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Alternatives to BOSE WAVE III System?
My wife got me Bose wave III system for my birthday. Exactly what I need - good looking portable cd player that's not a "boombox". More on forum.polkaudio.com
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August 20, 2015
Bose Wave equivalent in '24? - HiFi - Audio Abattoir
Sorry for the “B”-word, feels Rong putting it in the hifi section… Anyway, good friend has one - it’s fucked: does anyone make an all-in-1 that includes both a CD player and built-in speaker nowadays? Bose don’t, and she’s leery of going for refurb. More on audioabattoir.com
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January 18, 2024
Alternatives to Bose Wave Music System? - General Hi-Fi & Beginners Discussion - StereoNET
hi, I'm interested in getting a tabletop radio with CD player and alarm. Preferably it should read mp3 cds and have aux in. Can anyone recommend an alternative to the Bose Wave Music System? I've read good things about the Cambridge Soundworks CD745i but I don't think it's available in Singapore ... More on stereonet.com
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December 7, 2008
Bose Wave alternatives
https://tivoliaudio.com/collections/radios/products/music-system-am-fm-bluetooth-cd-hifi-system More on reddit.com
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Bogleheads.org
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Alternative to Bose Wave? - Bogleheads.org
July 11, 2017 - Here are some fairly inexpensive boomboxes, many with CD players: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Ele ... ics/172633 Here is a Sony boombox with good reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-CFDS70BLK-C ... B01DUF3UVC The other alternative would be a bookshelf stereo system but you have to spend about $200 for a decent quality one from a brand like Sony or Onkyo. https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/e ... 9977444011 ... Thanks, The Sony bookshelf system might be the ticket. Rob ... You may want to consider a streaming service. I use Spotify and stream the music from my iPad to a Bose Soundlink Mini which is portable and can be carried from room to room.
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RTINGS
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The 7 Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 - RTINGS.com
October 31, 2025 - Sony WH-1000XM6 Technics EAH-AZ100 Audeze Maxwell Wireless Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro 3 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless [7, 7P, 7X] Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 ...
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Audio-Exchange
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Tivoli Audio Music System BT: Best Bose Wave Radio Replacement
October 10, 2024 - If you’ve been looking for a Bose Wave Radio replacement, look no further than the Tivoli Audio Music System BT. Combining the best of classic and modern audio technology, this system provides everything you loved about the Wave Radio, but ...
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Polk Audio Forum
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Alternatives to BOSE WAVE III System? — Polk Audio Forum
August 20, 2015 - Serious answer, if you've got to have 'No Highs, No Lows, Must Be BOSE' the Acoustic wave is a big step up in sound. Or maybe http://www.polkaudio.com/woodbourne/d/1041C3015 I heard it at CES, though I'd personally never spend $600 on such a thing, seemed nice for what it is.
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Quora
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What are some alternatives to Bose products that offer similar sound quality at a lower price point? Why do some people choose to purchase Bose products despite their higher prices compared to other options? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): Almost anything will sound better than a Bose product. The overwhelming majority of audiophiles agree that anything ever made by Bose is absolute garbage. These Totem Rainmakers were for sale in Canada last week for CAD$500 used. they'll wipe the floor with anything ever made b...
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Bose stereo alternative | Ars OpenForum
December 26, 2016 - I have a pair of 15 year old polk bookshelf speakers sitting above my kitchen cabinets with speaker wire run to the "speaker b" output on my home theater system. and opted to setup a second receiver and set of speakers with an echo dot instead of getting an amazon echo (at a similar price point) ...
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HiFiVision.com
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Bose wave radio alternatives? | HiFiVision.com
March 22, 2018 - I am searching for alternatives for Bose Wave Radio. My requirements are these- The form factor should be similar to the Bose Wave or maybe even a little bigger. It should work without remote too. The radio should have AM mode too. USB/Card reader. Any suggestions?
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Runner's World
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Stay aware of your surroundings with the best open-ear headphones
1 month ago - At £129.99, the AeroClips are significantly cheaper than the Bose Ultra Open, yet you're still getting impressive sound quality and competitive battery life in that package. Sound is natural across all frequencies and the brand’s virtual ...
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AVS Forum
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Small radio/stereo like Bose wave | AVS Forum
August 24, 2024 - It sounded awful, so I disconnected it and took it back upstairs. For a bedroom I would get a Fosi bluetooth amplifier and a pair of inexpensive speakers. You'll get way better sound than the Bose Wave radio.
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Audio Abattoir
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Bose Wave equivalent in '24? - HiFi - Audio Abattoir
January 18, 2024 - Sorry for the “B”-word, feels Rong putting it in the hifi section… Anyway, good friend has one - it’s fucked: does anyone make an all-in-1 that includes both a CD player and built-in speaker nowadays? Bose don’t, and she’s leery of going for refurb.
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Home Theater Forum
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Bose wave radio alternative | Home Theater Forum
December 1, 2003 - Sure a dedicated small stereo system would sound as good or better but if it must be the clock/radio style I don't think you can go wrong with the CD740. ... ...and I just got the Soundcity flyer in the mail, advertizing the Cambridge radio for, I think, less than $399.
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SoundGuys
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The best wireless earbuds in 2025: Take great sound with you anywhere
3 weeks ago - Additionally, this Apple-owned product offers an alternative to the lollipop design of the AirPods earphones. Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 ($399 at Amazon): The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 are luxury earbuds that cost a pretty penny. If you want great sound quality and noise canceling wrapped in a luxury finish, these earbuds might be for you. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds ($179 at Amazon): These earbuds deliver excellent sound quality and noise canceling at an affordable price.
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The Gear Page
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Alternative to the Bose Wave Radio
December 8, 2012 - The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear.
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StereoNET
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Alternatives to Bose Wave Music System? - General Hi-Fi & Beginners Discussion - StereoNET
December 7, 2008 - Preferably it should read mp3 cds and have aux in. Can anyone recommend an alternative to the Bose Wave Music System? I've read good things about the Cambridge Soundworks CD745i but I don't think it's available in Singapore ...
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NYTimes
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The 5 Best Bone-Conduction and Open-Ear Headphones of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
August 25, 2025 - The Tri 2’s sound quality and battery life are solid. This bone-conduction set sends sound waves directly to your inner ear via vibration. However, the sound of water swooshing by and in your ears as you swim can make it more difficult to ...