I think there's a msg here. Bose is making money hand over fist giving the consumer what they want. Why don't people want to listen? In the end, it's the old product in search of a market. (even though Peachtree audio deserves credit for what they are trying to do!)
Wasn't there someone who made a challenge for a high end company to make a better than usual boom box?
My 88 year old Mother has a Bose clock radio. though I haven't listened to it in her room, I have to say, that one box is more than a decent performer for her needs.