Bose Wave Radio II
 
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Based on 154 user reviews
72% recommend this product
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Bose: Paul Harvey swears by it...is it right for you?

byBonies7 Dec 11, 2000
153 Helpfuls 154 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredible sound quality that will change your perception of quality audio
Cons Too pricey for many - but perfection is a rare gem
Recommended it? Yes

Surely, no one in America has been missed. Between the full page ads, the television commercials, and the golden voice of legendary radio personality Paul Harvey extolling it, everyone has heard about the Bose Wave Radio CD unit.

And you've probably considered it yourself as a somewhat... Read full review »

246

Putting the wave to my sensations---Bose Wave RadioCD

bybluehawq Sep 14, 2000
82 Helpfuls 83 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Rich Quality Sound, Ease of Use, Compact enough to fit virtually anywhere
Cons Pricey
Recommended it? Yes

I have had the Bose Wave RadioCD player now for 6 days. I wanted to wait an ample amount of time before I attempted to write a review on the product. Given the meager amount of time that I have used the Wave RadioCD, I must say that this is the biggest and richest sound that I have heard from such... Read full review »

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Bose Wave Radio/CD: I Can't Believe I Paid This Much.

bydisartain Feb 24, 2002
125 Helpfuls 126 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Huge sound in a small radio. Simple to use.
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

What do you get for a man that only wants tools for Christmas or any other time for that matter? My husband is tool crazy but I hate to buy them for him, he usually already has it. This Christmas I decided not to get tools. I racked my brain on what I could give him that he would really enjoy. Then... Read full review »

136

The Bose Wave Radio CD - Way Too Expensive

byelmoebeesn Aug 15, 2000
83 Helpfuls 84 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros convenient, remote, decent sound
Cons outrageous price
Recommended it? No

I was recently given this unit as a birthday gift. I was very excited to receive it initially, as Bose is known for extraordinary speakers and quality sound. After using it for awhile I was somewhat impressed, as I found the sound to be good and the unit easy to operate. This excitement soon faded... Read full review »

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You want what??? Warning! Testosterone levels will rise!

byDiamondLynn May 24, 2000
53 Helpfuls 54 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredible sound quality!! Conversation piece! Doesn't take up a whole room.
Cons Expensive (but worth it)
Recommended it? Yes

"You want a what???"

"A Bose!" he answered.

"A what??"

"A Bose!" he said again.

"Okay Sweetheart, lets try this slowly. What. Is. A. Bose?" I asked him slowly.

He took a deep breath, excitement rose in his eyes. "It is only the coolest thing in music... Read full review »

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Most guys have a big one. Mine is rather small.

bykidquick Jun 27, 2001
40 Helpfuls 41 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Beautiful Crisp Sound, Awesome Remote Range, 3 different colors, Built Solid
Cons What! $400 Bucks! You gotta be kidding me! Where are all the features?
Recommended it? Yes

Bose has been developing musical excellence since 1964. Some companies branch out into many different R&D projects but Bose has focused on one constant. Great sound equipment for almost 40 years.

Introduction To Sound

The Wave Radio CD is arguable the best sounding counter-top... Read full review »

111

SO, SHOULD YOU BUY IT? An owner's unbiased point of view

byvara Jan 23, 2000
68 Helpfuls 69 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality sound as advertised, neat-o technology. Pretty versatile.
Cons Ridiculous price. Design makes it impractical in some settings
Recommended it? No

My ownership of a Bose Wave radio was quite accidental. I had read about it in numerous advertisements and played with it in stores. For the most part I was always impressed with its design, but couldn't help thinking to myself: "I'll never spend that much of my money on that thing." As luck would... Read full review »

107

Bose Wave Radio -- another take on this product

byBeauregard Jan 19, 2000
33 Helpfuls 34 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros will impress your guests
Cons not worth the $500
Recommended it? No

I have a scathing review of this radio already posted on Epinions at http://www.epinions.com/elec-review-7AC5-68EBCDC-38601316-prod2 where I talk about my personal disappointment with this radio.

But, I thought it only fair to Bose that I post some of my family and friend's opinion of this... Read full review »

107

I'm loyal to Bose, but have to tell you this.

byBeauregard Dec 21, 1999
27 Helpfuls 28 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Design, Sophisticated Alarm
Cons Price, Cheap remote, not "big" sound
Recommended it? No

I received a Bose Wave Radio/CD as a gift and was so excited, because I own a Bose Lifestyle 5 system and know the great quality of Bose first hand. This Wave Radio was going to be perfect the perfect addition to our bedroom. Well, it IS a good addition to our bedroom, but I'm sure glad I didn't... Read full review »

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Catch the Wave: Niche product, but what a niche!

byaricpedersen Feb 21, 2003
25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros *Great audio *Excellent alarm clock features *Offers line in and out
Cons *CD player not top quality *Requires careful placement for best sound
Recommended it? Yes

Additional Resources:

I can't provide you with a direct sonic comparison between the Bose Wave Radio CD, but I can at least show you exactly what you will get if you decide to purchase one of your own:

http://homepage.mac.com/aric/epinions/PhotoAlbum69.html

If you are... Read full review »

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