Bose Acoustic Wave II (17817391207) Shelf System

Pros: compact, rich, full, realistic sound, quality shines through.
Cons: costly---nothing more.

Well, it's been three days and I have turned it up and I have turned it down. I have blasted my home with Megadeth and soothed myself with Wolfgang. I've twanged and fiddled and listened to a Fender or two and even detected...

Pros: I love the system.
Cons:  The system  is a lot of money, but it is worth it.

I had always wanted a Bose system ever since I heard one. I had first heard the orginal system years ago and thought it was great. I am astonished by the improved  even better sound of the new Bose Acustic Wave II (17817391207) Shelf ...

Pros: Sound, size, built in CD player
Cons: PRICE!!!, design, display, remote, heavy, controls, features

After using the basic Bose Wave Radio for over a year, I had become strongly irritated by the arrogance of Bose, which in my opinion are nothing more than a scam to rid people of their hard earned money. I do not own this system, but have used it ...

Pros: Looks nice
Cons: Incredibly poor performance for the price

You remember P. T. Barnum, the famous showman behind the Barnum & Bailey Circus. He once asserted, "There's a sucker born every minute." That Bose can get away with selling their mediocre-at-best Acoustic Wave system for around $1,000 is a testament to...

Pros: Quality sound, very compact system, easy to use
Cons: Expensive; can get better sound from 5 speaker system

Having used the Bose Acoustic Wave System for almost 3 years now, I can honestly say that it is the best one-piece system that I have ever listened to. At a price of around $1,000 though, it is a considerable amount to pay for any system, and it is hard...

Pros: Incredible, unbelievable sound. Very light-weight and portable.
Cons: No storage for remote control.

The hype is really true; this little light-weight guy can belt out clear wide sound without distortion.

If you buy or listen to the unit and you are standing close the unit, you’ll initially be quite disappointed. For whatever reason, the...

Pros: ... .... ... ... ... Still Thinking... It Takes A Genious To Figure Some Out!
Cons: Ugly, Tinny Sound, Can't Compare It To Anything Cheaper

Today, I was able to see all of Bose's mini-systems. Everyone has been raving about the Bose Acoustic Wave. I saw it at one of those stands. That Bose stand happened to be across from the stoor which was right next to the Sharper Image! So I was able to...

Pros: Incredibly rich sound, simple operation, small but complete
Cons: Not the best looking piece of equipment on the market, a bit expensive

The Bose Acoustic Wave System is a complete and compelling stereo unit that delivers sound quality that rivals almost any non-professional system on the market. It's design is simple and almost perfect. No need to play with an equalizer to get the best...

Pros: Husband acts happy about purchase
Cons: I can't tell the difference

First of all, I'll state up front that I'm not an audio expert. My only personal sound requirements are decent bass, good volume, and not too much treble. I don't like rattling speakers, either. Those requirements met, I'm a happy camper.

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Pros: great sound; no distortion even at 100% volume
Cons: a bit expensive, single-CD player

I bought this product because I had heard it was a great sounding, compact unit. After I plugged it in and tried the demo CD, I was really amazed how much bass it had and how well it spread the sound. The demo CD contained nothing but real high-quality...

Pros: Terrific sound, easy to carry and operate
Cons: A little pricey

We just recently got the Bose Acoustic Wave Radio at our house. I think it's better than any other radio I've ever heard.

First of all, if you shut the lights out, pop a movie in, and connect the VCR to your radio, you feel like you're...

Pros: Amazing sound, great size, and nifty appearance combine for a wonderful music experience.
Cons: A bit pricey, but worth every penny.

Up until three weeks ago, I was the proud owner of a carefully pieced together component stereo system which cost me more than $3,000 in 1993. Nakamichi tape deck, Bose 901 speakers, the works. It was a beauty and it took up an entire stereo cabinet,...

Pros: True lifelike Sound, excellent on reproducing instruments.
Cons: Shows how bad some recordings are...

First of all I never considered buying a Bose product due to the cost untill my wife bought me the system for Christmas. I didn't know what to think at first but since there was a 30 Day return policy I thought what the heck lets give it a try.
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Pros: neat looks,somewhat portable for a stereo system,the travel pack with battery might impress some friends...
Cons: Hate (1grandworth) to say it, but the sound kinda sucks, especially the anemic bass

I was searching for a sound system for my 'minimalist' bedroom to play my ipod on random. I looked at some desktop speakers (cambridge) and other stuff but decided to go to the bose store and picked up the bose acoustic wave, having longed for it a few ...

Pros: Sounds great outdoors. The best "boom-box" you will find. Aux inputs helpful for iPod.
Cons: Sound quality just OK in critical listening. Muddy bass. Very expensive. IR remote vs RF.

For the money, the Wave should sound much better than it does. Don't be fooled by the "replace you entire stereo" hype, unless your stereo really stinks. However, if you want a portable "boom box" that sounds great, and mini systems and radios like ...