Yes indeed, the ML's are made in Alabama, and the good old Alabama boys just do not render "Facharbeit" like the boys from Stuttgard.

If the ML's were true German quality, most of us, including myself, would not be able to afford one, because they would sell for 50% to 70% more, the the resell value would be double.

Just turn the music up, and enjoy your Bose system. The rattles will quickly be forgotten.