Bose Companion 5

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1309 reviews of Bose Companion 5. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Computer Speakers for all reviews. People really like the reliability and size. The design and usability also get good views, but many are critical about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Computer Speakers the Bose Companion 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose Companion 5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Bose Companion 5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Computer Speakers on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability also get good feedback.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Bose Companion 5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 757 user reviews of Bose Companion 5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Computer Speakers on Amazon.com. Reviews about the reliability and size are on the whole positive. The design and usability also get good views. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Bose Companion 5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Bose Companion 5 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Computer Speakers on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the usability and reliability. The design and size also get good views, whereas many are negative about the price.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System

Bose's Companion 5 speakers are great for those who want more from their DVD audio but lack the space for a true surround-sound setup.

The subwoofer delivers nice rumble. Speakers widen the stereo image. Great for desktop or home listening. Wired control has volume and mute button.

"Surround-like" is NOT real surround sound. The satellites are lacking in the mid-high frequencies. Control is wired.

Bose's Companion 5 speakers are great for those who want more from their DVD audio but lack the space for a true surround-sound setup.

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Your Electronic Warehouse (4electronicwarehouse.com)

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Easy To Use, Great Sound Quality, Comfortable, Compact Design

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Mendelson Tiu (hardwarezone.com)

Bose Companion 5

With the Bose Companion 5, audiophiles can now hear the highs, mids and lows in extreme clarity and detail.

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Bose Companion 5

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.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : PC Authority (pcauthority.com.au)

Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speakers

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

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Jan Birkeland (pcworld.co.nz)

Bose Companion 5

Bose is not a brand you traditionally associate with computers, but the high-end hi-fi specialist is now targeting PC users who want an aesthetically pleasing product that offers superior sound quality. The Companion 5 is a 2.1-channel speaker setup,...

Connection to the PC is made via a USB cable, meaning that the few enthusiasts with designated sound cards might struggle to get full use of the system. There is also an analogue connection for use with external devices. The control pod does not have a...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Team Digit (digit.in)

Bose Companion 5

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Frazier Barretto (techtree.com)

BOSE Companion 5

The sound experience here is undoubtedly one of the best and it saves you the hassles of buying a high quality sound card. But is it a worthy companion?

Crisp and Immersive Sound, Good Bass, Control Pod, USB Connector, Inbuilt sound processing

Play in the Volume, Bass goes flat after 70-75% of system volume, Expensive

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (applesource.com.au)

Bose Companion 5

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.

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...

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not a great product IMO.

This was my first purchase of a Bose product to replace my old Logitech speakers that lasted years. I was quite surprised that there is no way to connect these speakers to my audio output jacks or adjust the sound quality and effects with my computers...

Nice looking and decent sound

Not able to connect to audio output jacks or sound cards. No software to adjust sound effects or quality.

Dec, 2015

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