
Review Summary
2015-08-24T20:00:00
After much research and debate I decided to purchase the wave radio with bluetooth adapter. I do agree with other reviewers that the product is overpriced for an outdated clock radio. However the sound is incredible and the operation is simple and flawless. I'm no audiophile and the base is little strong but the sound is rich and clear and fills the whole room nicely. Bose has has done a good job refining this product over the years and the results are very nice.
jeffrhans
2014-12-25T19:00:00
I had the first gen wave radio and it died earlier this year after about 15 years. I was bummed. Well, my awesome wife gave me this setup for Christmas yesterday! Totally unexpected and much appreciated. The Bluetooth is flawless and super easy to setup up. I sync with my iPhone and pump Pandora through it. The amazing thing is the reception. I had an antenna on my old one and was able to pick up a decent amount of stations out here in the country. This new III system picks up everything!As with all Bose Wave systems, you hear things that you can't with other units. If you love music, you need a Bose! Thank you, Babe for my Bose!
Big D.
2014-12-03T19:00:00
We love the sound, look and portability of the unit. On the negative side I spent last hour trying to pair my iPod Touch without success. It connects with my Samsung Galaxy 4 but no luck with iPod Touch.
Anonymous
2014-11-19T19:00:00
Pricey - but I enjoy this radio more than I anticipated I would. Bluetooth performance is great. FM reception is outstanding. Because of its remote-controlled convenience, I use it more than any other music reproduction system in my home.
Don
2014-07-01T20:00:00
Very easy to set up and pair with my Bluetooth devices. In addition, the sound is amazing. The remote control is easy to understand and simple to use. Money well spent.
bob
2014-02-03T19:00:00
love the radio just wish i could stream the Apple ipad and my iphone 5c the bluetooth won't find my Apple devices other than that love the sound when i listen to the radio don't use it much have 3600 songs in my iphone and ipad hope someday bose fixes this issue
Racheltgal
2013-12-31T19:00:00
Unbelievable sound out of such a little space. Love this radio and would strongly recommend it. Enjoy listening to stations we couldn't receive before as well as "Jango" and "Pandora" via Bluetooth. Thank you Bose for putting music back into our daily life while home.AWESOME.................
Steve H.
2013-11-22T19:00:00
I bought two wave music system one solo TV and another bose wave radio with Bluetooth excellent product. When I told them this is my 3rd wave radio why not throwing a free antenna? Guess what? Yes they did thanks a lot.
Jun
2013-11-07T19:00:00
I selected this radio from a list of selections offered to me for my 40th anniversary based on my long time experiences with Bose products. I have to say I am not in any way disappointed with my selection.The radio is easy to configure;Setting TimeSelecting Station PresetsSetting Alarms (2)Setting Snooze DurationBluetooth hooked up with my 3 devices without any issues. The remote is intuitive and well thought out.You can configure a number of user settings like light intensity for both day and night (15 different levels), 12 vs 24 hour clock, Touch Pad On - Off, Auto Off after 30 minutes of no audio, and others settings.Finally the sound. It is really room filling with impressive bass and extended highs. My MP3 player never sounded better! Even Am sounds decent!The folks who designed this radio did a great job. Is is very well thought out and sounds terrific.
JimmyV
2013-04-05T20:00:00
...the box shows compatibility....mis leading advertising on box...need to buy a 40 dollar adapter....was not informed by salesman, and so many of us with i5's----....when you retro fit all this, sleek design is lost, and if you have a i5 protector cover..... dock wont work...
Jay
Great room filling sound!
By jeffrhans
After much research and debate I decided to purchase the wave radio with bluetooth adapter. I do agree with other reviewers that the product is overpriced for an outdated clock radio. However the sound is incredible and the operation is simple and flawless. I'm no audiophile and the base is little strong but the sound is rich and clear and fills the whole room nicely. Bose has has done a good job refining this product over the years and the results are very nice.
Clean sound - it's a Bose
By Big D.
I had the first gen wave radio and it died earlier this year after about 15 years. I was bummed. Well, my awesome wife gave me this setup for Christmas yesterday! Totally unexpected and much appreciated. The Bluetooth is flawless and super easy to setup up. I sync with my iPhone and pump Pandora through it. The amazing thing is the reception. I had an antenna on my old one and was able to pick up a decent amount of stations out here in the country. This new III system picks up everything!As w...
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The radio that changed an industry
Now even easier to use
Rich, room-filling sound from a compact tabletop radio that fits just about anywhere in your home. The Wave radio III is Bose latest version of the product that brought radio to life in a whole new way-now with more convenience and more precise radio reception. It comes with a built-in FM/AM tuner. Package solutions offer much more: music from your iPod, plus Internet stations and playlists from your computer, smartphone, tablet or any Bluetooth device. Your Wave radio III can be your complete home audio hub-with sound you'd expect from a much larger, more complicated system.
Acclaimed performance
The original Wave radio woke up an entire industry with its unmatched sound. And that hasn't changed. Bose proprietary waveguide speaker technology combines with advanced digital electronics to deliver performance well beyond the speakers' size. Get ready to rediscover your favorite tunes with details you may have never noticed before.
Elegant simplicity
"Setup" involves taking the radio out of the box and plugging it in. Done. It's that simple. You can operate volume, station selection and even some accessory functions with the convenient remote control.
Welcome additions
The Wave radio III features some noteworthy updates. An advanced tuner delivers more precise radio reception and displays text information, like artists and song titles, from stations that broadcast it. Waking up is now easier, thanks to touch-top controls and dual independent alarms. If you like to snooze in the morning, just tap the top of your Wave radio III to buy some extra time. No remotes or buttons to locate. The dual alarms are great for working couples who have to wake at different times.
More features
• Auxiliary input to enjoy another audio source (e.g., MP3 or DVD player) through your Wave radio III
• Headphone jack for private listening
• Bose link easily connects your Wave radio III to a compatible Bose Lifestyle system for an expanded home entertainment network