An alternative to a Bose Wave

[Coneyhurst Blue]

Looking for a system for the kitchen.
I like the style of the Bose and the fact that the speakers are integral, I am sure the quality would be more than OK for a 15ft square kitchen, however I can't seem to bring myself to spend £600 on the product.
I am looking for a digital radio and CD player.
What would be a good alternative that sounds great, looks lovely and hopefully is a bit cheaper than the Bose ?

[timhum]

I've got a Robets Sound 53, which for kitchen use I find perfectly acceptable, around £230.00

[aclivity]

This looks OK: http://www.getdigitalradio.com/digital-radios/view... but may not be easy to find as it's discontinued.

This has DAB but no WiFi radio: http://www.getdigitalradio.com/digital-radios/view...

I think I would consider this: http://www.dixons.co.uk/product.php?sku=908766&amp...

[FunkyGibbon]

If you want something that looks and sounds great your could do worse than one of these:



Monitor Audio Airstream 10

no CD player but it does have wifi radio and can connect to your home media server for ripped CDs

Edited by FunkyGibbon on Saturday 27th February 11:29

[E31Shrew]

Vita R4 or if you can do without CD then the R2i. www.vitaaudio.com

[kazste]

i know it doesnt neccessarily come with a radio but what about the b and w zeppelin with one of the new ipods with a radio reciever. i'd guess only fm reception and not sure about quality of reception though.

[Crafty_]

Avanti Pure Flow
Ikon Revo
Ikon Heritage

They all have DAB, ipod dock, internet radio.

[Moreymach]

timhum said:

I've got a Robets Sound 53, which for kitchen use I find perfectly acceptable, around £230.00

+1

Ive got one in the bedroom and its more than enough sound. Plus its an ipod dock.

....... Actually just looked and moines a 43. Quite similar though.

[Coneyhurst Blue]

Thanks for all the responses.
I have gone with the Roberts 53 and ordered today.
Will be here I guess by the end of the week. I will let you know what I think !
Thanks again everybody.

[RVVUNM]

I've got a Roberts in my kitchen and it sounds amazing.

Edited by RVVUNM on Monday 1st March 13:00

[sarajoul]

Bose is the way to go, but £600 on the product is not cheap but why don't you try ebay.


Sara Joul
bose acoustic wave| bose wave music system| bose acoustic wave| bose acoustimass 10| bose acoustic wave| barcode scanner| bose acoustic wave| bose sounddock portable

Edited by sarajoul on Tuesday 30th November 22:11

[Brabus 101]

Have to disagree on the 'Bose is the way to go' post. £600 is waaaay too much money for what it is. The £600 is paying for their marketing budget - not their product.

For the same Money, you can get a Teac CD/Dab Tuner box with USB/SD input and have £350 left for some good, small, discreet speakers. (But appreciate the comment about convenience)