At $350, it’s $150 less than the Bose. The Model 88CD is not just the original Model 88 with a CD player squeezed into the tiny box. It’s an update. The Model 88CD is officially a clock radio.

The Wave Music System also houses a front-loading CD player, while each also has an auxiliary input for other audio sources such as MP3 players. Both units offer a Bose Link input for hooking up ...