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Steve Hoffman
12-31-2006, 08:11 PM
Yes, it's true. A small unit for the family room that I can play CD's on. I have no idea how much these should cost. Anyone know? The 'Net is so confusing... Where can I buy one of these puppies?
Gary
12-31-2006, 08:15 PM
In Buffalo NY, they have Bose stores. But I'm sure there is something closer to you....
BradOlson
12-31-2006, 08:16 PM
www.bose.com
Steve Hoffman
12-31-2006, 08:17 PM
They are 500 bucks? Holy Moly, who knew?
BZync
12-31-2006, 08:17 PM
Yes, it's true. A small unit for the family room that I can play CD's on. I have no idea how much these should cost. Anyone know? The 'Net is so confusing... Where can I buy one of these puppies?

I'm pretty sure there is a Bose outlet store in the Outlet Mall near where you are.
Craig
12-31-2006, 08:18 PM
They are 500 bucks? Holy Moly, who knew?

They have to pay for all those ads somehow....
Jamie Tate
12-31-2006, 08:18 PM
:shake: And so it begins. :D
(Just kidding :wave: )
Ron Stone
12-31-2006, 08:31 PM
I recommend a JBL Harmony over a Bose. However, the Harmony can be twitchy about CD-Rs recorded at fast speeds.

Edit: I posted an eBay link, but both units have failing CD drives. Why would anyone bid on one of these units with a failing CD drive? Oh well, back to the Bose Wave discussion . . .
Lord Hawthorne
12-31-2006, 08:31 PM
Here's a thread I never thought I'd see.
Kayaker
12-31-2006, 08:34 PM
Here's a thread I never thought I'd see.

January 1 or April 1 here??:confused:
KeithH
12-31-2006, 08:34 PM
Here's a thread I never thought I'd see.

Yeah, really. ;)
rpd
12-31-2006, 08:36 PM
I have to say...I have two Bose Wave Radios...one w/o cd and a newer one with...and I think they are great...for what they are... Steve, you will like it....
AudioEnz
12-31-2006, 08:40 PM
Try a Denon DM33 mini-system instead. Better sound, possibly similar price in US 
Steve Hoffman
12-31-2006, 08:40 PM
I recommend a JBL Harmony over a Bose. However, the Harmony can be twitchy about CD-Rs.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=jbl+harmony

All I play is CD-R's so that wouldn't work...

I can't have a stereo in that room (3 year old playing in there all the time and new baby on the way) and every boom box I've ever tried sounds dreadful at any volume. This Audi dealer I know has a Bose Wave player in the showroom and it sounds acceptable (bass ok and not boomy, top end not boosted, hint of a real midrange, etc.) So, that's what I need!

Call the Times and hold the front page!!
TONEPUB
12-31-2006, 08:54 PM
I can't believe my ears....


Tell me it is not so
Metralla
12-31-2006, 09:05 PM
Bose do not allow dealers to discount. So buy it on Amazon and avoid CA sales tax and get free delivery. At least you'll be able to tell us then what an overpriced underperforming con it really is.
Gary
12-31-2006, 09:17 PM
If you have to pay full price for a Bose, I'd look elsewhere. But I have no idea what to suggest.

How about speakers mounted in the walls or ceiling with a CDP and receiver? Or B&O - they had some pretty nifty stuff at one time. They had wall mounted speakers, IIRC.....

Just a thought.
live evil
12-31-2006, 09:24 PM
my wife bought me one a few years ago for the computer room.
since i spend so much time on the computer, i spend most of my listening time with this.
i must say that i enjoy mine quite a bit.
steve - enjoy.
CardinalFang
12-31-2006, 09:28 PM
May I suggest:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/audio/6cd8/?cpg=froogle

plus:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7705307&st=insignia&type=product&id=1138085354138

plus CD player of your choice.
BradOlson
12-31-2006, 09:33 PM
The T-Amp and Insignia speakers and CD player of your choice sounds like a better bargain than a Bose Wave radio.
TONEPUB
12-31-2006, 09:39 PM
Yes, it's true. A small unit for the family room that I can play CD's on. I have no idea how much these should cost. Anyone know? The 'Net is so confusing... Where can I buy one of these puppies?


you said unit....

heheheh
heaudio
12-31-2006, 09:40 PM
January 1 or April 1 here??:confused:

Is Don Knotts back?
apileocole
12-31-2006, 09:47 PM
Denon DM33S - $350 - $500 depending on your luck. Heck if it's going to a high risk environment with the kids and all, why not go used and get it even cheaper? Give the money to Denon instead and smile broader hehe ;)
xyyyy
12-31-2006, 09:48 PM
Yes, it's true. A small unit for the family room that I can play CD's on. I have no idea how much these should cost. Anyone know? The 'Net is so confusing... Where can I buy one of these puppies?

This might not be the best forum to ask this question on. Probably more on this topic on QVC or the Home Shopping Network.
andrewz
12-31-2006, 10:13 PM
I thought I'd never see the day...