Cambridge Soundworks Model 88 Mini System

Pros: appearance and sound
Cons: limited lifetime due to acknowledge problem

I purchased the unit initially for my office. Liked the size, features, and sound. The unit lasted about 18 months then started humming (buzzing) loudly. There was also cross-talk between sources. After a quick response by their technical support and ...

Pros: Teutonic Build Quality, Accurate Sound, Convenient Features
Cons: Radio Reception, Remote

I was searching for a radio to go in my bedroom, I was looking for first of all great sound, an alarm with many functions and something that would last.

So I went first looking (on a recommendation by my friend) at the Bose Wave Radio, so...

Pros: Fantastic sound. Compact design. Included dual alarm function. Sleep timer. Built in Sub-woofer.
Cons: Am reception is poor, cannot add external am antenna. Remote is not very sensitive.

I received my Cambridge Soundworks Model 88CD via UPS and the first thing I noticed while I unpacked the unit was it's solid weight. It just felt as if I was holding something that was well made. After setting it up and reading the quick start...

Pros: Sound quality; construction; size; appearance.
Cons: No external AM antenna; the incremental volume steps are too great.

Ok, I confess. I am a radioholic. I used to design commercial radios for a living. I am now a patent attorney who spends long hours in his office alone, pushing paper, with the radio playing in the background all day long. So I am not your typical...

Pros: Great bass sound. Solidly built. Easy to use. Excellent value.
Cons: FM reception can be spotty in office buildings

I decided over the holidays to get a small stereo/CD system for my office. I narrowed my selection to three choices: a Bose Wave ($500); Cambridge Soundworks Model 88CD ($229); or a "mini" system with separate speakers ($250 to $350). The Model 88CD...

Pros: Great sound, great controls.
Cons: None

I found out about (Soundworks) Kloss-88 while researching the similar bose radio. The kloss cost half as much and IMHO is a better radio. The sound and reception are great. But just as importantly, it is easy to use. With so many electronics products...

Pros: State of the art for table radios
Cons: Minor tweaks in design are still possible.

Some of the discussion below may be too technical to be interesting. Sorry, but I thought a few basic points, even if only glossed over, might help provide some useful background. Don't buy hype by basically good application of good technology. That's...

Pros: Sound, size and ease-of-use
Cons: CD version is too pricey

I purchased this radio for a bedroom. Its sound is terrific, it looks nice and the build quality is very high. It has significant heft, the soft-touch buttons work smoothly, and the little credit-card remote neatly duplicates the buttons from the front...

Pros: Attractive, good sound, good features, coax antenna input, subwoofer level control.
Cons: None.

I installed the Model 88 on a high shelf in my master bath after a complete remodel. The only other competing choice was the Bose Wave Radio, but I didn't feel the higher price of the Bose was justified in comparison to the 88. I still have a pair of...

Pros: GREAT sound.
Cons: Expensive for a clock radio - audiophiles only!

I was initially looking for the BoseWave Radio/CD combo, but the price is never discounted, a tradition that goes against all electronics retailing philosophy. So, in search of audiophile sound quality but not wanting to spend well over $400, I came...

Pros: Beautiful sound, portability, styling
Cons: Remote can be flaky

I recently purchased a Model 88CD to be used in my living room. I considered purchasing a micro system from Sony or JVC, but decided on the Model 88 after evaluating each for sound quality and features. I consider myself to be very picky when it comes to ...

Pros: Value, Sound, Remote, Available A/V connectors
Cons: Front controls

I have the Bose Wave radio and just the the Model 88 for my in-laws. I wish I could trade with them. The sound is fantastic and for the price of $149 for the radio and $350 for the cd radio at HiFi.com it is half the price of the Bose. If you are reading...

Pros: Solid, Sounds Great, Looks Good
Cons: Touchy Remote

I have to start this review by saying Cambridge SoundWorks is a rare example of what every consumer electronics company should be. The main concern here is building high quality great sounding products at an affordable price. You can tell these guys...

Pros: Small unit, Big Sound!
Cons: A clock would be nice.

I have always enjoyed "Radio's". Even as a child, I have been fascinated with the radio. I own many and would probably be considered a collector.

I had received one of those promo. cards in the mail wanting me to purchase the Bose Wave Radio....

Pros: Absolute magic in a small box!!
Cons: The Bose looks better, but who cares?

Since there isn't a spot for 88CD reviews, this seems like a good place since the CD model is almost identical sound-wise to the model 88.

I have read many reviews of the 88 and 88CD and though all are complimentary, most seem rather sterile...