Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System

by Bose

• Enjoy full, natural sound at your computer-or across the room-from our best two-piece system
• Sleek, space-saving design complements your computer and eliminates need for dedicated bass module
• Bose TrueSpace® technology reproduces wide, natural sound from only two speakers
• Convenient control pod to adjust or mute volume, connect headphones and add another audio device

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 3.5 x 8.7 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0053T4PHC
• Item model number: 329509-1300
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #31 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Computer Speakers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 25, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Bose® Companion® 20 multimedia speaker system - Silver

• Enjoy full, natural sound at your computer - or across the room - from our best two-piece system
• Sleek, space-saving design complements your computer and eliminates need for dedicated bass module
• Bose TrueSpace® technology reproduces wide, natural sound from only two speakers
• Convenient control pod to adjust or mute volume, connect headphones and add another audio device

Bose - Better Sound Through Research

The best two-piece computer speaker system from Bose reproduces full, natural sound whether you're inches from the screen or way across the room. It's a powerful but elegant way to practically transform your computer into an entertainment system.

Proprietary technology and an advanced port design make your music, games and videos come alive with striking clarity and impressive low notes at any volume. And all that sound pours from just two speakers - no need for a bass module. With a few quick connections, you can enjoy the wealth of content on your computer with rich Bose sound.

Powerful sound. From just two speakers

Robust drivers complement the advanced port design to reproduce compelling low-note performance for your music, games and videos. Anyone listening for the first time might scan the floor for a subwoofer, but there's none to be found. All the sound comes from just two sleek speakers.

Enjoy your entertainment with full, detailed sound. It all pours from two powerful speakers, no subwoofer needed.

Control made convenient

A versatile control pod pairs a fair amount of function with its form. The pod features rotational volume control and one-touch mute functionality, plus convenient dual inputs for connecting headphones and/or a second audio source, like an iPod® or a tablet.

Enjoy room-filling sound - right from your computer - with Bose Companion 20 speakers.

Product Highlight

• Proprietary TrueSpace® stereo digital processing circuitry creates a wide two-channel soundstage engineered specifically for listening at your computer.
• Versatile control pod features rotational volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and connection for a second audio source, such as an MP3 player or a tablet.
• Advanced port design and driver deliver powerful low-note performance and full, natural sound that fills the room.
• Proprietary integrated signal processing delivers lifelike performance at almost any volume level.
• Active electronic equalization balances low, mid and high frequencies for more natural tone and clarity.

Companion 20 speakers: An elegant addition to your desktop, with sound that fills the room.

Product Dimensions

Dimensions	8.66 x 3.54 x 4.72 inches
Weight	2.5 lbs
Shipping Weight (total package)	6 lbs

What's in the box

• 2 speakers
• Speaker cable
• Audio cable
• Power pack and cable
• AC power cord
• Control pod and cable

Comparison features

	Computer MusicMonitor®	Companion® 20 multimedia speaker system	Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system	Companion® 2 multimedia speaker system
Speaker configuration and stands	2 speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers with stands, Acoustimass® module	2 speakers
Digital 5.1 audio playback			✓
Audio Inputs	✓	✓	✓	✓
Headphone jack		✓	✓	✓
Single-touch mute		✓	✓
USB connectivity			✓
Control/connectivity	Remote, plus volume and power controls on speaker.	Control pod for volume, with single-touch mute. Headphone jack, second audio input.	Control pod for volume, with single-touch mute. Headphone jack, second audio input.	Volume control on speaker. Headphone jack, second audio input.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 70 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars OverAchievers November 22, 2011

By R. Pollack

The Companion 20s are one of the best computer speaker systems I've ever tested, and represent a true bargain at this price. Of course, without a subwoofer they don't provide the extra deep bass to satisfy hip hop lovers, but for all other material, they're completely enjoyable.

As you'll read elsewhere, they fill a good sized room with sound. I'm more impressed with how good they sound at low volume.
There's no need for a loudness button. They sound so detailed and unusually punchy at low and medium levels that I don't feel the urge to crank them. When I do turn the volume wheel up, they remain clean and very, very loud.
There is a point where the laws of physics kick in and the Companions begin to exhibit speaker compression, cabinet noise, rear port chuffing, loss of treble detail. I just can't imagine the need to push the volume that hard, they get plenty loud before
these artifacts appear.

Any extreme design like this is going to exhibit limitations and give up an advantage or two to more conventional speaker boxes. Next to a good pair of Usher, Polk or Paradigm bookshelves, those inherent flaws begin to show through. They also don't compare favorably with studio monitors like Tannoy 501As or Yamaha HS50Ms. Any of these larger, heavier, and much more expensive speakers will exhibit warmer and richer midrange, more transparency, and more nuance with complex instruments like grand piano.

Yet none of these alternative speakers
-Weigh a pound and a half each and sit perfectly next to a desktop or laptop.
-Sound as pleasant at low volume as high.
-Develop a believable stereo image sitting a foot or so apart on your desktop, and a foot or so from your face.
-Are uniformly enjoyable with a wide range of music, games, movies, and computer based material.
-Offer surprising performance from such a tiny source.

Hard to imagine a more versatile, portable, attractive, powerful, or beautifully designed product.

5 big stars, and then some.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome speakers! August 16, 2011

By L. Anderson

I have been searching for computer speakers that I would be satisfied with for some time. I was exposed, through a former job, to high end audio equipment and since then have been very particular with what I purchase. Most often speakers don't sound quite the same at home as they do in the store, so I brought home the Bose Companion 20's to try out. It didn't take long to realize they were not going back. I listened to classical, jazz, pop, c&w, etc and was pleasantly surprised. I've always had a subwoofer in the past, but found it wasn't necessary with these speakers. It was worth the wait for me.

69 of 78 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Bose Companion 20 Multimedia System August 13, 2011

By Susan A. Dunlap

Amazon Verified Purchase

First off, it is nothing less than an honor to be one of the first (if not, the first) to review this item on amazon itself. By far, these are the best computer speakers I have ever listened to. It does exactly what it is advertised to do, bring room-filling sound. Yes, the Companion 5 may bring more bass, however, these bring very warm bass for not having ANY subwofer attached. For the price, these are worth it.

Overall, this is definately 5 stars for being what it is. I keep telling my readers on amazon to judge a product for what it is, not for what you wished it could have been. If you are looking for computer speakers without a subwofer, these are for you!

Better sound through research. :)