Alternatives to the Bose Wave Radio System

Every year, someone in America thinks that getting an aging parent a nice radio is a great gift idea.  If that someone has plenty of money, they simply buy a Bose Wave radio system off of a television shopping network and call it a day.



However, the Bose Wave Music System IV is a rather expensive system. While it sounds great, it isn't affordable for most of us. That's where the Dirt Cheap Audio blog comes in. There has to be an alternative.


One premium alternative is this Yamaha system. The Yamaha MCR-BO43BL is much more than a boombox and offers the premium sound that you are looking for --

If that is still out of your price range, no worries.  It's out of my price range too! For the budget minded, I think the Crosley Solo is a great choice!  I've spent lots  of time listening to these radios on display.  They are simple and great sounding.  It can also take sound from an auxiliary source like a cell phone, tablet or computer via an auxiliary input cable.