Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4334 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Bose
• Model: 5
• Dimensions: 20.00" h x 16.00" w x 11.00" l, 27.00 pounds

Features

• 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.

Customer Reviews

NOT FOR MUSIC, GREAT FOR MOVIES AND GAMES
THE BOSE WEBSITE IS EXPLICIT THAT THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR MOVIES AND GAMES, AND IT IS.
TOO TREBLY FOR MUSIC. I COMPARED THEM BACK TO BACK IN THE BOSE STORE AND THE BOSE COMPANION 3 SOUND A LOT MORE NATURAL, JUST ADD A STEREO IMAGE APPLICATION.

Simply The Best
I have had the Companion 3 Series II for a year now, and was very pleased. After giving them to a friend that helped me with a project because she wouldn't take money, I decided to treat myself and upgrade to the Companion 5. I have a 24" iMac, but I do not watch movies on it nor do I play computer games. I do however listen to a wide variety of music on it all the time, and am more than happy with my purchase!

The sound quality is noticeably different that the 3 Series, and I loved those speakers. It has a fuller, more spacious feeling, that fills the area with a clean, vibrant sound. I haven't heard anything behind me like some reviewers report, but I can hear the left/right channel separation a lot better on these than I did on the Companion 3. I am a musician as well, and can't wait to see how my own music sounds on them.

If you do not listen to music all the time, it's not worth the price tag compared to the Companion 3, but if you do, and or you want to treat yourself, you will not be disappointed. I was disappointed with my Bose Wave radio, but these speakers are simply the best when it comes to listening to music on your computer!

Bose Companion 5 - too sharp
When the Bose Companion 5 arrived I was pretty excited. They had sounded so sweet in the Bose shop downtown. I set them all up which was pretty simple and played through all of iTunes. First thing that hit me was the so called "surround sound". It does sound pretty sweet but I wouldnt call it surround sound. The longer I played the more I felt they just werent good enough for the price payed, but what was worse was that the highs very extremely sharp and hurt my ears! Now, I know I have sensitive ears, but imagine not being able to listen to music because of that!! Thats just crazy. Most songs touched on the highs and it was a nightmare!! I asked around in online forums and such if it might be my laptop, my apartment, my soundcard... and tried everything that people told me without results. The Bose Companion 5 speakers were the problem! I sent them back, and got different speakers from axiom (a superb canadian company) which are a bit more expensive but about a million times better in sound quality! I dont have any problems with the highs anymore.

Pros: nice looks; small; "surround sound"
Cons: Highs extremely sharp (hurt!); too expensive for quality!

I wouldnt ever recommend them! Theres better stuff there for much less money!

PS: Also, BE AWARE that in a bose shop or even bose setup in another store, they can fix the room and everything so that the speakres will sound amazing while at your own place where you dont have all that they will sound mediocre. Just be careful!