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Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System – Graphite/Silver

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Model Name 40326
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  • No special software, sound card upgrade, adaptors or complicated wiring required; Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure
  • Speaker arrays come fully assembled on stands for superb performance and more usable desktop space and magnetically shielded satellite speakers prevent monitor interference or damage to magnetic media
  • Handy control pod houses volume control, single touch mute, headphone jack and connection for a second audio source such as an MP3 player
  • Proprietary integrated signal processing delivers lifelike performance at almost any volume level. Control pod: 2.5 H x 1.13 W Inches
  • Compression circuitry keeps your music clear and undistorted at high volume levels, Acoustimass module 21.8 cm H x 17.3 cm W x 42.5 cm D

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Bose companion 5 multimedia speaker system – graphite/silver

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4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
625 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, ease of installation, and appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention that it's a remarkable sound system, the sound is bright and colorful, and that it does not take up much space. They're also satisfied with appearance, and volume control. That said, opinions are mixed on value, quality, performance, and size.

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248 customers mention201 positive47 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they say it's a remarkable sound system, the sound is bright and colorful, and has a lot of power behind it. They also say the simulated 5.1 surround sound really works, and the speakers are great desk speakers that do not take up much space. Customers also like the desktop volume puck and say that the highs are slightly clearer.

"...But they offer so much listening joy that I have say that they have at least re-inspired me to keep searching for the perfect living room set up...." Read more

"...These are excellent speakers. The 5:1 surround sound simulation is quite good from only three speakers, and the entire assembly is quite simple...." Read more

"...First off, these can sound good, but only once in a blue moon - and you have to tinker with the equalizers to get them to sound decent at all...." Read more

"...Chrystal clear, with nice tones in mid range and bass as well. That said, they do fall a tad short when compared to high-end cabinet speakers...." Read more

48 customers mention44 positive4 negative

Customers find the speakers easy to set up and use. They say it's well-made, easy to connect, and easy to control. Customers also appreciate the terrific integration to their computer and the ability to switch to standby with a light tap. They mention that the USB connection offers an entirely digital set-up.

"...is quite good from only three speakers, and the entire assembly is quite simple...." Read more

"...The phone rings and I tap the puck for mute. So easy. And fine adjustment is precise, with little effort...." Read more

"...In fact, the Bose Companion 5 was easier to connect than the my old previous system was to take apart and remove...." Read more

"...Installation is simple (one page in their guide for Mac), but you do need to pay attention to the speaker placement - they really do need to be..." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They say it has a simple, sleek design that looks great. Some customers also mention that the quality materials and finish are second to none. The speakers are described as bold, sleek, and stylish, and fit perfectly with their iMac.

"...Pretty much look and feel nice, but sound (what counts) terrible.Pros:1. They look great, and have a nice feel.2...." Read more

"...under my desk and the little speakers up front and center, it's a minimalist rig, as needs be in an office setting...." Read more

"clear sound, powerful base, nice design, it is expensive but if you rich like me then who cares...." Read more

"...I say regrettably because the design of the system was so elegant and fitted so well on my computer desk...." Read more

20 customers mention17 positive3 negative

Customers like the volume control of the speakers. They mention that it gives them an extra dimension of volume control beyond their computerized. They also appreciate the adjustable volume control, which lets them easily and quickly turn sound on and off. Customers also like the sound dial as the volume controller, and the sound toggle controller. They like the desktop widget for volume and mute.

"...The volume control as a convenient large button on top to press to turn the system on...." Read more

"...The phone rings and I tap the puck for mute. So easy. And fine adjustment is precise, with little effort...." Read more

"...The wired remote feature is rather useful as well and easy to get use to...." Read more

"...Possibly the most impressive part is the sound toggle controller. It is just so smooth and silky. Responsive and clean...." Read more

69 customers mention35 positive34 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the speakers. Some say it's well worth the price, while others say it lacks clarity and is overpriced.

"...sound experience, but for the price the Bose system was well worth every dollar spent. This is by far a remarkable sound system." Read more

"...2. Overall lacks clarity3. Extremely overpriced at $399...." Read more

"...Very well worth the purchase for those of you who can afford it." Read more

"...But at $359, this is a rip off." Read more

49 customers mention28 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that the system is well made with quality materials, and the sound fills a room with amazing life like quality. However, others say that the speakers stop working, and feature a fragile plastic rear end-cap. Overall, opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"...apparently did their homework when they thoughtfully built these well made speakers, and it's the stereo imaging that really sets them apart from..." Read more

"...Despite being very heavy, it features a plastic rear end-cap that is fragile. Come-on. For the price, give me painted steel not brittle plastic...." Read more

"...1. They look great, and have a nice feel.2. The volume dial is sturdy and convenient.Cons:1...." Read more

"...The found the various connections quite sturdy and well-marked. The cables were also plenty long enough...." Read more

44 customers mention21 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works beautifully straight from the box, while others say that it didn't work properly. Some customers also mention that the subwoofer works well and produces the amount of bass they would expect out of it. However, some customers also say that the product came in used and is not working properly.

"...However, big trouble was ahead. The speakers didn’t work, and amazing but true, the only “help” offered by Microsoft was a link pointing to a Bose..." Read more

"...But it turns out I was wrong.The speakers work great and I listen to a varied amount of music, though more on the electronic side...." Read more

"...Nothing except incompatibility and the inability to use the speakers apart from a full blown PC...." Read more

"...No problems. No switching anything. It just worked. No matter the setup, those SoundSticks worked......" Read more

22 customers mention14 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the speakers. Some mention that they take up a lot less space, while others say that they sound tiny and harsh. The bass module is too bulky, and some customers feel that the speakers are significantly smaller than expected.

"...For easy assembly, all cords are color-coded and shaped to fit easily and in only one way into the subwoofer...." Read more

"...When I first hooked them up I was disappointed. I thought they sounded tiny and harsh and couldn't believe I spent that much money on them...." Read more

"...Pros:Bose qualityIncredible SoundCompact sizeCons:..." Read more

"...These are great desk speakers and do not take up much space.Are they worth $400? ...Maybe.. I guess I will see how long they last...." Read more

Really Disappointed! (ORIGINALLY BUT NOT NOW)
4 Stars
Really Disappointed! (ORIGINALLY BUT NOT NOW)
THE NEXT DAYI have updated my review from 2 to 4 stars because after rebooting my PC this morning the sound improved dramatically. A stark difference. Clarity and range was now really excellent. I listened again the the "Beatles 1" album on Spotify Premium (320 kbps) that I complained about below and heard high notes that I hadn't heard before, even on my high end Harmon Kardon home audio receiver and Bose acoustimass 7.1 speakers.I would have updated the rating to 5 stars (the sound deserves it!) but all of my non-sound related complaints below still exist. Bose really needs to address them.BTW, I still have to call Bose when they come back to work as I do not have the software based sound adjustment capabilities discussed in other reviews as well as in those lame instructions. Not that I will ever use them however. I prefer a flat, sharp, unaltered sound and what I'm hearing. Really excellent!ORIGINAL REVIEWAs usual, Amazon Prime was awesome as I received my Bose Companion 5 computer speakers at 11 today,12/31/15 after ordering late on 12/29.Because they arrived early I thought I had plenty to time to install and setup before quitting for the day. It only took a few minutes actually as there wasn’t much too it. The found the various connections quite sturdy and well-marked. The cables were also plenty long enough. I like he desktop remote which is heavy enough to do double duty as a paperweight.I’m running Windows 10 on Dell and the instructions were written for Windows XP and Vista so they were essentially worthless for setup, but Windows 10 found the one necessary USB driver silently without any issues. The instructions talked about a setup process with lots of screen displays and ~10 separate USB driver installs that would run at several minutes. (My driver install took a couple seconds.) I finally realized this may have been true with XP (circa 2001) but untrue with an O/S 15 years newer and 4 generations later.However, big trouble was ahead. The speakers didn’t work, and amazing but true, the only “help” offered by Microsoft was a link pointing to a Bose consumer sales website in India. (I live in Southern California.) I need to add that I had already gone to the Bose website listed in the instructions in the box with the speakers. But after pawing thru all the presale adds I learned that the website offered only the same XP setup crap I already had. Nothing more except a phone number.I did try to call the Bose tech support at 2 PM Pacific time but they had shut down for the New Years Holiday already and did not provide the means to leave a voice mail.Well, at this point I realized I had made a big “buyer beware” error: I thought I ‘d bought the best quality product available. Maybe this is in fact true, but if so it’s a sad statementHowever, there was some “joy” eventually. (I exaggerate.) I did get those Bose speakers working, some 3+ hours later, by Googling with search terms like “Bose Companion 5 speakers no sound”. What I learned was that the Bose driver setup app is incompatible with my previously installed high end Logitech web camera. Here’s a link to the blog post that tipped me off:http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/no-audio-with-usb-2-0-bose-companion-5-windows-xp-227549/Scroll down the page to the post dated February 4, 2007, “No Audio” by Conductor_Grey. (I've attached a screen scrap to save others time. Yup, that post is almost 9 years old!)Anyway, I did these 4 steps to get the Bose speakers to finally work:1. I disabled the webcam driver in Windows (Control Panel > System > Device Manager > Audio).2. I plugged in my headphones into the Bose desktop remote port. They worked immediately!3. I unplugged the headphones and then the speakers started working.4. I re-enabled the webcam driver and the speakers are still working. (knock on wood! I haven’t rebooted yet.)So it appears the latest Windows driver install app (written by Bose of course and distributed by Microsoft) is just buggy. Same bug apparently as 7 years ago.I noted in the instructions that these speakers have been selling since 2006 which explains (but does not excuse) the Windows XP instructions and the date of that post blog post.All in all, I am far from a happy camper. But I’m going to use these speakers for a couple days with different types of music to see if they just need breaking in. They sounded like crap when I listened to the Beatles but I’m listening to classical piano and violin now (Debussy) and they sound much better. One plus, I used for a phone call and the voice was very clear. Best I've heard from systems like this.Sadly, Cambridge Soundworks is out of business. IMO, they made better speakers for half the cost.
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Riley
5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but very premium
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but very premium
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2017
I was skeptical at first about the idea of spending $449 CAD on a set of speakers, but I haven't looked back ever since. I'm a university student who spends a lot of time in my room studying, and the rest of the time entertaining guests. I'll start off by stating the obvious, if you're looking at any Bose product be ready to spend some serious coin. The set cost me just over 500$ after taxes, however I selected the "free shipping" option and to my surprise the speakers arrived within 3 days via UPS, thanks Amazon!

The sound quality these speakers produce is phenomenal for the size, and almost everybody who's ever heard them has asked me questions about it. If you're planning on having a house party, these won't disappoint. I've had these playing all night with some bass heavy songs from Lil Uzi, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, etc... Zero distortion at nearly any volume level. I'll have more problems with items shaking off my desk before I experience any sound issues at high levels, and I don't think I've ever had them past 75%. These are also great for other genres with more mids and highs, such as Rock. Listening to Dream On - Aerosmith, the vocals sound great and clear, all of the instruments are present and the bass isn't too heavy.

I use them with a Macbook Pro, the USB connection is pretty straight forward and quick to use (no drivers to install). I've also hooked up an AUX cord to the Control Pod, that works well too. If there is anything I'd complain about these speakers, it would be the lack of bluetooth connectivity. Otherwise this is probably the most solid set of computer speakers on the market, in terms of sound quality, bass, small size and durability. I know people who've purchased these speakers almost 10 years ago, and they still work. Surprisingly they don't look outdated like you'd expect, they just lack some more modern features like bluetooth or USB-C.

If you're looking for something loud, sleek and that'll last forever, skip all of the other options out there and save up for these. This system will hold it's value very well just like an Apple product.
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5.0 out of 5 stars これ、最高じゃないですか
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Trevor L. Wardrop
5.0 out of 5 stars Great speaker system
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2014
motoprin
5.0 out of 5 stars やはりBOSEがイイね!
Reviewed in Japan on April 16, 2012
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4.0 out of 5 stars Companion20から乗り換え
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