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Our premium computer speakers deliver multichannel sound that seems to surround you, specifically designed for computer listening. Just right for music, games and moviesand setup is a snap. The Companion(R) 5 multimedia speaker system is engineered to deliver the excitement of surround sound content right at your computerwithout the clutter of five speakers. Just two small speakers and a hideaway Acoustimass(R) module deliver much of the audio performance you'd expect from a five-speaker surround sound system. And a single USB connection is all it takesno special software, hardware or sound card upgrade necessary.*
The system features a handy, all-in-one control pod to keep speaker volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and an auxiliary input all within easy reach. Speakers are mounted on stands enabling superb performance and more usable desktop space.
*For optimum performance, we recommend Windows XP or later. For Macintosh computers, OS X 10.4.6 or later.
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- TrueSpace surround digital processing circuitry delivers multi-channel, immersive sound- Simple USB connectivityno sound card upgrade, extra software, adaptors or wiring needed
- Two small speakers and compact module deliver sound you might expect from a five-speaker system.
- Handy control pod houses volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and auxiliary connection.
- Acoustimass module produces deep low frequencies and can be hidden almost anywhere in the room.
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By H. Chau (Irvine, CA)
Can NOT increase or decrease volume with Windows Vista Volume Control. However, this feature works fine with Windows XP. No SW update is available from Bose website.
By D. Tolpygo (Chicago)
I got myself "BOSE Companion 5" 5 days ago in an attempt to improve sound in my TV room. My TV room is longer than it is wider therefore all previous setups with floor standing speakers and surround channels did not work due to the sound bouncing all over the place. I just needed something smaller to improve our TV experience.
BOSS was a logical choice after I have heard my father's Companion 3 performance in his computer setup. The thing is - I already own "Cambridge SoundWorks FPS 2000 Digital" (CSW) 4 speaker surround set I got 9 years ago as a present from my wife "girlfriend back then" It has been performing admirably in my computer room on a 2nd floor to this day.
Back to BOSE: I got my speakers and paired them with IBM T60 laptop hooked up to my TV and Dish encoder/decoder. Ofter playing various audio files/CDs and listening to sound coming from TV and DVDs I was puzzled with luck of "OMG!!!I am blown away by this!!! OMG!!" factor. Something was wrong here. The speakers sounded OK but just OK. I have tweaked various Win 7 settings on my laptop in an attempt to achieve the breakthrough in performance to no avail. I even compared the same CDs and MP3 by listening to them through my CSW rig on the 2nd floor. And again I could not reach conclusive decision since side by side comparison could not be made. Finally I had enough and brought BOSS Companion 5 set to the 2nd floor to meet my workstation and "Cambridge SoundWorks FPS 2000 Digital"+ Soundblaster Live. BOSS speaker set was hooked up to my desktop under a minute and had a first go with Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here" in the CD drive. I turned the lights off and listened to the music. I've caught myself nodding - the performance was good.
Then I switched to the CSW setup and played the same song again and my jaw dropped. The sound was SOOO MUCH BETTER - full of character, warmth and soul. Exactly the qualities another reviewer [P. Lau] described in his post as "`warmth', `soundstage', `smoothness',`less fatigue'." These qualities were missing from Bose Companion 5 reproduction of the sound. This could be due to the fact that it is a new system which does not have a lot of "burn in" time yet or it could be something else. Nonetheless, the difference is profound enough for me to send it back for a refund. I guess I must give Bose another shot some other time. Once again they did not sound bad, no no, they sounded OK but just not better than Cambridge SoundWorks FPS 2000 I already own. I might have kept them if they weren't caring BOSE name and were under $99 or I did not have a chance to compare them to my existing system.
Once again I do like Bose brand and will not bash them needlessly. Make up your own mind since this review is based on my personal biased experience. My father seems to like them better than my CSW setup - go figure!
By N. E. Hale (Minneapolis, MN USA)
I resisted getting computer speakers for a long time, but finally when a new monitor had barely audible sound, I broke down and bought these. Wow, so much more and better than I was expecting. My husband is a complete analog geek and will only listen to CD and vinyl, but he said he would actually consider listening to iTunes now because of how good this sounds. I think I had had $99 computer speakers once that went into a box during a move and I never bothered unpacking them, so I was expecting only a slight upgrade from those. I also had the old Bose Acoustimass system for a stereo once and was never much impressed with it, I think it's in the basement storage now. For these, in the same room, they are comparable with our stereo system and slightly less so from another room. I'm going to get a pair of these for my new office and also am seriously considering an upgrade in headphones as well. I'm a believer.
By Mike R SD
Until a few years ago, I used nothing but the cheapest speakers and headphones I could fine. Bargain-bin all the way until I picked up a pair of high-end Sennheiser headphones and I finally "heard the difference" - since then I've gotten picky and have only wanted the best. After upgrading to a surround-sound system for my TV, I wanted a similar experience for my computer and after a bit of research, the Companion 5 was the way to go. These speakers are the equivalent of my Sennheiser headphones - I can hear stuff in music that I've never heard before (it's actually kind of strange!). It really takes sound to the 'next level' compared to the other speakers I've tried. I tried the Logitech systems, I even tried the other Bose Companion models, but they just couldn't compare.
To me, this system has 3 downsides - all of them are pretty big and take a hit on the score (hence the 4 stars instead of 5).
The first downside is the price - it's definitely better than the other systems I've seen, but it's also twice the price. With that said, trying the Companion 3 next to this (which sells for half the price), I was still happier to put down the extra cash for the Companion 5 series. It's still a very expensive system though.
The 2nd downside is the proprietary setup - rather than using a normal audio plug, this system connects to your pc via USB port and requires drivers. This isn't always the easiest thing to do, and you have to rely on the drivers always being available/compatible with your system. It gives more chances for error to occur.
The final downside are the other audio connections. Fortunately you CAN plug other devices into the audio volume knob. Unfortunately, it only takes a 3.5mm headphone plug. This would have been fantastic if it had accepted optical audio or even composite audio (to plug a game console into, for example). I had to purchase a Composite-to-3.5mm Y-adapter to plug a console into it, and besides being a hassle, it lessens the quality.
The volume knob is very nice - it has a headphone jack, 3.5mm input, and mute/unmute button in addition to changing the volume by turning it left or right.
The sound quality is amazing from this - I've never been a BOSE fan, but this thing is incredible. One last downside from it, is that it will show any flaws in low-quality audio you may have. Low-quality MP3s? You'll hear the difference. Youtube videos? you'll hear the difference. But when you pop in a DVD, Blu Ray or listen to a high quality MP3, the system really shines!
By John Rambo
i've used pretty much every computer speaker system out their from $20 up to $500, and these Bose Companion 5's are by far the best i've ever used. i was nervous when i spent $400 plus tax on these puppies, but after 3 years, i'm more than satisfied. not one problem with these speakers. and they make my 300GB music collection sound great. you simply can't go wrong with these speakers. if anyone tells you that their music sounds muddy, etc, its their music, not the speakers. these speakers are worth every penny i paid for them, and then some.
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