailableUnited States
Info unavailableInfo unavailableEnglish
Cassette system typeNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
Speaker system speaker typeRight/left channel speaker
Info unavailableRight/left channel speaker
Right/left channel speaker
Right/left rear channel speaker
Right/left channel speaker
CD system typeCD player
CD player
CD / MP3 player
CD / MP3 player
CD player
CD SystemCD player - Slot-load
CD player - Slot-load
CD / MP3 player - Slot-load
CD / MP3 player
CD player - Top-load - 20 - 20000 Hz
Cassette SystemNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM - 24 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 24 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 12 preset stations
Radio / HD radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
ComponentsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDVD player
Radio tuner
XM radio tuner
CD player
Info unavailable
Antenna form factorDetachable
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLoop AM / wire FM
Enclosure ColorPolar white
Info unavailablePlatinum white
Graphite gray
Silver
Station preset qty24
24
12
30
40
Detachable grillesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Weight8.8 lbs
Info unavailable8.6 lbs
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Speaker system speaker qty2
Info unavailable2
4
2
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
DVDNone
None
None
DVD player
None
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBass Boost
Sound Output ModeStereo
Info unavailableStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Product DescriptionBoston Acoustics MicroSystem CD - Micro system - Radio / CD
Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD - Micro system
Bose Wave Audio system - Radio / CD
Polk Audio I-Sonic Mini system - Radio / DVD
Yamaha TSX 10 - Micro system - Radio / CD
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Remote ControlRemote control
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Output PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable36 Watt
MicrophoneInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailableNone
MD system typeNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
Dimensions (WxDxH)8.5 in x 4.5 in x 1.4 in
Info unavailable14.5 in x 8.6 in x 4.2 in
14.5 in x 9.8 in x 4.8 in
Info unavailable
HeadphonesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableNone
Product TypeMicro system
Micro system
Audio system
Mini system
Micro system
Speaker(s)2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
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
MD SystemNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
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$499.95
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