Customer Ratings & Reviews

I'm a Bose guy so all my audio products are from Bose. I've been wanting to get these speakers for a very long time and finally bought them when they went on sale. They are awesome. They sound great. Have deep base, crisp highs and it works well with my PC. Setup is extremely easy.

Instead of a home stereo system, I plug these speakers into my android device to listen to music. Of course they don't get as loud as a real home stereo system but they get loud enough to fill an entire two-bedroom apartment with crisp clear sounds, and it's not even on full blast. The bass is on these speakers is very impressive. My friends couldn't believe the music they hear is coming from these little dudes. I bought two pairs - one as a home stereo system, and of course, the other is plugged into my computer. At $99, they are a great investment

perfect for gaming speakers, above average for music. excellent value for price. does not take up much space. powerful.

Bose speakers have very good sound, easy to connect, size efficient, and good mid-range price. Huge improvement than speakers that came with laptop or other lower priced options.

These are decent speakers for the price. You might think they're great depending on your own preferences. The sound is pretty clean with good even frequency response from high bass on up. But the low bass is just a bit boomy to be excellent in my opinion. But I guess for the small size that's better than the alternative of not enough bass. Placement might also affect this aspect a lot since there's a rear port on the speakers so perhaps if they weren't very near the wall behind my desk, something I can't change currently, the bass boominess might not be as bad. Not that it's terrible mind you. Just can't give them 5 stars.

These speakers are perfect. They are small and discrete so they fit nicely on your desk. They pack a powerful sound with a deep rich base. I have used these as office speakers and even carry them outside or to a friends house for a party. For this price, theses are amazing speakers. You can even have 2 devices connected at the same time which has been great since I often use 2 computers at the same time. If you only have $100 to spend and you want some great, quality speakers - buy these and don't look back!

This is a great sounding set of speakers, which I'm using with my desktop. They have a nice understated look that goes well with basically anything. You get an extra audio input as well as a headphone jack. You still get some bass although not as much as with a dedicated subwoofer. The fact that it doesn't have a subwoofer does mean that you save some workspace. They can also get pretty loud (in a good way). Lastly, the price to performance ratio is pretty good since you're getting quality Bose speakers at ~$100.

These speakers for my desktop are incredibly good sounding. I wanted just a pair of speakers, but didn’t want anything too big. These were a good size and weren’t overpriced to me. I wasn’t disappointed with the sound. For this size and application I don’t think I could have gotten better. If only they had Bluetooth, it would make them more competitive with other brands, but I don’t really miss it as they’re connected to my computer.

The first set I purchased had a defective right speaker with too much buzzing and distortion. Not typical of Bose products I’ve had in the past so I wanted to try them again. Went to the local store and exchanged for a new set and they have been running like a champ for two weeks. They are crisp from low to high volume which is exactly what I was looking for to listen to music and game a bit. If you want heavy bass I’d go with a 2.1 over these but they have plenty for me. I wanted a good set with a small footprint and I’m a happy camper.

This is the second time I've bought these speakers. The first ones I used for almost 10 years, and they still worked perfectly. I was using a tablet instead of a computer at the time, so i gave them to a family member. When I bought a computer again, I was pleased to find these speakers were still available in store (usually newer models come out every few years.) I did not hesistate to buy them again. Sound quality is amazing for games, movies, and videos. Many shows have been binged and many games enjoyed over the years. Set up is easy, only a few cords and you're ready to go. I highly recommend them.

So i upgraded from a 3.1 logitech to this bose system. The logitech was prob 4 or 5 years old. Deff loving this system, sound is really great coming out of it. Bass and Tremble are good. Its gonna take some getting use to to use the speakers volume as the other one i used by pc. Only reason im giving it 4 out of 5 stars is cause the 3.5mm wire, honestly, 2 ft is just not long enough unless ur using laptop or other device. For a Pc desktop, its WAY to short. Should have been 6ft in length, had to order a sept wire. So if you are planning to use these with a desktop, pick up a longer pair of wires

When I read how this was the #1 recommended speaker system for my computer set up, I trusted the Bose name. They are #1 for their excellence and this little duo is no exception. It's so easy to set up and without all the crazy speaker wires and subwoofer taking up space. Each speaker has like a little subwoofer area in the back so it creates an excellent sound. I love the easy to adjust volume and the sound is crazy good! Highly recommend.

ORIGINAL REVIEW I own a pair of bose QC 15 headphones which have spoiled me and made me discontent with the mediocre sound systems around my house. So, I wanted some bose speakers to connect to my wireless network at home via my airport express and airplay. Well, I am happy to say that these $100 Bose speakers sound GREAT! The sound is spacious, deep and CRISP. The high notes sing and one can feel the base. ARE THEY LOUD ENOUGH? Some reviewers complain that they do not get loud enough. I thought the same at first and then realized that my music was turned down at the source. Now, I have the volume all the way up on my iPad and then adjust the volume on the speakers themselves. I have to tell that they get extremely loud with no distortion. The volume only needs to be up half-way on the speakers for the volume to shake the room and tickle my eardrums. ARE THE MIDS DECENT? Just to clear-up another misconception - the highs and lows are reproduced extremely well. Both the high notes and the bass are VERY pleasing. Ragtime Piano, for example, sounds excellent on the speakers. The weakness is indeed with the mids. Nothing bad, but the speakers do seem to equalize (True Space technology) in such a way where the mids do suffer. For example, Josh Groban's incredible voice looses some of its magic on these Bose. The same is true on my QC 15 headphones, by the way. For me, this is a minor thing that I immediately tolerate because the other sound strengths more than compensate. SHOULD YOU PURCHASE THESE? Indeed, buy these now. You will not regret your purchase and will feel that they are well worth $100. Especially if you are new to Bose, then you will love this entry level product. _________ BOSE COMPANION 20 vs COMPANION 2 Serries III The wonderful Bose Companion 2 Series 3 computer speakers have graced our home ever since they first came out. We have really enjoyed them. Not at the computer but instead for inconspicuous bookshelf speakers in a small room. the Speakers were souced wirelessly via an Apple Airport Express router and AirPlay. Though they were great for this function, recently I have been itching for an upgrade. So, the other day I visited a Bose store and came home with the larger and more expensive Companion 20 speakers. So, how do they compare? Here are some detailed impressions... SOUND QUALITY OVERVIEW The less expensive Companion 2 held up pretty well when first compared side-by-side with the 20s. In fact, at lower volumes the two speakers sounded nearly identical. After a while, the supiorority of the Companion 20's became clearly evident. They are much more rich and crisp than the 2s. After hours of listening to the new speakers I switched back to the 2's and they sounded tinny and shril. Especially at moderate and higher listening volumes. HIGHS and LOWS First about the lows. Again initial impression led me to think the base sounded nearly identical on both speakers. It wasn't until I played bass heavy music that I noticed the difference. The 20s bass is much tighter and gives a cleaner thump. In their promotional material Bose states that when one walks into a room where 20's are playing they will look around for a base module. This is true. Especial when the rear of the speakers are placed near a wall or a corner. My Companion 2s are spread nearly three feet apart on a bookshelf. Each speaker is slightly angled towards eachother with the backs up against the corners of the shelf. This is the sweet spot for the room. As to the high, the 20s are also the clear leader. Female voices SHINE on these silver speakers. High notes on the 2s by comparison sound like they are distant as though the singer is behind a closed door. In general every musical detail (highs, lows and mids) are better detailed and distinct. Play a song with complex instrumentation, for example, and you will distinctly hear most every nuance of each instrument. On the Companion 2 speakers similarly complex tracs sounded blended together where the details were muted or lost. BUILD QUALITY I thought the 2s were well built but, oh my goodness, they look like toys next to the aluminum 20 speakers! The quality becomes especially apparent when you feel the weight and heartiness of the build. This is best showcased by just the control module on the 20. The knob feels substantial and turns smoother than any dial I have ever used. Really, you must try it!. This buttery smoothness is balanced absolutely perfectly with proper resistance and responsiveness. The module further boasts a touch sensitive on/off "button" which is also amazingly responsive and instant. In short, looking at the Companion 20s and controlling them are just as pleasant as listening to them! The 2s are solidly built but their look and feel is only average. FURTHER COMPARISONS I own several othe Bose products including he Bose sound link mini, the QC20 in-ear headphones, and the Bose QC15 over-the-ear headphones. So, how does the sound of the Companion 20s compare to these other products? Soundlink Color - The 20s win easily. This is remarkable because I think the Color sounded better than the Companion 2's eventhough the it is a small Bluetooth speaker compared to a wired 2 speaker system. The color has better clarity than the 2s and overall boast a higher fidelity. The 2s did have better stereo separation (obviously) and can play at a higher volume. On the other hand, my new Companion 20s just sound better than the Soundlink Color in every single aspect. Quiet Comfort 20 - The similarity between the Quiet Comort 20 headphones and the Companion 20 computer speakers comes in warmth of sound. Both boast a warmth that is very pleasing and Senheiser like. This is where the comparisons end. The QC headphones win in the area that they sound a little more natural and balanced. Though, the Companion 20s beat the QC20s in crispness and detail. When I have a choice between the two, I enjoy listening to the speakers over the QC20 in-ear headphones. Quiet Comfort 15 - Now, here is where the Companion 20s begin to fall short. The best sound I have ever heard comes from my QC15 headphones. They are astonishingly impressive. These companion 20's get me much closer to that great sound quality. In fact, the Companion 20s sound warmer and a tad richer than the QC15! Unfortunately, the music is not as detailed nor crisp. I do find myself debateing whether or not to enjoy music via the QC15 headphones or via the Companion 20 computer speakers. By comparison the Companion 2's always sounded decent but I never purposely chose to go listen to them over any of the other Bose products that I own. CONCLUSION Though Companion 2s have seen series of re-iterations through the years, the Companion 20s are still the original speakers first introduced in 2011. To me, the fact that a Companion 20 series 2 does not yet exist hints that there is not much to improve with the current speaker. Give these speakers a serious try and I think you will agree. PS - A note about source volume. The manual for the 20s instructs to place the source volume at a maximum of 80 percent. This is key! Use the control pod to crank up the volume. There will be no distortion not even when turning the dial all the way up. With the 2s the sound the sound improved with the source volume at 100 percent and the knob on the speakers at slightly over half. All this to say that the more expensive 20's do a better job of signal processing and improving the source signal into that distinctive rich and Bose sound. By the way, the 20s top volume is about twice that of the 2s.

These speakers have fantastic sound quality, easy setup and wide volume range. Good high notes and great bass. Honestly no cons as of yet.

I was a little surprised to see that a Bose product was only $89 so I chose these for my newly built PC. These speakers do not disappoint. They sound great, feature plenty of bass (for my taste), and get louder than I could ever justify them being. These are a great choice for someone who wants some good speakers without needing surround sound.

speakers provide good sound stage without being overly bulky or having too big a footprint. Very easy to hook up - takes 5 seconds

I upgraded my computer speakers to this set from Bose. I was torn between these speakers and another couple of speakers available which came with a subwoofer. Ultimately, these speakers do the trick for me. The sound is clear and these suckers get very loud. I mainly use them in the basement for workouts, and they are loud enough to easily fill the basement (and have my wife upstairs yelling to turn the music down). The only thing that gave me pause is that they do not have quite the same level of bass as the speakers that come with an independent subwoofer. All of that being said, for the $100 or less price range I don't think you can really go wrong with these speakers. Unless you absolutely have to have a ton of bass (maybe for watching movies or hearing more rumble in a video game) these speakers will easily do whatever job you ask them to do, and they will leave you smiling. I wouldn't necessarily attach these to my television - but if you want high-quality sound with zero distortion at extremely loud levels (for their size), this is the speaker set for you.

I'm again surprised with the sound quality from Bose speakers, some people state that Bose is a gimmicky brand and over priced, but with the experience that I have so far with their products, I could not be more happy, plenty of bass, mids and highs to make you happy and appreciate the music or movie or video your enjoying, again this is considering that they are right in front of you in a PC setup and just under 100 dollars, which for me is worth every penny.

Very happy with my purchase. Recently purchased a Samsung 32" curved monitor. The monitor has no built in speakers. I looked at available standalone speakers. I selected the Bose Companion based on the size, footprint and sound quality. The only minus is that the audio cables are a little short. I had to buy an extension cable and coupler. Bose should increase the cable length by 2 feet. Other than that, excellent speaker.

I was choosing between these and another set that had a subwoofer. With the Bose, you don't need a subwoofer. These speakers have a great balance across highs, mids, and lows. If you're looking for wall rattling bass, look elsewhere, but I wanted decent bass notes at all volumes and minimal amount of space taken up. These speakers are great