Bose Wave Music system

You're not just fishing for enraged responses are you? Anyway, the Onkyo CS 210 all in one tuner/amp/CD and speakers will scorch this at just under $200 shipped. Speakers are the weakest part so you can spend $150 on used somthing like Paradigm Atoms, PSB to upgrade and be scarey for so little money. The JVC will also work well.

Remember, "Friends Don't Let Friends Own Bose".

I suggest you listen to the Boston Acoustics Micro System CD. Please see http://www.bostonacoustics.com/home_product.aspx?product_id=306

Thanks for the responses. I guess the main problem is knowing where to look to find something that's better and still in the price range. I'll check out your recommendations. Stevecham and Celtic66, what is the specific JVC model number you are referring to?

Costco has a nice sounding mini-shelf system made by Philips which has speakers with ribbon tweeters and in real wood veneer cabinets all at $200. They also have a cheaper Philps set but I recommend the more expensive one. I have a pair I use in my kitchen and I'm just as happy with them as I am with my Linn Classik matched with NHT Super Ones.

for a one piece table top its fine. my wife and others would rather listern to it then my hi fi's.