Bose "Companion 5" Multimedia Speaker System

Product Details

• ASIN: B0002GN2NO
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,090 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 3, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Experience a new level of audio performance from your computer. Our premium multimedia speakers provide exceptionally clean, high-quality audio while freeing up valuable desktop space. Satellite speakers can attach to your flat panel monitor or right on your desk. A compact Acoustimass® module fits neatly under your desk and delivers impressive lower tones that make movies and games come to life. And an all-in-one control pod houses a headphone jack, adjusts the volume and includes an auxiliary input.

Power up to Bose quality sound for your computer
Companion 3 speakers represent a premium choice for all your computer audio sources. From MP3s, CDs and Internet radio to DVDs, streaming video and games. Hear full, rich sound from tiny satellite speakers designed to complement—and conveniently attach to—flat panel monitors. It’s a unique combination of elegance and convenience, whether you place them on your desk or opt for a speaker-free desktop.

A compact Acoustimass module adds impressive, resonant lows for intense movie and gaming effects. Bose proprietary TrueSpace™ stereo signal processing circuitry adds enhanced spaciousness for lifelike sound that most conventional computer speakers simply cannot match.

More functionality. More convenience
Companion 3 speakers also feature an easy-to-use, multi-function control pod, no bigger than a computer mouse. Speaker volume control, headphone jack and an auxiliary input for an additional audio source are all within reach.

Available in Graphite with Silver trim, Companion 3 speakers let you hear music, movies and sound effects on your computer the way they were meant to be heard.

Features:

• TrueSpace™ stereo signal processing circuitry
  Bose technology enables a wide soundstage from closely spaced speakers on your desk or on the sides of your flat panel monitor.
• Compact Acoustimass® module
  Delivers clean, deep low frequencies into the room. The module can be hidden almost anywhere in the listening area and allows for small, elegant speakers without sacrificing performance.
• Control pod
  Multi-function pod houses volume control, headphone jack and connection for a second audio source such as an MP3 player.
• Magnetically shielded satellite speakers
  Magnetic field is essentially confined inside the speakers and will not cause monitor interference or damage to magnetic media such as audio cassette tapes.
• Patented integrated signal processing
  Enjoy lifelike, rich performance at almost any volume level.
• Compression circuitry
  Allows you to enjoy clear, undistorted sound—even at high volumes.
• Active equalization
  Electronically tunes the frequency response, enabling outstanding audio performance.
• Dual inputs
  Enjoy two audio sources simultaneously—one to your computer, the other to a portable audio device.
• Mounting brackets
  Mounts satellite speakers to the side of your monitor at the proper listening angle for optimum audio performance, while helping you maintain an uncluttered desktop.

What's in the Box:

• Compact Acoustimass® module: Bose design delivers clean, deep low frequencies into the room. The module can be hidden almost anywhere in the listening area and allows for small, elegant speakers without sacrificing performance.
• Tiny satellite speakers: Lifelike, spacious sound for computer audio sources such as CDs, DVDs, Internet radio and gaming, as well as portable audio players. Easily mount them to your flat panel monitor for a speaker-free desktop.
• Control pod: Intuitive and convenient, this multi-function pod houses volume control, headphone jack and connection for a second audio source such as an MP3 player.
• Mounting Brackets
• *Proprietary TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry Enables a wide soundstage from closely spaced speakers on your desk or on the sides of your flat panel monitor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If your ears could talk..., August 7, 2005

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Shelley Gammon "Geek" (Kaufman, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bose "Companion 5" Multimedia Speaker System (Personal Computers)

...they'd tell you to buy these speakers!

When I first heard these puppies on demo in the Apple Store, I was sold. Using the same iPod, I went from one speaker set to another, plugging in my iPod, using the same 192kbps encoded mp3 to listen to - comparing base, richness of sound, etc. I had already had JBL Creature Speakers I was fairly happy with, but returned them to buy these babies.

When I first hooked them up, I wasn't immediately happy. You have to follow the instructions EXACTLY as they are printed on what is plugged in where, etc. The plugs have to be seated in perfectly for perfect sound. If a setup around your desk is tugging at the cables or if they're going around sharp corners, this will affect the sound.

I knew that the setup I had heard on demo was flawless, so I was determined to get the same sound at home and I troubleshooted for almost an hour until I had rearranged some items and clutter around my desk until the cords were untwisted, untangled and not being forced around sharp corners.

All I can say is, "I LOVE THESE SPEAKERS!" I wish I could afford a second set of them so I could have one for my TV setup in addition to my computer.

The sound is rich, full, strong and everything you expect in a Bose for an unusually affordable price for this well known Rolls Royce of speakers brand.

I wish Bose would team up with Apple to make a better looking setup, instead of everything so boxy, but for functional sound, these are "da bomb."

With the subwoofer at my feet and the small satellite speakers to my left and right, I feel surrounded by a wall of sound. A few times, I hit "pause" while listening to iTunes because I kept thinking I was hearing something behind me - it was the speakers... they give off 3D quality sound akin to surround sound.

I can plug headphones straight into the puck and when listening to the speakers, and a touch to the metallic surface immediately mutes the speakers in the event the phone or doorbell rings unexpectantly. The wheel around the puck gives a quick volume control. Did I say I love these speakers? I do!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars better than my Creative Itrigue system, March 3, 2006

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THATCH "RST" (OHIO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bose "Companion 5" Multimedia Speaker System (Personal Computers)

This system gets loud, has low lows, and high highs. Don't let the small desktop speakers fool you. Clean, clear, crisp. The volume control is key. Its heavy, has some non adhesive sticky type rubber on the bottom, and your turn the whole dial around the "disc". Much better than the small scrolls on the I trigue I had from a couple years ago.

It is very accurate at very low volumes, though you can't turn it "almost off" unless you use the volume control on the PC OS as well, which is fine with me. Almost makes not so perfect MP3's sound better.

I don't game or need my PC to be a home theater system-- that's in the living room.

I have an 8 speaker bose system in my car, and it's so so-- I'm not a "Bose-head" but I like this set.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for College And Saving Space, September 12, 2005

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C. Cox - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bose "Companion 5" Multimedia Speaker System (Personal Computers)

My faith in Bose as of late hasn't been very high since the three different Companion 2 speakers that I returned kept making a weird clicking noise due to the power cord. These speakers, however, are quite excellent. They fit perfectly even on my very cluttered college desk. The sound they put out is excellent and as good or better than anything I've heard that's in the same price range. You don't get a room shaking subwoofer, but the sound quality is extremely clean.