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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 56 reviews

The Bottom Line: Bose's Wave Music System improves upon the original in both design and performance. Read review

Specs: Audio system, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared), Platinum white, 14.5 in x 8.6 in x 4.2 in, 8.6 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Polk Audio I-Sonic ES2 pairs the same excellent sound as its predecessor with an improved design--but we would've liked more features at this price. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Stereo, Remote control, 14.5 in x 9 in x 4.8 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The inclusion of a CD player makes the Cambridge SoundWorks Radio CD 745i easier to recommend than its discless step-down model. Read review

Specs: Clock radio, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared), White, 14 in x 9.8 in x 5.2 in, 11.9 lbs

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the Denon S-52 is chock-full of impressive features, its subpar sound quality makes it hard to justify the steep asking price. Read review

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 20 Watt, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Network audio player -, MP3, Remote control (Infrared), 15 in x 8.7 in x 5 in, 13.9 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Boston Acoustics' sublime-sounding MicroSystem CD is a better value than the identically priced Bose counterpart. Read review

Specs: Micro system, Remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony CMT-BX5BT shelf system features Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 playback, and a CD player. Read review

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, Network audio player -, Remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home theater system, Surround Sound, 700 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: AV system, Stereo, Network audio player -, Remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 60 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV system, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared)

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Specs: Micro system, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared), Black

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you can look past its ho-hum design, the MCD515 offers a nice combination of features and performance at a reasonable price. Read review

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 50 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Sony CMT-DH7BT shelf system features Bluetooth connectivity, a DVD player, and XM-ready functionality. Read review

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, Network audio player -, Remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Mini system, Stereo, Remote control

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Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 50 Watt, Remote control

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The inclusion of a CD player makes the Cambridge SoundWorks Radio CD 745i easier to recommend than its discless step-down model. Read review

Specs: Clock radio, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared), Black, 14 in x 9.8 in x 5.2 in, 11.9 lbs

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Specs: Mini system, Stereo, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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Specs: Mini system, Stereo, 560 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The Tivoli Audio Music System sounds good and looks great, but its lack of any advanced features will make the sky-high price tag hard to swallow. Read review

Specs: Radio tuner, CD player, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Sony CMT-HX7BT shelf system features Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 playback, and XM-ready functionality. Read review

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, Network audio player -, Remote control (Infrared)