Bose Companion 5
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10 years ago
Not a great product IMO.
This was my first purchase of a Bose product to replace my old Logitech speakers that lasted years. I was quite surprised that there is no way to connect these speakers to my audio output jacks or adjust the sound quality and effects with my computers software.
Pros:
- Nice looking and decent sound
Cons:
- Not able to connect to audio output jacks or sound cards
- No software to adjust sound effects or quality
10 years ago
Good speaker system
I use the system as a speaker system for my primary design computer. The sound is good quality and crisp. I bought it to replace a Logitech system and have to say for the price I am a little disappointed that it doesn't completely blow the Logitech system away considering it is three times the...
18 years ago
Bose Companion 5
T he satellites on the Bose Companion 5-hereon referred to as the BC 5-look like a prop from a Star Wars film set. However, the long subwoofer looks a little like a largish UPS. The matte-finished black and grey looks elegant, and the stylish satellites and classy control pod all add up to a killer...
16 years ago
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speakers
Bose's high end multimedia speakers look as though they belong on the set of Star Trek, but how do they sound?
19 years ago
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System
The Bose Companion 5 multimedia speaker system is a sleek black-and-gray 2.1 setup promising "surround-like" performance. Though it's aimed at the desktop-computer crowd (it connects via USB), it could easily fill a living room with sound.
Pros:
- The subwoofer delivers nice rumble
- Speakers widen the stereo image
- Great for desktop or home listening
- Wired control has volume and mute button
Cons:
- "Surround-like" is NOT real surround sound
- The satellites are lacking in the mid-high frequencies
- Control is wired
14 years ago
BOSE COMPANION 5: Good for a desktop user but WAY too expensive
The Companion 5's work well enough for the small desktop environment, but, their huge price tag and only moderate preformance stop me from recommending them.
Pros:
- Attractive
- high quality design
Cons:
- Doesn't truly give surround sound
- Bypasses sound cards
- Sound range
13 years ago
great for a short time
I have purchased 2 sets of these and both times they played really awsome for about 1.5 years and both sets have died out on me after that. They are really awsome for the sound and money at first but it is VERY agrivating to have both set die on me in such a short time.
13 years ago
Short Life Span
With new MacBook Pro's; forget it. Aside from that, as usual with Bose, they don't last very long in terms of quality. After 6 months, I had to replace them. Fortunately, you'll get much better sound quality for a much better price from Altec Lansing and they'll last you longer.
19 years ago
Although expensive, this three-piece speaker system is one of the more distinct-looking and attractively designed PC speaker packages we've seen -- and it sounds pretty good, too.
18 years ago
Bose Companion 5
Bose is not a brand you traditionally associate with computers, but the high-end hi-fi specialist is now targeting PC users who want an aesthetically pleasing product that offers superior sound quality.
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