Looking for Facts on Bose

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Over time, I have read a lot of commentary on Audi's various Bose systems -
much of it negative.  Also a lot of negative on Audi radios/speakers/antennae
in general.

Is there any way to separate the wheat from the chaff?  I admit to having
sub-audiophile ears, so I'm not capable of giving anything more than a lay
persons evaluation.  Several questions come to mind:

1.  What is wrong with the Bose systems? I'd prefer a technical answer, but
recognize that subjectivity comes into play in all listening evaluations.

2.  Is there a heierarchical process to follow in seeking improvements? (i.e.
rip out the loudspeakers, rip out the radio head, rip out the antenna ...)

3.  Are there economical alternatives, or does one have to spend large
dollars to replace an already expensive system?

4.  Are there Bose defenders out there?  (Is it possible that Bose is fine,
but some folks just like to spend/tweek/fiddle?)

Not trying to start a "radio war", just want to have a better level of
information for my next purchase. Polite responses gladly accepted.