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.
- Delivers rich, detailed 5.1-channel content for lifelike audio
- Brings CDs, DVDs, MP3s, Internet radio and gaming to life
- Connects to your computer through a single USB port
- Convenient control pod with volume control and more
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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Apple is an authorized Bose dealer.
Visit the following url to learn more and for verification: http://www.bose.com/apple
Mfr. Part No.: 40326
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.
Most Useful Reviews
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Not what I hoped for
Written by PG from San Clemente
Nov 26, 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
Feb 22, 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. …More673 of 953 people found this useful
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
These speakers are the best bar-none!!!!
Written by TR from Waupun
Nov 3, 2006
I purchased these for my 20 inch Intel iMac. They are easy to set up too. Worth every cent I paid. Bose should charge more. You will not go wrong!! …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
This sound is incredible.
Written by GC from Sterling
Dec 3, 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. …MoreWas this useful?
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Bass problem
Written by JS from Boston
Nov 20, 2009
I have this in my hostel
its a cramped up space and when I use my companion 5
it somehow sounds better from the living room.. weird but the bass sounds more prominent than when I'm in front of my screen.
nonetheless, the sound is freaking awesome
I don't think its too pricy
personally when i tested out the iphone speakers in the apple store and compared them to my bose speakers... i think these speakers should be more than 600 dollars whilst those iphone speakers under 300.. the sound quality of the companion 5 beats them all .. even the zeppelin doesn't sound as good - just a personal opinion …More1 of 2 people found this useful
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Bose® Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Love the sound
Written by DT from Hollywood
Nov 17, 2009
I've had these speakers for several months and I love the sound. These are excellent speakers if you want USB ease and awesome sound. Plus they add spaciousness for movies and music. …More
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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
- Oct 4, 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
- Oct 8, 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
- Oct 7, 2009
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how many speakers are there?
- Asked by JH from Rayleigh
- Oct 10, 2009
Best Answer
It has 2 sattelite speakers and an Acoustimas subwoofer
- Answered by RA from Cricklewood
- Oct 13, 2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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is this system compatible with PS3 USB connection?
- Asked by RN from STOCKPORT
- Nov 17, 2009
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How are the speakers connected to each other? Cables? How long?
- Asked by EW from Valencia
- Oct 15, 2009
