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This Bose CD AM/FM Radio with AUX is in very good cosmetic and functional condition. The remote is included. A complete Bluetooth adapter is also included so you can stream music from your phone, laptop,tablet, desktop or any other music device like a cassette tape deck, a turntable with an internal or external Phono pre-amp or any other device with AUX out.
Condition reads as unknown, so at US$199 this is above the typical used market and feels ambitious rather than a bargain. Against your database anchor, it sits well over the US$117 median and above the US$229 75th percentile only by a little, so I’d want a very clean, complete unit before paying up.
The appeal here is the classic Bose Wave formula: compact footprint, easy living-room or bedroom use, and generally strong convenience for casual radio/CD listening, especially with the Bluetooth adapter already included. That accessory adds real usability if it’s installed and working, but on a Bose all-in-one of this age I’d still verify the CD transport, speaker output, remote control, and that the adapter is integrated cleanly. If it’s truly near-mint and fully functional, it can still be a nice turnkey buy; otherwise, the price leaves little room for repairs.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Bose Corporation traces its roots to 1964, when MIT professor Amar Gopal Bose founded the company in Natick, Massachusetts, after growing disillusioned with the poor performance of a high-end stereo system he purchased as a graduate student. Driven by a passion for replicating the immersive qualities of live music through rigorous acoustic research, Bose launched the venture with initial contracts for the U.S. military and NASA, emphasizing innovative speaker designs that prioritized indirect, reverberant sound over direct radiation. This American heritage, rooted in psychoacoustics and engineering excellence, has defined the brand's pursuit of "Better Sound Through Research."
Bose excels in consumer and professional audio categories, renowned for its home audio systems, premium speakers like the iconic 901 Series, and pioneering noise-canceling headphones first prototyped in the 1980s for pilots. The lineup extends to vehicle sound systems, portable Bluetooth speakers, and professional installations, but steers clear of niche hi-fi components such as amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, focusing instead on integrated, user-friendly solutions that blend advanced signal processing with spatial audio reproduction.
Positioned as a premium mid-tier powerhouse in the global market, Bose commands widespread appeal among discerning buyers seeking accessible high-performance audio without audiophile esoterica. Its reputation for innovation and reliability has built a loyal following, though purists occasionally critique its measured sound signature, cementing Bose as a dominant force in mainstream hi-fi rather than high-end boutique or vintage realms.
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