I had been using an old pair of computer speakers that were making funny noises (low whine when turned on), and had been eying these Bose speakers as a replacement for some time. I finally decided to order them after someone sent me an Amazon gift card for Christmas. They are AWESOME.
When I plugged them into the wall and into my computer, I didn't even realize that they were turned on. They were completely silent at 50% volume. I was completely surprised when I started up a game and BOOM, they came to life with a roar. The sound quality is crystal clear. These are easily the best speakers in my house now, much to the chagrin of my wife, who does not always share my taste in music. I am also super impressed that they are completely silent when they are turned on -- even at max volume there is no telltale speaker hiss to be heard.
I am very satisfied with these, and I would definitely spend the $100 on these again.
From the manufacturer
- High-quality audio performance, with clear sound at any volume
- Wide, lifelike sound delivered by two elegant speakers
- Play an additional device—just connect to the auxiliary input
- Volume control/headphone jack on front of right speaker
Upgrade your sound—and your experience
Love playing music, games and videos on your computer? Wait until you try it with the Companion 2 Series III multimedia speaker system. You’ll enjoy performance that’s significantly better than your original speakers—and it’s our most affordable computer speaker system.
You can access a world of entertainment on your computer. Bose engineering makes sure you hear it all with just two speakers. Unique digital signal processing produces consistently clear, full sound at any volume. So you’ll enjoy your favourite music, videos and streaming content even more than before.
A wide soundstage
Sit down at your computer or laptop and get ready to hear sound that seems to extend far beyond the actual speakers. It’s spacious and lifelike, made possible by TrueSpace stereo digital processing circuitry.
Feel the performance:
Don’t just play music, games and videos—feel them. You’ll notice deeper low-end performance and more detailed sound, thanks to the speakers’ ported cabinet design.
Simple setup, easy listening
Everything you need is in the box, and you can set up in minutes. Volume control and headphone jack are on the right speaker.
Expand your entertainment
Use the auxiliary input to bring Bose performance to another audio source such as your iPhone or iPad.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019
Okay, so I realize that these are "entry level" Bose speakers, and I can almost certainly spend five times as much (or more) on Bose speakers. But I didn't want to. I need to edit video (in Adobe premiere Pro CC) for a college class, and my iMac speakers just aren't doing the job (they suck). I went on to Amazon to buy a pair of $5 speakers. Then I realized that I want an "A" in this class (as I will be graded on sound, among other things). Oh yeah, and I remembered that I am not 15 any more. I can afford to invest a hundred bucks in some "decent" computer speakers.
I read a LOT of reviews, but the ones that really stuck with me were all of the trolls declaring this sound as "flat," and how the Yamaha speakers were "sooooo much better." That wasted another hour of my life tracking down these "magnificent speakers" only to find that the trolls wrote how sucky they were compared to these. I finally gave up and just bought the Bose speakers (this pair), as Bose is a super-premium brand. I had to trust the positive reviews.
Let me save you a LOT of time and hassle. If you don't like these, you can send them back. You see how attentive Bose is to packaging these do they cannot possibly get damaged in shipment. I buy a TON of stuff on Amazon (every week in fact), and it is rare to see any product this securely a(and cleverly) packaged. But yeah, the bass is great and the treble is clear and crisp. This is not a $10,000 surround sound movie theater system, but for a pair of "relatively inexpensive" speakers, this set kicks ass. They really put out nice sound.
NOTE: I have not cranked these "up to eleven," to see if there is distortion (so I can complain). I have them at 75% and adjust my iMac volume. It is more than loud enough to hear outside of the house (a few rooms away) and get my neighbors to complain. Perfect for office use and even some gaming and basic entertainment (as it is stereo, but bot quad). SUPER--EASY to set up. I read the instructions after I had them working. Not bluetooth., nut these are good. Short cords. Don't expect to be able to mount these 20 feet away from your computer. These sit on, or under, your desk. Use 'em that way and you will like them a lot. Anyway, hope this helps.
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By Dusty White on September 2, 2019
Holy cow! These are great!By Dusty White on September 2, 2019
Okay, so I realize that these are "entry level" Bose speakers, and I can almost certainly spend five times as much (or more) on Bose speakers. But I didn't want to. I need to edit video (in Adobe premiere Pro CC) for a college class, and my iMac speakers just aren't doing the job (they suck). I went on to Amazon to buy a pair of $5 speakers. Then I realized that I want an "A" in this class (as I will be graded on sound, among other things). Oh yeah, and I remembered that I am not 15 any more. I can afford to invest a hundred bucks in some "decent" computer speakers.
I read a LOT of reviews, but the ones that really stuck with me were all of the trolls declaring this sound as "flat," and how the Yamaha speakers were "sooooo much better." That wasted another hour of my life tracking down these "magnificent speakers" only to find that the trolls wrote how sucky they were compared to these. I finally gave up and just bought the Bose speakers (this pair), as Bose is a super-premium brand. I had to trust the positive reviews.
Let me save you a LOT of time and hassle. If you don't like these, you can send them back. You see how attentive Bose is to packaging these do they cannot possibly get damaged in shipment. I buy a TON of stuff on Amazon (every week in fact), and it is rare to see any product this securely a(and cleverly) packaged. But yeah, the bass is great and the treble is clear and crisp. This is not a $10,000 surround sound movie theater system, but for a pair of "relatively inexpensive" speakers, this set kicks ass. They really put out nice sound.
NOTE: I have not cranked these "up to eleven," to see if there is distortion (so I can complain). I have them at 75% and adjust my iMac volume. It is more than loud enough to hear outside of the house (a few rooms away) and get my neighbors to complain. Perfect for office use and even some gaming and basic entertainment (as it is stereo, but bot quad). SUPER--EASY to set up. I read the instructions after I had them working. Not bluetooth., nut these are good. Short cords. Don't expect to be able to mount these 20 feet away from your computer. These sit on, or under, your desk. Use 'em that way and you will like them a lot. Anyway, hope this helps.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2015
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018
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Norman
Fantastic speakers for the price
Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2017Verified Purchase
Shawn
I searched extensively for the best pair of speakers sub $100
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2017Verified Purchase
Bailey
Look good, but sound not as good as I would expect
Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2017Verified Purchase
Yakobius
You will not find better at this price point
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Scott
Defective Product + Bad Support
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