Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System

Perfect Speakers!

Strengths: Sound Quality, Design and Color.

Weakness: No Bass or Treble Controls. No Power Button.

I got these speakers for use with my PC. The clarity of sound is great with a little adjusting of the EQ. Quick, easy setup. They can also be used with my TV as well which is a plus. Highly recommended if your looking for something simple.

By bjune1980 - Jul 21, 2008

Surprisingly... Mediocre.

Strengths: Good bass for 2.0 (without a subwoofer). Good looks.

Weakness: Disappointing overall sound quality. No bass/treble controls. No on/off switch.

I have purchased Bose Companion 2 Series II (2.0) speakers to replace my almost 10 years old Altec Lansing ACS295 (2.1). My first reaction when I hooked up the speakers was: "there must be something wrong with my cabling, these sound mediocre, at best." Unfortunately, hours of testing with different cabling, different speaker positions, different compressed and uncompressed sound media, different...
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I have purchased Bose Companion 2 Series II (2.0) speakers to replace my almost 10 years old Altec Lansing ACS295 (2.1). My first reaction when I hooked up the speakers was: "there must be something wrong with my cabling, these sound mediocre, at best." Unfortunately, hours of testing with different cabling, different speaker positions, different compressed and uncompressed sound media, different software and hardware music players as well as equalizers, failed to produce sound at least equivalent to the good old Altec Lansing ACS295. Bose Companion 2 Series II sound muffled, there is way too much bass and way too little treble. However, the 3D sound circuitry is indeed a nice touch. Since these speakers enjoy so many good reviews compared to how disappointing they turn out, I suspect the following: if you replace some kind of $10 bundled PC speakers with Bose, you will be, of course, very pleasantly surprised. Yet, if you already own premium PC speakers and you are looking to actually improve sound quality, you will be disappointed, as Companion 2 Series II fail to live up to such high-expectations marketing as Bose's "your eyes may not believe your ears".

By Anonymous - Nov 17, 2007

Great Sound from a little guy

Strengths: Bose sound, Good design, impressive sound. Compatible to PC and iPod etc.

Weakness: You cannot turn them off. No bass/treble controls.

The Bose Companion 2 speakers give new voice to my computer desktop. Odds are, your computer is a primary source of entertainment. So why rely on standard computer speakers with so much rich content at your fingertips? Companion 2 speakers has high potential with powerful, full-range sound for CDs, DVDs, MP3s, streaming videos, games and more. Overall, $99 was a bit much for these speakers. But,...
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The Bose Companion 2 speakers give new voice to my computer desktop. Odds are, your computer is a primary source of entertainment. So why rely on standard computer speakers with so much rich content at your fingertips? Companion 2 speakers has high potential with powerful, full-range sound for CDs, DVDs, MP3s, streaming videos, games and more.

Overall, $99 was a bit much for these speakers. But, for a two-speaker solution these are not bad. I think I made right choice.

By aishi1224 - Aug 20, 2007

Companion 2 Multimedia Speaker System

Strengths: Clarity of Sound. Excellent highs, clear midranges and lows!

Weakness: Lack of an on/off switch.

These are excellent multimedia computer speakers. I've never owned a Bose product before, but after experiencing these for the last week, I know I'll be a future customer. They have excellent base response without being too bassy. A subwoofer is definitely not required. Midranges and highs are clear with distinct clarity. You're really getting a 2.1 system in the disguise of a 2.0. It seems like...
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These are excellent multimedia computer speakers. I've never owned a Bose product before, but after experiencing these for the last week, I know I'll be a future customer. They have excellent base response without being too bassy. A subwoofer is definitely not required. Midranges and highs are clear with distinct clarity. You're really getting a 2.1 system in the disguise of a 2.0. It seems like there's a sub hidden somewhere under my desk. These are very light, compact, and don't take up too much space. Connection is very easy. Just wish they had an on/off switch.

Whether your musical taste is hard rock, country or classical, you'll be more than satisfied with the excellent sound emanating from the Bose Companion 2.

By johnbogia - Aug 18, 2007

Great Little Speakers.

Strengths: Good build Quality and Sleek Design- these are heavy and well-finished. Excellent Sound for their Size.

Weakness: A little expensive, perhaps.

I listen to music with these connected to my Mac (I don't use them for gaming at all). I'm not an audiphile by any means, but I think these speakers have fantastic sound for their small size. They had the best sound of all speakers in the same size-range that I've heard. These are a great upgrade for your desktop but they're probably not for you if you're a hardcore audio person.

By WheelsRule - Dec 5, 2007