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Sony XDR-F1HD comparison

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Sony XDR-F1HD

Sony XDR-F1HD
Polk Audio I-Sonic
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Polk Audio I-Sonic
Bose Wave Music System (platinum white)
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Bose Wave Music System (platinum white)
Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD (black)
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Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD (black)
Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II (platinum white)

Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II (platinum white)
Price $72.08 to $99.99 $299.99 $499.95 Check Prices $1,099.95
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Release date September 01, 2006 October 15, 2004 April 01, 2005 September 15, 2006
The Bottom Line 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. 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. Boston Acoustics' sublime-sounding MicroSystem CD is a better value than the identically priced Bose counterpart. 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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Features
LocalizationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableUnited States
Info unavailable
Cassette system typeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Speaker system speaker typeInfo unavailableRight/left channel speaker
Right/left rear channel speaker
Right/left channel speaker
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
CD system typeInfo unavailableCD / MP3 player
CD / MP3 player
CD player
CD player
CD SystemInfo unavailableCD / MP3 player
CD / MP3 player - Slot-load
CD player - Slot-load
CD player - Top-load
Cassette SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
RadioRadio / HD radio tuner - AM/FM - 20 preset stations
Radio / HD radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 12 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 24 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 12 preset stations
ComponentsInfo unavailableDVD player
Radio tuner
XM radio tuner
CD player
Info unavailableInfo unavailableCD player
Radio tuner
Speaker system
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableGraphite gray
Platinum white
Info unavailableplatinum white
Station preset qtyInfo unavailable30
12
24
12
Weight2.4 lbs
Info unavailable8.6 lbs
Info unavailable14.3 lbs
DVDInfo unavailableDVD player
None
None
Info unavailable
Speaker system speaker qtyInfo unavailable4
2
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Info unavailableStereo
Product DescriptionSony XDR-F1HD - Radio tuner
Polk Audio I-Sonic Mini system - Radio / DVD
Bose Wave Audio system - Radio / CD
Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD - Micro system
Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II - Micro system - Radio / CD
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailable
Remote ControlRemote control
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard
MD system typeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
MicrophoneInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)7.1 in x 6.3 in x 2.4 in
14.5 in x 9.8 in x 4.8 in
14.5 in x 8.6 in x 4.2 in
Info unavailable18 in x 7.4 in x 10.6 in
HeadphonesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product TypeRadio tuner
Mini system
Audio system
Micro system
Micro system
Speaker(s)Info unavailable4
Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
Right/left rear channel speaker - Built-in
2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
MD SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
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Buying choices

Amazon.com
$83.65
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

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

As Reviewed: $499

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Amazon.com Marketplace
$1,099.95
In stock: See Site

Buy direct from Bose Corp.
$1,099.95
In stock: Yes

Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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