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Jeff Kenyon <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:34:08 -0400
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Really, I did'nt konw that they had a music catalog ut just found out
about them when they started advertising the listening stuff for sale.





On Mon, 25 Apr 2005, Kevin Kwan wrote:

> I will say this though, back in the mid eightys and early ninetys, bose used
> to sell music. They had quite an extensive music catilogue which you could
> order from. They sent it out free to all costumers who requested it via the
> 800 number. I bought tuns of cassettes and cd's, even before when they sold
> tuns of vinal, I stocked up on all kinds of goodies. How funny is it that
> now, they stop selling music but they sell the things you can play the music
> on.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 8:07 AM
> Subject: Re: off topic
>
>
> i think as with any brand or model of anything, there are always those who
> feel it could be better.
> Bose sound systems are when compared to other systems one of the highest
> quality in audio reproduction that is availible at a reasonable price.  Yes,
> they are the most expensive in allot of cases, but remember there are custom
> manufacturers that cost 10's of thousands for a basic home stereo system and
> that is because they are the best you can possibly get.
> Bose tries to compare to that but at the same time keep their prices
> affordable.
> For the technology you are getting, at the price you are paying, i think
> bose probably is the best quality and deserves its reputation for quality
> and excellence.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kevin Kwan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 6:49 PM
> Subject: Re: off topic
>
>
> > Well I still find tape technology of importance and relevant especially
> for
> > me because when I compose music, I still use the type two cassettes to
> store
> > all my compositions and I'm still using a tascam multy track unit, the
> same
> > one I bought in 84. I bought two units so when I do a mix down it's still
> > first generation transformations. With that said, regarding the Bose
> > products, having no experience with their line of electronics, may I
> suggest
> > that the mere fact that they have so many prominent people swearing by
> their
> > sound systems, and pretty much serving as an advocate for said company,
> > maybe perhaps they as an establishment are not confident about the
> > performance of their merchandise. Just a thought.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 8:03 PM
> > Subject: Re: off topic
> >
> >
> > tape player?  that's outdated, they're getting few and far between.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 6:24 PM
> > Subject: Re: off topic
> >
> >
> > I figured that there had to be a catch.  Has anyone used the Braille
> > remote?  I'm sure that these are nice radios, but between Paul Harvey and
> > Rush from what I've heard making a fool out of his listeners by
> > demonstrating a call to Bose that has mainly been what has turned me off.
> > These are just radio/CD players and no tape players or anything like that?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 24 Apr 2005, Harvey Heagy wrote:
> >
> > > Personally, I find that the sound of the Bose products is too basey in
> > > nature, and there is no tone adjustment control of any kind.  They sound
> > > good, but they aren't what Paul Harvey cracks them up to be, and I
> highly
> > > question their worth considering the price Bose asks for them.
> > > Harvey
> > >
> >
>

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