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Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speaker System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bose
Category: CE
List Price: $99.00
Buy New: $82.99
You Save: $16.01 (16%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  57 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9 x 7
MPN: 17817357968
Model: 2
UPC: 017817357968
EAN: 0017817357968
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | TrueSpace stereo processing add a sense of spaciousness to music, movies and computer game soundtracks | | • | Dual inputs allow speakers to be connected to a secondary media source, like a CD or MP3 player | | • | Volume control, headphone jack and second source input all conveniently located on one speaker, for easy access | | • | Magnetically-shielded speakers prevent interference and damage to magnetic media | | • | Unit Size - 3-1/2W x 7-1/2H x 7-5/8D each speaker |
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Product Description
The Bose Companion 2 speakers give new voice to your computer desktop. Odds are, your computeris a primary source of entertainment. So why rely on standard computer speakers with so much rich content at your fingertips? Step up to Companion 2 speakers and unleash your computer's true potential with powerful, full-range sound for CDs, DVDs, MP3s, streaming videos, games and more. These deliver both the subtleties in your music and the rousing resonance of movie and game sound effects. Think of them as giving new voice to your computer. And with Bose TrueSpace stereo signal processing, that voice really has some reach. Experience a spacious, dramatic soundstage that seems to extend beyond the desktop speakers?whether you've set them next to your monitor or placed them farther apart. You'll also appreciate the clear, robust response for those challenging low musical notes and sound effects. Dual inputs enable the speakers to be used with your computer as well as a second audio source, such as a portable MP3 or CD player. They are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with your monitor. Bose 1-Year Limited Warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 52 more reviews...
 Big Sound from a Tiny Package December 4, 2004
167 out of 176 found this review helpful
If thundering bass is desired, these aren't the speakers to consider. However, if your main goal is pleasing, balanced sound in a compact package, look no further than the Bose Companion 2. Audio quality is stunning for a package so small. Highs are crisp/clean, and bass is commendably decent--surprisingly so, when you consider the tiny modules that are reproducing this bass--but it's what I was expecting from Bose before turning these on for the first time.
This system won't shatter the house frame, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, a speaker system that I purchased last night by a well-know manufacturer, complete with a monstrous subwoofer, is being returned tomorrow. I honestly prefer the sound of this diminutive Bose system--and as icing on the cake, it includes a spare set of input jacks for connecting another audio device, as well as a headphone jack.
Marvelous sound, attractive design, and an excellent value. I'm very happy.
1/9/2005: Brief addendum--one month after the purchase, I'm still very pleased with these speakers. They're a worthy replacement for the Boston Acoustics BA-735 speakers that have served me well for several years...and a bit of computer space has been reclaimed in the bargain, since the Bose speakers don't utilize a subwoofer, which I haven't missed in the least...I'm still in awe that speakers this small can reproduce such big sound.
I rarely comment on another review, but I couldn't help but notice a blanket condemnation of these speakers from a self-appointed "expert." In checking that individual's other "reviews" at Amazon, I was struck by the number of Bose products that this person goes out of his way to trash...a disgruntled former Bose employee, perhaps?
The term "cheap electronics" was used by this "reviewer." Of three speaker systems that I tried before settling on the Bose (one from Aletc Lansing, which was a nice unit otherwise, and one that was distributed under the Compaq name), this was the ***only*** one of the three that didn't sporadically pick up some type of amateur radio interference...Bose is doing something right that two other manufacturers couldn't manage.
Try the speakers for yourself. Unless boombox bass levels are desired, I think you'll be pleased. This was my first Bose purchase, and it won't be my last.
Somewhat Disappointed May 23, 2005
56 out of 68 found this review helpful
The speakers are nice, no question about it; the sound is good for the size; the range is what you might expect from speakers this size (perhaps even better than expected). However, I am still a little disappointed when you come down to the overall feeling I get from the purchase.
To start with, I bought these for my wife to use with her iPod. There are no incompatibility problems and they work fine. I do find the lack of a way to turn them off, short of unplugging them a bit of a shortcoming. The range of response seems a little limited to me (changing the EQ setting on the iPod produces a definite change in the sound, but I would expect a little more richness in the changes). The size is a bit more than I expected from Bose, a company that excels at putting good sound in small packages. Lastly, I feel that the speakers were over priced for what I got (unless there is some inherent benefit in the Bose label that I don't know of).
Bottom line, I have a better set of speakers, in the Creative Labs I-Trigue 2200 2.0 Speakers, on my computer (at least to my ears), for less than half the cost. So think hard and shop around before you jump on the Bose name, or better yet, if you can, try them out first.
P-)
Bose Mediamates were great for $100, here's the better ones! December 22, 2004
30 out of 36 found this review helpful
I dare Eduardo to buy these speakers, compare them to these cheaper Logitech, Yamaha or Creative ones he mentions(which do exist but suck completely and have like no bass at all, and if it is 2.1s then their bass is muddy or distorts), and THEN make a review, saying final real results, and not something biased by his preferred brands without even hearing these.
I own Bose Mediamates, and this is the new improved version of them. I tested them at a Bose Store. Sound is a little more clear, a little more spacious mainly for movies, and bass is deeper since it comes out of the back now and you can make the bass get reflected at certain surfaces to increase how deep it goes. As I have said before in reviews for the Mediamates, they are the best 2.0 speakers, and these new ones now take their place, for improved performance and GREAT looks. These are excellent for movies and games, and great for music. You will feel as if they were bigger speakers. Enough said about them, now go buy them :)
And just in case any "real audiophile" comes here, I will make them shut up in time:
DO NOT listen to them! As you can see they never direct reviews to the product, meaning them who claim to know audio greatly, haven't even tested these out. They say Bose is based on 1960 technologies and use cheap materials, but then tell me why people who have owned Bose speakers for over 25 years still have them and work like new? Tell me also why my 3 year old Bose Mediamates, my over 1 year old Bose Quietcomfort headphones, my less than 3 months old Bose Wave Music System, my less than 8 months old Bose Freestyle and Bose Companion 3, all sound like new and perform like new, even after I've pushed them way further than what they are meant to do with my A/V receiver? Also tell me if they use "cheap untreated paper" for their drivers, why did I look inside my Bose Freestyle's speaker and found an almost plastic material on the drivers? And if their sound is sooo old from the 60s, why does it sound so rich, full, clear, crisp, lifelike and bassy? And why dont the speakers distort? Go away Bose haters/bashers that havent even tested their products!
Pretty Good Two-Speaker Solution from Bose June 18, 2006
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
The Bose Companion line of speakers currently features the Companion 2 and the Companion 3. The Companion 2 features two medium-sized speakers and the Companion 3 features two small speakers, a subwoofer, and a "puck" for inputs and volume control. I chose the Companion 2 because I did not have room for a bass box. I do not regret this decision.
I recommend the Companion 2 if you are looking for a good quality two-speaker solution for your computer or multimedia device. Here is my list of pros and cons...
PROS
+ Small, good design.
+ Good range in sound. Impressive for a small package.
+ Bass can be controlled by moving the speakers toward and away from a wall.
CONS
- You cannot turn them off (unless you unplug the AC adapter).
- No bass/treble controls (however bass can be controlled--see PROS).
- Expensive.
Overall, $99 was a bit much for these speakers. I also expected the ability to turn them off! But, for a two-speaker solution these are not bad.
If customer service and the compact design are not important to you, then look at the following computer speakers from Logitech:
Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers ($54.99 on Newegg, $47.94 on Amazon)
Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1 Speaker ($238.99 on Newegg, $257.99 on Amazon)
Logitech Z-2300 200 watts RMS 2.1 Speaker ($83.99 on Newegg, $96.99 on Amazon)
Bose does it again... December 11, 2004
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
When I saw that BOSE had a 2 speaker set that also had dual input sources, I ran to the nearest store! As I write this review, I'm listening to some Celine CDs on them in fact. The speakers have a good dynamic range of sound and I'm quite impressed by them. I also heard their companion 3 speaker set which had a lot of bass compared to these, but too much bass isn't a good thing for a desk at my office - it would disturb others. These speakers look great, sound clear - and have a little bit of heft to them - there's some quality for you.
I'd say its the best sound your going to get for an office environment without subwoofer (which are a pain for an office anyway). For home computers for normal listening, they would be suitable as well. It all depends what you do - I wanted accurate music reproduction - so I'm pleased. If I was a big movie watcher, I'd probably go with their Companion 3 or another brand's offerings. The dual input is perfect for my two PCs at my desk :-).
The only negative (which might be a positive for some) is that there is no light on the front indicating that it is plugged in. Also - no way to turn them off from what I can tell...just a volume nob. Regardless, I'm very pleased and looking forward to many years of great music listening.
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