Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: Loud, crystal clear sound, great bass, with a couple design flaws.

Sounds better (and plays LOUDER) than the Bose. Had an Altec Lansing iM7 before this, which also had great sound, but didn't play as loud, and had shoddy construction (ipod dock "door" broke after less than 3 years.)First the negatives: Handle blocks view of docked iPod (which faces up). Makes it harder to use the iPod also. Remote light as a feather and feels delicate and a bit cheap. No bass and treble controls. Newer model ipods will not charge in dock. (supposedly latest model fixes this issue though)Now the positives: Outstanding crystal-clear sound with surprising bass and ridiculous volume when cranked. Handle is a sturdy, comfortable design for transport. Remote is RF(!) so you don't even have to point it at the boombox and have line of sight to function.