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Bose Companion 3 Series II multimedia speaker system (Graphite/Silver)

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 324 ratings
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  • Multi function control pad
  • Acoustimass module
  • Preassembled stand
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The Companion 3 Series II from Bose is an easy way to get great stereo sound from your computer. It comes with two magnetically shielded speakers already mounted on their stands and an Acoustimass module. There is also a multi-function control pod with a volume control, headphone jack, Aux jack and mute button.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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324 global ratings

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Customers like the small footprint and sleek design of the computer speakers. They say it takes up very little room and the subwoofer is relatively compact. They are also happy with the quality, sound quality, and ease of setup. However, some customers have different opinions on value, clarity, and performance.

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81 customers mention72 positive9 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the speaker system. They mention that it has great sound, is unmatched as a computer desktop sound system, and cranks out tunes with unbelievable clarity. The pod for on/off and the ring volume are great, and it's much more convenient than managing sound through the computer. The low tones have very good quality, and the back of the sub makes it very easy to get the correct bass volume for your particular setting. The dynamic range and there's a good boost from the subwoofer.

"...Compared to the default flat settings this makes the instruments really pop-locals literally jump out,percussion beats are tight and strong,strings..." Read more

"...to have a very impressive dynamic range and there's good boost from the subwoofer. Volume control on the puck is silky smooth (outer black ring)...." Read more

"...The "pod" for on/off and the ring volume are great along with two headphone jacks in the on/off "pod"..." Read more

"...but the bass control on the back of the sub makes it very easy to get the correct bass volume for your particular setting...." Read more

29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. For example, they mention it's a great all-around system, with impeccable standards. Some say the sound is clear and loud. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance.

"...Very simple and effective. With the Bose, however, when the machine comes back up, the system is set to MUTE. No biggie, really...." Read more

"...When I set up the system I was very impressed at the quality of the product and couldn't wait to hear the music...." Read more

"I think these are one of the best sets I have heard for the size and price...." Read more

"...any Bose product to people who can afford them, they are excellently made, and Bose is a great company that sinks 100% of its money back into..." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has a sleek design, is well designed, and timeless. Some appreciate the clear, crisp, and rich tones and quality that one expects from Bose.

"...This product completely lived up to my expectations and is well designed. It takes little space on my desk...." Read more

"...Bottom Line...If you're looking for a super-sleek speaker system with great sound and handy wired remote...and you don't mind paying a..." Read more

"...anything that comes close in a total combination of sound quality, aesthetics, and small footprint on my desk...." Read more

"...I have been exceptionally pleased by the sound quality and simple design of this system. Before I had five speakers with wires running everywhere...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the setup of the product to be easy. They say it's simple, effective, and easy to hook up. Customers also mention that the product is more convenient if you have a small space or cubical, and that there's no complicated software to download.

"...Very simple and effective. With the Bose, however, when the machine comes back up, the system is set to MUTE. No biggie, really...." Read more

"...You turn it to adjust the volume, and tap the top to mute. Absolute simplicity...." Read more

"...advantages are that the sub-woofer on the Bose 3 is smaller and less cumbersome but just as powerful as the Companion 5...." Read more

"...This simple layout has made things much easier and I feel that sound quality far exceeds my previous system...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers like the small footprint of the computer speakers. They say the 2 satellite speakers require very little room and can be removed from their mounts. The subwoofer is relatively compact and easily fits under a desk. The remote volume "puck" is a small disc you can place almost anywhere and doesn't take up much real estate.

"...It takes little space on my desk. The only complaint is the high price tag, but the sound makes it well worth the relatively high cost." Read more

"...It's also small so it doesn't take up much real estate, and it is much more convenient than managing sound through the computer, particularly if..." Read more

"...The 2 satellite speakers require very little room and can be removed from their stands for an even smaller footprint...." Read more

"...The controller is a stroke of genius. It is a small disc you can place almost anywhere...." Read more

22 customers mention14 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the product. Some find it well worth the money, with great rich sound at an extremely affordable price. Others say it's a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.

"...I'm happy with the purchase for the price and don't really know how much better sounding the extra couple hundre bucks would have been. I like it...." Read more

"...In fact, I believe the sound is impressive given its size and relatively low cost compared to more costly speakers many people, including myself,..." Read more

"...Yes, they are a little pricey but that is Bose and many cases they do have superior products in the various classes of speakers...." Read more

"...Thank you Bose...your prices are a little steep, but worth every penny!!!" Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the clarity of the speakers. Some mention that the highs are clear and the bass is amazing, while others say that the speakers are tinny and the mid-range is terrible.

"...IF YOU DON'T, YOU'LL BE SORELY DISAPPOINTED IN THE SOUND QUALITY. Tinny highs and bad base...." Read more

"...As for the audio quality its amazing-vocals jump out,highs are clear and above all the bass is very clean!..." Read more

"...mainly the reason I couldn't give 5 stars, was that the low tones seem to be only picking up in the sub, and are really distinguishable from the..." Read more

"...However, I can say that the sound is crisp, clear, and what I would expect from a Bose system." Read more

5 customers mention3 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention that it's very efficient for training classes with about 20 people in a, and a great addition to any home. Others say that the speakers did not work from the start, and one stopped working after a year.

"...Very handy!So what's not to like?The most significant downside about this system is its price/value...." Read more

"The speakers that were sent to me did not work from the start. I contacted the seller and they told me to go buy a new audio cable...." Read more

"...A little bit heavy to transport (about 8kg) but very efficient for training classes with about 20 people in a classroom...." Read more

"...Also one of my speakers broke after about a year. It was really disappointing, considering I usually love Bose products." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

rahul
5.0 out of 5 stars Bose
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2010
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Like everyone else was looking for a set of computer speakers. I am not a fan of 5.1 systems so i wanted a good basic 2.1 stereo speaker system. Initially I went through a lot of reviews including the ones for the BOSE Comp3/comp5 /Logitech/Klipsch/HK etc.The things I realized were that all products had their + and -. So I just got pained realizing there's no thing even close to perfect even for the price range. As for the Bose I found out its the typical Love/Hate thingy. Anyways I ended up getting a pair of Eagle Tech's 2.1 after the relatively positive reviews I read,so get it open and listen to them. Right from the beginning something was majorly missing,I mean it had 2 mid range drivers so vocals were good,base was lacking,trebles were ok.Try as I might I was unable to get that punch in the system(I am no fan of any sort of exaggerated tones like thumping base or screeching highs!),just that it lacked anything to boast about. After about a month I gave up on this system.I also listened to couple of Bose/Yamaha systems in Cafes/restaurants nearby. I definitely realized a difference, the sounds were really open.This time around I didnt check any reviews-just went and ordered the BOSE 2.1 from Amazon.
Plug it in and start playing the higher quality songs(320 kbps mp3/FLAC Lossless) and Wow!!!
I must say I was blown off! Suddenly the sounds opened up,there was life in the songs!Trust me, people are not lying when they say they hear new sounds/subtle tones in their music-cause its true !
There was basically no comparison w/ my old speakers though its unfair to compare a $50 product from a new player in the market to an established costly brand like BOSE.But thats the fact!
As for the audio quality its amazing-vocals jump out,highs are clear and above all the bass is very clean! One thing is you need to take time to find the best location for the satellites and sub. I tried 3 different positions for my sub-My room is very tricky as its not carpeted and its square.Both are pretty bad factors as far as room acoustics are concerned.So my sub is currently below my desk directly below my left speaker-Its somewhat in the middle of the room in one direction about a foot from the wall.The bass is much smoother now. Corner was good if you wanted a more boomier base.

As for the satellites I placed mine about 3 feet apart-I found this works best to create a beautiful wide soundstage. Depending on the recording,vocals come from the centre,drums seem to come either left/right about edge of my table,violins seem to come behind the vocals etc. Placing them further decreases the effect to the extend the sounds start coming distinctly from the speakers-not the best stereo effect .

Also I adjusted my equalizer a little bit to give just that extra punch and life out the music.Compared to the default flat settings this makes the instruments really pop-locals literally jump out,percussion beats are tight and strong,strings float in front of you!

My conclusion is there is no perfect system-music is a very subjective matter,lots of factors affect our hearing from personal choices/room acoustics/equalizer settings etc. Having said that these speakers work great for me-I have a heard other systems after I purchased these just to compare-creative/HK soundsticks/Klipsch etc. Just that these to my ears sounded the best among them-a more balanced sound.I would say people should go to stores try them out-take your time and decide.All the best!Happy listening.
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BE Zimmerman
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific purchase - very happy
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013
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This, like most other Bose products, wasn't cheap and didn't dissapoint. I was unsure about the "puck" for controlling volume, mute and as a satellite for headsets and line-in, but it's terrific. The only thing that was disappointing was the length of the RCA speaker leads. Didn't measure them, but I'm guessing 5-6'. The lead for one of the remote speakers didn't quite reach, so off I went to radio-trash to buy a RCA extender. Simple fix, but a couple of extra feet provided by the OEM probably wouldn't have tilted their profitability much. In any case I find the speakers to have a very impressive dynamic range and there's good boost from the subwoofer. Volume control on the puck is silky smooth (outer black ring). Very easy to inadvertently mute the system due to the fact that the entire top of the puck (inside the volume ring) is the touch-sensitive mute switch. Very sensitive. When muted the puck has a LED that is Green for ON and Yellow for Mute. Handy.

An earlier reviewer noted that there's no Sleep function - true of most "dumb" peripherals. But to take care of this - buy an Uninteruptable Power Supply (UPS) with a "Master Sleep/Shutdown" control. I own an  APC BR1300G Back-UPS XS LCD 1300VA UPS Battery Backup with Master Control, 1300VA, 10-Outlet, 120V  which offers this feature. When your "Master" machine goes or is put to sleep/hibernate/off, the UPS will turn off desk lights, monitor, speakers, printers, whatever you've chosen to connect to the Master-controlled outlets. Very simple and effective. With the Bose, however, when the machine comes back up, the system is set to MUTE. No biggie, really.

This isn't the current or top of the line multimedia speaker set currently. I'm happy with the purchase for the price and don't really know how much better sounding the extra couple hundre bucks would have been. I like it. Would recommend to friends and family.
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Richard Frazier
1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good value
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2010
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I have used Lansing speakers for a few years now. I play soft jazz during my eye examinations, and get a lot of compliments from my patients on the music I play. So when I got a new computer in my other office, I thought I would get the $249.00 Bose speaker system and hook it up in my main room. This would really sound great. When I set up the system I was very impressed at the quality of the product and couldn't wait to hear the music. When I turned on the system for the first time though I actually got mad. How can Bose justify their $249.00 cost when to be honest with you the Lansing system actually had a better sound. Thinking it was just me though I asked not less that 5 other people their impression and it was the same. Tinny sound and not as rich as the Lansing system. How can Bose even charge $100.00 for the system. Sorry Bose but I do not think you have a good valus here.
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Sargent k8rl
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING, Once bose allways bose
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2016
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Words cant describe how amazing This sound system is :-)
Sound quality 10/10
Base quality 10/10
If you buy somthing else you will be missing out, i also have panasonic 5.1 and the bose makes it look rubish !
I look forwould to finishing work to go home to my cinema !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incrediblr bass
Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2012
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The sound is truly amazing with Netflix. Too bad it's been discontinued as I would purchase another. ..... ,....... ......... ......... .......... .........
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mr terence ramwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Bose
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2014
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Came straight away and very pleased with set wish I got one before. Frightened to turn it up in case neighbours complain lol. Sound super
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