Bose Wave Music System

259 reviews

Jun, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 25 expert reviews and 234 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 73/100 and users rate it 80/100. The average review date is Oct 19, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 40431 reviews from other Audio Systems. The alaScore™ for this product is 92/100 = Excellent. Last update: Jun 19, 2013.

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Expert review by: Laiq Qureshi (tech2.in.com)

Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II

I promised to bring you at least one portable speaker review a week, and after having covered all the compact pocket-sized devices and some mid-level performers, I now have for you an old heavy-duty entrant — Bose Acoustic Wave System II.

However, listening to an acoustic live performance CD of Shakti was a nice experience. I felt the mids were a bit roomier and the fine clunk in the highs were very well reproduced.

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by: Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

Bose Acoustic Wave music system II (platinum white)

Design The Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II may be particularly attractive to those who dislike electronics in the living room, simply because it doesn't look like a piece of audio equipment at all. While the front panel of most tabletop radios is...

Doesn't look like a radio; convenient handles for transporting the system from room to room; easy to use; decent sound quality on light classical and acoustic music; lots of add-on options; achieves high volume without sound breaking up.

LCD display on top (you can't see it from across the room); no XM support; no HD radio support; very expensive; performance doesn't live up to the price; only 6 AM and 6 FM presets; no alarm or clock; no bass or treble controls.

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.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by: Bill Howard (pcmag.com)

Bose Wave Music System

The sound from the second-generation Bose Wave Music System CD-playing clock radio is much improved and plays half an octave lower. But there are no controls on the graphite-gray or platinum-white case; instead, you use a 26-button, credit cardsize...

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by: Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

Bose Wave Music System III Preview

Back in 1993, the first generation Bose Wave Radio was introduced. Smaller than their Acoustic Wave system, it employed two 2-1/2" full range drivers. The left-hand speaker was responsible for the bass via their 26" tapered waveguide which twisted...

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Chad (techarkade.com)

Bose Wave Music System

The acclaimed Wave® music system still sets the standard for quality audio and ease of use among one-piece, table top radios and bookshelf stereos. Its award-winning design adds a touch of distinction to almost any room. It's no surprise so many people...

Ease of Setup ; Clean Appearance ; In-line Support for External Devices ; Good Sound for the Size

Expensive ; No Bass or Treble Control ; No Buttons on Unit (Both good and bad.)

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by: Mike Mackenzie (devhardware.com)

Wave Music System Review

Audiophiles, rejoice! Bose, the company that brought us the Bose Wave Radio, produced three new systems featuring the same technology. Mike Mackenzie reviews the Wave Music System. Does it deserve the same "sonic marvel" description as the Wave...

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review by: daslzk (cnet.com)

"If you play loud & want superb sound, then don't buy."

My theory is that people who like quality loudness are the ones who provided the negative reviews. For low to med volume levels this table top is excellent. That is, pleasant highs with a warm bass.

Sounds great at medium and low volume.

High frequencies emphasized at high volume.

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: Disappointed-2 (cnet.com)

"Sound is great, poor on design & functionnality"

I haven't bought the system. The sound is great but as someone pointed out, it looks like an air purifier. I was disppointed to see at the boutique that the system lacked the design and refinement that I would expect for such a high price. The bose...

Great sound!

Pricy for a system that is very minimalist in terms of design and functionnality.

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: DVDDUENO (cnet.com)

Best System ever Created.

Hopefully, they won't start making them in China..

The best Sound of it's Kind, not even the best Boomboxes of the Past can come close to it... Believe me, I had plenty of them

a bit heavy to carry, But those are the Balls the Radio comes with

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: DVDDUENO (cnet.com)

"Best System ever Created."

Hopefully, they won't start making them in China..

The best Sound of it's Kind, not even the best Boomboxes of the Past can come close to it... Believe me, I had plenty of them.

a bit heavy to carry, But those are the Balls the Radio comes with.

Aug, 2011

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Product Specifications

The acclaimed Wave music system still sets the standard for quality audio and ease of use among one-piece, table top radios and bookshelf stereos. Its award-winning design adds a touch of distinction to almost any room. It's no surprise so many people use it as their main home entertainment system for music listening.Unique Bose innovations account for this compact Wave system's hearty sound. Proprietary waveguide speaker technology combines with other Bose technologies to deliver performance well beyond the speakers' size.The Wave music system was engineered for easy enjoyment, right out of the box. No setup required: just plug it in and you're ready to go. The FM/AM radio and CD player are built in. There's an auxiliary input for your MP3 or other portable player, and a headphone jack for keeping the music to yourself.The system's sleek appearance is uninterrupted by buttons, with all controls on a handy, slim remote. The large display panel is brightly lit and easy to read, prominently displaying the artist, title and album names of your MP3 CDs.