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Home Stereo Systems: Bookshelf, Mini, Wireless And Bose Stereo Systems

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Published: September 27, 2007

Records, cassette tapes and 8-track tapes are long gone. New revolutions in home stereo systems have further pushed non-digital media into the backseat. Digital media has brought many options for home stereo systems. Stereo systems are now adaptable for use with home theaters, mp3 players and wireless speakers. There are options for every budget, available space and music source need.

The Bose stereo system advances have brought with it a new line of technology. The forerunner in sound quality, the Bose stereo system is available in several versions with the Wave Music System. The Wave Music System is a mini-unit, especially compared to its predecessors of years past. The system is small enough to fit on a counter top, bookshelf or end table. The Wave is available with many source options; such as a single CD, multiple CDs, digital FM/AM tuner, iPods and other MP3 players used with connector kits. Containing amplifiers and speakers, this mini-unit fills even large rooms with clear music and exceptional sound. The Bose stereo systems begin at $499 and are available in gray and white.

More manufacturers such as Sony, Panasonic and Philips are competing with Bose for a share in the market for stereo systems. Comparisons can be done in-store, through advertisements, or online. In large chain stores such as Best Buy, experts on home theaters and home stereo systems can help determine which products and brands suit the needs of each home. They also have information regarding manufacturers warranties, and can also offer home protection plans that may not be available with online purchase. Advertisements and online comparisons will give the basic specifications of stereo systems, without the benefit of hearing before purchasing.

Some of the newest advancements are in wireless stereo systems. Wireless speakers are produced to work with various receivers. Radio and stereos with receivers can help eliminate clutter and the unsightly look of multiple cords. Wireless options are also available with computers. Computers create stereo systems with wireless adapters. Adapters can plug into the PC sound card or the USB port, then using radio frequencies or direct connections to play over wireless stereo systems.

Other advances are made simply in the design of stereo systems. Philips has a model that can be mounted on a wall, freeing up bookshelf and table space for other necessities. Sony also creates speakers that stand on the floor and produce sound in four directions. Mini-shelf systems can hold three CDs, which demonstrates the advancements in technology, as a CD changer used to be the size of a small suitcase. Many more features and options are available from various brands, and can be tested and compared at local stores.

Home stereo systems have come a long way in the past few years. Stereo systems and remotes are getting smaller, and the possibilities for sound quality are increasingly diverse. Bose has led a technological revolution in home stereo systems, and other manufacturers are trying to catch up. Though the Wave system is only available through Bose; Sony, Philips and Panasonic are constantly providing home stereo alternatives close in performance capabilities.


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