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Bose - Could i save myself some cash?

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i'm thinking of buying the BOSE® WAVE® music system - DAB £499 from Bose but the DAB radio is not built into the system it comes as a seperate module which plugs into the system which is a bit off putting

so here's my thinking could i buy the BOSE® WAVE® music system £399 and just plug my personal DAB radio into the system and get the same result?

does anyone have one can they try this & tell me if it works

Thanks all

Broxi
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  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    I'm my opinion, the Bose stuff is way overpriced for what it is.

    To answer you question though, what inputs are on the Bose system, and what outputs are on your DAB radio?
  • Sput2001
    Sput2001 Posts: 1,206 Forumite
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    Marty_J wrote: »
    I'm my opinion, the Bose stuff is way overpriced for what it is.

    To answer you question though, what inputs are on the Bose system, and what outputs are on your DAB radio?

    Hmmm... the best way to save cash as far as Bose is concerned is not to buy it. As mentioned above, it's overpriced. It's decent enough kit, but you can get better sounding equipment for less.

    I'd take a good look at the Denon DM-35 personally.
  • wolfman
    wolfman Posts: 3,225 Forumite
    Bose - often said as Better Off Something Else, or Buy Something Else.

    For £499 you could build an entry level separates system. Or even an all in one system.

    Go to M H Smiths, pick up a copy of What Hi-fi and look in the back at the archive of reviews.

    For £500 I think you could get something much better than a "wave" box on the table.
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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    Why would anyone pay £500 for something that looks like an '80s clock radio?
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  • Fifer
    Fifer Posts: 59,413 Forumite
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    wolfman wrote: »
    Bose - often said as Better Off Something Else, or Buy Something Else.

    Or 'No highs, no lows? It must be Bose'.

    Bose equipment is reasonable quality mid-range, but very expensive for what it is. Somebody has to pay for all that advertising.
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  • isofa
    isofa Posts: 6,091 Forumite
    They do sound pretty good for their size, but I agree, your money could buy something much better.

    There are some fantastic small systems and receivers out there, from companies such as Denon and TEAC and others, team these with some decent small monitor speakers (Mission, Mordaunt Short etc) with some decent speaker cable, and you'll have a great system, with better sound.

    I'd read some magazines as per wolfman's advice!
  • OK_Sauce
    OK_Sauce Posts: 988 Forumite
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    penrhyn wrote: »
    Why would anyone pay £500 for something that looks like an '80s clock radio?

    LOL:rotfl:
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  • Halloway
    Halloway Posts: 1,612 Forumite
    BOSE = Buy Other Sound Equipment
  • Avoriaz
    Avoriaz Posts: 39,110 Forumite
    Another vote here for Bose being ok quality but extremely overpriced for what you get.

    It is lifestyle stuff rather than decent audio kit and you can get far better quality and value for money elsewhere..

    I speak from experience as I bought a Bose clock radio many years ago. I took it on 30 days trial and, although I thought it was very expensive, in the end I didn’t bother returning it.

    I wouldn’t touch Bose again for serious audio.
  • If you want quality kit with a good name.. how about a small Denon system? Amazing value for £300
    http://whathifi.com/hi-fi/archive/2008/05/30/news-denon-aims-to-be-microsystem-master-with-163-300-d-m37dab.aspx

    They're just amazing sound quality and constantly win awards.
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