Alas I doubt there's very much one can do. Think of it as a learning experience . . . don't buy anything (particularly out of the back of vans in a parking lots) without doing some research first. And talking of research . . .

BOSE may like to think they are the European premium constructor, but that's because they are a triumph of marketing over content. There's a myriad of manufacturers out there (including eastern Europe and China) that can supply products that are far, far better and at a fraction of the cost.