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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 423 reviews

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Customers find value in the Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System's exceptional sound quality, adjustable bass, and ease of use. Many appreciate its compact size and sleek design, while some find the price point to be a significant drawback. The convenient USB connectivity is also highlighted, although a few users mention limitations with cable length and occasional connectivity issues. Overall, the positive feedback on sound quality and ease of setup is prominent.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just love this sound system. The sound quality is amazing. You can go really loud or just a little quiet. I definitely recommend them to anyone. Worth the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound effect

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels like seeing a movie in a cinema. Great speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This bose speakers are great for pc but make sure you get warranty

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hello Rg0071, thanks for your review of the Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying them. Thanks for sharing your feedback and have a great day! Best Regards, Greg - Bose Support Bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose is the biggest bang for the buck

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sounding speakers. sub woofer is clean and precise, not overbearing and is adjustable. Windows 7 finds drivers for it fast and love that it is usb. Another great feature is the adjustable rotary dial for volume and touch to mute. Awesome product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers met my expectations and more. The sound quality is nice and super clear. No distortion no matter how loud you turn it and they get extremely loud. Easy to install. They look really nice and they're not too big either. Nice and heavy speakers not cheaply made. The only flaw is not being able to turn up and down the bass without reaching behind the subwoofer but for me it's not that big of a deal but for some it may be.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BOSE is the ONE

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome sound coming from my iMac. Easy to setup. Very classy look. Small footprint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality
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    Cable length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I took a long time trying to decide which 2.1 speakers to get for my home office. I listened to a bunch of them in the store and they just all didn't seem to sound that great, although I don't know how much the setting affected it. BB didn't have these speakers set up in any of their stores so I had to take a chance. Most audiophiles seem to strongly recommend not getting Bose. I took a chance and love the speakers. They have a nice rich sound with plenty of volume for my home office. The only downside is that the cables are a finite length and have proprietary connections, so depending on your set up might not be long enough.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, full spectrum sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound. Easy setup out of box. Spares computer resources by providing its own audio processing though this requires the use of one computer USB port it is a great approach making it easy to drive from more than one computer (at one time). Excellent single on/off and volume control that easily parks on desk in front of monitor for comfortable access.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound at a premium price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers have excellent sound. They are very easy to connect and setup. It just requires one USB port on your computer. This is the perfect solution for someone who doesn't want to mess around with a sound card but wants really great audio. These little speakers have a lot more power than you would expect from the size. You pay a premium price because it is a Bose product but you get the sound you would expect from Bose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Computer Sound System

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality of this Bose system is incredible! Videos, Skyping, internet music, everything sounds better than I ever heard it at my desk. Set-up was extraordinarily simple, and the quality of the product is immediately apparent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose is amazing!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Let's face it Bose makes amazing home theater speakers so why wouldn't you want to have the same quality sound when it comes to your computer?! I have the older model at home and I use them to play my music for parties or for every day use. I bought these for work. We do a lot of professional video editing for web & TV. These speakers are amazing! You'll love them. Super easy to install and I love the desk volume control knobby that has a jack in case you need to plug in headphones. Check these out... you won't be dissapointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What can I say. These small speakers pack the punch that you would expect from bose. Rich deep base, piercing treble and an overall sound that makes you feel like you are part of the music. This purchase was well worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive speakers with caveats

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought these to replace my Comapnion 3 that I have had for 6 or 7 years. These are simply the best speakers if you know what you're buying. Build quality is unmatched, footprint is convenient and acoustic depth impressive. If you are looking for the hardest hitting bass at high volume look elsewhere. If you want the best sound possible then go with a good sound card, receiver and monitors + sub. In comparison to the Companion 3 the mids and highs are a good bit more robust and bass is the same intensity; overall balance is superior to the C3 system. The surround sound is impressive and accurate. Where these speakers are unique is that they provide rich sound even at low volumes which competitors in this class cannot match. Corsair, Klipsch and Creative may have a stronger sub but they are historically unbalanced when playing at low volumes. These speakers only compete if you are sitting in their intended field of sound; stepping outside the intended field degrades the robustness exponentially. This is important because if you want something that sounds amazing as you move about your home that isn't what these are intended for and they fall flat. These speakers connect via USB so they negate the need/benefit of a good sound-card as the signal processing and amplification all takes place onboard the acoustimass module. An unintended benefit of the Bose design is that the speakers can't suicide themselves by blowing. If they exceed their design the frequency is scaled back. If you're looking for robust and balanced sound at a "normal" volume while sitting in front of a computer without any additional hardware these speakers are unmatched. If you want brute force at high volumes that produces bass heavy tones and you couldn't care less for 5.1 surround, then these speakers will let you down for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High quality speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought these as computer speakers for listening to music. The music I listen to has pretty heavy bass, and they take it like a champ. Even at higher volumes there is no degradation of sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers are amazing and sound great, but its a bit expensive. If you can afford it it is a great chose for anything you are watching whether its movies or youtube.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW..WOW...WOW

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    THE BEST computer speakers I have ever owned! I was a little reluctant to purchase because of the cost however, no regrets at all. Another fantastic product from Bose!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sounding system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This 3 piece system is fantastic for a desktop, laptop or to just fill a room. The sound is clear and the subwoofer gives those deep lows. Looks and sounds great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Gaming Sound System for PCs/Laptops

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My gaming sessions last hours. I play on a high end Alienware 17 Laptop. I have been using Sennheiser headphones which are excellent, but I reached the point where I just got tired with the drill of wearing them, and the games I usually play (Skyrim, Witcher, etc.) are not multi-player so I rarely need a mic. I did my on line research and visited the Best Buy staff and chatted with a solid staffer. After watching the in store demo, and doing more on line research, I liked the Bose Companion 5 setup as it offered a separate base. The space needs are perfect. The two speakers on the desk take up little room, and the base fits fine under my desk. On/off and volume are controlled via a super neat small control that you can tuck away anywhere on your desk. Although my headphones have superb sound, the Bose system rocks. I never knew what I was missing. The wonderful base really adds to the game play. Assembly was easy. The components are surprisingly heavy and they feel that they will last forever. I also play music of all types on the laptop, and the Bose System handles music beautifully. Although not cheap, I am very satisfied with the quality and performance. I think this is an example of getting what you pay for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NICE SOUND SYSTEM FOR ANY COMPUTER. SOUND IS CLEA

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I PURCHASED THE BOSE COMPANION 5 TWO MONTHS AGO AND I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THE SOUND QUALITY. THE SOUND IS VERY CLEAR, BASE IT DEEP, HIGH NOTES ARE SUPERIOR TO MY OTHER SOUND SYSTEM. AFTER ADDING THE BOSE SYSTEM THROUGH DEVICE AND SET UP IT WAS READY TO PLAY. AESTHETICALLY PLEASING AS WELL. JUST WISH THERE WAS A REMOTE THAT CAME WITH IT.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Bose speaker system I purchased for my new computer is one of the best I have ever listened to. Full range and great bass

    I would recommend this to a friend
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