Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System

Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System

Product Information

  • Overview

    Enjoy a significant upgrade in sound and style from the speakers that came with your computer. Companion® 2 speakers 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.

    These sleek and compact speakers fit easily in their surroundings to save valuable desktop space. Dual inputs make it a snap to connect your computer and portable audio sources at the same time. Both volume and the headphone jack reside on the front of one speaker to provide easy control over your listening experience.

  • Highlights

    • Bose® proprietary TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry to create a soundstage that seems wider than closely placed desktop speakers
    • Ported cabinet design for clearer, deeper low musical tones
    • Dual inputs so you can enjoy two audio sources simultaneously
    • Convenient control and jack placement
    • Magnetically shielded speakers
    • Automatic tonal balance adjustment
  • Did you notice?

    Dual inputs let you connect your Mac and iPod at the same time, so you don't have to fiddle about with wires when you want to change audio source.
  • Apple Recommends For

    Stunning desktop audio from movies, music or games on your Mac and iPod.
  • What's in the Box?

    • Bose® Companion® 2 speakers
    • Accessory speaker
    • Audio input cable with mini plug
    • Speaker cable
    • Audio input cable with RCA plugs
    • Power Cord
    • Rubber feet
    • Owner's guide
  • Tech Specs

    • Connections : Headphone port
    • Power : 120VAC, 60Hz, 20 VA maximum
    • Height : 7.5 in./19.0 cm
    • Width : 3.13 in./8.0 cm
    • Depth : 5.88 in./15.0 cm
    • Weight : 2.3 lb./1.0 kg (left speaker); 1.8 lb./0.8 kg (right speaker)
  • Manufacturer Information

    Part Number

    • Mfr. Part Number : 40279
    • UPC or EAN No. : 017817392815

    Warranty

    • Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
    • Warranty : One-year limited (For details, please visit www.bose.com/controller?url=/customer_service/site_help/index.jsp#limited_warranty)

Compatibility

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iPod models

  • iPod classic 80GB/160GB (2007)

  • iPod classic 120GB (2008)

  • iPod classic 160GB (2009)

  • iPod nano 1st Generation

  • iPod nano 2nd Generation

  • iPod nano 3rd Generation (video)

  • iPod nano 4th Generation (video)

  • iPod nano 5th Generation (video camera)

  • iPod nano 6th Generation

  • iPod shuffle 1st Generation

  • iPod shuffle 2nd Generation

  • iPod shuffle 3rd Generation

  • iPod shuffle 4th Generation

  • iPod touch 1st Generation

  • iPod touch 2nd Generation

  • iPod touch 3rd Generation

  • iPod touch 4th Generation

Ratings & Reviews

  • Amazing sound for tiny speakers, great aesthetics

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I bought these to replace a set of JBL Creature II speakers since I was unable to find a good place to nestle the subwoofer unit, and was thrilled to find that the Bose actually sound better without needing one. The fact that their design perfectly complement my Power Mac G5 and Cinema Display HD is icing on the cake. They feel solid and sturdy, too, and I appreciate a physical volume knob and easily accessible headphone jack.

    This is one of those rare cases when I am much happier with a purchase than I expected.

    • Written by from Madison

    1241 of 1522 people found this useful

    Was this useful? Amazing sound for tiny speakers, great aesthetics
  • Very Pleased

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    The range this set is capable of can only be described as total. Adjusting the equalizer for each type of music brings out every m usical and voice nuance and the bass has a felt presence that rivals the more expensive Bose systems. I am hearing things I never heard before from the music stored on my computer. Cranking it all the way up is far too much sound for my 24x30 painting studio and office. Even when it's too loud, I carefully listened for distortion. Still very clear all the way through the full sonic range.
    The speakers work very well for music from the 50s, the 60s, up til present, from Classical to the Killers. Again, adjusting the Equalizer brings it all out.

    • Written by from Huntington

    963 of 1286 people found this useful

    Was this useful? Very Pleased
  • Absolutley Amazing!!

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Small package, reasonable price and rich, deep and fantastic sound! I would recommend these to anyone looking for a set of speaker s with a small footprint.

    • Written by from Laveen

    860 of 1159 people found this useful

    Was this useful? Absolutley Amazing!!
  • excellent

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    excellent speaker, I would recommend to anyone. no second thought, value for money and excellent quality.

    • Written by from Maidenhead

    2 of 3 people found this useful

    Was this useful? excellent
  • Not That Great but OK

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Purchased these today, i have many other Bose products and assumed that these would be as good. They are OK but do not sound as go od as the Demo unit at the store, definitely missing the sound of Bass unless i am missing something!!!

    Was looking for a sound-bar speaker instead, but came home with these, not too sure if i will keep them yet......

    • Written by from airdrie

    17 of 29 people found this useful

    Was this useful? Not That Great but OK
  • Excellent

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Was very unsure what to replace my JBL's with. Thanks to the reviews about this product - made the decision. Great sound!!

    • Written by from Birchgrove

    12 of 21 people found this useful

    Was this useful? Excellent

Questions & Answers

Answers from the community

  • Answer

    I'm not entirely sure what you mean by that, but if you mean going into different rooms and trying t o take the speakers with you that wouldn't work as they need to be plugged into a powerpoint, and don't take batteries. If you mean leaving them in one room whilst you go into another, sure that'll work. They sound great, even at their highest volume, so long as you are listening to decent quality audio.

    • Answered by Sam C from Melbourne
    • Dec 18, 2012
  • Answer

    The cable that came with mine is just under 1 metre. I was pretty unimpressed with the quality of th e lead that they came with so would recommend replacing it. At least it comes with something so you can start playing music out of the box.

    • Answered by Sam C from Melbourne
    • Dec 18, 2012
  • Answer

    Yes, just like any speakers.
    I have this set up at home and works great, for connecting Mac and iPh one. It also has another input at the back if you wanted to leave a cable there for a device that doesn't support AirPlay. On Mac I've only found iTunes to support AirPlay (many apps on iPhone) but there are a few Applications you can download to send all of your Macs audio to AirPlay Speakers, I use Porthole.

    • Answered by Sam C from Melbourne
    • Dec 18, 2012