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Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System
#9
based on 96 reviews
Ratings Distribution
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Category Average
$399.00 - $400.00
from 10 stores
Pros
Cons
- Pricey (3)
- Driver vista nightmare (1)
- Microphone hookup (1)
- Needs on off switch (1)
- Needs onoff switch (1)
- Not yet (1)
- Perfect for me (1)
Best Uses
- Home (15)
- Indoor (12)
- Office (7)
- Smaller rooms (4)
- Basic systems (3)
- Audiophiles (2)
- Travel (2)
- Computer (1)
- Computer monitors (1)
- Larger rooms (1)
Where to Buy
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System
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Outstanding 9.6
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$399.00 |
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Outstanding 9.3
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Outstanding 9.1
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Product Reviews
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System Reviews
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Crisp, Bright and Amazing
"I use the Bose Companion 5.5 with my desktop computer. I have an external drive that has over 60,000 songs. I use iTunes and a mix of VBRs and a mix of format. Many of these songs, (I would guess around 80%) when played, you will discover are have been rendered more crisp, and more importantly, spacial. The most remarkable feat is that I hear so much more within the songs than before. I hear the chorus separated..." Read Full Review »
Apr 17, 2009 by Brad70
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bad experience
"I haven't read any review before buying this speaker. I bought it after listened the demo at Bose store and Bestbuy store. When I first plugged it in, and tried itune to hear some music, I loved it. Quality sound was so good. Deep and nice. Perfect. I turned on the video, and I felt bad right away. It added noise and static sound in addition to the movie sound. (I try both Transformer and Tokyo Drift). I tried a..." Read Full Review »
Oct 05, 2008 by QPRP
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Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System Review
Crisp, Bright and Amazing
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
- User-friendly
Pros
- Driver Vista NIGHTMARE
Cons
- When I am awake
Best Uses
"I use the Bose Companion 5.5 with my desktop computer. I have an external drive that has over 60,000 songs. I use iTunes and a mix of VBRs and a mix of format. Many of these songs, (I would guess around 80%) when played, you will discover are have been rendered more crisp, and more importantly, spac …" Read Full Review »
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System Review
Good speakers, but not perfect.
"I got these speakers when I moved because I didn't want to pack/wanted to upgrade from my companion 3's.
First off, the good. These sound fantastic. If you had your eyes closed you'd probably think there were 4 speakers. Bose is always the best when it comes to great sound in a compact package. Thes
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Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System Review
Full, rich sound...
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Sound Quality
- Great Design
- Powerful
Pros
- Price
Cons
- computer
- Home
- Office
Best Uses
"This new series of Bose Companion speakers is a huge step up in design from the previous series. the Companion 5 system give a simulated 5.1 surround sound experience from a 2.1 configuration. Bose does this by putting two small angled speakers in each of the satellites aiming the two inner speakers …" Read Full Review »
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System Review
Great! Great! component.
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Connect
- Great Sound Quality
- Powerful
Pros
- None
Cons
- Audiophiles
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Best Uses
"Yeaaaaah! This is wonderfull,beautifull,perfect,nice design looks so good in your desk,and the best of everything is the sound quality superior than others.
People buy this just two spekers. You no need 5 speakers over your desk or trying to find areas to put your regular 5.1 speakers this is wha
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Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System Review
Excelent, worth every penny
"Well, first, lets just start off with the sets ONLY con, the fact that it has USB instead of standard speaker cords. Because i have alot of USB stuff, i had to trade off because there was no open USB port, so i had to ditch the gaming controler :(, but it was worth it. Now to the good stuff........
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Where to Buy
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System
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Outstanding 9.6
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$399.00 |
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Outstanding 9.3
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Outstanding 9.1
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Outstanding 9.1
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$399.00 |
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Outstanding 9.3
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Good 8.5
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Outstanding 9.3
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