I need a boombox

[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.