Small Sound at a Premium Price | Bose Companion 2 Series II multimedia speaker system

Great sounding small speaker, perfect present | Bose Companion 2 Series II multimedia speaker system

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	• Bose Companion 2 Series II multimedia speaker system BOSE BOSE average customer review:based on 97 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Not as good as expected

These speakers are fine, have a volume button and headphone on them but they just aren't as clear as I would like them to be. They have too much bass for my taste which seems to drown out the mid and higher range sounds; it sounded better when I changed the equalizer settings (in iTunes) from small speakers to vocal booster. I like my Logitech V20 Notebook Speakers better but don't like parting with a USB port so I'll keep those for travel and continue to use these at home.

Small Sound at a Premium Price

Bose is a very smart company. Over the years they have managed to create an iconic brand of top end speakers that retail for very high prices. Like Bose or not, there is no denying that their products sound good. Are they the best? No, not really. But they provide good sound and that is key to consumers.

Enter the Bose Companion II Series II computer speakers. Right out of the box you will notice a huge increase in sound quality from your stock speakers. Most musical aspects are very clear, and for speakers that lack a sub-woofer, the bass is tight and defined. All levels are represented accurately, and there is a richness in the sound that is pleasing to the ear.

This is all true until you push these speakers in terms of volume. Now, I understand that computer speakers are not meant to rattle the house (though Logitech's Z-5500 can do that), but these speakers refuse to push out any type of real power. The sound is great until you go past the halfway mark on the volume knob. After that you notice the sound can't get any louder. In an effort to offer you more, the bass becomes super muddy, as if the tiny speaker inside the unit have given up and decided to blow air in your face. The effect is embarrassing for a "high end" system.

All this being said the speakers sound quite good at low volumes. Basically, these are speakers designed for one person to be listening to them at reasonable level. It just seems that for $100, I should be able to push them a little. In comparison, my roommate has a $30 pair of Altec Lansing 2.1 computer speakers that really knock out some sound when you crank them, and they are only rated for 20 watts a channel.

I have missed a few technical details, but if this is the only review you read, you don't use the internet enough. Okay, this is what it comes down to...

Pros -
- At lower volumes, these speakers sound great. Good reproduction on sound, and the bass is not punchy, but rather defined. I own a good amount of high end headphones and find the sound reproduction to be comparable to them.
- Since there is no sub-woofer, you save a lot of space. I wouldn't call these portable speakers due to a fair bit of wiring and their weight, but they don't take a lot of your desktop.
- There are two stereo inputs on the back so you can attach different components to the system (they are stereo to headphone jacks, which are cheap to buy). Keep in mind that there is no switch between the two inputs and these speakers will play everything at the same time if you attempt to do so.
- These speakers look nice. Easy on the eyes and they don't take up a lot of room.
- The headphone jack on the front delivers decent amplification. My Grado's sound great on them.

Cons -
- No off switch. You can turn the volume to the lowest setting on the knob, but there is not a real off switch. This can be annoying when I forgot I set an alarm and there is no real kill switch for the sound.
- Total lack of high end power. For $100 you get great sound for one person, but these speakers couldn't get loud enough to fill a small room. Considering the alternatives, there is little bang for your buck here.

Overall -
- Depending on your needs, these speakers will either be a great investment or one you regret. For a cubical worker wanting great sound; grab these. For the college student wanting to rattle the room, go anywhere else.

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Great sounding small speaker, perfect present

I'm been a Bose owner for the past 15 years. I started with the Bose System 3. That's all it took to hook me on their commercials and boasts. These Bose Companion 2 speakers are a great addition to my iMac 24". Nice crisp highs with the solid base Bose is known for. Compared to any speaker set in this price range, the Bose is a no question winner. Set up took a good 2 minutes and I ran it through the paces from AC/DC Bonfire, The Beatle, Love, Rush, Moving Pictures, Tony Bennett, Stepping Out and The Who, Quadrophenia - these speakers passed the test. This is a great gift for someone who is hard to buy for - or your kid going to college. I'm going to buy a couple of more pairs for my LCD tv's and my computer at work. For under 100 bucks, this is a worthwhile purchase.

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Oddsare, your computer is a primary source of entertainment. So why rely on standard computer speakers with so much rich content at your fingertips? Step up to Companion 2 Series II speakers and unleash your computers true potential with powerful, full-range sound for CDs, DVDs, MP3s, streaming videos, games and more. Companion 2 Series II 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 circuitry, 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. Companion 2 speakers bring more than new flair to your desktop. They're also designed for convenience, with both the volume control and headphone jack close at hand. All so controlling your listening experience is as simple as you'd like it to be. Dual inputs enable the speakers to be used with your computer as well as a second audio source, such as a portable MP3 or CD player. And Companion 2 Series II speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with your monitor. Now, its time to play.

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