Bose Companion 5 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Bose's high end multimedia speakers look as though they belong on the set of Star Trek, but how do they sound?

Verdict: We expected the sound quality to be far better for $599, but the unit€™s simple connectivity and setup, combined with its striking looks, go some way to mitigate the substandard audio performance. The speakers don€™t sound atrocious, but there are ...

Review summary: Although expensive, this three-piece speaker system is one of the more distinct-looking and attractively designed PC speaker packages we've seen -- and it sounds pretty good, too.

Verdict: The AU$599 system is designed for use with both PC and Macs, though for best performance, Bose recommends Windows XP or later for PC users and OS X 10.4.6 or later for Mac users. Previous Bose PC speakers -- the Companion 2 and Companion 3 -- will ...

Review summary: bose companion 5 review: Although expensive, this three-piece speaker system is one of the more distinct-looking and attractively designed PC speaker packages we've seen -- and it sounds pretty good, too.

Review summary: Four hundred dollars is a lot to spend on PC speakers, and after sitting down with Bose's Companion 5 speaker system at a demo in a suite at New York Peninsula Hotel, it's still a lot to spend.

Review summary: The subwoofer is powered by Bose's proprietary Acoustimass technology which aims to enhance the power of the bass signal thanks to clever architecture in the box. And it works, the Companion 5 has the thumpiest sound of all products in this category

Verdict: Sound quality in general is typically Bose-tastic. The satellites come pre-installed on stands which lifts them closer to ear-level, and this subtly improves the audio experience. The system is also capable of pounding out the beats, though in typical ...