Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Enjoy an enveloping sound experience without enveloping yourself in hardware. It's easy with the Companion 5 multimedia speakers—Bose's premium computer system.
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Overview
The Companion 5 system also 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.
Features
- Two small speakers and a hideaway Acoustimass module add new dimensions to desktop listening. Hideaway module can be hidden almost anywhere in the listening area.
- Digital 5.1 audio playback brings music, games, movies and other 5.1-decoded material to life with much of the performance you'd expect from a five-speaker system.
- Plug-and-play ease through a single USB connection. No special software, adapters or sound card upgrade needed.
- All-in-one control pod for volume, single-touch mute, headphone jack and auxiliary input.
- Proprietary TrueSpace surround digital processing circuitry for reproducing vivid, enveloping sound from just two visible speakers.
- Preassembled speaker arrays on stands for superb performance and more usable desktop space.
- For optimum performance, Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later is recommended
- Dimensions (HxWxD):
—Acoustimass module: 8.68 x 7.13 x 14.0 in./21.91 x 18.1 x 35.56 cm
—Satellite speakers: 8.9 x 5.8 x 3.8 in./22.5 x 14.7 x 9.7 cm
—Control pod: 2.5 x 1.13 in./6.35 x 2.86 cm - Weight:
—Acoustimass module: 15.4 lb./6.99 kg
—Satellite speakers: 1.9 lb./0.09 kg
- Acoustimass module
- Satellite speakers with stands
- Control pod
- Power cord; USB cable
One-year limited (For details, please visit www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/customer_service/owners/
warranty/index.jsp.)
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Most Useful Reviews
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Not what I hoped for
Written by PG from San Clemente
27/11/2006
When I first set this system up on my new MacPro, I was blown away; clear, clean strong, truly remarkable, especially for watching movies. Now, a week later, I've discovered a deficiency that really disappoints me. Bose instructions suggest that you should turn off your equalizer and let the music sound the way the musicians intended it. If you follow that advice, you're going to run into a lot of recordings that sound like the vocal track is being projected from a distant coal mine. You can compensate fairly well with the iTunes equalizer but the fact is that my old $120 sound system did a better job with at last 10% of what I play. Notable victims include David Bowie (try Modern Love), John Mellencamp, and Journey, but you'll notice the effect to some degree with an unfortunately broad spectrum of artists. Overall, the sound quality is still so good that I rate the product at 4 stars, but you would be well advised to test the system with a representative selection of your favorite music before you sink $400 into it. …More
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
overpriced
Written by CS
23/02/2007
As an audiophile I sample lots of speakers systems whether they are for home theatre, two channel listening, or computer speakers. In all catagories Bose speakers have been over priced for their performance. Ever since Bose came out with their 901 line, Bose has presented themselves as the Ferrari of home audio. But sadly the rest of their products just don't live up to the 901's quality, and these are no difference. If these speakers cost 200 dollars less they would be a good system, but for the price tag, well they just don't perform.
Highs:
-They do a pretty decent job reproducing high frequencies
- For a computer sub it hits the lows nicely.
-The touch pad is a neat feature that I would like ot see on other models
Lows:
-as i have stated many times its over priced
-I have found that the mids are lacking definition.
-The sub is lacking character, only giving out thumps. …More677 of 958 people found this useful
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Bose Companion 5 Speakers
Written by TH from Witney
20/12/2006
I must start by saying that these are a truly stunning set of speakers! They look amazing and the sound that they produce is pretty darn brilliant!
If you know about the Bose product range, they are in effect a small version of the 3-2-1 set. Although they use a different technology to the 3-2-1 set, they produce the same sort of effect for pc users. They honestly produce surround like sound from 2.1 speakers, which for hard-core PC & Mac users is ideal.
These are a set of speakers that I think everyone will be jealous of, if you buy them. I know I would be! …More298 of 392 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Perfect speakers (especially if they're on sale)
Written by BG from Stratford
10/12/2009
I'm no audiophile as many claim to be but music is a huge part of my life. Before buying these I has altec lansings and the Bose Companion 3s. The Companion 3s were wonderful but lacked the power and surround feeling of the 5s. Even a casual listener will notice the difference with these beautiful speakers. You are paying for style but its not limited to that. While listening to bands like Radiohead I've discovered whole new sections that I haven't heard with other speaker set ups. If you have the money and find these on sale then just buy them, if you don't want to drop $400 then the companion 3s are also well worth your time. If you're a ridiculous sound expert auiophile then you probably already know what you're going to buy. …More
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Superb sound and an excellent quality product
Written by JF from Hobart
7/12/2009
I received my Bose Companion 5 system on the weekend. I had the system plugged in and configured within about 10 minutes. I followed the instructions carefully along with the recommendations in the BOSE manual. A test run across a range of music (Evanescence, Basement Jaxx through to a London Symphony Orchestra version of Elgars Enigma Variations) revealed stunning quality. I do not profess to be an audiophile however this was in a very different league to my other systems (mainly high end sony). Moreover, a further test across a number of movies such as Black Hawk Down (try the retreat scene) and Master and Commander (try the opening battle scene) left me feeling as if I was in the events rather than watching them!. This system coupled with the latest high end iMac brings together quality and design in a great and complimentary package. I can unequivocally recommend both products …More
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
This sound is incredible.
Written by GC from Sterling
4/12/2009
What is incredible that these 3 speakers can produce 5.1 surround sound more "surrounding" that some 5 speaker sets. It uses MIDI interface and I would recommend reading (short) manual for correct configuration.
My configuration consists of:
Mac Book Air and 24" cinema display into which these speakers are plugged in. …More2 of 2 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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How is the sound quality if connected with ipod?
- Asked by SH from Sheffield
- 5/10/2009
Best Answer
The sound quality is excellent, providing all the Bose clarity you come to expect from their speakers. in terms of connecting to an iPod, there is an additional input for plugging in an iPod (see the image of the round controller) To connect your ipod, you will need a double ended 3.5mm jack cable (the same connection you see at the end of your headphones, although at both ends of the cable) …More
- Answered by AA from London
- 8/10/2009
- 14 of 14 people found this useful
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Dose this work with Airpoert Express, how USB connects for the, can the volume be controled by itune?
- Asked by SE from Calabasas
- 8/10/2009
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how many speakers are there?
- Asked by JH from Rayleigh
- 11/10/2009
Best Answer
It has 2 sattelite speakers and an Acoustimas subwoofer
- Answered by RA from Cricklewood
- 14/10/2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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How are the speakers connected to each other? Cables? How long?
- Asked by EW from Valencia
- 16/10/2009
