Bose Wave Music System – Graphite Gray Described:
CD music system
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1559 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Bose
- Model: Wave Music System
- Dimensions: 4.20″ h x 14.60″ w x 8.60″ l, 8.70 pounds
Features
- A bold new standard in audio performance. It may well become the primary music system in your home
- Easy to use: no buttons, credit card-sized infrared remote, and MP3 CD capability
- Distinctive and elegant design: streamlined styling with a thin, slot-loaded CD player
What Customers are Saying:
Cambridge and Bose A/B Comparison
Wanting to replace the boombox in my kitchen with something premium, I decided to compare my boiled-down list of tabletop radios- the Cambridge Soundworks 740 and the Bose Wave CD. If you could only have seen the looks my wife gave me as I sat and AB’d them. 
I was initially impressed by the Wave’s good looks… until I took out the 740. It made the Wave look more like a plain-old clock radio. Although the front display on the 740 is more attractive, the Wave was easier to read when standing on angle to the unit. The 740’s display of CD Text and FM radio song/station info is a really nice feature. The buttons on the 740 are arranged in a logical order with fairly easy to read function descriptions. The absence of buttons on the Wave is unfortunate. I’d rather not have to rely soley on a remote control as my only means to control the radio. Both remotes are pretty similar, but the Wave’s did work a little better at further distances and angles.
The 740 can store more radio stations than the Wave, which I realized when I ran out of buttons trying to program the Wave. Speaking of radio, the 740 required more messing with the antenna to pull in the stations that the Wave was able to pull in without an antenna. The 740 comes with FM and AM antennas. The Wave comes with nada.
The sound quality difference is evident even before adjusting the settings on the 740. The Wave sounded good but the 740 was much better. Turning-on the subwoofer and setting the bass to -3 gave the best sound, IMHO. I was appalled to realize the Wave comes with no treble and bass controls- only a talk-radio feature that acts like a loudness button only when the radio is in use, not the CD.
Unfortunately for the 740 and in-line with many other comments about it, the CD transport failed to take my disc. I was very gentle at first then became more aggressive as I figured I’d have to return it anyhow. Well, when I moved it to another room it magically started working. Maybe it isn’t as mechanically reliable as the Wave, but I’m willing to take my chances. This potential issue is the only reason I’m not giving five stars. I haven’t noticed the clock losing time yet as other reviewers have noted.
In summary, the 740 is sounds better, has more features, and is more attractive than the Wave. If the Wave was $250 I might have kept it instead, but at $500 this A/B comparison is over and Bose has one more open box to contend with.
Too Much for Too Little
I’ve had my Bose for about two years. I’m very glad to have received it as a present because, despite some of its fine features, it certainly does not merit the hefty, comparable-to-a-small-home-stereo price tag.
I like its design and its sound.
I don’t like the following “features”:
1) It is the most sensitive CD player I have. It will not properly play a number of CDs, especially CD-Rs. If a disc is slightly thin, the unit will either not accept it (you have to give it a push) or not eject it (you have to open up the unit, turn it on, hit “eject,” and pull the disc out). This is especially annoying when my $70 boombox plays them without a problem. Refurbishing by Bose did nothing to change my unit’s sensitivity.
2) It is not programmable! It doesn’t program songs at all. The best it can do is “shuffle,” “shuffle repeat,” “repeat track,” and “repeat disc.” The cheapest boombox these days is programmable.
3) The lack of buttons is annoying: I found I had to order a second remote ($10) and keep it by the box. When I called Bose about this problem, the tech suggested getting the second remote and added that a lot of people had done that. My boombox is more user-friendly (it has buttons as well as a remote).
One can argue about the merits of elegance vs. user-friendliness. But the lack of programmability and the oversensitivity of this box make it a poor buy, in my opinion.
Older design was better
I have mixed feelings about the newly designed Wave System. {Only the design, NOT the sound quality, which I’m sure is still excellent.}
I have the older model {Thank God} because after just 2 yrs, and that’s not very long when you consider the price. The CD player on my model with the old design started doing weird things.. It played when it felt like it. That’s the only way I can describe it. So I cannot imagine how angry I would be if I owned this new style & could not get my CD out of this thing if it malfunctioned!
Now, when I had my “issue”, Bose offered to “Re-manufacture” it for $125. At first I was insulted, but then I thought, “Wait a minute, for $125 they are not only going to fix the problem but they are also going to check and replace/repair anything else that may be going wrong with it so it “meets the quality standards of the Bose Corporation” & re-set the warranty.” I essentially received a “new” unit for $125.00 Oh, and they also sent me a postage paid shipping box to send it to them.
This happened 3 years ago and I’ve had no further problems with it. So 5/5 for customer service.
As for sound, I have owned many, many audio systems in my life, large and small. NOTHING compares to this system. Well, except for attending a live performance. You will put a CD in this “Little Plastic Box” and simply be amazed at the sound that comes out!
I recently bought the larger system. Strange as it may seem, The small system actually sounds clearer to me than the large {$1,200} system.
As for this new design. I have a piece of advice. Order a replacement remote along WITH your system. Always have a back up because you will not want to wait for a new one to arrive in order to use your expensive stereo system.
Personally, I think Bose has a lot of nerve removing the manual play buttons and forcing their customers to rely on their remote.
That’s why I rated it 4/5
5/5 for sound 3/5 for design {it is pretty, but it IS useless without the remote}
From the Manufacturer
Bose – Better Sound Through Research
Dedication to research and excellence. It’s been the Bose approach to better sound since Dr. Amar G. Bose founded the company in 1964. Since those early days, Bose engineers have kept their focus on creating better technology. You’ll find that focus exemplified in the Wave music system, with advances that ensure premium performance and convenience.
The acclaimed Wave music system still sets the standard for quality audio and ease of use among one-piece, table top stereos. Its award-winning design adds a touch of distinction to almost any room. No wonder so many people use it as their main home entertainment system.
 Sleek, elegant design feels at home in any room. Shown in Graphite Gray
This easy-to-use infrared remote lets you operate your
Wave music system from anywhere in the room
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February 7th, 2011 by reagan5010745
Micca BT500 Bluetooth Hands Free Speaker Phone Kit for Car, Home, and Office Described:
Use the compact BT500 hands-free device with any Bluetooth-capable cell phone to conveniently make and receive calls in the car, office, or home. Equipped with high output speaker, dual microphones, and advanced digital background noise rejection circuitry, your conversation will be heard clearly with superb sound quality.
The BT500’s sleek and compact design is easy to carry and use. Large and easy to read buttons can be operate without looking or fumbling, keeping your eyes safely on the road. No installation is needed for in-car use as the included magnetic sun visor clip securely holds the BT500 in place without wear or damage to the sun visor, even with frequent removals.
Note: The BT500 is supplied with only a car charger, but is compatible with common 2mm Nokia AC chargers such as the AC-3U, or USB 2mm charge cables.
Key Features:
- Echo cancellation & background noise suppression
- Auto-reconnection and multi-pairing with up to 8 devices
- Rechargeable Li-Po long life battery
- One-touch answer, call rejection, transfer
- Voice dialing function (with compatible phone support)
- Dual built-in microphone and DSP noise rejection
- Full duplex, superb sound quality, high volume output
- Mute and transfer-to-phone function for privacy
- NO installation required
Specifications:
- Bluetooth specification: V2.1
- Profiles: Headset Profile (HSP), Hands-free Profile (HFP)
- Effective range: 30ft (10m)
- Talk time: Up to 10 hours
- Standby time: Up to 500 hours
- Battery: Rechargeable Li-Polymer
- Charger voltage: DC 5V 500mA
- Charging time: 2.5 hours
- Working temperature: 15-115F
- Storage temperature: 5-140F
- Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.7 Inch
- Weight: 1.9oz
What’s In The Box:
- Micca BT500 Bluetooth hands-free device
- Magnetic sun visor clip
- Car charger
- User’s Manual
- Color: Black
- Brand: Micca
- Model: BT500
- Dimensions: 1.80″ h x .70″ w x 3.50″ l, .12 pounds
Features
- Hands-free device for use in car, office, or home
- Up to 10 hours of talk time and 500 hours of standby
- Dual microphone and advanced digital noise rejection
- 30ft range with Bluetooth v2.1
- Sleek and compact design, easy to use ergonomics
What Customers are Saying:
Price is right!!!!
This little thing works great!!! For $30 dollars is is a STEAL!!!! Lots of volume, especially for people who don’t hear well!!(ME)
small, good quality sound and good looking
The BT500 should have more reviews because this Bluetooth device is easy to use, small, good looking and everybody can hear me without knowing that I am using a Bluetooth speaker.
The voice dialing function works with Nokia E series (E63, E71 & E72), if your phone has a voice function command so the voice dialing function of BT500 will works if not you should dial from your phone keypad.
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February 5th, 2011 by reagan5010745
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JL AUDIO C5-650X C5650X 6.5″ 2-Way EVOLUTION-C5 Series Coaxial SPEAKERS
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #348 in Speakers
- Brand: JL Audio
- Model: C5-650X
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February 4th, 2011 by reagan5010745
Playstation 3 Component + Composite Audio Video Cable Described:
Playstation 3 Component + Composite Audio Video Cable
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7048 in Video Games
- Brand: Cables4PC
- Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
- Dimensions: 3.00 pounds
Features
- Playstation 3 Component + Composite Audio Video Cable
What Customers are Saying:
Amazing picture quality
My PS2 used to be connected by the old composite cables that came with it to my 32″ HDTV and the picture was horrible. The graphics of most PS2 games were dull and lack luster and the in-game text was blurry. In my personal experience it was so bad that playing old PS2 games gave me headaches. I bought this in hopes for any type of improvement and to my surprise I was astonished by how beautiful some PS2 games came out. The colors were more vibrant and the graphics were more crisp. Best of all the in-game text were absolutely clear! Now I’m able to play old games without worrying about getting headaches.
This cable works wonders and is able to bring out the PS2’s full potential of displaying games in widescreen 480p and letting you enable Progressive Scan in some games.
The one feature I have not tried yet with this cable is connecting it to a PS3 since I do not currently own one.
Perfect for LCD/Plasma with Composite Inputs
I recently bought this as a second cable for our 47″ Vizio LCD (VO47LFHDTV). My daughter has a PS2 she usually plays in her bedroom TV but we sometimes bring the PS2 into the living room for some fun on the bigger screen. This cable allowed us to avoid swapping cables behind the TV. This cable stays plugged into the Vizio so all we have to do is move the PS2 console. Boy, does this give off a sharp signal! Try playing LEGO-Star Wars saga or your favorite DVD through this connector.
ATTENTION: WHILE THE AD STATES THAT THIS IS A PLAYSTATION 3 COMPONENT + COMPOSITE A/V CABLE, IT DOES WORK WITH PLAYSTATION 2!!!
Works great! Game must support better output format
The cable worked great with Guitar Hero World Tour. You have to remember to change the display settings in the game. Not all PS2 games can output different video formats and the built-in dvd player on the PS2 will only do 480i so just be aware of that.
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February 2nd, 2011 by reagan5010745
Samsung XL-2370-1 23-Inch Widescreen LED LCD Monitor – Rose Black Details:
Indulge in luxury while doing something for the planet. The Samsung XL2370-1 23″ widescreen LCD monitor features an LED backlight that yields a brighter screen, yet requires less energy, and contains no halogen, mercury or lead. The XL2370-1 also features a Samsung Touch of Color finish that appears to be a liquid black in ambient light, and reveals a rich charcoal gray gradation in brighter light. A crystal-like acrylic neck and bezel trim add to the luxurious feel. The Samsung innovations continue with a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and measuring just 3/4″ at the top, the XL2370-1 is stylishly thin.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #134 in Personal Computers
- Brand: Samsung
- Model: XL2370-1
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 4.25″ h x 17.25″ w x 27.25″ l, 13.00 pounds
- Display size: 23
Features
- LED Backlight – The XL2370-1 features a LED edge-lit backlight that yields a brighter screen, yet requires less energy than a typical CCFL backlight.
- Samsung Touch of Color gray finish that appears to be a rich, liquid black in ambient light, and reveals a charcoal gray gradation in brighter light
- Eco-Friendly – Unlike a CCFL backlight, the LED backlight contains no halogen, mercury, or lead.
- Ultra-Slim Design – Front, back or sideways, our ultra-slim 70 series monitor is a stunning addition to any room.
- Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio – 5,000,000:1 means images are clearer, more vivid, and more likely to move you to the edge of your seat.
- Additionally the Touch of Color process eliminates the use of spray paints and harmful VOCs.
Happy Customers Say:
The PERFECT gaming monitor!
I was in the market for a monitor to use with my PS3 (for my bedroom). I tried 2 other Samsung TV’s (one was a Samsung 26″ UN26C4000 and the other one was a Samsung 32″ LN32C530) and both of these other Samsung TVs I bought has horrible ghosting artifacts during my game playing and movie watching. I couldn’t stand it and it was giving me a headache.
Then I saw the 23″ LED XL2370 that I am reviewing right now and with the 2ms response time there is absolutely NO ghosting whatsoever and there’s next to no lag. I’m so glad I returned the other 2 TV’s and purchased this one. It has an HDMI port in the back for the PS3 to plug into and it even has an audio out jack (3.5mm) in the back to plug in external speakers. Therefore there is no need to run a separate cable from your PS3 to a speaker set.
My games look very nice on this monitor (unless of course you’re sitting 4 inches from it). From a normal distance of about 3 feet or so, your games will look just as good as if you’re playing them on a 40″ TV.
If you’re a hardcore gamer that is looking for the fastest, most lag-free display with absolutely no ghosting or overdrive, look no further than this XL2370. It’s really a great deal.
High end image, low end cost
Mac people would be wasting money to get the 24″ studio LED instead of this. After calibration, this monitor epitomizes the advantages inherent to LED technology. Samsung seems to think the selling point is lower power consumption but it’s really the visual accuity and dynamic range. If imaging is your business then this monitor, once calibrated, delivers quality only seen in higher end NEC, Eizo, and Apple monitors at a fraction of the cost.
Amazing Monitor
I built a gaming rig and was looking for a nice 20+ monitor to finish the deal.
I originally went with the HP 27″ LCD monitor and was looking around, price comparing and spec comparing.
I ended up looking at the Samsung LCD predecessor to this monitor, and went to buy it, and they were all out of stock. They asked if i would like this one as a replacement/upgrade, seeing the LED on the box sealed the deal.
This monitor hooked up through HDMI is STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL! True color on intelligent during movies really adds a certain likelife contrast to the video.
It is glass smooth playing games (MW2, L4D2, TF2, Bioshock 1&2, Crysis, ect.) It is the BEST monitor i have ever owned.
An awesome buy and very well worth the price!
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