Bose has updated its Bose Wave radio and Wave music system, and say they have combined their audio performance and small size with more functionality and more versatility.

“The Bose Wave radio and Wave music system changed the way people listen to music,” said Santiago Carvajal, business director for Bose Wave products. “They’ve delighted and excited owners for years, and have become two of the most enduring consumer electronics products in history. We’ve updated them with new features and accessories, making each even better for enjoying the radio and digital music.”

For radio listening, the Wave radio III and Wave music system III now include an improved FM/AM tuner for clearer reception, and artist names and song titles provided by many broadcasters are now displayed on-screen.

The Wave music system III integrates a slot-load CD player, and both systems include an auxiliary input to connect a smartphone, iPod, HDTV, or computer.

Each system also offers a Bose Link input for connection to optional accessories: the Wave SoundLink adapter for streaming music wirelessly from a computer or Bluetooth enabled device, the Wave Connect Kit for dock-and-play simplicity with an iPod or iPhone, and the Wave Multi-CD Changer for uninterrupted enjoyment of three additional CDs.
Convenience is improved with a new touch pad integrated on the top of each unit for simple on/off control or to snooze the alarm. With new dual alarms, owners can select separate wake-up times set to different sources and volumes.

Regardless of the source, the audio performance from the Bose Wave radio III and Wave music system III deliver the lifelike, natural sound of their predecessors, combining patented waveguide speaker technology to deliver deep, rich low notes with proprietary digital signal processing to ensure musical accuracy across all frequencies, and at all volume levels.

Availability
The Bose Wave radio III and Wave music system III are available from Bose for $349.95 and $499.95, respectively. They replace the current Wave radio and Wave music system. The Wave radio III is available in a choice of Platinum White or Graphite Gray. The Wave music system III is available in Titanium Silver, Platinum White, or Graphite Gray. The optional Wave Multi-CD Changer ($249.95), Wave SoundLink adapter ($149.95), and Wave Connect Kit ($99.95) will be sold separately. The Wave radio III, Wave music system III and their accessories will be sold at Bose retail stores, www.Bose.com, and toll-free at 1-800-444-BOSE (2673).

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