Using improved Bose speaker technology, the Wave radio II delivers even more natural sound with fuller bass than its acclaimed predecessor. It's small enough to fit comfortably on a dresser, nightstand, or bedside table, but you'll be surprised that such a compact radio can produce so much clear, rich sound.
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Written By
Joseph Shaul(Unregistered User)
Date Created
11/01/2006
Summary
Although I did not purchase one of these, one of my (unlucky) customers had done so. Having listened to it a great deal, all I can say is this:
You know, it's pretty darn good for a boom box, were it actually priced as one - 35$ vs. 350$ - for a refurbished model, no less!
Aside from the lack of controls on the top (what bozo decided on that?), the sound is somewhat tinny. The bass is lousy, too - they employ the old-fashioned trick of boosting 200hz sound to make you think it's got low-frequency performance. It sounds okay, I guess, but it does'nt compare to actual 70hz bass. (You know, the good ol' fashioned "thump" you get from massive floorstanders).
Strength
Size. It's small.
Reliability. I've seen these work for years.
Tuner. It's actually got a pretty decent tuner on there, unusual with a lot of newer stuff.
Weakness
Price. It would be pretty nice, if it were'nt 350$. For 110$, I can get a Tivoli that sounds better, or for about 300$ I can get the souped-up stereo version. New, instead of refurbished; 350$ was the price
Sound. It's good for a small stereo, but I have an old Aiwa CD clock radio that is, although not as snazzy, just as appealing to the ear - and it cost me 3$. If you're shelling out 500$, go buy some Magneplanar MMGs.
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