I need a boombox

[PamNY]

Do people still say boombox? Anyway, I'm considering the Altec Lansing IMT800 because it has good reviews and two external audio inputs that are easily accessible (I would use these for satellite radio and perhaps a CD player).

I want it for use in my bedroom (which is also my office) and I wouldn't be carrying it around, so portability isn't an issue.

If anybody has an opinion on this or a similar items, I'd love to hear it.

Pam

[Pedal Wench]

Not sure your budget, but take a look at the iHome products. We reviewed it, along with 5 others, and liked the iHome best. (Author's my BF, and we did the reviews at my house.)

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/audiovideo/3236/hands-on-with-5-new-ipod-docks-ihome-ip1-page3.html

Re: boombox: http://vtainc.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/one-mans-boombox-is-another-mans-art/ Funny - I just posted this Wednesday!

[Zen]

Oh man! Now that's a boom box!
You'll need a big, foldable piece of cardboard to go with that;)

[PamNY]

Thanks, Pedal Wench, that sounds like a good possibility. Not that appearance is the most important thing, but I do love the look.

Pam

[withm]

Well gee, I was going to suggest a nice Bose Wave CD/Radio. You can play your Ipod through it with a cable. Has a remote control. Nice looking. Yeah, it's spendy, but the size and sound can't be beat. Has inputs - I play my old cassette player through it as well as the Ipod. It looks nice, and since you don't need "portability" might fit the bill. I bought a refurbished one a few years ago, at a Memorial Day sale, so got $100 off. It has served me very well.

[Pedal Wench]

Actually, the Bose systems are good too. They've put a ton of research into the Wave's, and it shows. They have a good clean sound, good stereo separation, accurate high-end and solid bass. Didn't think of it as all that portable, but like you said, if that's not an issue, another good choice. I wrote a review of one a few years ago. I'll see if I can find it.

[Pip]

Huh, see now I would have said not to go with the Bose because they put a lot of money into image and marketing and that's reflected in the price, not necessarily in the quality of the sound. Unfortunately I can't recommend anything that might be as good but cheaper, not until my husband (who works in the industry) gets home anyway!

[PamNY]

I have wondered about Bose, but I've never heard one. Portability doesn't matter at all.

[Pedal Wench]

I think this was my review (from 5 years ago)
The Bose Wave Music System takes everything we loved about the original Bose Wave Radio and improves upon it. Every component was re-examined and reworked to produce an audio player with even greater bass extension and more convenience. This Wave Music System is simple and elegant in appearance, with no controls or buttons on the main unit. All functions are controlled from the thin, credit card-sized remote control.

The non-detachable 2-1/2-inch speakers use Bose's Waveguide technology to generate more bass than might be thought possible from their size, wrapping 26 inches of resonator inside the small cabinet. The main unit houses a slot-loading CD player that can also play MP3 files from CD-R/RW, as well as a digital tuner that can store up to 12 stations in presets.

The clock can be set to wake with either radio or CD, and users can even select a particular CD track to wake up to. Instead of using a battery for a backup memory, the Wave Music System has a unique capacitor system that stores the time and alarm settings for up to 48 hours. Not only is this essential during a power failure, it also lets the unit be easily moved to bring the surprisingly full, powerful sound from room to room.

[tulip]

I'd be interested to hear Mr. Pip's take on the Bose, and alternatives. I would like a Bose Wave-like system for my little house, but it it's all hype and there are great alternatives out there for less, then I'm all for it.