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1. CNET
As of Dec. 2010
Radios
by Editors of CNET
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentCNET reviews a good number of radios of every type. Reviews are fairly lengthy and testing-based. Though comparisons are only made on occasion, ratings are provided so readers can see how a radio stacks up against its competition.
2. Macworld
As of Dec. 2010
Home and Car Audio
by Editors of Macworld
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Our AssessmentMacworld reviews table radios on occasion and lists those along with all sorts of other audio products -- not all of which have actually received reviews. The reviews themselves aren't terribly long, but they are testing-based and hit most of the important considerations. Ratings are provided.
3. iLounge.com
As of Dec. 2010
Speakers -- Clock Radios
by Editors of iLounge.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentILounge.com is an independent site devoted to all things related to iPod, iPhone and iPad. The site reviews many AM/FM radios with iPod docks. Reviews are typically comprehensive and include a letter grade indicating if iLounge.com recommends the product. Some radio reviews can be found within other categories on this site as well.
4. HubPages.com
June 2009
The Five Best Clock Radios
by Will James
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Our AssessmentReviewer Will James rounds up a list of what he calls "The Five Best Clock Radios" based on great reviews and affordable price. He calls the Boston Acoustics Horizon Solo (since updated as the Boston Acoustics Solo II) "the best clock radio in the world" for the price. Each pick has a short summary of pros and cons.
5. Amazon.com
As of Dec. 2010
Compact Stereos
by Contributors to Amazon.com
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Our AssessmentAmazon.com is a good place to find owner-written ratings of table radios. We found a few here that said the Bose Wave Music System is overpriced, and one contributor gives a lengthy comparison between the Bose and the Cambridge SoundWorks 740 (replaced by 745i), with the Cambridge coming out on top. Still, most contributors say the sound produced by the Bose is very good. Reviews for the newer 745i are scarce but positive overall. The Tivoli Model Two also receives numerous positive comments.
6. DigitalTrends.com
Nov. 18, 2009
Bose Wave SoundLink Music System Review
by Rachel Cericola
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentDigitalTrends.com reviewer Rachel Cericola gives a brief but informative review on testing of the Bose Wave SoundLink (*Est. $600). She says that the Bose system has "very good sound quality" and can stream any and all audio with no file or format issues, but she says it is hard to justify the high price tag.
7. Bestcovery.com
Oct. 6, 2009
Best Table Top Radio Overall
by Josh Tuliano
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBestcovery.com electronics expert Josh Tuliano gives a round up of his top five picks for best tabletop radios. The extent of any hands-on testing is not clear. There is a short summary of why each model was chosen.
8. Bestcovery.com
Oct. 7, 2009
Best Budget Table Top Radio
by Josh Tuliano
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentJosh Tuliano also weighs in with his top five picks for best budget tabletop radios. Though the article is helpful, the fact that it's not clear that any hands-on testing is being done prevents us from rating this list any higher.
9. Sound & Vision Magazine
March 2009
Tivoli Audio NetWorks Stereo Internet/FM Radio
by Michael Antonoff
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentReviewer Michael Antonoff gives a rundown of the setup and performance on the Tivoli Audio NetWorks stereo Internet/FM radio (*Est. $750) saying setup "takes less time then booting up Windows on your PC." He also praises the radio for rich sounds and the fact that no subscription is required. On the negative side, Antonoff would have liked an iPod dock and search function by bit rate to find the best sounding station first.
10. Geek.com
March 6, 2006
Bose Wave Music System
by Joel Evans
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentReviewer Joel Evans doesn't go in-depth about any particular feature of the Bose Wave Music System, but he does say he can't "believe the sound coming out of such a small unit." He adds that the only downside is its price. The Bose table radio isn't compared to any others.
11. EnjoyTheMusic.com
March 2005
Tivoli Henry Kloss Model Two Radio and Tivoli Model CD Player
by Phil Gold
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis older review of the Tivoli Model Two Radio and Tivoli Model CD Player is quite in-depth, even including the historical background of Tivoli Co. The Model Two and Model CD are rated against each other, with the Model Two winning Phil Gold's "firm recommendation." Gold says the Model CD "seems like an afterthought."
12. Epinions.com
As of Dec. 2010
Personal Radios
by Contributors to Epinions.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentEpinions.com is another place to find owner-written ratings, and you can sort products by manufacturer, price range and features, among other things. Not all products have reviews, and the quality of the comments varies greatly, but this is a good source to use when you have narrowed down your choices. Additional table radios can be found in other sections, including one that covers clock radios.
13. PCMag.com
April 20, 2005
Bose Wave Music System
by Bill Howard
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis short and now older write-up compares the Bose Wave Music System to its predecessor, the Bose Wave Radio/CD. Pros include improved sound with an additional half-octave in the lower registers, remote control and MP3 compatibility. The elimination of the Radio/CD's convenient nap timer is listed as a con. Overall, the new model gets a rating of 4 out of 5.
14. IGN.com
Feb. 21, 2002
Tivoli Model Two Radio Review
by M. Wiley
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAlthough this review is quite dated, the information is still accurate. M. Wiley reviews the Tivoli Audio Model Two radio, with detailed specs and photos, as well as a review of the sound quality with and without the subwoofer. The Model Two is ultimately "highly recommended." No other radios are rated or compared.
     
 

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