content: The AL8 had been 'repackaged' and the instructions and owner's manual in the box were for a Sony BluRay DVD player (useful, right?). Had to go online to download them from Bose. Installed according to instructions and nothing worked. After many hours of troubleshooting, called Bose Tech Support. The Amazon vendor (Vanns)is not an authorized Bose retailer and the remote control shipped with the Bose Speaker from Vanns was not compatible with my Bose V35 System. When the V35 was introduced, Bose shipped the compatible remote to all their authorized retailers but retailers like Vanns did not receive them. Bose was very nice and shipped me the correct remote for only $99 plus tax, waiving the shipping. Considering I paid the same price at Amazon/Vanns as if I'd ordered through the Bose site, this Amazon purchase cost me $100. Not exactly a savings!